“terror struck just one week in, when the MSC Melody was off the coast of Somalia, a spot haunted by pirates”
So,they were surprised when the pirates showed up?
Perhaps they expected Al Gore or the Wicked Witch of the North.
At least they had prepared themselves with the latest in self defense deck chairs.
I’d like to see the brochures and TV ads for Somalia cruises! I picture Mr. and Mrs. Howell wielding deck chairs while Gilligan swabs the deck.