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Villa Vie Odyssey stranded in Cambodia as fuel bills explode

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Cruise stops in Cambodia

The Villa Vie Odyssey stopped sailing on October 27.

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200 residents ashore

About 203 guests and 156 crew had to leave the ship.

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The floating home idea

Residents rented or bought cabins to live at sea for years.

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Fuel bills exploded

Each cabin now costs up to $8,000 a month in fuel.

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Used to be $1,800

Fuel costs rose more than 300 percent since February.

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The war effect

The US-Israel war on Iran pushed oil prices far higher.

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Seven hours to pack

Passengers got about seven hours to pack and disembark.

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Hotels but no flights

The firm pays for hotels and buses, not flights home.

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A bold voyage

The ship left Belfast in October 2024 for a 3.5-year trip.

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The $500 plan

Residents may pay $500 more a month to keep sailing.

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Some say yes

Resident Kelly Kosmin said she would gladly pay extra.

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60 days decide it

The firm is seeking new financing within 60 days.

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