Cruise album: Passengers are waiting for your dream vacation for months!

Von WOM

The dramatic situation for the passengers of the cruise ship "Villa Vie Odyssey" has been going on for months. Originally planned for a three and a half year trip around the world from May 2024, the 800 passengers in Belfast, Northern Ireland, were confronted with constant delays. Many of them had sold everything for this life -changing decision and sold their owners. Instead of the hoped -for adventure, only the waiting and uncertainty over the upcoming trips.

The over 30 year old ship bought by Villa Vie Residences is subjected to multiple renovations and test procedures in order to obtain the necessary certification for seaworthiness. Passenger Jerry Grady reports that there were unexpected delays in this process due to extensive renovation work that is essential for a ship to be at sea for so long. Initially, the holidaymakers were allowed to stay on board, but due to further problems with certification they had to be accommodated in hotels, often in several different accommodations during the long waiting period.

The patience of the passengers is put to the test

The aftermath of this situation is not only psychologically stressful, but also financially. Jerry and Grace Grady stayed in different hotels in Belfast, where they are already recognized and addressed by the locals. The constant uncertainty has meant that many passengers who have left everything behind live in a permanent state of waiting. "We just wait and wait and wait," notes Jerry. As a joke, he adds: "We should get citizenship." However, the passengers also have to live with the fact that the owners of Villa Vie no longer cover the costs for all accommodation options.

The passenger is also the 68-year-old Jenny Phenix from Florida, who was finally excluded from the journey due to her constant complaints about the state of the situation. Her aggressive statements had caused unrest in other passengers and even with those responsible on the ship. In an official letter, she explained that her behavior influences the community as a whole negatively. Jenny Phenix, who had sold all of her owners to start her new way of life on the ship, was not very satisfied with this decision and saw her dreams endangered.

the mayor of Belfast and the local economy

The mayor of Belfast took up the situation with a certain sense of humor and noticed that the cruise passengers now linger longer in the city than he is in office. This ironic remark illustrates the absurdity of the situation: a cruise ship that should take its passengers on a long journey has now been tightened in a single port for months. In the meantime, the local economy has gained a boost through the remaining tourists, but the question remains how long the participants can endure these inconvenience.

Although some passengers were lucky enough to find short -term accommodation with relatives or friends, the situation is precarious for many. Some passengers have already given up their places on the ship, while others continue to wait for the desired departure. On September 30, 2024, the "Villa Vie Odyssey" finally recorded its long delayed journey, which gave many onboard hope again, even if the waiting was painful. This whole story is an impressive example of how unexpected circumstances can thwart the best travel plans.

For more information about the current developments, www.merkur.de In detail about the problems and experiences of the passengers concerned and the official bodies.