Kyle Considine, (Casper Van Dien) former fire fighter and Special Forces officer is hired to evaluate security on a cruise ship while traveling with his son Zach. Soon after leaving port, the ship is hijacked by terrorists demanding a ransom and threatening to blow up the liner. Kyle and the ship s security officer, Lynne, plan to apprehend the hijackers. The action builds as Kyle is discovered by the terrorists and tossed overboard. A heroic rescue attempt by Zach and Lynne saves Kyle s life, but the hostage situation gets worse. A thrilling race against the clock ensues with Kyle desperately trying to defuse the deadly bombs in time to save the ship and its three hundred passengers from impending doom.