Diamond Princess

2004

115,875

290 Meters

22 Knots

2,670 Guests

1,100 Crew

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Diamond Princess is a cruise ship owned and operated by Princess Cruises, which was voted the best international ship in Japan by a Cruise Magazine's reader's poll. She was debuted back in March 2004 and mostly do cruises in Asia during the summer and then repositions to Australia for their winter season.

She can accommodate up to 2,670 guests and is a sub classed Grand Class ship, which is also known as a Gem Class ship. Along with her sister ship, the Sapphire Princess, the Diamond is the widest subclass of Grand-class ships. They have a 37.5 m beam while all other Grand Class ships have a beam of 36 m. Both these ships were both built in Nagasaki, Japan by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

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Restaurants

Santa Fe Dining Room

This flexible dining main dining room opens daily for dinner between 5:30 PM and 10 PM. It forms part of the Diamond Princess' five main dining rooms, which all share the same four course dinner with the exceptions of one speciality dish specific to restaurant. Santa Fe's speciality dish is steak or fajitas.

Savoy Dining Room

This flexible dining main dining room is on the Plaza deck and opens daily for lunch between 11.30 am and 2 pm and dinner between 5.30 pm and 10 pm. Their lunches are based on British style pub lunches such as bangers and mash, steak and kidney pie, and bread and butter pudding. They also have plenty of British beers and ciders on offer. They share their menu with the other four main dining rooms and have an option of an 'always available menu' is also provided including salmon, chicken breasts, steaks, and its Lotus Spa healthy options.

Vivaldi Dining Room

This main dining room is based on the Plaza Deck and offers formal and flexible dining and opens for dinner every night between 5:30 PM and 10 PM. If you are interested in their formal traditional dining you can eat at 5:30 PM but if you prefer to make use of their anytime dining feature, you can eat between 8 PM and 10 PM.

Pacific Moon Dining Room

This flexible dining and main dining room is an afternoon tea and dinner venue located on the Diamond Princess' Fiesta deck. It opens for afternoon tea between 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm and offers anytime dinner dining between 5.30 pm and 10 pm.

International Dining Room

This formal dining main dining room opens daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It's located on the ship's Fiesta deck and the meal times are as follows: breakfast is at 7 am to 9 am lunch is between 12 PM to 1.30 PM on sea days, and the two formal dinner seatings is at either 5.30 pm or 8 pm.

Reserve Collection Restaurant

Upgrade dinner to an occasion at Reserve Collection Restaurant on Diamond Princess, the ship's intimate specialty dining venue where chef-driven tasting menus and expert wine pairings turn a night out into a genuine culinary event. In a softly lit, elegant dining room you will enjoy multi-course tasting menus that highlight seasonal, premium ingredients, artful plating and thoughtful vegetarian or gluten-conscious options.

Prego Pizzeria

Let the aroma do the navigating and make a beeline for Prego Pizzeria on Diamond Princess, the promenade pizza stop that turns simple cravings into holiday highlights. This cheerful, family-friendly counter fires up stone-baked pizzas by the slice or whole, from classic Margherita and pepperoni to inventive daily specials and solid vegetarian options. Fast, friendly service and grab-and-go convenience make Prego perfect for poolside refuels, post-show snacks or a late-night slice after dancing.

Trident Grill

Craving poolside comfort with zero fuss? Head to Trident Grill on Diamond Princess, the cheerful poolside grill that turns casual cravings into bona fide holiday wins. This family-friendly counter dishes up flame-grilled burgers, crispy fries, hearty sandwiches, fresh salads and creamy milkshakes with speedy, guest-first service, so you spend more time lounging and less time queuing. Alfresco seating and sea views make it perfect for post-excursion refuels, midday bites between shows or a late-night comfort fix, and thoughtful vegetarian and lighter options mean everyone finds something to love.

