By RAMIT PLUSHNICK-MASTI, Associated Press
HOUSTON (AP) — Carnival Cruise Lines says it is cancelling another 12 voyages for the disabled ship that is being towed to Alabama after an engine room fire left it powerless at sea.
The cruises aboard the Triumph were to take place from Feb. 21 through April 13. Those cancellations are in addition to two other cruises that were called off shortly after Sunday’s fire.
The company says passengers will be fully refunded and get discounts on future cruises.
There are more than 4,000 people aboard the ship, which is expected to be towed into Mobile on Thursday.
The Triumph has had other mechanical problems recently that delayed a voyage in late January.
Passengers aboard the disabled vessel have reported dismal conditions. Carnival has disputed those claims.
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The website shipfinder dot co no longer has the Triumph on their map.
I read on NY news that “”Passengers describe ‘sewage running down the walls’ and people acting like ‘savages.’ If you get on the blogs, they’re saying that people are fighting over food. Elderly and handicap(ped people) are struggling.” Sounds like the trip of a lifetime.
I see a reality show in the making.
Anyone ever see the Simpsons episode where Bart convinces the entire ship that they were humankind’s only chance at survival and they all declined into savagery? lol