U.S. cruise ship suspends around-the-world voyage due to fuel costs
The U.S. cruise ship MV Odyssey suspended its three-year, around-the-world voyage in Cambodia due to fuel costs, forcing hundreds of passengers to disembark.
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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