https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/luxury-cruise-passengers-stranded-in-cambodia-due-to-soaring-fuel-costsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/luxury-cruise-passengers-stranded-in-cambodia-due-to-soaring-fuel-costshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/luxury-cruise-passengers-stranded-in-cambodia-due-to-soaring-fuel-costs#u170341Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:41:06 +0000More than 200 passengers, primarily Americans, are stranded in Cambodia after residential cruise operator Villa Vie Residences suspended the global voyage of the MV Odyssey. The company halted operations due to soaring fuel costs that rose over 300 percent, linked to the US-Iran war. Passengers who bought cabins for permanent holidays have lost their homes and are facing financial limbo, while the operator pursues restructuring and recapitalization.Why it mattersThe Villa Vie Odyssey offered a never-ending residential cruise model where retirees bought cabins for permanent sea voyages. The sud