Passengers bid Belfast farewell as luxury liner marooned since May prepares to set off

Melody Thor Hennessee and John Hennessee prepare to board the Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship at Belfast Port’s Cruise Ship Terminal, after the luxury cruise ship became marooned in Belfast for four months due to unexpected repair works. Picture date: Monday September 30, 2024.

The passengers of a luxury cruise ship marooned in Belfast for four months have thanked the city for hosting them as they prepared to begin a global voyage.

People were carrying souvenirs from Belfast, including a model of the Titanic, as they waited to board on Monday evening.