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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 | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2019 EUR (€) | Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 EUR (€) | Sep. 30, 2019 EUR (€)
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative instrument, credit risk exposure |  |  | $ 800 |  |  | $ 5,600 |  |
Maximum length of time hedged in derivative contract |  |  | 3 years | 3 years |  |  |  |
Percentage of debt bearing fixed interest | 66.10% |  | 66.10% |  |  | 59.10% |  | 66.10%
Interest rate swaps |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative, notional amount | $ 3,600,000 |  | $ 3,600,000 |  |  | $ 3,400,000 |  |
Forward Contracts |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Change in fair value of foreign currency forward contracts recognized in earnings | (26,000) | $ (12,100) | (25,200) |  | $ (43,400) |  |  |
Forward Contracts | Not Designated |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative, notional amount | 725,400 |  | 725,400 |  |  |  |  |
Foreign exchange contracts |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative, notional amount | 3,000,000 |  | 3,000,000 |  |  | $ 3,200,000 |  |
Cruise ships on order |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Aggregate cost of ships on order, not including partner brands on order |  |  | 11,100,000 |  |  |  |  |
Amount deposited for cost of ships on order | $ 705,500 |  | $ 705,500 |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of aggregate cost exposed to fluctuations in the euro exchange rate | 57.90% |  | 57.90% |  |  | 53.50% |  | 57.90%
TUI Cruises | Forward Contracts | Designated as Hedging Instrument |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative, notional amount | $ 188,600 |  | $ 188,600 |  |  |  |  | € 173.0
Foreign currency debt |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Carrying value of non-derivative instrument designated as hedging instrument |  |  | 311,797 |  |  | $ 320,152 |  |
Foreign currency debt | TUI Cruises |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Carrying value of non-derivative instrument designated as hedging instrument |  |  | $ 311,800 | € 286.0 |  | $ 320,200 | € 280.0 |

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