Pirate Alley

Today the 09:00hrs 1^st of April the temp is now 75 degrees and we are now 1 day into our 5 day passage from Dubai to Safaga. Last night the Commodore announced of the slight possibility of an attack during this part of the voyage and warned that in the event of gun fire, no passengers were to go near their balconies or indeed anywhere on the promenade deck. The danger time is from 10pm this evening and will last for a period of 24 hours whilst we transit the Gulf of Aden. This is the area that most of the attacks of ships have occurred with slower vessels or indeed with an easier free board than Arcadia. The pirates come out from Somalia and have been known to venture some 300+ miles out to sea where ships think they are safe. The danger increases as the straits narrow and then enter the safety of the Red Sea. The Commodore has relayed the ships position to a tracking centre and warships from many nations patrolling will know our position at any one time, therefore we are not worried at all. Last night at a Reception held on deck for all of the passengers the commodore joked that pistol practice will commence on the Promenade at 11am on Wednesday, you can bet your life people turned up.