The vessel, which will sail next Wednesday for New York before heading to its Miami base from where it will ply the Caribbean trade, wrested the crown as the world's biggest liner from the 151,000-tonne Queen Mary 2 launched over two years ago. At 158,000 tons, the Freedom of the Seas offers a pool with artificial waves for surfers, an ice rink and cantilevered whirlpools that extend out from the sides of the ship, 112 feet above the sea. Date Posted: From: Largest cruise ship set for maiden voyage Monday, SOUTHAMPTON, England (Reuters) - The world's largest cruise ship docked in England on Saturday ahead of its inaugural trip - a floating behemoth that dwarfs the Titanic, with facilities never imagined at the dawn of the liner age. Among the many notable facilities on board Queen Mary 2 are 10 dining venues, including a Mediterranean speciality restaurant run by star chef Todd English, the only spa at sea operated by Canyon Ranch health resorts, the largest ballroom at sea, the largest library at sea, the largest wine collection at sea, a Veuve Clicquot Champagne Bar, a two-story theatre, a casino, five indoor and outdoor swimming pools, hot tubs and children’s facilities with British nannies. In fact, the liner’s Grill-level luxury accommodations received top marks from the Berlitz guide, besting such lines as Crystal, Silversea and Radisson Seven Seas.
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