The around-the-world cruise ship which has been stranded in Belfast for months is set to leave for France on Wednesday evening, passengers say. After more than four months of delays, Villa Vie Residences' Odyssey set sail on Monday. However, it only travelled a few miles and remains anchored off the County Down coast.

The ship was originally set to leave Belfast in May but its departure was delayed as it needed repairs, forcing many guests into an unscheduled stay in Northern Ireland.