Tue Mar 25 00:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Cunard’s Queen Anne Takes Safety Precautions in Piracy-Prone Waters

**Manila, Philippines** – Passengers aboard Cunard’s Queen Anne cruise ship experienced heightened security measures while transiting the Sulu-Celebes Sea, a region historically known for piracy. While the cruise line assures there was no specific threat, a precautionary announcement was made to passengers on March 13th advising them to remain vigilant.

The announcement, documented on TikTok by passenger @cruisegypsyuk, detailed temporary safety protocols including the closure of the external promenade deck overnight, increased deck lighting, and a request for passengers to minimize stateroom lighting and close curtains. These measures, according to Cunard, are standard maritime procedures for regions with a history of piracy threats.

A Cunard representative stated that the onboard experience remained uninterrupted and that the heightened security was purely precautionary. While some TikTok users expressed apprehension, the original poster emphasized the low risk and praised the crew’s diligent security efforts.

The Sulu-Celebes Sea, located between Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, has seen a decrease in piracy incidents in recent years, with no abductions reported since January 2020. Despite the reduced threat level, the Queen Anne, a massive vessel accommodating nearly 3,000 guests and over 1,200 crew, implemented the safety protocols as a matter of course. The ship, currently on a 111-night world voyage, continues its journey.

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