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Fuel crisis leaves Villa Vie residents stranded in Cambodia
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Villa Vie Residences announced on October 27, 2026 that it had suspended its world cruise in Cambodia, leaving residents of Villa Vie Odyssey stranded after more than 750 days of travel. The US-based operator blamed soaring fuel costs and said it cou
Key facts
- Villa Vie said its monthly fuel expenses, calculated on an equivalent per-cabin basis, had risen from a historical average of about US$1,800 to an estimated US$6,000–US$8,000 in parts of Asia
- Villa Vie’s public announcement did not specify how many residents were affected
- Prices for permanent residency rights ranged from about US$120,000 to US$440,000, while rental options started at US$3,500 a month.
- Villa Vie Odyssey began its continuous world voyage from Belfast, Northern Ireland, in October 2024
Summary
Villa Vie’s public announcement did not specify how many residents were affected. Bloomberg, citing the company’s founder, reported that about 200 passengers were aboard when they were instructed to disembark. The vessel can accommodate approximately 650 residents.
Villa Vie said its monthly fuel expenses, calculated on an equivalent per-cabin basis, had risen from a historical average of about US$1,800 to an estimated US$6,000–US$8,000 in parts of Asia. These figures represent the operator’s fuel costs, rather than a stated charge to individual residents.