Topeka man recalls ‘poop cruise’ experience after Netflix publishes documentary

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka man is reliving the past as Netflix comes out with a new documentary on an infamous cruise experience from more than a decade ago.

Topeka resident Brett Klausman was one of thousands of other passengers aboard a cruise ship that suffered an engine fire in 2013, causing the vessel to suffer numerous technical issues. One of the biggest problems encountered by passengers was a failure in the sewage system, reportedly forcing many to endure bad smells and other unpleasantries for days.

Streaming service Netflix recently published its own documentary on the now-infamous incident titled “Trainwreck: Poop Cruise.” Klausman told 27 News he still carries some bad memories of the experience and is surprised people are still interested in what happened.

“I can’t believe this disaster is still making waves 12 years later,” Klausman said. “I figured my 15 minutes of almost fame expired 20 minutes ago. I never would’ve guessed Netflix would make a documentary about it.”

“Honestly, it was the kind of nightmare you’re glad to survive with buddies instead of your wife and kids,” Klausman said. “Between the toilets, the smell, and the sheer madness of it all, the craziest part is we were somehow bored through most of it. It’s one of those stories I’ll never forget — whether I want to or not.”

You can watch the trailer for the documentary on YouTube by clicking here. You can sign up to watch the documentary on Netflix by clicking here.

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