“Forever cruise” ship the Odyessy held at Singapore port under court order

Updated on: November 9, 2026 / 11:14 AM EST / CBS News

The Odyssey, the "forever cruise" left stranded in Southeast Asia after its owner struggled with financial problems, has been held by authorities in Singapore, according to court records obtained by CBS News.

A Singaporean law firm, Helmsman LLC, is listed as the solicitor in the "arrest" of the ship, but it is unclear whom the firm is representing. A source familiar with the matter told CBS News it is likely a fuel supplier.

"The vessel has been placed under arrest pursuant to a court order," Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority said in a statement cited by the French news agency AFP and other outlets on Monday. "The crew onboard are reported to be well, and arrangements for their welfare and wellbeing are being managed by the vessel's creditors. There are no passengers on board."

It added that the ship was "anchored in Singapore port waters." AFP described the ship as being "impounded" by Singaporean authorities.

The luxury cruise ship is currently being operated by its lender after its owner, Villa Vie Residences, couldn't keep up with payments.

Villa Vie owes one supplier in the area approximately $500,000, though…

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