To reduce the ship’s visibility, external promenade decks were shuttered overnight, according to the TikTok poster. The video quickly went viral, with many commenting on the shock of real-life pirates still existing.Some former cruise ship workers reassured viewers, mentioning that special security companies and armed guards are onboard when passing through areas like Somalia.

Others noted that if a cruise ship were ever attacked, naval vessels would quickly respond. Cunard clarified that there was no specific threat to the ship or passengers, and such announcements are part of standard maritime procedures when sailing through risky regions, with the onboard experience remaining unaffected.