Princess Cruises ' Diamond Princess , with a gross tonnage of 115,875 and a capacity for 2,670 guests, has added two new specialty restaurants—Makoto Ocean and Princess's iconic guest-favorite steakhouse, Crown Grill—further elevating the onboard dining experience. Reservations are now available for all sailings.
Makoto Ocean, previously launched aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess, brings Chef Makoto Okuwa's refined Edomae-style sushi to the Diamond Princess . Located on Deck 7, the restaurant features a premium menu with signature dishes such as truffle salmon, snow crab temaki, and toro tartare, paired with handcrafted cocktails inspired by Japanese flavors, including the Genmai Negroni and Kodai No Hana, which combines yuzu juice with traditional Doburoku sake. The restaurant reflects Princess Cruises' ongoing commitment to elevated, world-inspired cuisine at sea.
Also debuting is the award-winning Crown Grill, a long-time favorite among Princess guests, located in the former Savoy dining room on Deck 5. Featuring prime aged beef, choice cuts of meat, and fresh seafood, the grill offers an elegant and inviting atmosphere, along with attentive service. Crown Grill has consistently been recognized among the “Best Grills on Cruise Ships.”.
Both specialty restaurants are priced at $55 per person and are included for guests who book the Princess Premier package.
"With Makoto Ocean and Crown Grill now aboard the Diamond Princess, and also recently added to its sister ship Sapphire Princess, we are proud to enhance our guests' experience as the Diamond Princess sails through Asia and looking ahead to our two-ship season in Japan in 2027," said Sami Kohen, Vice President of Food and Beverage at Princess Cruises.
The Diamond Princess is a sister ship to the Sapphire Princess, and both were proudly built in Japan, an important distinction that underlines Princess Cruises' long-standing legacy in the region and its deep connection to Asia.
The Diamond Princess is currently making round-trip cruises from Singapore, offering a variety of immersive itineraries around the region, with visits to destinations such as Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam, before returning to Japan.
In a historic move for the cruise line, Princess Cruises will offer its most extensive season in Japan to date in 2027, with the Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess sailing from the Tokyo region throughout the season. This significant milestone in the brand's legacy in Asia includes 78 sailings on 50 unique itineraries, with voyages ranging from seven to 28 days, making the 2027 Japan program Princess's strongest deployment yet. The Japan season, from March to December 2027, is now on sale.
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