but. it s just gross everywhere. anything that s in closed doors smells just like rotten food. just like a the lowest grade of living available, pretty much. reporter: joey noriega is on board with his new bride stacy. they were married on the beach. then joey, stacy and their guests embarked on carnival s splendor voyage, a honeymoon marred by an engine fire early monday morning. joey spent his first few days of married life cleaning out the toilet to keep the couple s room from stinking. conditions on the ship have been challenging. and we are very, very sorry for the discomfort and inconvenience. reporter: contrite carnival officials explained how the ship is being towed to san diego by two tug boats and escorted by coast guard cutters. first the safety of our guests and crew is our top priority. second, we want to get them home as quickly as possible. third, we re trying to make it as comfortable for our guests as we can. reporter: comforts are scarce. forget coffee