Odyssey cruise ship finally leaves Belfast – but sails for Scotland rather than France - The vessel was originally due to depart four months ago

The Villa Vie Odyssey had been scheduled to leave Belfast in May for a three-year, round-the-world cruise but was delayed due to unexpected repairs. After four months of being stranded in the Northern Irish city, the ship eventually set sail from Belfast Harbour on Monday night but only travelled a few miles before dropping anchor in Belfast Lough.

The Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship has finally set sail after four months stranded in Belfast. The ship was due to leave on a three-and-a-half-year cruise on 30 May but engine problems left the boat stuck in the city. But just before midnight on Monday, September 30, the cruise ship finally set sail.

The luxury cruise ship Villa Vie Odyssey finally left Belfast Harbour but had to return - months after it became stranded in Northern Ireland due to unexpected repair works

The Villa Vie Odyssey set sail from Belfast Harbour tonight. CEO Mike Petterson has confirmed that she will dock in Scotland overnight before travelling south.

The luxury cruise liner which had been anchored in Belfast Lough days after it was expected to set off on a round the world cruise, has finally sailed into open waters.