[aculeus]

Do cruise ships carry arms?

A few crew members armed with shotguns could make matters uncomfortable for a boarding party.

[xarmydog]

Having been to mines and demolition school,there are weapons in the kitchen that if knowing what to mix together,would rain on their parade.Unfortunately I am not at liberty to dispense any recipes.A highly qualified ex commando hired for security would or should know how to.

[R.W.Ratikal]

Now where do you suppose the "pirates" got hold of rocket propelled grenades and machine guns?

[R.W.Ratikal]

Now where do you suppose the "pirates" got hold of rocket propelled grenades and machine guns?

[yarddog]

I have no idea of the international laws but it would seem since the Achille Lauro incident that it would be prudent to have some type of military or police protection on board.

I would think maybe a few marines with M-14's and maybe one larger gun would be enough.

[zeeba neighba]

The passengers should have just tossed over some Louis Vuitton handbags, etc., and been on their way.

[jaydubya2]

"200-man crew managed to scare them off using a loud acoustic boom to imitate the sound of an explosion."

Huh???

[One_American]

A few crew members armed with shotguns could make matters uncomfortable for a boarding party.

These cruise outfits should start offering a "Danger Cruise"? Advertise a cruise off the coasts of these 3rd world rat holes where piracy is a common occurrence. In the event of an attempted boarding, you get to man your own deck mounted 50-caliber machine gun with 2000 rounds of ammunition. Extra ammo will cost you more of course. I would sign up for that.