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Scottish Sun
16 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Tourists defecated in BINS to dodge ‘poo lasagnes' in toilets & floors squelched with wee aboard infamous ‘Poop Cruise'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IT should have been the trip of a lifetime... instead it turned into the ultimate holiday from hell. Passengers went from sipping cocktails on deck and enjoying sumptuous dinners to wading through pools of raw sewage and sleeping in a makeshift tent city outside after a catastrophic power failure left the Carnival Triumph cruise liner floating adrift - with no flushing toilets. 20 Passengers aboard the Carnival Triumph slept in makeshift tents on board when a power failure left it floating adrift with no flushing toilets in 2013 Credit: © 2025 Netflix, Inc. 20 Desperate holidaymakers were forced to defecate in bins or 'poop sacks' provided by staff - which many complained were too small Credit: AP 20 The ship drifted in the Gulf of Mexico for four days Credit: AP:Associated Press 20 The stench and heat from a lack of working air con became so unbearable that people decamped to the decks Credit: AP:Associated Press In the ultimate final degradation, holidaymakers were even asked to defecate in red plastic bags instead of using the over-flowing loos. It was a huge PR disaster for the luxury Carnival cruise line and led to the ship being known around the world as the 'Poop Cruise'. Passenger Devin Marble tells The Sun none of the passengers were prepared for the horrifying announcement that the toilets were going to stop working. "That was some rough news for sure," he recalls. "And no-one expected the red bags at all. They were adult-sized poopy bags - and those bags aren't very big.' The 13 storey, 9,000ft long luxury liner embarked on a four day trip out of New Orleans throughout the Gulf of Mexico in February 2013. For Devin it was the first time meeting his then wife-to-be's extended family and he wanted to make a good impression. 'It was really important to me to make a good impression on my father-in-law,' he explains. 'I wanted to be the man who can provide, and he feels confident in me, we had just got engaged. I met her uncles, nephews, nieces and all the cousins. I just hoped everyone like me. 'When we landed at the first stop, we had a lot of fun. We went snorkelling, ate some delicious food, and that would have been really awesome to keep replicating for the next three days. "Enjoy each other's time and have great experiences together.' What happened on the Carnival Triumph 'poop cruise'- Netflix Trainwreck documentary explained- But a day later an electrical fire broke out in the middle of the night and turned the entire trip into a horror movie. At first passengers were panic-stricken thinking the ship was going down. Devin says: 'You know, smoke was probably a big indicator. Hearing 'Alpha Team, Alpha Team' waking you up out of a dead sleep, then the lights are out. "We got out of bed and my brother-in-law and I went looking to see where the smoke was coming from. "Our biggest concern was 'Is this a cruise line or is this the Titanic? What is the problem here?'' The crew soon reassured the passengers that the fire was contained and the ship was seaworthy. 'We certainly thought that they must have more than one engine,' says Devin. 'They described it as the door being shut and it is contained. So we thought they will put the fire out, we are going to be slower with one engine, but we are going to be punting along, but that did not happen.' Foul stench 20 Passengers complained the cafeteria floors were swimming in urine and faeces Credit: SWNS 20 Devin Marble was on board and tells how he walked around barefoot and felt the carpets 'squelch' Credit: © 2025 Netflix, Inc. 20 Some passengers continued to use the over-flowing toilets and even did their number twos in waste bins, leading to the entire ship smelling of faeces Credit: AFP 20 Crew member Abhi describes seeing what he described as a poop 'lasagne' in a bathroom Credit: © 2025 Netflix, Inc. Nobody was prepared for what happened next. The loss of power had left 4,000 passengers and crew with no refrigeration, air conditioning or sanitation. The giant cruise liner was effectively dead in the water and drifted powerlessly for four days in the Gulf of Mexico. As the toilets stopped working, it was left to straight-talking British cruise director Jen Baxter to break the news to passengers to do 'number ones' in the showers and 'number twos' in the red plastic bio-hazard bags. But some continued to use the over-flowing toilets and even did their number twos in waste bins, leading to the entire ship smelling of faeces. Our biggest concern was 'Is this a cruise line or is this the Titanic? What is the problem here?' Devin Marble The sewage system soon became overwhelmed and began leaking the excrement of thousands of people onto the floors and hallways. Devin recalls: 'It wasn't long at all before we started to smell stuff. "Everyday I would go out looking for a working bathroom. I used to go to the lower decks and the lower you go, the thicker the air gets, the more putrid the smell is. 