World’s largest cruise ship sets sail


	World’s largest cruise ship sets sail

smellydiaper

10-30-2009 5:24 PM

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titanic, massive, ship, cruise

smellydiaper says:

Amazing.....Made me remember the Titanic

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10-30-2009 8:46 PM

shaor

Hope they have enough life boats for everyone!!

10-30-2009 8:47 PM

clip-on-tie

The ship cost $1.5 billion !!!

(jaw drops)

That must be one fancy ride.

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