Passengers on a world cruise were told only essential lighting would be used and to keep their curtains drawn while passing through an area known for piracy.

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

Footage has emerged of a cruise ship armed with water canons as it sailed through an area known for pirates. Passenger Cruise ...

Passengers onboard a world cruise were told to hunker in place and turn off all lights as they sailed a region known for piracy.