After a prolonged four-month delay due to repairs and various issues, the luxury cruise liner Villa Vie Odyssey finally set sail from Belfast, marking the start of its long-anticipated round-the-world voyage. Ecstatic passengers, who had been waiting for this moment, bid farewell to the city, some having sold their homes in pursuit of this unique travel experience. However, mere hours into the journey, the ship was forced to return to Belfast for paperwork. The saga of the 'cursed' cruise continues, with passengers reflecting on their unexpected extended stay in Belfast and the dreams of their world cruise adventure still awaiting realization.