After being stranded in Belfast for four months, more than 100 passengers will finally depart Belfast Monday to embark on a “perpetual cruise” around the world lasting three years. The Titanic was supposed to leave the Harland and Wolff Dockyards, Belfast, the famous home of Titanic on 30 May.
After years out of service the work to certify that the Odyssey was seaworthy took longer than anticipated. After last-minute paperwork and checks, the vessel was scheduled to leave just before midnight Monday night. The ship moved to a different mooring so that passengers could board before 9pm. Later, it was reported that the departure time had been moved back to Tuesday at 6pm.
Holly Hennessy a retired wealth manager said that “most people don’t care” about the cost and are just eager to get on board. The Florida native said that the shuttle buses were booked to take us on board today at 5pm. The Florida native said, “We are going to Brest, France, Bilbao, and Vigo, Spain, Porto, Portugal, the Azores, Bermuda, and then the Bahamas.”
The first voyage will be 1,301 days long, stopping in 425 ports from Rio de Janeiro up to Singapore. The ship has restaurants, a spa, a business centre, and medical facilities. Even though they were stuck in Belfast for a long time, passengers tried to make the most of their stay. Hennessy said, “I’ll always hold a special place in my heart” for Belfast. It was wonderful to meet so many kind people and live in an urban setting, without a car, away from American politics.
The Villa Vie Residences Odyssey is the first perpetual cruise in the world, which circumnavigates the globe every 3 and a half year. Passengers can buy or rent their cabins to cover the whole life of the vessel. The bad news came in May, after many passengers, mostly Americans, had arrived in Belfast to enjoy their dream vacation. They were left stranded for the summer in hotels and Airbnbs. The passengers were only allowed to board during the day, but not overnight.
Others took advantage of the time to discover their Irish roots, while others enjoyed a company-paid holiday on the Canary Islands. Some took advantage of the unexpected time to explore Europe, while others checked in regularly for news about their departure.
Two passengers have fallen in love. They are now engaged to marry. The captain of the ship will marry the couple in an “extraordinary wedding” that will take place onboard between Costa Rica, Panama and April. The two passengers were both looking forward to a sea adventure, but neither was looking for a partner.
Monica Finn was one of the passengers waiting to board Monday. She said, “It is not only about the destination and the journey we will take; it is about the new friendships we have made.” “We all have down days, but we rally together to get back on track.”
The company announced that it passed the public health and safety tests on Friday. said, “We are excited to welcome our residents aboard.” Hennessy thought the cruise was “worth the wait” despite the delay. She paid $329,000 for her mini-suite with balcony: “I am going to be extremely comfortable.”
Villa Vie Odyssey is marketed as a “long-term cruise” that sails “to the most breathtaking destinations in the world”. The three-and-a-half-year journey allows passengers to “wonder at awe inspiring landscapes while at sea”. Maybe next time, without the four-month layover.
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