I always thought a HUNTS FOR HEROES cruise would be fun for our medically discharged warriors and our team of volunteers. I found a Somali cruise package that departs from Galveston, TX. The cost is a bit high @ US $2,800 per person per double occupancy but I didn't find that too offensive for what is offfered.

What I found enticing is that the cruise company is encouraging people to bring their 'High powered weapons' along on the cruise. If you don't have weapons you can rent them right there on the boat. They claim to have a master gunsmith on board and will have reloading parties every afternoon. All the boat does is sail up and down the coast of Somalia.

Crew members double as spotters for 30.00 per hour (spotting scope included). "Everyone gets use of free complimentary night vision equipment and coffee and snacks on the top deck from 7pm-6am." Meals are not included but seem reasonable. "MOUNTED MINIGUN AVAILABLE @ 450.00 per 30 seconds of sustained fire"

Sign my ars up!

They even offer a partial money back if not satisfied....here's some text from the ad.

"We guarantee you will have a great experience, or we will refund back half your money including gun rental charges and any unused ammo (mini gun charges not included).. How can we guarantee you that?… We operate at 5 knots within 12 miles of the coast of Somalia. If an attempted Hijacking does not occur we will turn the boat around and cruise by at 4 knots. We will repeat this for up to 8 days making three passes a day along the entire length of Somalia. At night the boat is fully lit and bottle rockets are shot off at intervals and loud disco music beamed shore side to attract attention. Reserve your package before June 29 and get 100 rounds of free tracer ammo in the caliber of your choice."

As if all that isn't enough to whet your appetite, there were a few testimonials

"I got three confirmed kills on my last trip. I'LL never hunt big game in Africa again. I felt like the Komandant in Schindlers list!"---- Lars, Hamburg Germany

"Six attacks in 4 days was more than I expected. I bagged three skinniest sumbitches you ever seen and my 12 yr old son sank two rowboats with the minigun…..Well worth the trip. Just make sure your spotter speaks English" ----Ned, Salt Lake city, Utah USA

"I haven't had this much fun since flying choppers in NAM. Don't worry about getting shot by pirates as they never even got close to the ship with those weapons they use and their shitty aim--reminds me of a drunken 'juicer' door gunner we picked up from the motor pool back in Nam" ----"chopper' Dan, Toledo USA.

"Like ducks in a barrel. They turned the ship around and we saw them bleeding in the water. Saw one wounded pirate eaten by sharks--what a laugh riot!! I only wish Bubba and Jenny could have been there. A must do. ---Forrest Gump Bayou Batre, Alabama USA

I bet those Soldier would be lined up for Miles to sign up for this trip!