Proposals, vitamin D tablets and the most epic pub crawl: How great sail-away delay left passengers bound for round-the-world voyage stranded for months

It's been nearly four months since hundreds of wealthy passengers were set to embark on the trip of a lifetime - a three-and-a-half year journey exploring the world from the luxury of a cruise ship. Cruise passengers Gian Perroni, 62, and Angela Harsanyi, 53, have had the time to discover they are soulmates - and have even got engaged Holly Hennessy, of Florida, has enjoyed her stay in Belfast with her cat Captain the Cruising Kitty. She has taken Vitamin D tablets to cope with the lack of sunshine Steve and Angela Theriac, from Nicaragua, have used the delay to familiarise themselves with Belfast's 131 pubs The cruise liner pictured at a repair facility in Belfast Harbour on August 30 As the landmark voyage finally prepares to get underway this week, some cruise passengers have handled the four-month delay better than others. Johan Bodin and Lanette Canen in front of the Villa Vie Residences' Odyssey on August 29 Pictured: The passengers at a reception with the lord mayor of Belfast Micky Hurray on September 2 The Odyssey is now due to set sail next week after being plagued with mechanical issues The luxury cruise liner includes cabins that are worth between $92,000 and $920,000 Passengers can also enjoy pools, a golf simulator, fine dining experiences and more while on board Amenities including onboard the ship include access to a swimming pool, a theatre and a gourmet restaurant All passengers have access to the onboard restaurants, pools, hot tubs, spa and fitness centre Villa Vie Residences CEO Mikael Petterson said the company aims to 'empower travellers to make the world their home' The ship will circle the world every three and a half years visiting more than 420 ports in 147 countries Another passenger who says she has stayed 'annoyingly positive' is 68-year-old Holly Hennessy, also from Florida, who has even adapted to the lack of sunshine by purchasing Vitamin D tablets. Gian and Angela's engagement took place last weekend under a supermoon as the couple walked over the Lagan Weir in Belfast The couple have gone for a pink engagement ring rather than a more traditional clear diamond The couple even got matching tattoos in Belfast, a trinity knot to symbolise their never-ending love The couple, who run a YouTube channel called MidLife Cruising, have enjoyed a pint of Guinness in every puub in the city centre.