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Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- The luxury cruise ship Villa Vie Odyssey has suspended its around-the-world voyage due to soaring fuel costs, leaving approximately 200 passengers stranded in Cambodia.
- The US-based operator cited a dramatic increase in monthly fuel costs per cabin in parts of Asia, rising from $1,800 to as much as $8,000, as the primary reason for halting operations.
- Despite efforts to reduce fuel consumption by slowing the itinerary and spending more time in port, these measures were insufficient to offset the extraordinary fuel price surge.
- The company plans to spend the next 60 days on restructuring and recapitalization but has not guaranteed a successful outcome for resuming the voyage.
- Villa Vie Odyssey's voyage had been underway for over 750 days, aiming to cover nearly 150 countries over 3.5 years, with cabins available for permanent residence or rental at premium prices.
