Passengers on a three-year cruise have been stuck on board for three months without setting sail.
Customers of Villa Vie Odyssey paid over $99,000 for a repair on their ship in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Stranded passengers who paid over $99,000 for a three-year cruise are currently living in hotels in Northern Ireland, waiting for their ship to be repaired after three months.
The Villa Vie Residences Odyssey, despite its own accord, encountered several mechanical issues at the Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast, as stated by Villa Vie Residences CEO Mikael Petterson on "Good Morning America."
""Although it took six weeks to complete the rudder stocks, we now have other tasks to handle. However, considering the circumstances, three months is not an unreasonable timeframe," Petterson stated."
The morning show was informed by Petterson that the new departure date for the Odyssey is September 9.
Holly Hennessy, a passenger from Florida, described Belfast's weather over the past three months as cold, windy, and damp. She also shared that she had been moved five times to different accommodations.
"She said she thought about going home or the ship sending people to the Canary Islands, but then she discovered she couldn't leave because she had her cat with her."
Passengers can board the Villa Vie Odyssey during the day but must depart for their hotel rooms at night. Villa Vie Residences has assisted travelers in planning trips across Europe during the downtime. However, for passengers like Hennessy, who is traveling with her cat, choices are restricted.
The cruise offers visits to 475 destinations in 147 countries. According to the company's website, cabin prices start at $100,000 and include a monthly fee for at least 15 years.
The Associated Press reports that marketing materials for retirees and digital nomads highlight "the amazing chance to own a home on a floating paradise," which includes a gym, putting green, entertainment facilities, a business center, a spa, and an "experiential culinary center."
Johan Bodin and Lanette Canen, a couple from Sweden and the U.S., respectively, have relocated from Maui, Hawaii, to spend the next several years on the ship "Good Morning America." They have spent the last three months traveling Europe while they wait for the ship to leave port.
"Bodin stated on "Good Morning America" that they plan to remain for an extended period, but it is uncertain how they will feel after a year. By next weekend, they hope to depart from Belfast and say their goodbyes."
Bodin, a carpenter by trade, is running a YouTube channel documenting the couple's stalled journey.
"Bodin stated, "Perhaps we are insane, foolish, innocent or strong; I am unsure. You may assign any label you desire.""
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