A luxury passenger vessel on a three-year circumnavigation has been forced to halt its journey in Cambodia due to soaring fuel expenses, leaving hundreds of travelers stranded without a confirmed timeline for departure. The MV Odyssey, which set sail from Northern Ireland two years ago, now sits idle in Sihanoukville, its continued voyage uncertain as crew and passengers await resolution. With no immediate plans to resume sailing, the situation raises questions about the financial and logistical challenges facing long-term expedition cruises. Passengers and industry observers are watching closely as the ship remains docked in the Gulf of Thailand.
A U.S. passenger ship Tuesday paused its global three-year voyage in Cambodia because of fuel costs, stranding hundreds of passengers. The MV Odyssey, which began its voyage from Belfast, Northern Ireland, two years ago, has no certain departure date as it remains docked at the port of Sihanoukville on the Gulf of Thailand. The ship...
