Coverage dated October 29, 2026

Founder of the doomed 'never-ending' cruise speaks out: 'I'm the villain in the story, but I'm doing everything I can'

Headline from Insider

A "never-ending" cruise was halted because of soaring fuel prices. Its founder, Mikael Petterson, is considering bankruptcy.

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  1. Insider

    Founder of the doomed 'never-ending' cruise speaks out: 'I'm the villain in the story, but I'm doing everything I can' (opens Insider)

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    A "never-ending" cruise was halted because of soaring fuel prices. Its founder, Mikael Petterson, is considering bankruptcy.

  2. Inc.

    A Founder Promised a ‘Never-Ending’ Cruise. After 756 Days, He Blames 1 Crisis for Its Shutdown (opens Inc.)

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    He said he is now considering filing for bankruptcy. An expert says the business’s collapse speaks to a larger industry trend.

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