A Princess cruise ship has returned from a two-week dry dock that saw new additions to the vessel that include new specialty restaurants.Sapphire Princess Returns from Drydock Featuring Fresh Enhancements and New Specialty Restaurants
Sapphire Princess spent the last two week in a dry dock in Portland, Oregon. In addition to routine maintenance, two of Princess’ popular specialty dining restaurants were added, Crown Grill and Makoto Ocean Sushi.
The Crown Grill was taken the place of the Savoy Dining Room on Deck 5. This steakhouse has been named one of the “Best Cruise Ship Steakhouses” and is a favorite among Princess cruisers.
Makoto Ocean Sushi by Chef Makoto Okuwa is now located where the former Internet Cafe was 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).
Both new restaurants on Sapphire Princess are priced at $60 per person but they are included in the cruise line’s Princess Premier package. The restaurants will open to guests on November 16, 2025.
The ship will now sail a cruise to Mexico before heading to a season in South America and Antarctica. In the spring of 2026, Sapphire Princess will cross the Atlantic for cruises in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.
Sami Kohen, Princess Cruises Vice President of Food and Beverage, said the following:
“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,.
“We’re especially proud to bring these enhancements as Sapphire Princess prepares for remarkable seasons ahead, including our historic dual-ship deployment in Japan in 2027.”
Sapphire Princess is a 115,875 gross-ton ship that can carry 2,670 guests.
Appeared first on: Cruisefever.net
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