When the pirates boarded the ship, they sprung up for close combat ... his body and hung the head from the boat's bowsprit.

The announcement came over the vessel's PA system while traveling through the Philippines, a passenger on board said.

An Italian cruise ship carrying 1,200 passengers and crew fended off a pirate attack near the Seychelles, company officials said Sunday. The ship was attacked on Saturday evening by armed pirates ...

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.

While attacks on cruise ships are rare, they're not unheard of. In 2009, Somali pirates attempted to board the MSC Melody near the Seychelles. Passengers threw tables and deck chairs overboard ...

“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 avoided these areas or sailed along with ...