Why Cruise Passengers Are Asked to Turn Off Lights and Close Curtains in Certain Waters — The Alarming Truth Behind the Quiet Request

A video shared by a passenger on TikTok captured the captain’s calm but firm announcement.

“As we navigate this region,” the captain said, “we are under heightened security alertness due to historical threats in these waters.”

He explained that dimming cabin lights and drawing curtains wasn’t optional — it was a standard security protocol in areas where piracy, though rare, still exists.

The lights on the outside decks could make the ship visible for miles on a clear night. In pirate zones, minimizing visibility is a quiet but powerful form of protection.

The passenger sharing the video explained it simply: “The ship is basically going dark so we don’t draw attention.”

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