Around 200 residential cruise passengers told to leave ship in Cambodia
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About 200 passengers on residential cruise ship Villa Vie Odyssey have been told to disembark in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, after operator Villa Vie Residences suspended operations, citing higher fuel costs linked to the Iran war. Crew will stay aboard. The company will explore restructuring options over 60 days.
Why it matters
The case shows how higher fuel costs linked to the Iran war are hitting some travel operators in Asia, according to the company, which said costs per cabin rose sharply in parts of the region.
What's next
The company said it will explore restructuring and recapitalisation options over the next 60 days, and warned that no outcome is assured.
Key dates
- October 2024Villa Vie Odyssey left Belfast, Northern Ireland, on a planned 3.5-year round-the-world voyage.
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Sources
- Khaosod EnglishView original →
