Dawn Princess - along with its sister ships Sun and Sea - creates paradise on the high seas. Featuring a wrap-around Promenade Deck, this spectacular ship has more than 400 balcony staterooms to enjoy the ever-changing scenery and two spacious decks. Hot spots include two show lounges with nightly entertainment, and plenty of elegant and casual dining options from gourmet pizza to grilled steaks.
Regency Dining Room
Traditional Dining
Dress Code: See below for detail dress code requirement
Reservation Required: Yes
Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Lunch: Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Dining: Early Seating 6:00 p.m., Late Seating 8:15 p.m.
Marquis Dining Room
Anytime Dining
Dress Code: See below for detail dress code requirement
Reservation Required: No
Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Lunch: Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Dining: 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sterling Steakhouse
Specialty Dining
Dress Code: See below for detail dress code requirement
Reservation Required: Yes
Dining: 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Surcharge: Cover charge is $15 per person
Ultimate Balcony Dining
Specialty Dining - Private service on your own balcony (In select staterooms)
Dress Code: See below for detail dress code requirement
Reservation Required: Yes
Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Sea days only)
Dining: 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Surcharge: $25 per couple (Breakfast) and $100 per couple (Dinner)
Horizon Court
Casual Dining
Dress Code: See below for detail dress code requirement
Reservation Required: No
24-hours
Wine and caviar bar
Casual Dining
Dress Code: See below for detail dress code requirement
Reservation Required: No
Dining: 5:00 p.m. onward
Surcharge: Priced per item
Patisserie
Casual Dining
Dress Code: See below for detail dress code requirement
Reservation Required: No
Breakfast, Lunch and Dining: 7:00 a.m. onward
Surcharge: Priced per item
Sundaes ice cream bar
Casual Dining
Dress Code: See below for detail dress code requirement
Reservation Required: No
Lunch and Dining: 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Surcharge: Priced per item
Verdi's Pizzeria
Casual Dining
Dress Code: See below for detail dress code requirement
Reservation Required: No
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Dining: 7:00 p.m. onward
Trident Grill (burgers and hot dogs)
Casual Dining
Dress Code: See below for detail dress code requirement
Reservation Required: No
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Afternoon Tea
Casual Dining
Dress Code: See below for detail dress code requirement
Reservation Required: No
Tea hours: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Clothing Suggestions
You should dress for a cruise with Princess the same way you would for any stylish land-based resort. Casual sportswear, including shorts, lightweight pants and jogging suits, is the order of the day both at sea and ashore in hotter climates.
Onboard Attire
There are two designations for dress codes: Smart Casual and Formal.
Smart Casual Evenings:
Passengers dress as they would for a fine restaurant at home.
Skirts/dresses, slacks, and sweaters for ladies
Pants and open-neck shirts for men
In the dining room, items such as cutoff T-shirts, shorts, halter tops, and jeans are not permitted, shoes must be worn at all times.
Formal Evenings:
Evening gowns and cocktail dresses for ladies
Tuxedo, slacks with dinner jackets, or suits for men
Princess offers formal wear rental on all cruises; this can be arranged prior to embarkation. See below for a general evening attire schedule.
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Length of Cruise | Number of Formal Evenings | Number of Smart Casual Evenings |
3-6 days | 1 | 1-5 |
7-13 days | 2 | 5-11 |
14-20 days | 3 | 11-17 |
21-28 days | 4 | 17-24 |
29 days + | 5 minimum | 24+ |
No guest under the age of eighteen (18) will be booked in a stateroom unless accompanied by an person twenty-one (21) years of age, or older. Documents for Passengers under the age of 18 - Several countries require special documentation for children traveling without both parents. It is your responsibility to ensure that you possess the proper documents for all of the countries that you will visit.
The legal drinking age of 21 years is always observed onboard and proof of age may be required. All onboard staff are trained to take seriously their responsibility to not serve alcohol to underage passengers. The age restrictions are clearly posted in the bars. Entry into the disco is limited to passengers 18 years and older. Be sure to check with the child and teen centers, however, for special disco events designed just for kids. Children under the age of 18 are welcome in the gymnasium, spa and Jacuzzi; and also in the evening entertainment show lounges when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
In line with domestic age limits, as well as Princess' company policy, the casino is reserved for passengers 21 years and older. Additionally, only those passengers 21 years and older will be allowed to purchase or consume alcohol. For those whose age is questionable, picture identification may be requested.
Children over six (6) months of age at the date of sailing will be accepted on the following itineraries: Alaska, Canada & New England, Caribbean, Europe, Mexico, Transcanal and Australia & New Zealand (coastal cruise only). Only children over the age of one (1) year at the date of sailing will be accepted for the following itineraries: Africa, South America, South Pacific, Hawaii & Tahiti, world cruises including Asia, Antarctica, Indian subcontinent, Transatlantic and Transpacific cruises.
Kids & Teens
This ship's activities run the age-appropriate gamut for those under 18 - from Princess Pelicans (ages 3 to 7), and Princess Pirateers (ages 8-12), to Off Limits (ages 13-17).
To simplify the tipping process for our passengers, a discretionary gratuity charge will be automatically added to your shipboard account on a daily basis. The daily gratuity amounts are $12 per person for mini-suites and suites, and $11.50 per passenger in all other staterooms per day (including children). Effective on voyages departing on or after January 1, 2016, the gratuity charge will be $13.95 per guest for mini-suites and suites, and $12.95 per guest for interior, oceanview, and balcony staterooms. This gratuity will be shared amongst those staff who have helped provide and support your cruise experience, including all waitstaff, stateroom stewards, buffet stewards, and housekeeping staff across the fleet. A 15% gratuity is added to bar charges and dining room wine accounts.
New daily gratuities for all voyages on or after December 15, 2016: $13.50 USD per guest per day for regular staterooms (interior, oceanview and balcony), $14.50 USD per guest per day for mini-suites (including Club Class), $15.50 USD per guest per day for suites.