Trainwreck: Poop Cruise Netflix documentary reveals chaos behind Carnival Triumph

26 Jun 2025 • 1:59 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • The story of a nightmare cruise that got stuck at sea with passengers reportedly fighting over food amidst raw sewage has dropped on Netflix.
  • The 14-storey Carnival Triumph Cruise liner, carrying over 4,000 passengers and crew, was stranded for five days in the Gulf of Mexico in 2013.
  • An engine room fire destroyed electrical cables, causing the vessel to lose power, refrigeration, lighting, air-conditioning, and flushing toilets.
  • Passengers endured unsanitary conditions, including raw sewage and urine-soaked carpets, and were instructed to use plastic bags for defecation.
  • Reports emerged of food shortages, with passengers queuing for hours for limited supplies and fights breaking out.

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