Sapphire Princess

Profile and deployment

The Sapphire Princess is part of the Princess Cruises fleet. With a gross tonnage of 115,875 GT and capacity for 2,670 guests, it is one of the cruise line’s larger ships. Princess published these details in October 2025, following a two-week shipyard stay in Portland, Oregon. The stay included general refurbishment work and also changed two areas of the onboard offering. The ship is scheduled to operate a variety of seasonal itineraries: after Mexico, Princess announced South America and Antarctica voyages, followed by Mediterranean and Northern Europe cruises for spring and summer 2026. Cruises to Canada and New England were planned for fall 2026. In March 2027, Sapphire Princess was scheduled to join its sister ship Diamond Princess in Japan; both ships were built in Japan.

Restaurants after the refurbishment

Two changes involved the specialty restaurants. On Deck 7, Makoto Ocean replaced the former Internet Café. The restaurant specializes in Edomae-style cuisine, a traditional style of sushi preparation, and is named after chef Makoto Okuwa. Princess listed truffle salmon, snow crab temaki, and toro tartare among the dishes. Handcrafted cocktails are also offered, including a Genmai Negroni and a drink made with yuzu and doburoku.

On Deck 5, Crown Grill took over the former Savoy Dining Room. According to Princess, the steakhouse serves aged beef, chops, and fresh seafood. Both restaurants were announced as available to guests starting November 16, 2025. In October 2025, Princess listed a price of US$60 per person for each restaurant. They were included as specialty dining options in the Princess Premier package. The price and package inclusion refer to that announcement.

Japan season 2027

Princess announced that Sapphire Princess and Diamond Princess would operate a joint Japan season from March to December 2027. Both ships were scheduled to depart from the Tokyo region. The program, unveiled in January 2026, comprised 78 departures across 50 itineraries, with voyages lasting from seven to 28 days. Information on Japan’s cruise ports and regions provides further context about the sailing area. Port guides to Tokyo and Yokohama offer additional guidance for planning your arrival.