New specialty dining experiences open on Diamond Princess

• Two new specialty dining venues have launched for Diamond Princess.
• Makoto Ocean and Steakhouse Crown Grill join the ship.
• Reservations are now open for all sailings.

Reservations are now open for all sailings onboard Diamond Princess for two new specialty dining experiences. Crowd favourite of the fleet, Princess’s signature restaurant Crown Grill will be dishing up juicy steaks and popular sides.

While specialty dining venue Makoto Ocean will also make sushi-inspired waves onboard. Both restaurants are joining the ship to coincide with the 2026 Japan Season.

Diamond Princess accommodates 2670 guests and is known as a fan favourite in the Princess Cruises fleet. The line has announced the Japan Season itineraries will boast this extra incentive to book a cruise in 2026 with the introduction of these two top specialty dining restaurants. Here’s a look at what both have to offer.

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Makoto Ocean

Joining the bustling Deck 7 hub of the ship, Makoto Ocean, is the brainchild of Chef Makoto Okuwa and his Edomae-style sushi. Makoto originally premiered onboard Sun Princess and Star Princess, the newest ships in the sphere class of the Princess fleet. Makoto’s venue showcases a premium

So, what’s a sneak peak of the menu look like? A quick lunch or dinner experience will offer you several signature dishes such as truffle salmon, snow crab temaki and toro tartare, paired with handcrafted cocktails inspired by Japanese flavours, including the Genmai Negroni and Kodai No Hana, which blends yuzu juice with traditional Doburoku sake. The restaurant aims to reflect Princess Cruises’ desire to provide elevated, globally inspired dining at sea.

Crown Grill

On deck 5, award-winning Crown Grill will debut for steakhouse fans, in the space formerly occupied by the Savoy Dining Room. The longtime Princess guest favourite is known for its rich mahogany wood décor and elevated service.

A dining experience at Crown Grill will deliver menu options including USDA certified Black Angus beef, with a unique salt menu to match your hand-cut steak, paired with an extensive wine list. Premium aged beef, chops and fresh seafood will feature in the American steakhouse. Crown Grill has consistently been recognised among the “Best Cruise Ship Steakhouses at Sea.”

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

Diamond Princess isn’t the first ship to receive this specialty dining upgrade. Sister ship Sapphire Princess recently underwent the same upgrade, and is in line with the debut of both ships’ new itineraries for 2026 / 2027 Japan Season.

Sami Kohen, Princess Cruises Vice President Food and Beverage says “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.”

Both the Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess were originally built in Japan – an important distinction that underscores Princess Cruises’ long-standing legacy in the region and ongoing connection to Asia. 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.

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The Japan Itineraries

2027 will welcome a historic first for the cruise line, with Princess Cruises offering its most expansive Japan season ever, featuring both Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess. Itineraries will sail from the Tokyo region throughout the entire season.

Marking a major milestone for the brand’s legacy in Asia, the 2027 program includes 78 departures across 50 unique itineraries, with voyages ranging from seven to 28 days. This marks the cruise line’s most significant Japan deployment to date. The March–December 2027 Japan season is open for sale now.

• A seven day Japan to Korea cruise starts at $1,379 per person.
• An 11 day round trip from Tokyo cruise starts at $1,869 per person.
• An 18 day Tokyo round trip cruise starts at $3,299 per person.

To book a Japan cruise with Princess Cruises, click here.