A US cruise ship ends a global voyage in Asia due to fuel costs and 200 passengers lose their homes
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A U.S. cruise ship on a residential world voyage suspended its operations in Cambodia due to fuel costs, forcing hundreds of passengers to abandon their floating homes.The A US cruise ship, The Odyssey, has ended its global voyage in Cambodia due to fuel costs, resulting in 200 passengers losing their homes. The Florida-based Villa Vie Residences, which set sail two years ago on a 3 1/2-year global voyage, reported that monthly fuel expenses per cabin have increased from $1,800 to $8,000 during the Iran war. The company attempted to reduce fuel consumption by slowing the itinerary and spending more time in port but was unable to offset the surge in fuel costs. The ship carried 203 passengers, mostly Americans, and 156 crew members. Passengers have been told to leave the ship.
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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A U.S. cruise ship on a residential world voyage suspended its operations in Cambodia due to fuel costs, forcing hundreds of passengers to abandon their floating homes.
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