Passengers Ready For World’s First Continual Cruise Journey of 3 Years After Repair Delay In Belfast

Cruise guests will sail from Belfast on a 3-and-a-half-year journey after being in the city for months while the vessel had to undergo repairs.

Villa Vie Residences’ Odyssey is the first continual cruise in the world. It can accommodate 650 people and was to leave from the Northern Irish capital in May but had to wait due to problems with its gearbox and rudder.

Guests can purchase cabins for the whole operational lifespan of the vessel or rent them to enjoy segments of the trip.

One of the passengers, John Frim, a Canadian said that it took a long time, however, his wife and he decided on the cruise to celebrate their 50th marriage anniversary. Though they are not happy about the delay, his wife Monica said four months are nothing when you think about a three-year trip.

The cruise company covered the accommodation expenses of the guests in Belfast and in Europe due to the delay caused by unexpected repair work.

Odyssey mentioned on Social Media that they got approval from Britain’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and Public Health and would be welcoming guests onboard.

The inaugural journey would last 1301 days and the ship will visit 7 continents, stopping at 425 ports including Rio De Janeiro to Singapore. The ship has many restaurants, a pool, a business centre, a spa and medical facilities.

Passengers had to wait in Belfast but many had an enjoyable time.

“I will always have a fond place in my heart for Belfast,” said retired American wealth manager Holly Hennessy. “Meeting so many different people, living in an urban environment, being carless, and being away from American politics has been wonderful.”

A few guests have decided to make the cruise their forever home, like Melody and John Hennessee from the U.S.

Canadian Gian Perroni and American Angela Harsanyi met at a hotel in Belfast while waiting for the repair to be completed and in the meantime, fell in love, announcing their engagement a few days earlier.

Harsanyi said that they would marry between the Panama Canal and Costa Rica.

References: Asia One, Economic Times

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