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Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments - Derivative Instruments, Interest Rate Risk, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands, € in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2016 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2017 EUR (€) | Jun. 30, 2016 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Credit risk exposure on derivative instruments |  |  | $ 23,700 |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |  |
Maximum length of time hedged in derivative contract |  |  | 3 years | 3 years |  |
Interest rate swaps |  |  |  |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |  |
Notional amount | $ 3,900,000 |  | $ 3,900,000 |  |  | $ 4,000,000
Forward Contracts |  |  |  |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |  |
Change in fair value of foreign currency forward contracts recognized in earnings | 21,300 | $ (24,700) | 35,100 |  | $ (9,300) |
Forward Contracts | Not Designated |  |  |  |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |  |
Notional amount | 670,600 |  | 670,600 |  |  |
Foreign exchange contracts |  |  |  |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |  |
Notional amount | 2,700,000 |  | 2,700,000 |  |  | $ 1,300,000
Cruise ships on order |  |  |  |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |  |
Aggregate cost of ships on order, not including TUI cruises on order |  |  | 12,600,000 |  |  |
Amount deposited for cost of ships on order | $ 322,400 |  | $ 322,400 |  |  |
Percentage of aggregate cost exposed to fluctuations in the euro exchange rate | 63.30% |  | 63.30% |  |  | 66.70%
Foreign currency debt |  |  |  |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |  |
Carrying Value of Non-derivative instrument Designated as hedging instrument |  |  | $ 353,493 |  |  | $ 311,225
Foreign currency debt | TUI Cruises |  |  |  |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |  |
Carrying Value of Non-derivative instrument Designated as hedging instrument |  |  | $ 353,500 | € 310.0 |  |

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