Cunard's Queen Anne Implements Precautionary Piracy Measures in Sulu-Celebes Sea
Passengers were advised to dim lights and close curtains as the cruise ship passed through a region with a history of piracy, though no specific threat was identified.
- The Queen Anne cruise ship issued a precautionary piracy warning on March 25 while traveling from Darwin, Australia, to Manila, Philippines.
- Passengers were instructed to turn off stateroom lights, close curtains, and avoid external lighting to minimize visibility in the Sulu-Celebes Sea.
- Cunard confirmed the measures were standard maritime precautions, with no specific threat to the ship or its passengers reported.
- The ship is equipped with advanced security systems, including water cannons and sonic cannons, to deter potential pirate attacks.
- Passengers expressed confidence in the crew's preparedness, and the 111-night maiden world voyage remains on schedule without disruptions.