Traveling on a luxury cruise like the Cunard Queen Anne may seem like smooth sailing, but a recent viral TikTok video has revealed an unexpected twist—pirate threat precautions. During its 111-night maiden world voyage, the nearly 3,000 passengers were warned to turn off lights and close curtains as the ship entered piracy-prone waters,
including the Sulu-Celebes Sea. The captain announced a “heightened level of security alertness,” and external decks were shuttered overnight to minimize visibility. The clip quickly gained over 8 million views, sparking surprise from viewers unfamiliar with the reality of modern-day piracy.