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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2014 crew_member | Dec. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies |  |  |
Percentage of aggregate cost exposed to fluctuations in the euro exchange rate | 58.00% |  | 58.00%
Cruise ships on order |  |  |
Commitments and Contingencies |  |  |
Aggregate cost of ships on order, not including TUI cruises and Project Edge ships on order | $ 8,000.0 |  |
Deposit for the purchase of ships expected to enter service | $ 554.1 |  |
Class Action Complaint |  |  |
Commitments and Contingencies |  |  |
Number of crew members submitting demands for arbitration (in excess) | crew_member |  | 575 |

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