Have anyone on Yahoo Answers Ever Been on a Cruise When Priates Attacked The Ship?

Question

I want to go on a cruise so bad, but I am not only afraid of drowning, but what about Pirates, attacking cruise ships? If this has happened to you, or to someone that you know, please share the details with me.

Answer 1

No but when I was in the Navy we did an op where we stopped some pirates from attacking a ship piracy happens all the time in the Atlantic,Pacific and Mediteranian

but usually its not cruise ships of course I could tell you other wise but its classified

Answer 2

No, I think that the chances of that happening are pretty low. Now, I did hear about a cruise ship, I think it was in Egypt, that was attacked by modern day pirates, or at least attempted to. I would say that the probability of that happening is about 1in 5000, at a minimum. I have gone on 2 cruises and booked on my 3rd in Sept. I am more worried about getting a viral infection and throwing up and diarrhea, than I am worried about pirates.

For all you people out there, that are saying that this is a stupid question, do some research about the subject. Pirates are people who basically are robbers, that use boats to get to their victims instead of cars or land. They are very few who do it, but it does happen and it has in the past 6 months. Look it up...

Answer 3

The last cruise ship I heard of attacked by pirates was near thailand. The Captian out ran them and used some kind of sonic weapon against them. The pirates fired rockets into the ship.

No one was hurt.

I could not find a reference for you.

Answer 4

The only insidenst of pirates attacking cruise ships was about 2 years ago when some thugs attacked a ship off the coast of Somalia in East Africa. I have been on about a dozen cruises and have two booked for this year and I have no fear of being attacked or any other bad thing happening on ships. Ships have great security, screening people before they board. All bagage and carry ons are xrayed and when passengers leave ships at ports their packages are screened when they returned and they must have the ship issued ID.

You should have no fear of drowning, unless you just jump over the railing. Each cabin has a life vest for each passenger and the first order of business when you board ship, before the ship leaves the dock, or shortly thereafter, there is a lifeboat drill that shows you how to use the life vest and where to go if there is an emergency.

The deck railing on ships are high enough to reach just below your elbows when you are standing, so you would have to climb up in order to fall or dive over.

Cruises are one of THE best vacations you can take. Once you are on ship the staff caters to you, its whatever you want. There is something to do all day every day. When you arrive at the port to check in you (each passenger) will receive a key card which will serve as your room key, charge card for anything you buy on ship (i.e.,drinks, souvenir) and its your pass to get on and off ship in each port. Each time you get off ship you will need this key card and many times also a photo ID (passport or driver's license). Infants and small children may be required to wear an ID bracelet (like in the hospital) in lieu of carry a card.

Each day you will receive in your cabin a "newsletter" listing the time, place and particulars of everything happening for you on ship. There are generally activities like demonstrations of ice carvings, napkin folding and towel folding, and cooking demonstrations. Some ships may offer a galley (kitchen) tour or a tout of the bridge. There may be organized games and other activities around the pools. In the evenings there are generally shows, one show for those with an early dinner seating and another (same show) for those who eat late. There is always food available. Usually there is a place on ship where you can go get something. Or, you can always just pick up the phone in your cabin and order from the room service menu (food is free). If you want, you can order breakfast room service.

All ships have a casino with slots and table games. Ships have movie theaters, generally small but nice, and you can also see movies in your room. They have ATM’s and a purser’s desk where you can cash a check or exchange currency if you need to. There is a tour and activities desk so you can schedule land tours and activities.

Ships have free morning exercise programs, stretching and walking, etc, and on some you can pay for other things like Spinning. All cruise ships have gyms so you can go workout, usually any time from 6:00 AM to late at night. There is usually a walking/running track on one of the decks also. Some ships leave the gym open all night. They call the gyms Spa because they do promote getting pampered with things like wraps and massages with aroma therapy. They will also generally have a beauty salon to do hair and nails.

There are always pools. Some ships have more than one and the newer ships generally have an indoor pool as well as outdoor ones and all of these have hot tubs. There is generally a basketball court on the top deck, a place for scuffle board, and a mini-golf course. The newer Royal Caribbean ships have a rock climbing wall and the newest one has a pool for water surfing.

There are places on ships to play cards and board games and the games are provided. There are cocktail lounges that feature a variety of music. Some have a piano bar with jazz. There is usually a disco that starts after 10:00 PM each night and last until everyone leave. On certain days ships will have special activities like a chocolate lovers buffet, or a midnight deck party .

I suggest that you go to the web site for the cruise lines and look at the cabin prices, port stops, the features for the ships and select a cruise that will do what you want to do. Then you may want to talk to an agent and see if they can find what you want. Finally, decide whether you want to book your self or have an agent do it for you.

WILL YOU GET SEA SICK

Some people worry about getting sea sick, but the ships being used these days have automated stabilizers which minimize the rocking. The larger ships cut through the water so easy that you don’t even feel like you are moving. When there is bad weather the cruise lines will steer around and away from it, sometimes changing the order of port stops. Also, the ships generally move overnight and dock in the mornings so you don’t feel much movement. Consequently, your chances of getting sea sick are minimal. There is generally less motion than on an airplane. If you do get sick, all ships have a doctor and they will dispense sea sick medicines. If you are prone to motion sickness, just get pills or a patch from your own doctor before you go, or go to a boating store and get a sea sickness bracelet.

Answer 5

I've never heard of pirates attacking cruise ships.

Answer 6

Yes, they attacked our ship and took all our jewels and gold. Our captain challenged the pirate leader to a sword fight, but the pirate only laughed and said, "Maybe next time, if I FEEL like it!" in a real sarcastic way. I don't like pirates. They smell bad.

Answer 7

No joke this actually happens.

This happened by Somalia. I've never heard of it happening in the Caribbean or anything. Just don't go on a really secluded cruise in a poor country.

http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/africa/11/05/somalia.pirates/index.html

Answer 8

Take an Alaskan cruise, not a Caribbean!

Answer 9

It has not happened in the Caribbean of Pacific area in lots and lots of years! I think it did happen several months ago in the Med. area. Go ahead...I promise, no Pirates!

Answer 10

almost but it was just another boat playing a joke