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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, 2023 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2023 EUR (€) | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 EUR (€)
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative instrument, credit risk exposure |  |  | $ 110,900 |  |  |  |
Maximum length of time hedged in derivative contract |  |  | 3 years | 3 years |  |  |
Percentage of debt bearing fixed interest | 85.00% |  | 85.00% |  |  | 75.00% |
Foreign currency gain (loss) | $ 38,500 | $ 84,000 | $ 11,200 |  | $ 169,700 |  |
Foreign currency debt |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Carrying value of non-derivative instrument designated as hedging instrument |  |  | 587,256 |  |  | $ 461,859 |
Foreign currency debt | TUI Cruises |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Carrying value of non-derivative instrument designated as hedging instrument |  |  | 587,300 | € 554.8 |  | $ 461,900 | € 433.0
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 |  |  | 10,900,000 |  |  |  |
Amount deposited for cost of ships on order | $ 1,100,000 |  | $ 1,100,000 |  |  |  |
Percentage of aggregate cost exposed to fluctuations in the euro exchange rate | 40.10% |  | 40.10% |  |  | 52.30% |
Interest rate swaps |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Notional amount | $ 1,700,000 |  | $ 1,700,000 |  |  | $ 1,900,000 |
Forward Contracts | Not Designated |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Notional amount | 1,400,000 | 1,200,000 | 1,400,000 |  | 1,200,000 |  |
Foreign currency forward contracts | Not Designated |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) fair value of foreign currency forward contracts recognized in earnings | (42,800) | $ (88,400) | (30,400) |  | $ (176,300) |  |
Foreign exchange contracts |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Notional amount | $ 4,000,000 |  | $ 4,000,000 |  |  | $ 2,900,000 |

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