‘Never-ending’ cruise boots 200 passengers, leaves them in Cambodia
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.
More from Michelle →Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 7:06 PM · 1 min read
Passengers who thought they were sailing on a “never-ending” cruise are now looking for a way home after being left in Cambodia. More than 200 passengers on the Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship were suddenly disembarked last week in Cambodia during what was supposed to be a cruise that didn’t stop.