Passengers On Cunard’s Queen Anne Warned Of Pirates In Southeast Asia

Cunard’s new luxury liner, the Queen Anne is currently on its 111-night maiden world voyage and a story has gone viral about guests warned to take precautionary measures against pirates while sailing in Southeast Asia. Many passengers shared their experiences on TikTok and other social media platforms.

Guests on Cunard’s Queen Anne warned of pirates while sailing in Southeast Asia

Queen Anne is currently enjoying its 111-night maiden world voyage and guests onboard were recently warned of the possible existence of pirates. The captain warned them to take precautionary measures while sailing in Southeast Asia earlier this week. Since that time, the news has gone viral, with passengers posting their own experiences on the ship on TikTok and other social media platforms.

According to the New York Post, the ship’s Captain Inger Klein made the announcement to passengers on March 13, explaining that the area they were entering is “known for piracy threats.” Moreover, they were asked to turn off all cabin lights, shut their curtains and doors, and to avoid windows, balconies, or open decks.

Captain Klein said in her announcement:

Therefore we will be operating at a heightened level of security alertness during this period. The external promenade deck will be closed on both sides from 9 pm to 5 am overnight between the night of 14th and 15th of March. And no guests will be allowed access during these times for the duration of the transit.

Passengers captured video footage onboard

As the cruise ship was readied to combat potential piracy, guests captured scenes on video footage of the pressurized fire hoses installed on the promenade, considered modern-day cannons. Meanwhile, this was considered standard procedure for the cruise line when sailing in this area of Southeast Asia.

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I didn’t know there were pirates around this area. We are crossing from Darwin to Manila #cruisetok #cunard #fyp

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The region took the cruise ship through the Sulu and Celebes Seas, the ocean surrounding Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines – an area long associated with piracy. Moreover, the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism believes the pirates in the region may be affiliated with, or support ISIS.

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Another interesting sea day ahead #cruisetok #fyp #cunard

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Queen Anne sailed safely to Manila

Despite the alarming piracy warning, followed by the captain’s precautionary measures, the Queen Anne and all its passengers docked safely in Manila, after its two-day trek across the seas. Moreover, the world cruise is well on its way and is expected to end in Hamburg, Germany on April 29.

The 111-night maiden world voyage of the Queen Anne began with a Transatlantic Crossing before sailing to destinations in the Americas, Australasia, Asia, Africa, and finally the Mediterranean. Learn more about the voyage on Cunard’s official website here.