Giant cruise liner moves 'like zippy sports car'

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More Freedom of the Seas news:

Four times heavier than the Titanic and with decks big enough for 25 football pitches, the Freedom of the Seas is the world's biggest cruise liner, and yet as easy to manoeuvre as a zippy sports car, its captain insists.

Docked on Thursday in the grey fjord of Oslo on its maiden voyage before crossing the Atlantic, the Freedom of the Seas humbles traditional ferries, making them look minor in comparison.

Yeesh. Keep that sucker away from the icebergs...

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