Here’s a marvellous idea for those seeking a holiday with a difference…

Luxury ocean liners in Russia are offering pirate hunting cruises aboard armed to the teeth private yachts off the Somali coast. Wealthy punters pay 3,500 GBP per day each to patrol the most dangerous waters in the world hoping to be attacked by raiders so they can let fly with grenade launchers, machine guns and rocket launchers, reports Austrian business paper Wirtschaftsblatt. Extras include an AK-47 machine gun for 5 GBP a day and 100 rounds of ammo for just 7 GBP while passengers are protected by a squad of ex special forces troops.

Hat-tip to the essential Austrian Times.