Mountain Eagle could tell that Kadite wasn't particularly convinced about the hijacking of the cruise ship, as such incidents hadn't occurred internationally for many years.
Despite the rampant piracy in seas around the world, pirates too evolve with the times.
Robbing cargo ships and oil tankers presents less risk, higher profit, and lighter consequences compared to robbing cruise ships.
Moreover, cruise ships are complicated due to territorial jurisdiction issues and the problem of hostages; mishandling the situation could lead to involvement by major powers.
When you rob a cargo ship or oil tanker, the goods can be quickly liquidated for cash, and one can then negotiate with the ship owners and insurance companies using the valuable vessel to obtain even more money.
The profits are exorbitantly high, facing few challengers.
