U.S. cruise ship suspends around-the-world voyage due to fuel costs
Summary
The MV Odyssey suspended its three-year around-the-world cruise while docked in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, citing soaring fuel costs linked to the war in Iran. Its operator said it is trying to restructure and help passengers and crew, but the ship has no publicly confirmed departure date.Key Facts
- The ship carried 203 passengers, mostly Americans, and 156 crew members, according to Cambodian officials.
- Villa Vie Residences said monthly fuel costs per cabin, historically about $1,800, rose to an estimated $6,000 to $8,000 in parts of Asia.
- The operator said slowing the itinerary and spending more time in port did not reduce fuel costs enough to offset operating losses.
- The Odyssey arrived in Sihanoukville the previous Friday and was originally scheduled to leave Wednesday.
- Cambodia's deputy provincial governor said the ship was expected to refuel and depart Saturday, but the operator had not confirmed that date.
- The voyage began in Belfast in October 2024 and was originally intended to last three and a half years.
- The ship was built in 1993 and bought by Villa Vie Residences in 2023.
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