'Cruise for life' ship seized in Singapore
Summary
Singapore authorities seized the Odyssey after its US-based operator, Villa Vie Residences, suspended the cruise and left about 200 guests in Cambodia. The ship is anchored in Singapore waters, with its crew aboard and no passengers present; creditors are managing the crew’s welfare.Key Facts
- A Singapore court record shows the Odyssey was placed under arrest on Sunday morning.
- The cruise’s roughly 200 guests left the ship last month in Sihanoukville, Cambodia.
- Villa Vie Residences said it suspended operations because of sharply increased fuel costs.
- Singapore’s port authority said the crew was well and that creditors were handling their welfare.
- The Odyssey began its voyage in Belfast in October 2024 and was scheduled to visit 150 countries over three and a half years.
- The company offered cabins for purchase, five-year residency, or short-term rental.
- The voyage faced delays before departure and reported financial difficulties during the trip.
- The company said monthly fuel costs per cabin in parts of Asia had risen to as much as $8,000, from $1,800.
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