'It was maybe two days into this when I was walking around barefoot, which you do on a cruise ship, and suddenly I felt the carpet squish, squish - and it doesn't rain inside. "Those moments I won't forget.' Meanwhile crew member Abhi describes seeing what he described as a poop "lasagne" in a bathroom - piles of excrement interspersed with layers of toilet paper - while the cafeteria floors were swimming in urine and faeces. 'Tent city' 20 The giant cruise liner was effectively dead in the water and drifted powerlessly for four days in the Gulf of Mexico, with passengers helplessly stranded on board Credit: SWNS 20 Passengers used their bed sheets to create tents and shelter from the sun Credit: SWNS 20 Makeshift tents lined the decks of the ship for days Credit: AP With the rancid stench and suffocating heat due to the lack of aircon, passengers dragged their mattresses from their cabins and set up a 'tent city' on the upper decks to escape the smell and soaring temperatures. The lack of refrigeration meant food soon ran low, and instead of five-course dinners the passengers were forced to survive on ham and cheese sandwiches. Devin Marble says: 'It was like more of a camping trip than we planned for. We were never without food, it is just that we went from eating lobster to cold cuts. 'The crew did a really good job of getting us supplies. One of the bigger challenges for me was that these types of crisis situations show people's true colours. It was maybe two days into this when I was walking around barefoot, which you do on a cruise ship, and suddenly I felt the carpet squish, squish - and it doesn't rain inside Devin Marble "So when you see people in line and they are leaving with five plates and you just think to yourself, 'I really hope you have a room full of kids and that is why you are taking five plates'.' In a bid to cheer up the desperate passengers, the crew made a bizarre decision - to open up a free bar for the night. 'This is when people's inhibitions really let loose,' says Devin. 'I think people just allowed themselves to panic. "We heard yelling, we heard disagreements. 'At the time we thought the bar was a great idea. We went and had drinks and played cards. But we weren't panicking. "In hindsight, probably not the best idea. The dehydration, the toilets were out, and alcohol makes you want to go to the toilet.' Cabin fever 20 People slept on deck for days during the ordeal Credit: SWNS 20 The lack of refrigeration meant food soon ran low, and instead of five-course dinners the passengers were forced to survive on ham and cheese sandwiches Credit: SWNS 20 Passengers spell out the word 'HELP' aboard the disabled Carnival Lines cruise ship Triumph Credit: AP 20 Help finally arrived on Valentine's Day, when tug boats ushered the floundering ship from the Gulf to a nearby port in Mobile, Alabama, miles away from the cruise's original docking point Credit: © 2025 Netflix, Inc. After days of ruined plans, rationed food and the desperate toilet situation, insanity started to creep in. Passengers made help signs, and drew on robes and bed sheets to document the disaster. And whenever they got internet connection they desperately called relatives and friends, or posted on social media to let the world know of the disaster unfolding at sea. 'We would go right to the edge and hold our phones out to any cruise liners coming by to try to get some of their WiFi,' says Devin. 'We would run around the ship to see if we can get roaming. Our primary goals were to get the message to our families and friends that we were safe, or call my work and tell them I'm not coming in tomorrow.' Help finally arrived on Valentine's Day, February 14. Tug boats ushered the floundering ship from the Gulf to a nearby port in Mobile, Alabama, miles away from the cruise's original docking point. And they sailed straight into a media frenzy. Devin recalls: 'I will never forget when we pulled in, there was a crowd of people, lights, flashbulbs. And when we walked down that ramp there were microphones, cameras, we were hit with a wall of media. 