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Residential cruise ship MV Odyssey suspends voyage due to soaring fuel costs

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The MV Odyssey, a cruise ship offering long-term residential voyages, has suspended operations in Cambodia due to a more than 300% increase in monthly fuel expenses. The ship's operator, Villa Vie Residences, cited soaring fuel costs, particularly in Asia following the conflict in Iran, as the reason for its inability to continue operations. Passengers were given short notice to disembark, with many expressing disappointment and a hope for a new company to rescue the venture. AI

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Residential cruise ship MV Odyssey suspends voyage due to soaring fuel costs

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press, Sopheng Cheang ·

    A cruise ship promising life at sea suspended operations and disembarked passengers in Cambodia, blaming monthly fuel expenses soaring over 300%

    Monthly fuel expenses per cabin that historically averaged $1,800 reached $6,000 to $8,000 in parts of Asia due to the Iran war

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