Latest Update on Carnival Triumph February 13, 2013 – 5:45pm EST

[Jason]

Carnival Cruise Lines has announced further compensation for the passengers aboard the Carnival Triumph, currently being towed via tug boats to Mobile, Alabama after an engine room fire early Sunday caused a loss of propulsion.

All guests on the current voyage will receive further compensation of $500.00 per person.

Gerry Cahill, President & CEO of Carnival Cruise Lines said: “We know it has been a longer journey back than we anticipated at the beginning of the week under very challenging circumstances. We are very sorry for what our guests have had to endure. Therefore, in addition to the full refund and future cruise credit already offered, we have decided to provide this additional compensation. I look forward to welcoming everyone to Mobile tomorrow and have mobilized our full resources to assist and support them as they travel home.”

As previously announced, all 3,143 guests on board will receive a full refund of the cruise along with transportation expenses and reimbursement of all shipboard purchases during the voyage, with the exception of gift shop, art purchases and casino charges. All passengers will also receive a future cruise credit equal to the amount paid for this voyage.

Source: Carnival Cruise Lines

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[DebbieandJerry]

Seems to me that Carnival is trying very hard to minimize the impact/hurt. Let's hope that all of the perks that these cruisers get will offset the negative reactions that they are now expressing.

[KeithnRita]

Just off the wire:

Coast Guard: Cruise ship stopped; towline broken

[GottaCruz]

Wow, those poor people. From everything I've read about the conditions on that ship, I hope not too many are ill. I've also read something about once they dock, they have to endure a long bus ride to the hotels. Anyone know more about that?