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Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments (Non-Derivative Instruments) (Details) - Foreign currency debt $ in Thousands, € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021 EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020 EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Net investment hedge
Carrying Value of Non-derivative instrument Designated as hedging instrument		$ 110,313		$ 263,031
Pullmantur and TUI Cruises
Net investment hedge
Carrying Value of Non-derivative instrument Designated as hedging instrument	€ 97.0	$ 110,300	€ 215.0	$ 263,000

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