'And I will never forget the smell of a Happy Meal - it was great to see those golden arches. And a clean bathroom.' I will never forget the smell of a Happy Meal - it was great to see those golden arches. And a clean bathroom Devin Marble Some passengers decided to take legal action against the cruise company - but ended up with a steak reminder always to read the small print. Maritime lawyer Frank Spagnoletti, represented a number of passengers who took Carnival Cruise Line to court. 'This was something that was totally preventable, so we definitely had a good chance," he told the Netflix Poop Cruise documentary. "The problem is, you run into the ticket.' Carnival's lawyers insisted that those on board the ship had no right to sue in the wake of the disaster, citing that when people booked their holidays with Carnival Cruise Line, they accepted a clause in the terms and conditions that eerily predicted what unfolded on board. The ticket contract read: "[Carnival] makes absolutely no guarantee for safe passage, a seaworthy vessel, adequate and wholesome food, and sanitary and safe living conditions.' 20 One passenger declared she survived the 'red bag special' - a nod to the poop bags provided Credit: AP 20 Passengers made help signs, and drew on robes and bed sheets to document the disaster Credit: AP:Associated Press 20 Jubilant passengers celebrated with McDonald's Happy Meals Credit: AFP 20 A relieved passenger was pictured kissing the floor when they finally made it to dry land Credit: AFP Frank added: "It's amazing. I think if most people actually knew that existed at the time, they probably would never buy a ticket. I certainly wouldn't.' Carnival Triumph passengers received a refund, $500, transportation reimbursements, and a voucher for a free cruise. Despite the ticket clause, in 2015 a Florida judge awarded 27 passengers compensation of between $3000 and $15,000. Since the disaster, Carnival has changed their terms and conditions, removing the caveats about wholesome food, sanitary and safe living conditions, safe passage and a seaworthy vessel. Devin and his family decided not to bother with legal action and just to go back to their lives. 'They gave us a free cruise ticket, but we were like, thanks but no thanks,' he laughs. Carnival Triumph underwent a big refurb and as of 2019, it started sailing under a different name: Carnival Sunrise. It is still operating today around The Bahamas and the Caribbean. Trainwreck: Poop Cruise is streaming on Netflix now.
The Irish Sun
16 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Tourists defecated in BINS to dodge ‘poo lasagnes' in toilets & floors squelched with wee aboard infamous ‘Poop Cruise'
IT should have been the trip of a lifetime... instead it turned into the ultimate holiday from hell. Passengers went from sipping cocktails on deck and enjoying sumptuous dinners to wading through pools of raw sewage and sleeping in a makeshift tent city outside after a catastrophic power failure left the Carnival Triumph cruise liner floating adrift - with no flushing toilets. Advertisement 20 Passengers aboard the Carnival Triumph slept in makeshift tents on board when a power failure left it floating adrift with no flushing toilets in 2013 Credit: © 2025 Netflix, Inc. 20 Desperate holidaymakers were forced to defecate in bins or 'poop sacks' provided by staff - which many complained were too small Credit: AP 20 The ship drifted in the Gulf of Mexico for four days Credit: AP:Associated Press 20 The stench and heat from a lack of working air con became so unbearable that people decamped to the decks Credit: AP:Associated Press In the ultimate final degradation, holidaymakers were even asked to defecate in red plastic bags instead of using the over-flowing loos. It was a huge PR disaster for the luxury Carnival cruise line and led to the ship being known around the world as the 'Poop Cruise'. Passenger Devin Marble tells The Sun none of the passengers were prepared for the horrifying announcement that the toilets were going to stop working. "That was some rough news for sure," he recalls. "And no-one expected the red bags at all. They were adult-sized poopy bags - and those bags aren't very big.' Advertisement READ MORE FEATURES The 13 storey, 9,000ft long luxury liner embarked on a four day trip out of New Orleans throughout the Gulf of Mexico in February 2013. For Devin it was the first time meeting his then wife-to-be's extended family and he wanted to make a good impression. 