# Villa Vie Odyssey halts voyage in Cambodia as fuel bills soar

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/luxury-cruise-passengers-stranded-in-cambodia-due-to-soaring-fuel-costs/
- Published: 2026-10-28T07:53:20+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-28T08:47:16+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC World (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwj342k62exyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Fuel costs prompted the Odyssey to suspend its voyage in Cambodia.
- Around 200 passengers were reportedly told to disembark.
- The operator has 60 days to restructure, with no assured outcome.

## Summary

The Villa Vie Odyssey has suspended its around-the-world voyage in Cambodia after fuel costs rose sharply, leaving passengers to arrange temporary accommodation while the operator considers its future. The interruption matters because the ship was more than 750 days into a planned 3.5-year journey, and it is uncertain whether it will sail again.

The operator said monthly fuel costs per cabin in parts of Asia had climbed to as much as $8,000 (£6,000), from $1,800, despite slowing the itinerary and spending longer in port. It plans 60 days of restructuring and recapitalisation, but said no outcome is assured; about 200 passengers were reportedly told to leave the ship in Sihanoukville. The vessel can carry up to 650 people, and its cabins were sold for permanent residency at prices ranging from $120,000 to $440,000.

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