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Netflix's 55-minute bizzare documentary Trainwreck: Poop Cruise dropped on June 24, 2025. Since its release, it has created a steady buzz among its viewers. This documentary follows the unfortunate incident in 2013 where a cruise, Carnival Triumph, with 4000 people, got stuck in the sea for nearly five days due to a power cut. This latest installment of the Trainwreck docuseries dives deep into one of the most revolting and public cruise disasters in modern history.
But while viewers are shocked by the overflowing toilets and makeshift biohazard bag bathrooms, many were left wondering, How much did Carnival pay out to the passengers who endured the unhygienic disaster? Not as much as you think, but it did face both reputation and financial loss. Carnival paid only $500 in cash and a cruise ticket as remuneration along with a refund and other transportation costs to the passengers of the Poop Cruise.
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When the Cranival Triumph set sail on what was supposed to be a relaxing trip to Mexico, no one could have imagined being stranded for nearly five days without power, air conditioning, or working toilets. Soon, the holiday cruise turned into a floating nightmare with unbearable stench. Guests were reportedly instructed to use red plastic biohazard bags for waste and leave them in the hallways. Some even dragged their mattresses onto the open deck in a desperate attempt to escape the heat and stench.
In this documentary, the guests and the crew members of the cruise shared their horrific experiences. Here's what we know about how much did Carnival pay out for the poop cruise disaster.
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How much did Carnival pay out for Poop Cruise?
According to the Netflix documentary, passengers were eventually compensated with a full refund, transportation expenses, a $500 payment, and a free cruise. That's right - $500 in cash and another opportunity to cruise (presumably under better conditions).
However, the cruise company wasn't completely off the hook. As per Surrey Live, the cruise faced several lawsuits from passengers represented in part by maritime attorney Frank Spagnoletti. But because of a clause in Carnival's cruise contract which stated that the company didn't guarantee 'safe passage, a seaworthy vessel, adequate and wholesome food, and sanitary and safe conditions, ' most of the cases were quietly settled, and without massive payouts.
Carnival did, however, shell out big money on the backend. In the aftermath of the disaster, the company spent over $115 million refurbishing the Carnival Triumph, which was renamed Carnival Sunrise. According to Carnival's recent statements (via Tab), the incident led them to invest over $500 million across the entire fleet for its renovation and upgraded safety system.
With Trainwreck: Poop Cruise now streaming globally, it's clear that the moment stil lingers in public's memory. The documentary offers a sobering and at times absurd window into what happens when a floating city loses power, leaving the guests stuck in every way possible.
For passengers, no amount of free drinks or cruise credits could erase the sounds, stench, or squish underfoot. But for Carnival, the real cost wasn't just financial-it was a lasting stain on its reputation.
Trainwreck: Poop Cruise is now streaming on Netflix.
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