'It was really important to me to make a good impression on my father-in-law,' he explains. 'I wanted to be the man who can provide, and he feels confident in me, we had just got engaged. I met her uncles, nephews, nieces and all the cousins. I just hoped everyone like me. Advertisement Most read in The Sun 'When we landed at the first stop, we had a lot of fun. We went snorkelling, ate some delicious food, and that would have been really awesome to keep replicating for the next three days. "Enjoy each other's time and have great experiences together.' What happened on the Carnival Triumph 'poop cruise'- Netflix Trainwreck documentary explained- But a day later an electrical fire broke out in the middle of the night and turned the entire trip into a horror movie. At first passengers were panic-stricken thinking the ship was going down. Advertisement Devin says: 'You know, smoke was probably a big indicator. Hearing 'Alpha Team, Alpha Team' waking you up out of a dead sleep, then the lights are out. "We got out of bed and my brother-in-law and I went looking to see where the smoke was coming from. "Our biggest concern was 'Is this a cruise line or is this the Titanic? What is the problem here?'' The crew soon reassured the passengers that the fire was contained and the ship was seaworthy. Advertisement 'We certainly thought that they must have more than one engine,' says Devin. 'They described it as the door being shut and it is contained. So we thought they will put the fire out, we are going to be slower with one engine, but we are going to be punting along, but that did not happen.' Foul stench 20 Passengers complained the cafeteria floors were swimming in urine and faeces Credit: SWNS 20 Devin Marble was on board and tells how he walked around barefoot and felt the carpets 'squelch' Credit: © 2025 Netflix, Inc. Advertisement 20 Some passengers continued to use the over-flowing toilets and even did their number twos in waste bins, leading to the entire ship smelling of faeces Credit: AFP 20 Crew member Abhi describes seeing what he described as a poop 'lasagne' in a bathroom Credit: © 2025 Netflix, Inc. Nobody was prepared for what happened next. The loss of power had left 4,000 passengers and crew with no refrigeration, air conditioning or sanitation. The giant cruise liner was effectively dead in the water and drifted powerlessly for four days in the Gulf of Mexico. Advertisement As the toilets stopped working, it was left to straight-talking British cruise director Jen Baxter to break the news to passengers to do 'number ones' in the showers and 'number twos' in the red plastic bio-hazard bags. But some continued to use the over-flowing toilets and even did their number twos in waste bins, leading to the entire ship smelling of faeces. Our biggest concern was 'Is this a cruise line or is this the Titanic? What is the problem here?' Devin Marble The sewage system soon became overwhelmed and began leaking the excrement of thousands of people onto the floors and hallways. Devin recalls: 'It wasn't long at all before we started to smell stuff. Advertisement "Everyday I would go out looking for a working bathroom. I used to go to the lower decks and the lower you go, the thicker the air gets, the more putrid the smell is. 'It was maybe two days into this when I was walking around barefoot, which you do on a cruise ship, and suddenly I felt the carpet squish, squish - and it doesn't rain inside. "Those moments I won't forget.' Meanwhile crew member Abhi describes seeing what he described as a poop "lasagne" in a bathroom - piles of excrement interspersed with layers of toilet paper - while the cafeteria floors were swimming in urine and faeces. Advertisement 'Tent city' 20 The giant cruise liner was effectively dead in the water and drifted powerlessly for four days in the Gulf of Mexico, with passengers helplessly stranded on board Credit: SWNS 20 Passengers used their bed sheets to create tents and shelter from the sun Credit: SWNS 20 Makeshift tents lined the decks of the ship for days Credit: AP With the rancid stench and suffocating heat due to the lack of aircon, passengers dragged their mattresses from their cabins and set up a 'tent city' on the upper decks to escape the smell and soaring temperatures. Advertisement The lack of refrigeration meant food soon ran low, and instead of five-course dinners the passengers were forced to survive on ham and cheese sandwiches. Devin Marble says: 'It was like more of a camping trip than we planned for. We were never without food, it is just that we went from eating lobster to cold cuts. 