A new Netflix documentary, Trainwreck: Poop Cruise, revisits the infamous 2013 Carnival Triumph disaster, where an engine fire left 4,000 passengers stranded at sea without power for nearly five days. Stranded aboard the disabled ship, passengers endured chaos, gross conditions, and improvised sanitation measures—resorting to biohazard bags for waste and witnessing scuffles in the dark.
The vessel, which departed from Galveston, Texas, and was en route to Cozumel, became a viral symbol of cruise gone wrong. The documentary interviews passengers who describe the fear and frustration that accompanied powerless cabins, stalled toilets, and spoiled food supplies.
Carnival Cruise Line defended its response, stating a “thorough investigation following the incident revealed a design vulnerability.” The company says it has since invested over $500 million across its fleet to enhance fire safety systems, redundancy, and crisis management.
Industry expert Stewart Chiron, “The Cruise Guy,” told Fox News Digital that although passengers faced discomfort, the ship ultimately performed as intended, preserving lives. After being towed to Mobile, Alabama, aid arrived via helicopters and supply vessels.
The documentary has rekindled public interest, with social media sharing both laughs and complaints. One viewer remarked on X:
“These people seemed unbearable and really dramatic,” while another wrote that the film illustrates how “Americans would not be surviving a war on their soil for a single week.”
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