The Cruise Passenger publication says: "There were only six reports of pirates attempting to attack cruise ships over the last 10 years – in fact there has never been a successful pirate attack on a cruise ship. However, this doesn't mean cruise ships aren't prepared for the worst."
Are cruise ships generally safe?
Are cruises safe? It's one of the most common questions we hear from cruise veterans and first-timers alike. Fortunately, the answer is a positive one: cruising is one of the safest forms of travel, and the vast majority of cruises pass without incident.
Can a cruise ship be attacked?
Is crime common on cruise ships?
Thankfully, serious crimes are infrequent on ships at sea, but as the number of passengers increase with an expanding cruise industry, the number of crimes might also rise.
What keeps rats off ships?
A large plastic water bottle with the bottom chopped off threaded onto the mooring line, a frisbee with a centre hole and a slit on the mooring line, a length of greased plastic pipe on the mooing lines etc. These simple measures will stop mice and rats climbing on board on the mooring lines.