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And then who knows how long it'll be until Carnival coughs up the we're-sorry dollars. The company said that it will give $500 to every passenger in addition to a full refund of the price of the cruise and discounts on future cruises which is probably the worst consolation prize these folks could imagine. Carnival submitted a corrective action statement less than a week after its initial inspection, detailing how it went about resolving each violation listed in the CDC’s report. Subsidiaries of CCL's major competitor, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL), are shown in dark blue.
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The 893-foot Triumph left Galveston, Texas on Feb. 7, 2013, for a four-day cruise highlighted by a stop in Cozumel, Mexico. It left the ship without engine power and most of its electricity, forcing passengers to endure human waste running down hallways, limited water supplies, noxious odors and extreme heat. About three dozen passengers who sailed on the ill-fated Carnival Triumph cruise ship that drifted at sea for days are hoping to collect thousands of dollars apiece as a result of lingering medical and mental problems they say were caused by their nightmarish experience. After almost a week of being stranded with no running water or air conditioning, passengers who suffered aboard the 'Triumph' ship are already starting to sue Carnival over the conditions they endured. No more will the Carnival Triumph be seen sailing at sea as the cruise ship has completed its final voyage under that name. The ship arrived at New Orleans this morning as scheduled for the last time, a moment to remember not just for the guest but the crew members too.
Carnival Cruise Lines was founded by Ted Arison in 1972.
Carnival Triumph, the 'poop cruise' ship, fails latest CDC sanitary inspection. RCL serves 23.3 percent, and all other brands combine to serve 28.3 percent of cruisers. Carnival has already offered passengers a refund, cruise credit, and $500, but this disaster may prove too big to be solved with money. According to Jaunted, trips aboard 'Triumph' can already be booked for as early as April of this year.
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The ships were docked along the Alabama, Louisiana, and Texas coastlines. A little over a year later, the Tropicale's engine room caught fire, leaving the ship in the path of Tropical Storm Harvey. But with these breakthroughs also came the company's first major PR nightmares.
In 1982, the 'Tropicale' ship debuted, representing the first new ship the industry had seen in years. By the late 1980s, Arison was reportedly one of the world's richest men, with a personal fortune estimated to be between $6 and $10 billion. It has also had to deal with circumstances of passengers jumping overboard to their deaths.
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As Predicted, Poop Cruise Lawsuit Poops Out - Cruise Law News
As Predicted, Poop Cruise Lawsuit Poops Out.
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Making things even worse, one of the buses carrying rescued passengers from Mobile to New Orleans broke down. Hundreds of passengers and up to 1,000 businesses on the Italian island have sued or are in the process of suing Carnival. The generator room on Carnival's 'Splendor' caught fire, causing the ship to lose power. 'Dream,' the largest of the "Fun Ship" line, was retired in 2009. It was also the largest ship ever built by the Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri.
But the biggest laughs came when the analysts suggested that the infamous “poop cruise” line had just transformed itself into the “pervert cruise” line. They also chuckled at how disconnected recording and transmitting devices could possibly result in anything other than “non-operational” equipment. On Morning Edition, NPR's Greg Allen reported about the $80 million the debacle is expected to cost Carnival and the blow suffered to the cruise industry's image.
Carnival tickets require lawsuits against the world’s largest cruise line to be filed only in South Florida federal court. The tickets also state that passengers agree they can’t bring a class-action lawsuit, but some lawyers are challenging that based on negligence claims. The documents also reveal that the company had been aware of the fuel line leaks that contributed to the fire, since similar problems had been plaguing other Carnival ships, CNN reports. The documents show that there had been 9 incidents with fuel lines in just 2 years. Balcony staterooms were designed for maximum sea breeze and the most stunning views, so look to a balcony if you're looking to cruise aboard Carnival Triumph. Any time you're in your room, you're just steps away from your own personal outdoor oasis, featuring the sort of sea view you can also feel.
DISASTER TIMELINE: How Carnival Went From 'Fun Ship' To 'Poop Cruise'
As for the passengers, he said, they're now getting "a full refund, credit for a future cruise plus $500 in cash." As for the Triumph, the initial post-“poop cruise” departures may be sold out, but it’s easy enough to snag a cabin later in the summer — or even better, in the fall, when five-night sailings have been starting at $236, or $48 per night. In a response filed Tuesday in Miami, Carnival said the ship's engines passed inspection before departure and its own recommendation to install spray shields on flexible fuel lines was beyond any required safety measures.
And even then, it was either a two-hour bus trip to New Orleans or a seven-hour trip to Galveston or Houston. An earlier plan had called for the ship to be towed to Mexico, but Carnival decided heading to Alabama would make travel home easier for the passengers. This effectively made the Carnival Triumph the second Carnival vessel to fail an inspection in 2017, after the Carnival Paradise scored an 83 in July, the Miami Herald reported.
Carnival Triumph has completed her final cruise before being transformed into Carnival Sunrise during a two-month dry dock in Spain. We’ve got some exclusive photos of the ship in New Orleans and during her final cruise from onboard. CBS News reports that among the "caravan of buses" that Carnival chartered to take passengers to New Orleans, "at least one ... became stranded on the way."
Attorneys involved in the current trial say its outcome could affect what happens in these other cases, although the legal claims are somewhat different. The ill-fated Carnival Cruise that lost power at sea in February and stranded 4,000 passengers without working toilets was plagued with safety and technical problems before it set sail, according to newly-disclosed company documents. Cruise Hive was established back in 2008 and among the earliest blogs in the industry. Since the start, it's been our aim to provide the latest cruise news covering all the major cruise lines. We make sure cruisers are fully prepared for their cruise vacation with tips on ships and ports.Millions of travelers rely on Cruise Hive in the United States, Europe, Australia, and around the world.
Plus, our experienced travel consultants have access to exclusive vacation deals to make sure you get the best value for your time and money. Take advantage of Carnival's onboard activities, including WaterWorks water slides, pools, sports courts, ropes course, mini-golf, video arcade, sports bars, casino, duty-free shopping, bars and lounges, art gallery and more. As you step into a Junior Suite aboard Carnival Triumph, you can't help but feel that you're stepping into full-size luxury in a smaller package. Featuring a standard-size balcony, in a Carnival Triumph Junior Suite you'll find everything else there is to love about a suite, including VIP check-in, a walk-in; and even a tub for relaxing. A Carnival Triumph Interior Upper/Lower stateroom creatively maximizes space for a pair of cruisers. These staterooms feature all the same amenities as other Interior staterooms, with a different layout - including one Twin bed, and either an upper Pullman or sofa bed.
As she and her three younger sisters (Carnival Radiance, Costa Fortuna, and Costa Magica) are each a redesigned version of the lead ship in the class, she is sometimes referred to as the first of the Triumph class of cruise ships. Carnival Triumph's Porthole staterooms give you the classic seafarer's view times two - a pair of round windows providing an affordable view of the ocean. If you tire of ocean-gazing, there's plenty more to do onboard, but 24-hour room service is one amenity you can enjoy as you continue to take in the view. I’ll repeat advice which I have given many times on this blog to families who cruise – watch your kids and watch your drinks. Realize that cruise ships are just floating hotels, where crimes can occur just like on land, but without an independent police force which will preserve evidence and be concerned with arresting the bad guys. And from this moment onward, I will always advise families who cruise on Carnival to look out for hidden spy cameras and the perverts who operate them.
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