A LUXURY CRUISE ship that was stranded in Belfast has set sail for France after a four month delay caused by repair issues and paperwork. The eight-storey Villa Vie Odyssey was initially scheduled to leave the city in May for a three-year,

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

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.

A luxury cruise ship has finally set sail on Thursday afternoon after four months stranded in Belfast. The Villa Vie Odyssey had been scheduled to leave Northern Ireland’s capital in May for a three-year, round-the-world cruise but was delayed due to unexpected repairs.

A US cruise ship bound for a round-the-world trip has departed Belfast for the second time this week following months of delays, passengers have said. Villa Vie Residences' Odyssey set sail on Thursday afternoon and Sky News understands it is heading to Scotland to refuel.

Cruise ship departs after four months stranded in Belfast - Villa Vie Odyssey is understood to be headed for Scotland before going on to France and later the Bahamas.