Cruises Face Unforeseen Disruptions: Odyssey Ship Stuck in Port
Cruises Disrupted by Mechanical Failures
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 acquired Fred Olsen Cruise Lines' Braemar vessel, later renamed Odyssey. The ship, which is over 30 years old, was set to sail in May. On the planned 1301-day journey, the cruise liner aims to visit 147 countries across seven continents, including destinations like France, Mexico, and Japan, according to Villa Vie Residences' itinerary.
Challenges Facing the Odyssey
- Mechanical Problems: The Odyssey remains stuck in Belfast, Northern Ireland, due to persistent mechanical failures.
- Passenger Inconvenience: As a result, passengers must disembark each night and stay in hotels.
Sebastian Stokkendal, a marketing manager for Villa Vie Residences, informed the Associated Press that the company is actively working to 'reactivate' the vessel.
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