Thousands of holidaymakers aboard the plush cruise ship, Carnival Triumph, experienced a voyage from hell when a fire resulted in a complete power blackout in the Gulf of Mexico.

The ill-fated 2013 trip turned to pandemonium as the blaze damaged electrical wires responsible for the vessel's propulsion and onboard amenities, leaving passengers without light, air conditioning, or functioning toilets.

A new Netflix documentary released today (June 24) titled Trainwreck: Poop Cruise, revisits the disturbing incidents that the travellers endured during the harrowing journey.

The documentary hints at the ordeal with a synopsis that reads: "Soon raw sewage leaks out all over the ship, food supplies start dwindling and passengers begin to revolt. As the cruise company races to control the fallout, a media frenzy ensues. Soon everyone is talking about 'The Poop Cruise'."

Those captivated by the grim tale will be curious to know the fate of the Carnival Triumph and whether it's still possible to board this notorious liner today.

True to form with high-end cruisers, following the debacle, the Carnival Triumph got an extensive makeover, and since 2019, has been cruising under the name Carnival Sunrise.

The iconic cruise liner, still charting waters around The Bahamas and the Caribbean, is gearing up for a plethora of excursions this year. One such journey includes a four-day Bahamian getaway from Miami set for November.

As for the cost, voyagers can snag an indoor cabin starting at a reasonable $284 each, while those looking to splurge can fork out as much as $836 for a swish suite.

TripAdvisor has been awash with recent feedback from guests. One traveller commented: "For an older ship, it's still a lot of fun - just temper your expectations. We stayed in a balcony cabin on deck 8. Yes, the bathroom looks outdated with its bright blue sink and shower curtain - but it's part of the charm."

Another guest gushed: "I loved every minute of being on the ship. The food and shows were amazing... It was everything I wanted and more!"

In the wake of the infamous Carnival Triumph voyage, Gerry Cahill, the then-president and CEO of Carnival Cruise Lines, assured customers in a statement that such mishaps would be consigned to history, citing a comprehensive probe into the fire's origins.

A spokesperson for Carnival issued a statement to The Express' Screen Time team ahead of the new documentary, saying: "The Carnival Triumph incident over 12 years ago was a teachable moment for the entire cruise industry.

"A thorough investigation following the incident revealed a design vulnerability which was corrected and led Carnival Cruise Line to invest more than $500 million across our entire fleet in comprehensive fire prevention and suppression, improved redundancy, and enhanced management systems, all in support of our commitment to robust safety standards.

"This is in addition to our vigorous Health, Environmental, Safety and Security (HESS) protocols that guide the entire Carnival Corporation fleet as we maintain our commitment to industry leadership in this area. We are proud of the fact that since 2013 over 53 million guests have enjoyed safe and memorable vacations with us, and we will continue to operate to these high standards."

Trainwreck: Poop Cruise is now streaming on Netflix