Princess Cruises Earns Best Restaurant Award for Makoto Ocean at Seatrade F&B@Sea Awards

MIAMI (April 17, 2026) – Princess Cruises, a world leader in premium cruising, announced it was awarded Best Restaurant for Makoto Ocean at the annual Seatrade F&B@Sea Awards, recognizing the cruise line’s continued leadership and innovation in culinary and beverage experiences at sea.

“These awards reflect the passion, creativity, and dedication of our onboard and shoreside teams, who continue to elevate the guest experience through exceptional food and beverage offerings,” said Sami Kohen, Princess Cruises Vice President of Food and Beverage. “World-class dining concepts like Makoto Ocean are focused on delivering memorable experiences for guests around the world.”

Culinary Excellence with Makoto Ocean

Makoto Ocean is the Princess Cruises’ specialty dining venue created in partnership with acclaimed chef Makoto Okuwa. The restaurant delivers an elevated Japanese dining experience rooted in authenticity, refinement, and contemporary creativity.

More than a specialty restaurant, Makoto Ocean is a destination within the journey -redefining Japanese cuisine at sea through tradition and innovation. Inspired by Tokyo’s centuries-old Edomae sushi tradition, Chef Makoto Okuwa brings decades of mastery to a concept defined by precision, balance, and ingredient-driven excellence.

The menu features a curated progression of handcrafted nigiri, sashimi, specialty rolls, and signature dishes such as truffle salmon, snow crab temaki, and toro tartare, offered à la carte or as part of an omakase-style experience. Each plate reflects meticulous craftsmanship and seasonal freshness, blending time-honored technique with modern expression.

Makoto Ocean is currently available aboard Star Princess, Sun Princess, Diamond Princess, and Sapphire Princess.

Seatrade F&B@Sea Awards

The Seatrade F&B@Sea Awards celebrate the very best in cruise dining and beverage innovation, bringing together industry leaders and experts from around the world.