Princess Cruises is expanding its Makoto Ocean sushi restaurant to Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess for sailings starting this autumn.
Guests sailing to Antarctica, in Southeast Asia and Japan will be able to enjoy Edomae-style sushi by Chef Makoto Okuwa. His concept features playful, artfully presented dishes.
Okuwa has restaurants in Miami Beach, Washington D.C., Vail, Sao Paulo, Madrid and Panama City, and has been recognised by the James Beard Foundation.
Originally developed in Tokyo during the 1820s, Edomae-style sushi blends vinegared rice with fresh, locally sourced fish. Chef Okuwa’s interpretation offers a refined, yet approachable dining experience designed to delight a wide range of palates.
Makoto Ocean was introduced on Sun Princess in 2024 and is set to debut on Star Princess in October.
The speciality dining restaurant features a menu of premium sushi and Chef Makoto specialities such as truffle salmon, snow crab temaki and toro tartare.
Handcrafted cocktails, including the Genmai Negroni (a variation of a Negroni with Japanese ingredients) and Kodai No Hana (featuring yuzu juice and Doburoku, an ancient style of sake) will be available.
Located on Deck 7 on both ships, the smart-casual venue accommodates 80 guests and carries a charge of $60 per person. It is included as a speciality dining restaurant for those with the Princess Premier Package.
“The expansion of Makoto Ocean is exceptionally meaningful as we bring a guest favourite to those sailing to other regions around the world. Makoto Ocean reflects the elegance and authenticity of Japanese cuisine our guests will enjoy across Japan,” said Sami Kohen, Vice President of Food and Beverage, Princess Cruises.
Chef Makoto Okuwa said: “It’s a true honour to bring Makoto Ocean to Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess as they sail through the waters of my homeland and beyond. Sharing the spirit, tradition and flavours of Japan with Princess guests is a deeply personal and meaningful opportunity for me.”