'The crew did a really good job of getting us supplies. One of the bigger challenges for me was that these types of crisis situations show people's true colours. It was maybe two days into this when I was walking around barefoot, which you do on a cruise ship, and suddenly I felt the carpet squish, squish - and it doesn't rain inside Devin Marble "So when you see people in line and they are leaving with five plates and you just think to yourself, 'I really hope you have a room full of kids and that is why you are taking five plates'.' Advertisement In a bid to cheer up the desperate passengers, the crew made a bizarre decision - to open up a free bar for the night. 'This is when people's inhibitions really let loose,' says Devin. 'I think people just allowed themselves to panic. "We heard yelling, we heard disagreements. 'At the time we thought the bar was a great idea. We went and had drinks and played cards. But we weren't panicking. Advertisement "In hindsight, probably not the best idea. The dehydration, the toilets were out, and alcohol makes you want to go to the toilet.' Cabin fever 20 People slept on deck for days during the ordeal Credit: SWNS 20 The lack of refrigeration meant food soon ran low, and instead of five-course dinners the passengers were forced to survive on ham and cheese sandwiches Credit: SWNS 20 Passengers spell out the word 'HELP' aboard the disabled Carnival Lines cruise ship Triumph Credit: AP Advertisement 20 Help finally arrived on Valentine's Day, when tug boats ushered the floundering ship from the Gulf to a nearby port in Mobile, Alabama, miles away from the cruise's original docking point Credit: © 2025 Netflix, Inc. After days of ruined plans, rationed food and the desperate toilet situation, insanity started to creep in. Passengers made help signs, and drew on robes and bed sheets to document the disaster. And whenever they got internet connection they desperately called relatives and friends, or posted on social media to let the world know of the disaster unfolding at sea. 'We would go right to the edge and hold our phones out to any cruise liners coming by to try to get some of their WiFi,' says Devin. Advertisement 'We would run around the ship to see if we can get roaming. Our primary goals were to get the message to our families and friends that we were safe, or call my work and tell them I'm not coming in tomorrow.' Help finally arrived on Valentine's Day, February 14. Tug boats ushered the floundering ship from the Gulf to a nearby port in Mobile, Alabama, miles away from the cruise's original docking point. And they sailed straight into a media frenzy. Devin recalls: 'I will never forget when we pulled in, there was a crowd of people, lights, flashbulbs. And when we walked down that ramp there were microphones, cameras, we were hit with a wall of media. 'And I will never forget the smell of a Happy Meal - it was great to see those golden arches. And a clean bathroom.' Advertisement I will never forget the smell of a Happy Meal - it was great to see those golden arches. And a clean bathroom Devin Marble Some passengers decided to take legal action against the cruise company - but ended up with a steak reminder always to read the small print. Maritime lawyer Frank Spagnoletti, represented a number of passengers who took Carnival Cruise Line to court. 'This was something that was totally preventable, so we definitely had a good chance," he told the Netflix Poop Cruise documentary. "The problem is, you run into the ticket.' Carnival's lawyers insisted that those on board the ship had no right to sue in the wake of the disaster, citing that when people booked their holidays with Carnival Cruise Line, they accepted a clause in the terms and conditions that eerily predicted what unfolded on board. Advertisement The ticket contract read: "[Carnival] makes absolutely no guarantee for safe passage, a seaworthy vessel, adequate and wholesome food, and sanitary and safe living conditions.' 