The truth behind the 'Poop Cruise': Doku reveals dramatic fates!

The truth behind the 'Poop Cruise': Doku reveals dramatic fates!

Mobile, Alabama, USA - The history of the disastrous cruise incident with the "Carnival Triumph" in 2013 will soon be highlighted on Netflix in the documentary "Trainwreck: Poop Cruise". On June 24, 2025, the streaming service radiates an episode that deals with the terrible experiences of passengers and crew members on board. The original cruise started on February 7, 2013 in Galveston, Texas, with 3,143 passengers and 1,086 crew members and was originally supposed to be a four-day trip to Progreso, Mexico, which was to end on February 11th.

But on February 10, a fire broke out in the machine room of the cruise ship, which was caused by a leaky fuel line. This incident resulted in four out of six engines failed and the ship became unable to maneuver. While the automatic extinguishing system quickly brought the fire under control, the passengers drove in a nightmare that was characterized by clogged toilets and an unbearable stench.

Terrible conditions at sea

The hygienic conditions on board deteriorated at a rapid pace. Wastewater stood in the corridors and the passengers had to sleep under temporary tents, as there was no cooked food on board. The ship was soon referred to as the "Poop Cruise", a name that fell on the travelers' privation. As a result, the shipping company Carnival Cruise Lines was aware of sharp criticism and a wave of complaints from passengers who demanded compensation that go beyond the reimbursements and free cruises offered.

The rescue operation for the beach ship B only began on February 14, when the ship was finally able to create in Mobile, Alabama. During the repairs in the port, there was also another misfortune when the ship was torn down by Stark Winden and subsequently damaged several other ships. Tragically, an employee of Bae Systems died in this collision with a harbor pier.

The look back and the personal perspective

The emergency measures of Carnival, which were sent to other ships to bring food, water and medical help, were intensively pursued in the media. However, the new episode of the Netflix documentary will not only focus on this media reporting; She wants to put the personal stories and experiences of passengers and the crew in the foreground. Netflix emphasizes that the documentary is about giving people a face that was trapped in this traumatic situation.

The "Carnival Triumph", which has been in operation since 1999, was extensively renovated in 2019 and received the new name "Carnival Sunrise". However, the dramatic events that took place during this cruise do not fail the legal disputes and the shadow above the shipping company. The legal dispute is still not completed, while the view of the unpleasant episode of the cruise history continues to engravate into public awareness.

For those who want to learn the entire story behind the "Poop Cruise" infamous, the documentary promises a deeper look at the human aspect of those chaotic days.