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

That TikTok video has since been viewed over 8 million times, and the comments reveal just how shocked many people were.

One viewer wrote, “Wait… this is a real thing? Like, modern-day pirates?”

Another said, “I always thought pirates were just in movies — I didn’t know they were still a threat to cruise ships!”

Others jumped in to clarify. A former cruise worker commented:
“I used to work on a ship. There are a few places, like near Somalia or the Sulu Sea, where you’d get a special security company onboard. Armed guys. You’re safe, but it’s intense.”

And someone else added, “Honestly, if pirates ever attacked a cruise ship, the response from military or naval forces would be instant. These ships are watched closely.”

What Happens If There’s a Threat?

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