They bought cabins to live on a luxury cruise ship. High fuel costs got them kicked off in Cambodia. - NBC News
Passengers on a luxury residential cruise ship, The Odyssey, were forced to disembark in Cambodia due to rising fuel costs. The operating company is currently seeking restructuring options.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the impact of global energy price volatility on the travel industry and the vulnerability of long-term residential cruise models.
A residential cruise ship halted operations in Cambodia on Tuesday amid soaring fuel costs, leaving passengers in limbo after the U.S. company that operates it ordered them to disembark. Florida-based Villa Vie Residences said in a news release that it was working to identify “temporary living arrangements” for people aboard The Odyssey, a 642-foot cruise ship that launched from Belfast, Northern Ireland, three years ago and promised passengers “an unparalleled lifestyle of luxury and exploration” as it toured the planet. Cabins on The Odyssey were for sale or rent. According to the company, the ship can accommodate 650 residents. A Cambodian official said Wednesday there were 203 passengers and 156 crew members on the ship. Some passengers had already departed on flights, while others were waiting in the port city of Sihanoukville, Long Dimanche, deputy governor of Preah Sihanouk Province, told media.
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