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They bought cabins to live on a luxury cruise ship. High fuel costs got them kicked off in Cambodia.

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A residential cruise ship halted operations in Cambodia on Tuesday amid soaring fuel costs , leaving passengers in limbo after the U.S. company that operates the vessel ordered them to disembark.

In a news release, Florida-based Villa Vie Residences said it was working to identify “temporary living arrangements” for people aboard The Odyssey, a 642-foot cruise ship that launched from Belfast three years ago and promised passengers “an unparalleled lifestyle of luxury and exploration” as it toured the planet.

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