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Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments - Derivative Instruments, Interest Rate Risk, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk (Narrative) (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2024 EUR (€) | Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 EUR (€)
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |
Derivative instrument, credit risk exposure | $ 133 |  |  |  |
Maximum length of time hedged in derivative contract | 3 years | 3 years |  |  |
Percentage of debt bearing fixed interest | 90.70% |  |  | 83.20% |
Aggregate cost of ships on order, not including partner brands on order | $ 5,700 |  |  |  |
Amount deposited for cost of ships on order | $ 543 |  |  |  |
Percentage of aggregate cost exposed to fluctuations in the euro exchange rate | 44.40% |  |  | 43.50% |
Foreign currency gain (loss) | $ 34 |  | $ (27) |  |
Foreign currency debt |  |  |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |
Carrying Value | 784 |  |  | $ 588 |
TUI Cruises | Foreign currency debt |  |  |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |
Carrying Value | 783 | € 731 |  | 716 | € 648
Interest rate swaps |  |  |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |
Notional amount | 1,400 |  |  | 1,600 |
Foreign currency forward contracts | Not Designated |  |  |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |
Notional amount | 964 |  | 1,300 |  |
Gain (loss) fair value of foreign currency forward contracts recognized in earnings | (40) |  | $ 12 |  |
Foreign exchange contracts |  |  |  |  |
Gains and losses from derivatives involved in hedging relationships |  |  |  |  |
Notional amount | $ 2,100 |  |  | $ 2,900 |

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