Cruise Ship Leaves Cambodia After Forcing Hundreds of Passengers Off
SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia—After disembarking more than 200 passengers who had paid tens of thousands of dollars to live on board for years, the Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship departed Cambodia early on Wednesday. Last week, the vessel’s owner, Florida-based Villa Vie Residences, suspended operations and forced passengers off the ship at the port town of Sihanoukville, [...]
The Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship departed Cambodia early Wednesday after its owner, Villa Vie Residences, suspended operations. Over 200 passengers were disembarked in Sihanoukville due to prohibitive fuel costs, reportedly linked to the Iran war. Approximately 100 passengers remained in Cambodia, with others flying to regional destinations.
- The Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship left Cambodia with no passengers and around 50 crew.
- The ship’s owner, Villa Vie Residences, suspended operations and forced passengers off in Sihanoukville.
- The reason cited for suspension was increased fuel prices due to the Iran war.
- Over 200 passengers were disembarked, with about 100 remaining in Cambodia and others flying elsewhere.
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