Crowds gather at Southampton docks to wave off the cruise ship
The vessel has more than 1,800 rooms for up to 4,375 passengers
The Freedom of the Seas is now on its way to New York
The ship contains numerous shops and restaurants for passengers to use
The opulent dining area boasts chandeliers and covers three floors
The enormous vessel will be based in the Caribbean
The Freedom of the Seas left Southampton at about noon
Crowds bade a last fond farewell to the ship as it finally left the UK's shores
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