Crab Shack

Get your bib ready and head straight for Crab Shack on Diamond Princess, the hands-on seafood celebration that turns dinner into glorious, saucy theatre. This specialty seafood restaurant centers on steaming seafood boils, lobster, king and snow crab legs, shrimp, clams and shareable towers piled high, tossed in garlic butter or bold Cajun spice and served with corn, potatoes and plenty of napkins. Casual, family-friendly and hugely social, Crab Shack pairs big flavors with polished, guest-first service and perfectly chilled wines, beer and signature cocktails for easy pairing.

Makoto Ocean

Ready for an oceanfront sushi night with a touch of theatre? Step into Makoto Ocean on Diamond Princess, a specialty Japanese dining experience that pairs pristine sushi and sashimi with teppanyaki and robata-style cooking for a menu that celebrates fresh seafood and delicate flavours. Sleek, intimate seating and attentive, guest-first service make it perfect for date nights, special occasions or a culinary upgrade mid-cruise. Expect artful nigiri and creative rolls, warming noodle bowls and grilled skewers, plus a curated selection of sake, Japanese whisky and wines to match every course.

Bars and Lounges

The Mermaids Tail Bar

This pool bar is located in the Neptune pool area, forward of the Lido Deck. It's a great place to grab a drink at the pool and they also sell a smallish selection of chocolates and sweets, which you can enjoy while watching the movies under the stars at night.

Oasis Bar

This pool bar is located on the Sports Deck in between the two hot tubs.

Churchill Lounge

This is the Diamond Princess' smoking lounge and its located on the Fiesta deck. It is a small and quiet room where you can enjoy a good cigar and a world class whisky. It's also the ship's unofficial sports bar as it screens some great sporting events, which is perfect for avid sports fans.

Good Spirits at Sea

Raise your glass and your skills at Good Spirits at Sea, the hands-on mixology class aboard Diamond Princess that turns curious cruisers into confident cocktail creators with style and a smile. This lively, interactive cocktail workshop teaches shaking, stirring and muddling techniques as expert mixologists guide you through a flight of signature cocktails, tasting notes and pro tips you can actually use at home.

Crooners

Lose your inhibitions and claim the piano seat at Crooners on Diamond Princess, the ship's intimate piano bar where live music, singalongs and classic cocktails turn ordinary nights into memorable moments. Plush seating, warm lighting and talented pianists create the perfect backdrop for romantic pre-dinner drinks, playful group performances or a relaxed late-night nightcap.

Wheelhouse Bar

Plot twist: your pre-dinner ritual just found its soulmate at Wheelhouse Bar on Diamond Princess, the snug, nautically inspired cocktail lounge where polished service meets genuinely great drinks. Sip expertly mixed signature cocktails, sample premium spirits or choose from a curated wine list while enjoying comfortable seating and a relaxed, friendly vibe that makes every toast feel earned. Light plates and sharable snacks keep conversation flowing, and occasional live piano or acoustic sets lift the mood without stealing the spotlight.

Activities & Entertainment

Princess Theatre

The Princess Theatre is the Diamond Princess' largest theatre and entertainment venue, spanning both the promenade and fiesta decks. Here, you can enjoy all the ship's production shows, comedians and singers at night. It is also jam packed with activities during the day such as movie screenings, workshops, seminars and demonstrations.

Izumi Japanese Bath

If you feel like a unique treat, then visit the Izumi Japanese Bath, the largest of its kind at sea. It was modelled after a â€˜onsen', a traditional Japanese bath, which offers indoor and outdoor Japanese baths and facilities, including saunas, steam rooms and hot tubs with spectacular ocean views. This facility is only available on the Diamond Princess at present and men and women have separate facilities, except for an outdoor hot tub where swimsuits are required.

Grand Casino

The ship's main casino can be found on the fiesta deck and is only available to passengers over the age of 21. It has its own bar and they offer free beginners' sessions as well as paid for tournaments for more experienced players. Why not try your hand at their great variety of slot machines or join a table game such as poker, roulette or blackjack?

Princess Pelicans

This kids club is for kids aged 3 to 7 with activities ranging from movies, talent shows, workshops, disco night and arts and crafts.

Shockwaves

Shockwaves are for slightly older kids from the ages of to 12 years old and offer activities like PlayStations, scavenger hunts, karaoke, movies, dance parties and more.

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