Piracy along the Somalia coast is common — several ships a month are attacked or hijacked, with valuables stolen and crews held for ransom. Somalia's 1,880-mile coastline is Africa's longest, and the country has had no effective central government since opposition leaders ousted dictator Mohame...
Spotlight: Pirates of Somalia / Cruise ships fearful of attacks -- German company flying passengers over area of dangerPatrick McGroarty
It’s also important to remember that although a cruise may include three main meals per day, most ships have premium restaurants onboard which charge a supplement and these probably won’t be included unless specified. Always check the terms and conditions of what is and isn’t included as ...
Port La Guaira was founded as the gateway to Caracas (Venezuela's capital and largest city). During the 18th century, the town, with almost no land to develop, became a major harbour. Attacked by pirates, Dutch, English and French ships, it was transformed into a fortified city. ...
Outsiders boarding the ship is actually fairly rare according toCruiseCritic.com.The website says there have been less than 10 reported incidents of pirates attacking cruise ships in the past decade. See Inside Jimmy Buffett's Staggering $6.9 Million Palm Beach Mansion ...
Off a bleak piece of marshland Bill and the Cockney said good-by and cast loose in their skiff. French Pete, in the cabin, bewailed their bad luck in various languages, and sought consolation in the wine-bottle. CHAPTER X WITH THE BAY PIRATES The wind freshened as they got clear of ...
…as well as the introduction of invasive species, which is another challenge faced by this archipelago that threatens its large number of endemic species. It’s also worth noting that the actions of early explorers and pirates caused many issues that are still felt today, such as nearly wiping...
Emboldened pirates capture the vessel in the Gulf of Aden and a months-long hostage crisis ensues with hundreds of tourists at risk. If this plausible scenario occurs, it's now impossible for any cruise operator to counter in court:"We didn't know the risk."GREG MILLER...