A passenger on a cruise ship captured a significant moment when the captain issued a warning about navigating through potentially perilous waters.
Passengers aboard Cunard’s Queen Anne cruise ship learned that while cruising is often seen as a memorable holiday adventure, it does not come without certain risks.
One of the travelers, who is also a cruise and travel influencer, decided to share with the world a startling announcement made by the ship’s captain.
The vessel embarked from Germany in January and was recently voyaging from Darwin, Australia, to Manila in the Philippines, navigating through the Sulu-Celebes Sea.
During this passage, the captain instructed passengers to draw their curtains and switch off their lights to minimize the ship’s visibility.
This precaution was due to the fact that the ship was passing through regions historically known for piracy.
The travel influencer posted an update from the captain the next day and shared a video of this announcement on their TikTok page, lillydapink.
The captain was recorded saying: “Following my announcement yesterday regarding the precautionary measures that we are undertaking whilst transiting to Sulu-Celebes Seas, please be advised whilst using the open area promenade decks you will observe that there are pressurized fire hoses running across the deck.
“These are connected to high pressure nozzles over the ship’s sight as a safety precaution.
@lillydapink The latest update from Cunard Queen Anne. In regards to the pirate protocol #cruisetok #fyp #cunard
“Please be careful while walking around the promenade deck as these pose a trip hazard and must be stepped over carefully.
“Please do also note that promenade deck 3 will be closed for all access from 9 pm this evening till 5 am tomorrow morning.
“As we will dim all of the external lights this evening, if you are transiting any of the upper decks please be extra careful with the reduced lighting and try to transit inside the ship instead.”
Social media users expressed their astonishment that piracy still poses a threat today.
One TikTok viewer commented: “Well that sounds terrifying.”
To which the TikToker replied: “Not really it’s just safety precautions the risk is very low.”
Another user mentioned: “Idk why but every time I hear about real-life pirates I’m always shocked/amazed that they really exist.”
A third person shared: “I used to work on a cruise ship and there are a few areas where you get piracy. We used to get a special security company that used to come onboard with g*ns when we go past Somalia. You’re safe.”