20 One passenger declared she survived the 'red bag special' - a nod to the poop bags provided Credit: AP 20 Passengers made help signs, and drew on robes and bed sheets to document the disaster Credit: AP:Associated Press 20 Jubilant passengers celebrated with McDonald's Happy Meals Credit: AFP Advertisement 20 A relieved passenger was pictured kissing the floor when they finally made it to dry land Credit: AFP Frank added: "It's amazing. I think if most people actually knew that existed at the time, they probably would never buy a ticket. I certainly wouldn't.' Carnival Triumph passengers received a refund, $500, transportation reimbursements, and a voucher for a free cruise. Despite the ticket clause, in 2015 a Florida judge awarded 27 passengers compensation of between $3000 and $15,000. Advertisement Since the disaster, Carnival has changed their terms and conditions, removing the caveats about wholesome food, sanitary and safe living conditions, safe passage and a seaworthy vessel. Devin and his family decided not to bother with legal action and just to go back to their lives. 'They gave us a free cruise ticket, but we were like, thanks but no thanks,' he laughs. Carnival Triumph underwent a big refurb and as of 2019, it started sailing under a different name: Carnival Sunrise. Advertisement It is still operating today around The Trainwreck: Poop Cruise is streaming on Netflix now. 20 Carnival Triumph underwent a big refurb and as of 2019, it started sailing under a different name: Carnival Sunrise (pictured while adrift in 2013) Credit: Reuters
Metro
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
'I was told to poo in a bag on the cruise of nightmares'
When Devin Marble stepped onboard the Carnival Triumph cruise ship at the dock in Galveston, Texas, he assumed his biggest obstacle to overcome would be to impress his future-in-laws. Not long before, the 28-year-old had proposed to his high-school sweetheart Teresa and was set to spend a few days at sea with several members of her family, including her parents. For a few days the group – along with 4,200 other passengers and crew members – lapped up the celebrations as the ship did a loop between Galveston, and Cozumel, Mexico. But on their last morning, those on board were woken at 5am to alarms blasting through their cabins, as a woman's voice repeated: 'Alpha Team, Alpha Team, Alpha Team.' After evacuating onto the top deck, passengers were panicked to see smoke billowing out of the big red fin, with many fearful they would be 'the next Titanic'. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Although they were quickly reassured the fire – which had happened in the engine room – was contained, power on the boat soon went out. The ship's electrical cables had been destroyed by the fire, leaving the ship floating in the Gulf of Mexico without any lights, air conditioning, refrigeration and, worst of all – working toilets. The next few unsettling days on board are now being retold in the new Netflix documentary Trainwreck: Poop Cruise, which details the revolting series of events that unfolded when passengers were told to pee in their showers and defecate in red plastic biohazard bags. Despite some describing it as 'the worst experience of their lives', Devin is surprisingly jovial, as he tells Metro about his 2013 holiday from hell. 'I don't think any of us were prepared for what was in store,' he laughs. 'The first thought is 'oh these poor people'…but we were all in the same boat.' It was only when the crew alerted passengers to the issues with the toilets that Devin and his soon-to-be in-laws realised they had a problem. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video He remembers being determined to avoid using the red bags, which passengers were advised to leave outside their rooms, so crew could collect and dispose of them. 'I think you have to consider how small the trash cans on board are at that time. I'm going to break that thing. I didn't know how these were going to work practically, and I hope I don't have to do this,' was his first reaction. Although many did their business in this unconventional way, each day Devin would spend hours hunting down a working toilet on board. He'd learned that when the ship started tilting, the water in some toilets enabled them to flush, so he'd rush back to his family and urge them to quickly to use it too. Describing the smell that soon began to waft through the cabins and corridors, Devin says: 'Imagine going to a portable toilet in the middle of summer and someone turns the heating on and forgets to spray some Febreze – that's what it smelt like on board. Just stagnant air.' Unsurprisingly, the chaotic conditions on board soon lead to dystopian behaviour, with some passengers stockpiling whatever food they could find and fighting over chairs to create 'tent cities' on the deck with their sheets and mattresses. For Devin, it felt like 'everybody was out for themselves', so he chose to take a compassionate approach when witnessing what could potentially be unsavoury actions. 