rogerc1944 Posted December 11, 2008 #1 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Anyone out there on the last Star Clipper trans-Indian Ocean cruise? I understand that armed escort through the Somali pirate area was provided by a warship. As we're taking this cruise next year, I would love to hear any details. Let's see.....rioting in Greece, Islamic terrorists in Egypt, Somali pirates off Africa and the Red Sea, more Islamic terrorists in India, Tamil Tigers in Scrilanka, and rioters in Thailand. Did I miss anybody? I also heard on BBC that the EU is stepping up efforts to protect freighters and tankers. However, there are no similar plans to protect cruise ships. Doesn't that make us all feel safer as passengers (NOT!)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtbobby Posted December 17, 2008 #2 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Anyone out there on the last Star Clipper trans-Indian Ocean cruise? I understand that armed escort through the Somali pirate area was provided by a warship. As we're taking this cruise next year, I would love to hear any details. Let's see.....rioting in Greece, Islamic terrorists in Egypt, Somali pirates off Africa and the Red Sea, more Islamic terrorists in India, Tamil Tigers in Scrilanka, and rioters in Thailand. Did I miss anybody? I also heard on BBC that the EU is stepping up efforts to protect freighters and tankers. However, there are no similar plans to protect cruise ships. Doesn't that make us all feel safer as passengers (NOT!)? Aaarrrrhh! 'ave a nice cruise Jack 'awkins! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexfolkart Posted December 21, 2008 #3 Share Posted December 21, 2008 No pirates in French Polynesia on Star Flyer!!! S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerc1944 Posted December 21, 2008 Author #4 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Good thing that there'll be no pirates in French Polynesia -- we sail on the Star Flyer on 2/15/09! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajaed69 Posted January 30, 2009 #5 Share Posted January 30, 2009 My wife and I were on the Star Clipper from Athens to Qoa India in Oct 2008. We were escourted from the start of the Gulf of Aden to Oman by a destoyer(DDG-72) fron the USA. There are some pics if you would like to see them. My E.MAIL is cornaeddy@yahoo.com. We had a wonderful 24 days on the Star Clipper and will do it again and go all the way to Phukrt. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajaed69 Posted January 31, 2009 #6 Share Posted January 31, 2009 My E.MAIL is coronaeddy@yahoo.com. sorry fat fingers small keys. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sassy Chassis Posted February 1, 2009 #7 Share Posted February 1, 2009 No pirates in French Polynesia on Star Flyer!!! S. Good thing that there'll be no pirates in French Polynesia -- we sail on the Star Flyer on 2/15/09! We had several of them show up....for dinner one night! ;) I didn't know there was going to be a 'dress-up' night :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerc1944 Posted February 1, 2009 Author #8 Share Posted February 1, 2009 arrgh!!!!!!! Ye got me matie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce282 Posted March 23, 2009 #9 Share Posted March 23, 2009 My wife and I were on the Star Clipper from Athens to Qoa India in Oct 2008. We were escourted from the start of the Gulf of Aden to Oman by a destoyer(DDG-72) fron the USA. There are some pics if you would like to see them. My E.MAIL is cornaeddy@yahoo.com. We had a wonderful 24 days on the Star Clipper and will do it again and go all the way to Phukrt. Ed Ah yes, that would be the Guided Missile Destroyer USS Mahan. You were in better hands that Allstate. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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