The MV Odyssey, a U.S. cruise ship offering long-term living at sea, has ended its journey in Cambodia due to escalating fuel costs. Originally, the Odyssey embarked on a three-year expedition across seven continents, designed to fuse residential living with global exploration.
The Odyssey had been sailing for two years when it docked at the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port on October 23, 2026. It housed 203 passengers of 15 various nationalities, mainly Americans, and supported by 156 crew members. With a capacity for 650 residents, many passengers were forced to vacate their floating homes, while the crew’s situation remains uncertain.
Villa Vie Residences, the Florida-based company behind the Odyssey, stated that monthly fuel costs per cabin had soared from $1,800 to between $6,000 and $8,000 in parts of Asia during the war in Iran. Attempts to cut fuel consumption included slowing the itinerary and extending port stays, yet these measures could not balance out the heightened expenses.
“We have been unable to continue carrying the resulting operating losses,” the company stated. “Passing the full increase on to residents is not a realistic solution. Our focus now is on supporting residents, crew, and employees.”
Despite the Odyssey’s itinerary confirmed into November 2027, it remains unclear whether the scheduled second residential cruise ship will proceed as planned in early 2029. Discussions around restructuring are ongoing as the company aims to assist affected residents and staff during this unforeseen halt.
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