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A US residential cruise ship stranded in Cambodia has shut down mid-voyage, leaving hundreds of passengers who called it home scrambling after fuel costs surged to four times normal levels.
The Odyssey set sail two years ago on a three-year voyage to the seven continents marketed as combining long-term living at sea with global travel.
The Odyssey, a US residential cruise ship on a three-year world voyage, has suspended operations while docked in Cambodia, stranding 203 passengers and 156 crew.
The Florida-based company said monthly fuel costs per cabin surged from a historical average of $1,800 to an estimated $6,000 to $8,000 in parts of Asia during the war in Iran.
Passengers have been told to leave the ship, and the company says it is focused on supporting residents and crew while it tries to restructure.
Monthly fuel costs per cabin reportedly jumped from around $1,800 to between $6,000 and $8,000 in parts of Asia, a detail worth knowing if you are considering a long-term residential cruise.
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