Princess Cruises Rolls Out New Specialty Dining on Diamond Princess

Princess Cruises has added two specialty dining venues to its Japan-based cruise ship Diamond Princess. Reservations for both Makoto Ocean and Princess’ signature steakhouse Crown Grill are now open.

Makoto Ocean, which first premiered onboard Sun Princess brings Chef Makoto Okuwa’s Edomae-style sushi to Diamond Princess, replace Kai Sushi, on deck 7. The venue showcases a menu of signature dishes including truffle salmon, snow crab temaki, and toro tartare, paired with a selection of sake-based cocktails.

Despite being one of Princess Cruises’ most popular specialty restaurants, Crown Grill has never been available on Diamond Princess until now. The restaurant is set in the former Savoy Dining Room on deck 5.  

Both specialty dining venues are priced at $55 per person and are included for guests who book the Princess Premier package. 

“With Makoto Ocean and Crown Grill now onboard Diamond Princess, and also recently added onboard sister ship Sapphire Princess, we’re proud to enhance the guest experience as Diamond Princess sails across Asia and as we look ahead to our dual-ship Japan season in 2027,” said Sami Kohen, Princess Cruises vice president of food and beverage. 

Diamond Princess is currently sailing roundtrip from Singapore, offering a range of immersive itineraries throughout the region, visiting destinations including Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam, before returning to Japan. In 2027, both Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess will sail from the Tokyo region throughout the entire season offering 78 departures across 50 unique itineraries – Princess’ most robust Japan deployment to date.