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28 October 2026

A U.S. cruise ship ends voyage due to fuel costs and passengers lose their homes

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A U.S. cruise ship ends voyage due to fuel costs and passengers lose their homes

The Odyssey set sail two years ago on a three-year voyage to the seven continents marketed as combining long-term living at sea with global travel. (Image credit: Heng Sinith)

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