The Queen Anne had already carried nearly 3,000 passengers through dazzling ports like New York, Sydney, and Honolulu. But as the ship approached the Sulu-Celebes Sea, a lesser-known but critical shipping passage in Southeast Asia, the captain made a special announcement.
Passengers were asked to turn off all cabin lights, unplug electronics, and draw their curtains tightly.
At first, some passengers were puzzled. Was it for stargazing? A themed night? Energy conservation?
No — it was something much more serious.
The ship was entering pirate-prone waters.
“We’re Under Heightened Security Alert”
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