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Cruise ship departs after four months stranded in Belfast
A cruise ship that was stranded in Belfast for four months has set sail. The chief executive of Villa Vie Residences, Mike Petterson, said the ship is heading to France. The Villa Vie Odyssey had been scheduled to leave Belfast in May for a three-year,
France-bound cruise still waiting to say 'au revoir' to Belfast
The around-the-world cruise ship which has been stranded in Belfast for months is set to leave for France on Wednesday evening, passengers say. After more than four months of delays, Villa Vie Residences' Odyssey set sail on Monday. However, it only travelled a few miles and remains anchored off the County Down coast.
It’s party time as liner stuck in Belfast for five months departs for France
Passengers on a round-the-world cruise that anchored in Bangor after spending five months in Belfast are finally leaving Northern Ireland, with the CEO reportedly telling travellers he doesn’t care where they go “as long as it’s not Belfast”.
Odyssey cruise ship finally leaves Belfast – but sails for Scotland rather than France
A cruise ship that was stranded in Belfast for four months has finally set sail – but instead of sailing to its first stop in France, it will make an overnight detour in Scotland, passengers say.
Stranded luxury cruise ship departs Belfast after four months with some frank parting words
What’s next for the cruise ship after it spent four months in Belfast due to technical problems, followed by paperwork issues?
Stranded cruise ship finally sails out of Belfast Lough
A cruise ship stranded in Belfast for the past four months has finally left Belfast Lough. Villa Vie Residences' Odyssey, which was being fitted out in the city, should have departed in May but was delayed as it needed repairs.
Cruise ship stranded off Belfast departs after months of delays, passengers say
The ship was originally set to leave Belfast in May but its departure was delayed as it needed repairs, forcing many guests into an unscheduled stay in Northern Ireland.
Belfast cruise ship the Odyssey is finally on its way out of the lough after four months
Bye-bye.” The ship is a so-called “permanent cruise” vessel, where people can essentially lease cabins on a long-term basis and go cruising for years. The ship, which is 31 years old, was bought by current owners Villa Vie Residences last year and arrived in Belfast to be outfitted in April 2024 but could not leave the following month due to mechanical problems,
US cruise ship finally departs Belfast after months of delays
After months of delays, a US cruise ship set for a global voyage departed from Belfast for the second time this week, according to passengers. Villa Vie Residences’ Odyssey sailed on Thursday afternoon, with reports indicating it is heading to Scotland for refuelling.
Luxury liner expected to return to Belfast hours after leaving
A luxury cruise ship has set off from a Belfast dock after unexpectedly spending four months in the city ahead of a three-year voyage. Passengers cheered, applauded and hugged the liner’s chief when he confirmed on Monday night that they were ready for departure.
Delayed cruise ship on course to reach France tonight
Passengers on the round-the-world cruise which was stranded in Belfast for five months are on course to reach their first ...
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What we know as stranded Belfast cruise ship's departure stalls again
Unexpected repairs saw the liner stranded in the city in May, forcing passengers to spend much of their time in Belfast and the rest of Northern Ireland. It was due to leave to leave for France on ...