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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - Parenthetical $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Other income (expense) | Pullmantur and CDF Croisieres de France |
Income (loss) from Subsidiaries (two months lag elimination) | $ 21.7

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