A luxury cruise ship which finally set sail after unexpectedly spending four months in Belfast ahead of a three-year voyage is expected to return to the city just hours after setting sail.
Passengers cheered, applauded and hugged the liner’s chief when he confirmed on Monday night that they were ready for departure from Belfast port.
However, the ship today remained docked off the Co Down coast and information on the Belfast Harbour website indicated that it was expected to return to the port in the afternoon with another departure scheduled for 11pm.
The residents of the Villa Vie Odyssey waved goodbye to the Northern Ireland city they had become so familiar with on Monday night, bringing souvenirs and memories with them.
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