Children have the time of their lives on the Dawn Princess and parents can have a stress-free cruise in the programs offered for the younger ones on this ship. There are all kinds of fun and games for ages 2 to 17 in the tiered program that separates the age groups. In this way, teenagers don’t have to be in the company of the younger ones and can enjoy activities more appropriate to their age level and interests.

Princess Pelicans is the name of the program for ages 2 to 12. Children can enjoy scavenger hunts throughout the ship, slumber parties to give the parents a night to themselves and a variety of arts and crafts activities take place throughout the day.



The Princess Teen Club has everything ages 13 – 17 would want to see on a cruise on the Dawn Princess. There is a kids-only disco, contests and challenges just for this age group and karaoke and lip sync events. For the teenagers, the program runs from 9 in the morning until midnight with breaks at meal times.

Group babysitting is another of the facilities parents can take advantage of in the days and evenings on this ship. It is available until 5 p.m. each day and again at night from 10 p.m. to midnight. There is an hourly cost for the use of this service for each child but it is much cheaper than you would pay for a babysitter at home.

The Purser’s office is a multi-functional place on the Dawn Princess. Here you can exchange money, find answers to your questions about the activities of the day or purchase stamps for the postcards you want to send back home. The Shore Excursion Desk will keep you informed about the shore excursions and best of all you don’t have to line up to see which ones are sold out because this information is always posted.

The mini-mall on the ship will not only provide you with retail therapy at sea but the range of shops contain a variety if souvenir items, clothing, books and essential toiletries that you may need. You can get the formal wear you need, jewellery and even duty-free alcoholic beverages.

Check out a book from the Passages Library or curl up in one of the comfy chairs to take in the exquisite view. Deck to Deck is the name of the card room on the ship where there are plenty of tables and chairs and there is always a game taking place.

You can keep in touch with those at home and make them envious of your cruise at the Internet Cafe. This venue also has what you need to keep up with your business needs at sea in its portable office facilities.

With a self –service laundry on every deck and a staffed medical center, you will feel right at home when you take a cruise on the Dawn Princess.

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