Take a look inside the 'never-ending' Villa Vie Residences Odyssey cruise ship stranded in Cambodia

The Odyssey cruise ship was designed to live on. Villa Vie Residences In the famous ancient Greek poem "The Odyssey," Odysseus' journey home took him 10 years. The voyage of the Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship was much shorter.The promise of Villa Vie Residences' Odyssey cruise ship was that passengers could purchase or rent one of the rooms, with the idea of spending the rest of their days aboard a luxurious cruise ship.The company had retrofitted the 33-year-old ship and sold permanent cabins priced from $119,999 to $439,999.However, the company suspended the cruise ship's operations on October 27, 2026, just over two years after it first set sail. Villa Vie Residences cited rising fuel costs as the reason."I think we would have been absolutely fine — and we would have seen this through — if there was no Iran war," Mikael Petterson, founder and executive chairman of Villa Vie, told Business Insider this week.With photos from Villa Vie Residences' media kit for the Odyssey, and information from its official website, take a look inside the doomed Villa Vie Odyssey. The Odyssey is 195 meters long and could house 650 residents. The Odyssey. Villa Vie Residences Residents could either opt for full ownership of a room or rent one for a shorter-term stay. It offered a culinary experience using local ingredients from every place it traveled. The Thistle Restaurant. Villa Vie Residences The Thistle Restaurant offered a daily menu that rotated on a 14-day cycle, with an emphasis on healthy, locally sourced cuisine. The Coral Club was the spot for late-night entertainment. The Coral Club Villa Vie Residences It offered activities such as live music, dancing, and karaoke. The Observatory also offered a similar day-to-night vibe. The Observatory. Villa Vie Residences On Deck 8, The Observatory was a café that turned into a sunset-watching spot in the evening. Villa Vie describes the Neptune Lounge as the place for "top-tier entertainment." Neptune Lounge. Villa Vie Residences It offered local entertainment from each destination, such as live music and shows. The Business Center offered a place to work for residents. The Business Center. Villa Vie Residences Connected to Starlink, the Business Center was open to all residents at no extra charge, with private offices available as well. The Fitness Center features cardio and strength-training equipment, along with ocean views. The Fitness Center. Villa Vie Residences It also offered classes, such as yoga and wellness sessions. On Deck 3, there is a spa equipped with a sauna and steam room. The sauna and steam room on Deck 3. Villa Vie Residences There was an on-site hairdresser in the spa. Hair salon in the Odyssey's spa. Villa Vie Residences As well as a nail salon. Nail salon in the Odyssey's spa. Villa Vie Residences There is also a medical center on-site Deck 3. On Deck 8, there is a pool deck. People by the Odyssey's pool. Villa Vie Residences It's also equipped with jacuzzis. The deck also has a pickleball court. The pickleball court. Villa Vie Residences One of the room types available for rent was the porthole villa. A porthole villa on the Odyssey. Villa Vie Residences During meal times, all residents were given access to complimentary wine and beer. The balcony suites have a separate living area. A balcony suite on the Odyssey. Villa Vie Residences The superior suite had a private balcony, a separate living area, and an additional living space. A superior suite on the Odyssey. Villa Vie Residences Read next Business Insider tells the innovative stories you want to know Business Insider tells the innovative stories you want to know Business Insider tells the innovative stories you want to know Business Insider tells the innovative stories you want to know Roya is a reporter on Business Insider's Editorial Partnerships team. She is based in London. Before joining Business Insider, she worked as a reporter at financial newswire Alliance News and was an intern at The Wall Street Journal. Roya graduated from City St George's, University of London with an MA in International Journalism. Cruise Ship Cruise Travel More