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

And after seeing its departure postponed several times, the Villa Vie Odyssey finally set off from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Monday night.

The Villa Vie Odyssey is returning to Belfast under 24 hours after departing. Customers on the ship said final paperwork needs to be completed.

The luxury cruise ship Villa Vie Odyssey finally left Belfast Harbour but had to return - months after it became stranded in Northern Ireland due to unexpected repair works

The Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship has finally set sail after four months stranded in Belfast. The ship was due to leave on a three-and-a-half-year cruise on 30 May but engine problems left the boat stuck in the city. But just before midnight on Monday, September 30, the cruise ship finally set sail.

The ship was supposed to have a brief stop in Northern Ireland for repairs back in May but unexpected problems left both the vessel and its passengers marooned for months.

A cruise ship stranded in Belfast for the past four months has finally left the city's lough.

A cruise ship taking passengers on a 3 ½-year around-the-world voyage finally sailed from Belfast's dockside, after spending four months stuck in the Northern Ireland capital. Passengers cheered, applauded and hugged the liner’s chief when he confirmed on Monday night that they were ready for departure.