Europe 's largest cruise ship , the MSC Preziosa , set sail on its maiden voyage from the western France port of Saint Nazaire on Thursday . At 333 meters long , it is Europe 's equal biggest sailing ship . The ' Queen of the Sea ' at 362 meters is the world 's biggest . MSC Preziosa 's first official sailing will be March 24 .
At 333 meters long , it is Europe 's equal biggest sailing ship . The ' Queen of the Sea ' at 362 meters is the world 's biggest . MSC Preziosa 's first official sailing will be March 24 .