Monthly Archives: April 2009

Passenger on cruise ship attacked by pirates: ‘Pure luck’ no one killed

In an interview today with the Sydney Morning Herald, an Australian passenger describes a terrifying ordeal that could have gone much worse.


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Report: Cruise ship passengers threw tables, chairs to fend off pirates during attack

There are growing reports of a wild scene aboard the MSC Melody over the weekend when it was attacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia.


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Cruise lines cancel port calls in Mexico as swine flu worries grow

At least three major cruise lines have canceled port calls today in Mexico as worries about a potentially deadly outbreak of swine flu grow.


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