Carnival’s In Hot Water
In 2013, a horrific fire aboard the Carnival Triumph turned the voyage into an ordeal. The passengers, who suffered damages ranging from $64 to $80 million, were left stranded on an unsteady vessel and had to lie on the ground in a desperate attempt to escape. Carnival was embroiled in one of the worst cruise scandals as a result of their mishandling of the situation.
Carnival was harshly criticized for its poor reaction, which caused people to be in discomfort, despite the turmoil. The episode exposed the serious repercussions of a badly handled crisis at sea in addition to damaging the reputation of the cruise line.