The start of cruise, boasting an “ever changing backyard”, was delayed for four months due to unexpected repair works, meaning the ship has been stranded in Belfast. The ship’s passengers hope to board on Monday.

Luxury cruise passengers who have been marooned in Belfast for four months are hoping to hit the seas this week.

A luxury round-the-world cruise ship beset with technical delays and docked in rainy Belfast since May is finally set to depart, prompting mixed emotions among its passengers. - Delays - Passengers are able to either buy or rent long-term cabins on the so-called "residential" cruise ship,

Luxury cruise passengers who have been marooned in Belfast for four months are hoping to hit the seas this week. The worldwide voyage of the Villa Vie Odyssey has been long set back, leaving its guests stuck exploring Northern Ireland instead.

Passengers of the Villa Vie Residences cruise ship spent their last day in Belfast on a beer bike tour of the city.

Luxury cruise passengers who have been marooned in Belfast for four months are hoping to hit the seas this week.