Diamond Princess Adds New Specialty Dining Experiences

Makoto Ocean and Crown Grill debut for the 2026 Japan season

Jan. 27, 2026 at 10:39am

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Princess Cruises' Diamond Princess has added two new specialty dining venues - Makoto Ocean, featuring Edomae-style sushi, and the award-winning Crown Grill steakhouse. The additions further elevate the ship's onboard culinary experience as it sails across Asia and prepares for Princess Cruises' most expansive Japan season in 2027.

Why it matters

The new dining options on the Diamond Princess demonstrate Princess Cruises' commitment to providing guests with elevated, globally inspired dining experiences at sea. As the cruise line expands its presence in Asia, these specialty venues will cater to growing demand for high-quality, authentic cuisine.

The details

Makoto Ocean, which premiered on other Princess ships, brings the refined artistry of Chef Makoto Okuwa's Edomae-style sushi to the Diamond Princess. The restaurant features a premium menu of signature dishes and handcrafted cocktails inspired by Japanese flavors. The award-winning Crown Grill steakhouse, a longtime guest favorite, is also debuting on the Diamond Princess, offering an elegant atmosphere and premium aged beef, chops, and fresh seafood. Both specialty dining venues are priced at $55 per person and are included for guests who book the Princess Premier package.

  • Diamond Princess is currently sailing roundtrip from Singapore, offering a range of immersive itineraries throughout the region.
  • In a historic first for the cruise line, Princess Cruises will offer its most expansive Japan season ever in 2027, featuring Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess sailing from the Tokyo region throughout the entire season.

The players

Diamond Princess

A 115,875-ton cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises that can accommodate 2,670 guests.

Makoto Okuwa

The chef behind the Makoto Ocean specialty dining venue, known for his refined Edomae-style sushi.

Crown Grill

An award-winning steakhouse that is a longtime guest favorite on Princess Cruises ships.

Sami Kohen

The Vice President of Food and Beverage at Princess Cruises.

Princess Cruises

A cruise line that is part of Carnival Corporation & plc, known for its iconic 'Love Boat' brand and for delivering dream vacations to millions of guests every year.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Sami Kohen, Princess Cruises Vice President Food and Beverage

What’s next

Princess Cruises' 2027 Japan season, featuring Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess, is now open for sale. The program includes 78 departures across 50 unique itineraries, ranging from 7 to 28 days, marking the cruise line's most robust Japan deployment to date.

The takeaway

The addition of Makoto Ocean and Crown Grill to the Diamond Princess demonstrates Princess Cruises' ongoing commitment to providing guests with exceptional, globally inspired dining experiences as the cruise line expands its presence in the Asian market.