'I think this type of crisis shows people's true colours. There were times where we'd see people with multiple plates and just hoped it was because they had kids or elderly family members who couldn't walk to get food. It was easier for us to try and see the best in people,' he admits. It also helped that Devin's future father-in-law was also a prepared packer, with both men travelling with batteries and flashlights. 'I discovered we are both calm in a crisis. While I understand the feeling of being stranded, I never got there. I always felt safe,' he adds. With only a single satellite phone for the crew and no mobile phone coverage on board, according Carnival Cruises former publicist, Buck Banks, the team were able to control what information was being fed back to the public and media, who only knew at that point there was a ship stuck without power. That was until passengers were able to get phone signal from a passing ship and quickly called their loved ones to alert them to the reality of the dire situation on board. The 'poop cruise' then became a 'PR catastrophe' for the cruise company. Despite several plans to get the ship and those on board back to shore, there were several setbacks, leading to horrendous, unsanitary conditions. When tugboats finally arrived five days later to rescue passengers, a storm also hit, leaving the ship leaning to one side – and spelling disaster for all the excrement that had up until that point been contained in the showers and toilets. As passengers walked through the hallway, they were not only hit with a stomach-churning smell, but the realisation the carpets were soaked. 'I learnt on the first day not to wander around the ship barefoot,' remembers Devin. 'The first time you walk down a hallway of carpet that is otherwise dry, and you think 'well it didn't rain inside', you stop walking around around the ship with bare feet.' After five days stranded at sea, the Triumph finally made it back to port. As they disembarked, some passengers were photographed kissing the floor. 'We were so happy because we could see lights and crowds. We were taking pictures and even put our life jackets on for fun,' recalls Devin. 'I will never forget the first thing I saw was Golden Arches. McDonald's was there handing out Happy Meals – it was brilliant marketing!' As investigations were launched into the disaster trip, it was later discovered that Carnival had been aware of issues with fires on their ships before the Triumph set sail, but they insisted this incident had been an accident and the ship was fully compliant. In return for their trauma, passengers were given a full refund, transportation expenses and a $500 payment. They were also offered a free cruise. Carnival went on to spend $115million cleaning, repairing and refitting the Triumph – which still sails under her new name, Carnival Sunrise. Despite enduring the cruise of nightmares with his future in-laws, Devin went on to marry his fiancée, and they now have two children. Although, he admits, they haven't been on a cruise ship since. Reflecting on their week aboard the poop cruise, he says: 'Looking back I don't think it's in the job description of the crew to walk around picking up adult sized doggy bags. 'If there was one thing would have caused mass panic, it would have been for us to see the crew panic and they didn't, so I give them props for that. 'They were going through it too and had to clean up after us. I think that's pretty incredible – they were basically superheroes.' More Trending In a statement to Metro, Carnival Cruises said: 'The Carnival Triumph incident over 12 years ago was a teachable moment for the entire cruise industry. 'A thorough investigation following the incident revealed a design vulnerability which was corrected and led Carnival Cruise Line to invest more than $500 million across our entire fleet in comprehensive fire prevention and suppression, improved redundancy, and enhanced management systems, all in support of our commitment to robust safety standards. 'This is in addition to our vigorous Health, Environmental, Safety and Security (HESS) protocols that guide the entire Carnival Corporation fleet as we maintain our commitment to industry leadership in this area. We are proud of the fact that since 2013 over 53 million guests have enjoyed safe and memorable vacations with us, and we will continue to operate to these high standards.' View More » Trainwreck: Poop Cruise is streaming on Netflix. Got a story? 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