U.S. Cruise Ship Suspends Global Voyage in Asia Over Fuel Costs, Leaving About 200 Passengers Disembarking

The MV Odyssey, a U.S. residential cruise ship on a planned three-and-a-half-year world voyage, has suspended operations in Cambodia as fuel costs soar. Its Florida-based operator, Villa Vie Residences, said monthly fuel expenses per cabin had risen from an average of $1,800 to an estimated $6,000–$8,000 in parts of Asia. The vessel was carrying 203 passengers, mostly Americans, and 156 crew members. Passengers were told to disembark in Sihanoukville, where the company said it was working to coordinate temporary arrangements