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Cruise passengers waiting to set sail on a round-the-world voyage have been left stranded for a staggering three months in Northern Ireland after a slew of infrastructure issues plagued the luxury liner.

The Villa Vie Residences’ Odyssey ship had been scheduled to depart Belfast back on May 30 for the first leg of a three-year cruise before problems were detected with its rudders and gearbox, BBC News reported. 

The delays have meant some passengers have spent months living on the docked cruise ship — with no sail date in sight. 



Dr. David Austin, who sold his house in Georgia to set...

Cruise passengers stranded in Ireland for three months after planning dream trip to sail the world

You can receive daily cruise news updates directly to your inbox, so you don't miss a thing! Go ahead and Subscribe here. Celestyal Cruises has cancelled several of its upcoming itineraries, citing continued geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea. The cancellations include two 14-night repositioning cruises aboard the 55,877-gross-ton Celestyal...

Cruise Line Cancels Itineraries Due to Continued Unrest

Royal Caribbean International’s Jewel of the Seas had to dock at a different homeport on August 10, 2024 due to protests. According to a statement sent to guests, the 2,100-guest vessel was unable to pass through the locks to Amsterdam because of a port disruption. “Due to a port...

Royal Caribbean Ship Changes Homeport After Protests

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A couple sold their business in Hawaii to move onto Villa Vie's residential cruise ship. Its never-ending voyage has been delayed by 3 months.

This couple went on one cruise together. Now, they're moving onto a never-ending residential cruise ship.

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Once a staple on cruise ships, libraries are becoming a relic of the past, particularly on Carnival Cruise Line vessels. The cruise line has confirmed that it no longer includes libraries in the design of new ships, a decision that has sparked both disappointment and understanding among passengers.

Why is Carnival Quietly Phasing Out a Popular Ship Amenity?

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An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

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(MA) Meet Apple, a pocket-sized Chihuahua mix girl who is ready to dive into your heart, home, and bed. This 10-week-old puppy was placed in Great Dog Rescue New England's care for unspecified reasons. She is currently living safely with a foster family while she awaits her future home. Since she is still such a young puppy, she is okay with waiting a while for the perfect family to come and get her. But don't make her wait too long!

Tiny 5-Pound Chihuahua Is Searching For A Home

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I love that cruises come with an all-inclusive cost, but that doesn't mean there aren't ways to overspend if you don't plan ahead.

I've been on dozens of cruises, and I've learned to avoid 6 spending traps that drive up the bill

No one wants bad weather to ruin a much needed vacation. But since cruise ships tend to travel some of the most hurricane-prone areas of the world during the coming months, it's better to be prepared.

What Every Cruise Passenger Should Know About Hurricane Season in 2024

Emily Standley Allard

Sharing a living space with someone on the daily is rarely a walk in the park. Everyone has their little strange quirks, moods and habits that can drive another person crazy. However, some zodiac signs are known for being particularly demanding or having personality traits that naturally make cohabitation a little more challenging to say the least. Let's see which zodiac signs are the most difficult to live with and tips with how to cope!

The 3 Most Demanding Zodiac Signs to Live With

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A Burger King location in Melbourne, Florida, has been temporarily shut down for the third time following since 2023 after a recent state inspection that identified multiple health violations. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the restaurant's adherence to health and safety standards.

A dead lizard, dead roaches, rodent droppings - Florida fast food restaurant closed again

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You can receive daily cruise news updates directly to your inbox, so you don't miss a thing! Go ahead and Subscribe here. Every cruiser knows that itinerary changes can happen for a variety of reasons, whether ports must be cancelled or times adjusted for different operational reasons. Carnival Cruise Line...

Carnival Adjusts Port Times for Four Cruises on Same Ship

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You can receive daily cruise news updates directly to your inbox, so you don't miss a thing! Go ahead and Subscribe here. Cruise ship calls to the Port of Ketchikan, Alaska, are continuing as planned following the tragic landslide that hit a section of the town on August 25, 2024, killing a local resident and damaging several homes.

Ketchikan Port Calls Continue as Planned After Tragic Landslide

"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

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Urgent search efforts for a  British passenger who reportedly fell overboard from a cruise ship near Croatia have been called off after four days.Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas was believed to be six days into a seven-day voyage around Greece and Croatia when the passenger disappeared during the early hours of Friday morning.Croatian authorities confirmed on 9 August that a “young citizen of the United Kingdom”, reported to be a man, went missing from the cruise that had departed Saturday 3 August and has not been seen since.The president of the Association of Croatian Sea Captains, Sanjin Dumanic,...

Search called off for British passenger who fell from Royal Caribbean cruise ship

A comedy show aboard the MSC Seashore cruise ship was abruptly interrupted by a disruptive passenger on August 15. The incident, which was captured on video and reported by cruise news outlets, has sparked discussions about passenger behavior and the role of comedians in maintaining a respectful atmosphere.

"You Paid to Be Here": Cruise Ship Comedian Confronted by Irate Passenger

A Reddit post on the r/Cruise subreddit has caused a stir after a user uploaded a photo appearing to show a mannequin taking a picture from the balcony of Royal Caribbean's new ship, Icon of the Seas.

Is that a Mannequin? Image from Balcony of Largest Cruise Ship Raises Questions

They can’t believe the employee’s response. An attempt at reviewing desserts from Crumbl Cookies took an awkward turn for two TikTokers who weren’t happy with the Oreo cheesecake.

‘They’re doing something wrong’: Crumbl customers ask for a refund after ordering Oreo cheesecake.

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The attack has caused extensive flight delays.

Cyberattack throws airport into chaos for fourth day in a row

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

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Norway to Enforce Net-Zero Rules for Cruise Ships by 2032

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Norway to Enforce Net-Zero Rules for Cruise Ships by 2032

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