They signed up for a lifetime at sea on an endless cruise. High gas prices intervened

NPR | By Ayesha Rascoe

Published November 1, 2026 at 8:15 AM EST

A cruise ship suspended operations suddenly, citing soaring fuel costs. Passengers, including Randy Cassingham, had to disembark in Cambodia. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Cassingham about the ordeal.

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