To my shock and confusion, Stella's voice carried a hint of surprise and excitement. I turned to look in the direction she pointed, and I was stunned.
A massive cruise ship was sailing on the sea not far ahead, heading straight towards us! Stella and the others were so excited they almost jumped up, waving their arms frantically at the ship.
I was also relieved. With a cruise ship nearby, the girls' safety would be much more assured. It was far safer than sailing out to sea in a small boat. However, as the giant ship approached slowly, a sense of unease crept over me.
Something about this ship felt wrong. It sped through the water like an arrow, towering over us at about 100 feet tall and more than 650 feet long. If it was a passenger ship, it could carry at least two thousand peo
