A cruise was allegedly operating at a heightened level of security while sailing in waters "known for piracy," according to a TikTok video. A cruise industry expert weighs in.

Another added light-heartedly ... “It’s rare for cruise ships to traverse pirate-infested areas and wouldn’t do so if unsafe,” he explained. “Over the years, cruise ships have ...

Or maybe they'd wait until some European colonizer needed their ships elsewhere, leaving the pirates free to raid the seas once more. Except Ching Shih was anything but your standard pirate.

"During hours of darkness, only essential open deck lights will be on to reduce the ship’s external lighting… We also suggest you turn off your stateroom lights and close the curtains in your ...