A cruise ship that was stranded in Belfast for four months has finally set sail – but instead of sailing to its first stop in France, it will make an overnight detour in Scotland, passengers say.

A cruise ship that was stranded in Belfast for four months has set sail. The chief executive of Villa Vie Residences, Mike Petterson, said the ship would dock in Scotland overnight before travelling south.

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.