World · 7 d ago
Luxury cruise ship suspends its world voyage over fuel costs, stranding passengers in Cambodia
Monthly fuel cost per cabin
8,000 $ (from $1,800)
The operator says monthly fuel costs per cabin in parts of Asia have risen to as much as $8,000 from $1,800 since the Iran war began earlier this year.
Around 200 passengers were reportedly aboard when they were ordered to disembark in the Cambodian port city of Sihanoukville. The operator says it is working on "temporary living arrangements".
What we know
- Voyage suspended on Tuesday
- Passengers now in hotels
Not yet
- Whether the ship sails again
The company will spend 60 days on restructuring and recapitalization, and says no outcome is assured.
