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The cursed cruise: how the dream of never-ending luxury at sea became a nightmare

Instead, the oil shock caused by his war has left passengers unceremoniously dumped in Cambodia The idea was a never-ending retirement at sea, a continuous voyage around the globe.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated October 31, 2026, 3:00 AM UTC
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  • The MV Odyssey was billed as the ultimate escape from Donald Trump.

The promise to the passengers of the MV Odyssey cruise ship – many approaching the autumn of their lives – was that on the open seas they could cut loose from the troubles of the world.

The end came in an announcement as stark as it was brief: they had seven hours to get off.

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