Day 2 on Ovation of the Seas took us to Penang, Malaysia! We had the perfect strategy: beat the crowds with an early disembarkation, hunt down the world's longest cafe, and end the day with a sunset ride on the North Star.
We found amazing Tiramisu and hidden temples in George Town, but our evening back on the ship turned into a nightmare. Despite having a confirmed booking on our App, the North Star crew denied us boarding due to a disorganized manual paper list system. It was a shocking failure of service for Royal Caribbean.
Watch to see our full DIY walking tour of Penang and exactly what went wrong on the ship.
In this video:
6:06 Intro: The Perfect Plan vs. Reality
33:16 Strategy: Coastal Kitchen Breakfast
3:25:09 Relaxing on Deck 5
3:42:09 Casino Royale Tour
6:35:01 Concierge Magic? (Booking the North Star)
7:24:10 Update from Home: Panda's Swim Class
11:42:03 Arriving in Penang Early!
13:01:15 Disembarkation & The Port Chaos
16:54:22 Hidden Gem: Chung Keng Kwee Ancestral Temple
21:05:20 Street Art Hunt in George Town
21:50:17 China House: 400ft Long Cafe & Best Tiramisu
24:22:15 Back Onboard (Security Checks)
24:59:21 THE NORTH STAR DISASTER 😡
27:48:23 Comfort Food Finale
About this trip: We are sailing from Singapore to Penang and Phuket. Stay tuned for the rest of the series!
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