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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 | 12 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2021 EUR (€) | Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2020 EUR (€) | Mar. 31, 2021 EUR (€)
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative instrument, credit risk exposure | $ 4,800 |  |  |  |  |
Maximum length of time hedged in derivative contract | 3 years | 3 years |  |  |  |
Percentage of debt bearing fixed interest | 68.20% |  |  | 64.50% |  | 68.20%
Interest rate swaps |  |  |  |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |  |
Notional amount | $ 3,300,000 |  |  | $ 3,400,000 |  |
Forward Contracts | Not Designated |  |  |  |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |  |
Notional amount | 462,600 |  |  |  |  |
Change in fair value of foreign currency forward contracts recognized in earnings | 13,500 |  | $ 52,700 |  |  |
Foreign exchange contracts |  |  |  |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |  |
Notional amount | 2,500,000 |  |  | $ 3,100,000 |  |
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 | 12,900,000 |  |  |  |  |
Amount deposited for cost of ships on order | $ 602,500 |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of aggregate cost exposed to fluctuations in the euro exchange rate | 70.50% |  |  | 66.30% |  | 70.50%
TUI Cruises | Forward Contracts | Designated as Hedging Instrument |  |  |  |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |  |
Notional amount | $ 288,000 |  |  |  |  | € 245.0
Foreign currency debt |  |  |  |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |  |
Carrying value of non-derivative instrument designated as hedging instrument | 132,826 |  |  | $ 263,031 |  |
Foreign currency debt | TUI Cruises |  |  |  |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |  |
Carrying value of non-derivative instrument designated as hedging instrument | $ 132,800 | € 113.0 |  | $ 263,000 | € 215.0 |

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