Cruises Disrupted: Odyssey Passengers Stuck at Port Awaiting Vessel Reactivation
Cruises Disrupted: Odyssey Passengers Stuck at Port
Passengers looking to embark on a 3 ½-year round-the-world voyage on Villa Vie Residences' Odyssey cruise ship have been left hanging for the past three months. In December, the company announced it had bought Fred Olsen Cruise Lines' Braemar vessel, which it later named Odyssey. The ship, which is more than 30 years old, was meant to set sail in May.
Mechanical Problems Cause Significant Delays
On the planned 1301-day journey, the cruise liner is set to visit 147 countries across seven continents, including destinations such as France, Mexico, and Japan, according to Villa Vie Residences' itinerary. However, mechanical problems have left the Odyssey stuck in Belfast, Northern Ireland, instead.
Company's Response and Passenger Concerns
Sebastian Stokkendal, a marketing manager for Villa Vie Residences, told the Associated Press that the company was working diligently to resolve the issues. Meanwhile, passengers are forced to get off every evening and stay at hotels while awaiting further updates on the cruise ship's status.
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