There are two formal restaurants onboard including a Traditional dining room and a speciality Steakhouse restaurant. In addition there is a casual 24-hour buffet, pizzeria and hamburger grill plus a patisserie and ice cream bar. After dinner there is a choice of seven bars and lounges, plus two show lounges including a large theatre for nightly Broadway and Las Vegas-style productions. She also features Princess’ poolside ‘Movies under the Stars’ outdoor movie theatre, a plush casino and nightclub. In terms of recreation she has a total of four swimming pools including a swim-against-the-current lap pool. She also has an ocean view fitness centre, sports court, virtual golf simulators, a jogging track and a dedicated Fun Zone teens and children's centre plus much more. For relaxation the Asian-themed Lotus Spa offers a complete escape whilst there is a relaxing oasis just for adults called The Sanctuary.

Princess Cruises boasts "more balconies than any other cruise line" and Dawn Princess further backs that up with more than 400 balcony staterooms which accounts for 70% of all outside cabins onboard.

Facts & Figures

Dawn Princess has a guest capacity of 1,950, a length of 856ft and a gross tonnage of 77,500. Her maiden voyage was May 1997 and she cruises at a comfortable speed of 19knots/22mph.

Did you know….Dawn Princess boasts a lavish wine and caviar bar, patisserie

Not to be missed…Whilst on-board you must treat yourself to a tasty ice-cream in the ice-cream bar.

Dining

The two main dining rooms that offer traditional dining aboard Dawn Princess are "Florentine Dining Room" and "Venetian Dining Room". For speciality dining you can choose from "Sterling Steakhouse" for the finest steak and seafood or "Ultimate Balcony Dining" for luxurious food delivered to your very own balcony. For casual meals you can choose from; "Princess Pizza", "Afternoon tea", "Horizon Court" for a 24 hour buffet, "The Grill" for burgers and hot dogs, "undaes ice cream bar" or "24-hour room service".

Leisure

There are plenty of activities to keep you busy all day long aboard Dawn Princess. There are various Swimming Pools around the ship including hot tubs and there is even enough deck space for you to soak up the sun if you’d prefer. For those who like it sporty then the gym and fitness is fully equipped to offer a good work out. If you prefer golf then Dawn Princess has a virtual golf simulators, or you can play Shuffleboard and Tennis on the Sports Courts. Dawn Princess is home to a world-class art collection where you can go and bid on a piece of culture or the Internet Café allows you to keep in touch with family and friends back home. There are various classes and lectures available with the "ScholarShip@Sea" programme and for those who like to shop, the Boutiques section offers duty free goods.

Entertainment

Dawn Princess is home to a whole host of entertainment. The main theatre on-board are, "Princess Theatre" and "Vista Show Lounge" both providing a variety of outstanding shows and live music. "Movies under the Stars" is the on-board cinema showing the latest films in a spectacular setting, and "Jammers" is the liveliest place on the ship where you can dance until sunrise. If you fancy your hand at Blackjack "Grand Casino" has everything you need for a great night of gambling. If you prefer to sit back and unwind with a cocktail then "Atrium Lounge and Bar" "Magnums" and "Wheelhouse Bar" offer a welcoming atmosphere to do just that.

Relaxation

Take a whole day out to spoil yourself with a set of treatments in the "Lotus Spa". There are plenty for you to choose from such as; youth enhancing facial, aroma stone therapy, cellulite reduction programme, muscle spa ocean wrap and acupuncture If you prefer to sit in a peaceful atmosphere and read a book then the Dawn Princess Library is the place for you.

Family

The kids on-board Dawn Princess have their own dedicated area, with lots to do, see and discover, all in the care of fully trained professionals. There is an age appropriate programme from Princess Pelicans (ages 3-7), Shockwaves (ages 8-12) and Remix (ages 13-17). The young people"s section also includes an arcade full of video games, and has proved extremely popular with the teens. There are plenty of activities including; Karaoke, Board Games, Pizza Parties, and Pyjama Parties to name a few, so you can be assured that your children are having as much fun as you are aboard Caribbean Princess.

Medical & Accessibility

There is a well-equipped medical centre on-board Dawn Princess, with medical supplies and the on-board doctors and nurses. If you need medical supplies then it would be advised to bring them with you for the journey. Dawn Princess makes every effort to accommodate for wheelchair users, with all staterooms being wheelchair friendly. The hallways are wide and there are lifts all around the decks. If you have a hearing impairment then you will be provided with a TTY kit and the theatres have assisted listening devices. The ship also provides JAWS kits to accommodate for those that are visually impaired.