Villa Vie Odyssey passengers stranded in Cambodia after cruise service suspension
Villa Vie Residences has suspended operations of its Ville Vie Odyssey, leaving dozens of American passengers stranded in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. The abrupt disembarkation has raised concerns about how residents will manage accommodation, travel and belongings, while the company seeks funds to resume operations.
Passengers said they were given about seven hours’ notice to leave on 26 October, with crew staying aboard to maintain the ship. The 720-capacity vessel launched in 2024, offering a 15-year world cruise visiting 147 countries at a cost of up to $440,000 per cabin. The company blamed fuel costs linked to the Iran war for “unsustainable financial pressure” and said it would seek additional funding over the next 60 days.
In short
- Passengers were told to leave the ship at short notice in Cambodia.
- The 15-year cruise cost up to $440,000 per cabin.
- Villa Vie says rising fuel costs forced a temporary lay-up.
Explained simply
Villa Vie Residences sells long-term life at sea aboard its ship, the Villa Vie Odyssey. The vessel began operating in 2024, offering a 15-year cruise with planned visits to 147 countries; cabins were advertised for as much as $440,000.
Passengers on such voyages rely on the company to provide accommodation and transport as the ship travels between ports. A suspension can therefore leave residents needing to arrange somewhere to stay, onward travel and access to their belongings, while the company’s finances and plans for the ship remain uncertain.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Scores of American tourists dumped in sketchy Cambodian town after cruise line that sold them $440k 15-year world trip suspended business and kicked them off ship”.