Luxury cruise ship ends voyage in Cambodia after oil price shock
Passengers on the MV Odyssey, promised a never-ending global voyage, were given seven hours to disembark.
At a glance
- The MV Odyssey was marketed as a never-ending global cruise for long-term passengers
- The voyage ended abruptly in Cambodia with passengers given seven hours to disembark
- Rising oil prices were cited as the reason for ending the cruise
The MV Odyssey cruise ship, marketed as a continuous round-the-world voyage for retirement-age passengers seeking to escape global troubles, has ended its journey in Cambodia. Passengers were given seven hours notice to leave the vessel.
The ship's operator cited an oil price shock as the reason for halting the voyage and bringing passengers to port.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the financial pressures facing cruise operators and the vulnerability of passengers who have committed to extended voyages at sea.
Original reporting
- The Guardian — WorldThe cursed cruise: how the dream of never-ending luxury at sea became a nightmare
- The Guardian — BusinessThe cursed cruise: how the dream of never-ending luxury at sea became a nightmare
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