US cruise ship ends global voyage due to fuel costs; 200 passengers lose their homes
Summary
The Odyssey, a U.S. residential cruise ship, suspended its world voyage after fuel costs rose sharply during the war in Iran. Its operator said it could not absorb the resulting losses or pass the full increase on to residents, who were told to leave the ship.Key Facts
- The Odyssey began a planned three-year voyage to all seven continents about two years ago.
- Villa Vie Residences said monthly fuel costs per cabin rose from a historical average of $1,800 to an estimated $6,000–$8,000 in parts of Asia.
- The company said it tried to cut fuel use by slowing the itinerary and spending more time in port.
- The ship docked at Cambodia’s Sihanoukville Autonomous Port on Oct. 23 for a planned five-day visit and remained there on Wednesday.
- The Odyssey carried 203 passengers from 15 nationalities, mostly Americans, and 156 crew members; it could accommodate 650 residents.
- Passengers were told to leave the ship, but the crew’s status was unclear.
- The ship had a confirmed itinerary through November 2027. The company did not address plans for a second residential cruise ship.
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