And they're off...
again! Moment passengers cheer and glasses clink as the 'cursed' cruise ship sets sail after being stranded in Belfast for four months By Lettice Bromovsky Published: 17:53 EDT, 3 October 2024 | Updated: 17:55 EDT, 3 October 2024 e-mail View comments A cruise ship that was stranded in Belfast for four months has set sail for the second time as passengers shriek with glee. The purportedly 'cursed' 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. It eventually set sail from Belfast Harbour on Monday night but only travelled a few miles before dropping anchor in Belfast Lough.
However, tonight CEO Mike Petterson has confirmed that she is once again on the move and will dock in Scotland overnight before travelling south. Passenger Holly Hennessey said: 'Hallelujah! All of us are beyond words, delighted, and the celebration is already under way.' Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship off the coast on Bangor, Northern Ireland on October 1 The ship finally set off just before midnight on Monday to scenes of jubilation that were ultimately premature (Pictured: Passengers celebrating in the bar) The celebrations continued on deck as videos surfaced of the residents cheered and hugged Mr Petterson, when he confirmed that the liner was ready to depart Belfast.
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