Sapphire Princess Returns from Drydock Featuring Fresh Enhancements and New Specialty Restaurants
Princess Cruises (NYSE:CCL) announced that Sapphire Princess returned from a two-week drydock in Portland, Oregon and will add two specialty restaurants—Makoto Ocean and Crown Grill—opening for guests on Nov 16, 2025.
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Princess Cruises (NYSE:CCL) announced that Sapphire Princess returned from a two-week drydock in Portland, Oregon and will add two specialty restaurants—Makoto Ocean and Crown Grill—opening for guests on Nov 16, 2025. The 115,875-ton ship that carries 2,670 guests received general refurbishments and converted two venues into specialty dining spaces. Both restaurants are priced at $60 per person and included with the Princess Premier package. Sapphire Princess will resume Mexico sailings, reposition for South America/Antarctica, then Mediterranean and Northern Europe in 2026, with a dual-ship Japan season in Mar 2027.
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Popular Makoto Ocean and Crown Grill Serve Up Guest Favorites
The 115,875-ton ship, which carries 2,670 guests, underwent general refurbishments and enhancements, highlighted by the transformation of two venues into specialty dining experiences.
Makoto Ocean Sushi by Chef Makoto Okuwa
Following its acclaimed debut aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess, Makoto Ocean has been added to Sapphire Princess, in place of the former Internet Café located on Deck 7. The restaurant brings the authentic artistry of Chef Makoto Okuwa's Edomae-style sushi to sea. Guests can enjoy a premium menu of specialties, including truffle salmon, snow crab temaki, and toro tartare, alongside handcrafted cocktails such as the Genmai Negroni (a refined Japanese twist on the classic) and Kodai No Hana (blending yuzu juice with Doburoku, an ancient sake).
Crown Grill Steakhouse
Another highlight of the drydock is the addition of the award-winning Crown Grill, now occupying the former Savoy Dining Room on Deck 5. The Crown Grill is a longtime guest favorite, serving premium aged beef, chops and fresh seafood. With warm, elegant design and attentive service, the restaurant has been recognized as one of the "Best Cruise Ship Steakhouses at Sea."
Both dining experiences are priced at
Upcoming Itineraries for Sapphire Princess
Fresh from her revitalization, Sapphire Princess sets sail to
In a historic first for the cruise line, March 2027 will mark the reunion of sister ships Sapphire Princess and Diamond Princess in
"With the addition of Makoto Ocean and Crown Grill, our guests aboard Sapphire Princess will enjoy two of our most popular dining experiences, elevating the culinary journey across her itineraries," said Sami Kohen, Princess Cruises Vice President of Food and Beverage. "We're especially proud to bring these enhancements as Sapphire Princess prepares for remarkable seasons ahead, including our historic dual-ship deployment in
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