Passenger ship suspends global cruise because of fuel costs, stranding hundreds
A U.S. passenger ship Tuesday paused its global three-year voyage in Cambodia because of fuel costs, stranding hundreds of passengers. The MV Odyssey, which began its voyage from Belfast, Northern Ireland, two years ago, has no certain departure date as it remains docked at the port of Sihanoukville on the Gulf of Thailand. The ship...
An "endless" cruise on the Villa Vie Odyssey has been abruptly cancelled after the company responsible, Villa Vie, announced it was unable to secure fuel for continued operations. CEO Kathy Villaba informed residents on the ship that they must disembark by 2 pm after the vessel entered a temporary layup in Cambodia. The company cited "extraordinary increases in fuel costs," with monthly expenses jumping from $1,800 to up to $8,000 per cabin.
Villa Vie claimed passing the full increase on to residents was unfeasible. Fuel prices have surged since the US and Israel started a war with Iran in February, but residents were caught off guard and not given prior notice before being forced off the ship. The cruise ship had already faced numerous issues since its delayed launch in 2024, including cancellations, subpar amenities, and disruptions to residents' planned life at sea.
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