Cunard's Queen Anne Safely Navigates Piracy-Prone Waters Without Incident

The luxury cruise ship implemented precautionary security measures while passing through the Sulu and Celebes seas, known for piracy risks, and continues its maiden world voyage on schedule.

• The Cunard cruise ship Queen Anne heightened security protocols, including dimming external lights, closing decks, and advising passengers to draw curtains, while crossing the Sulu and Celebes seas.
• Despite the piracy warning, Cunard confirmed there was no specific threat to the ship or its passengers, and operations remained uninterrupted.
• Passengers reported feeling safe and praised the crew's preparedness, with some sharing their experiences on social media.
• The Sulu and Celebes seas are historically associated with piracy, including past incidents involving the Abu Sayyaf group, though attacks on large cruise ships remain rare.
• The Queen Anne, on its maiden 111-night world voyage, continues its journey as planned, with upcoming stops in Vietnam and other Southeast Asian destinations.

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