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Leases - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) extension_option	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) extension_option	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Sep. 26, 2024 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Present value of lease liabilities	$ 716		$ 716
Increase percentage of annual lease payment							3.00%
Present value of lease liabilities	350		350
Variable lease cost	13	$ 13	92	$ 72
Berthing Agreement
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Present value of lease liabilities	$ 167		$ 167			$ 167
Lease payments to be paid when certain conditions are met							$ 55
Berthing Agreement | Minimum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Renewal term	1 year		1 year
Berthing Agreement | Maximum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Renewal term	20 years		20 years
Building | Minimum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Renewal term	1 year		1 year
Building | Maximum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Renewal term	10 years		10 years
Land and Building
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Number of extension options | extension_option	2		2
Additional lease term	5 years		5 years
Present value of lease liabilities	$ 106		$ 106			104
Ships | Silver Dawn
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Present value of lease liabilities	$ 232		$ 232		$ 232	$ 246
Finance lease term	15 years		15 years

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