Kyle Considine, (Casper Van Dien, Starship Troopers) 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 get 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.