Carnival Triumph, which spent several days adrift in the Gulf of Mexico after an engine fire, is back in service.
The Triumph set sail yesterday (Thursday) from Galveston on a sold-out cruise to Mexico.
The ship had been out of action since February when it lost power and left passengers with cold food, unsanitary conditions, inoperable air conditioning, and power outages.
It was towed to Mobile, Alabama, where it was damaged even more when it broke away from its moorings in a storm.
Carnival has spent $115 million repairing and upgrading the ship.
There are new fire safety systems and back-up operating systems that will keep elevators, toilets, and fresh water running if the engine goes off.
The ship also now sports Guy’s Burger Joint, Blue Iguana Cantina and Tequila Bar, Red Frog Rum Bar, Alchemy Bar, and EA Sports Bar.
by Cheryl Rosen, Editor TravelMole US
