The American, who missed the green with his approach at the last, failed to sink a 12-foot par putt for the title.
Passengers of all ages will also enjoy the new Carnival Triumph Seaside Theatre, which features a 12-foot by 22-foot jumbo-sized LED screen with a crystal-clear picture and a 70,000-watt, surround-sound audio system.
The second part of the Manta rushes riders toward a lagoon where the 12-foot seat wings seem to skim the water causing an up-splash.
The last of three temporary radio transmitters attached to the 12-foot whale with suction cups fell off Wednesday.
