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Residential cruise ship suspends voyage in Cambodia due to fuel costs
The Villa Vie Odyssey has suspended its around-the-world voyage in Cambodia, forcing about 200 passengers to disembark due to soaring fuel costs.
The MV Odyssey, a residential cruise ship operated by Florida-based Villa Vie Residences, has suspended its three-year around-the-world voyage in Cambodia after two years at sea. The company blamed extraordinary increases in fuel costs driven by the war in Iran, which has curtailed traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Monthly fuel expenses per cabin have risen from approximately $1,800 to $6,000 to $8,000 in parts of Asia. The ship was carrying 203 passengers, mostly Americans, along with 156 crew members. Passengers were given seven hours' notice to disembark by 2 p.m. local time. Villa Vie Residences said it is working to coordinate temporary accommodations and will evaluate restructuring options over the next 60 days.
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