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Wednesday, May 27, 1998 Published at 03:22 GMT 04:22 UK
World: Europe
Giant cruise liner to set sail
The largest cruise liner ever built, the Grand Princess, sets sail on her maiden voyage later today from the Turkish city of Istanbul.
The ship, which was built in Italy at a cost of four-hundred-and-fifty-million dollars, is described by her owners as the last word in cruising luxury.
She has five swimming pools and a miniature golf course on board.
Correspondents say there is a growing trend towards such large vessels to meet the increasing demand for luxury cruises.
From the newsroom of the BBC World Service
