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Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2025 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2025 EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2024 EUR (€)	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative instrument, credit risk exposure	$ 78
Maximum length of time hedged in derivative contract	3 years	3 years
Percentage of debt bearing fixed interest	94.00%		92.30%
Aggregate cost of ships on order, not including partner brands on order	$ 7,900
Amount deposited for cost of ships on order	$ 1,000
Percentage of aggregate cost exposed to fluctuations in the euro exchange rate	36.50%		43.40%
TUI Cruises | Foreign Currency Debt
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Carrying Value	$ 1,000	€ 940	$ 921	€ 889
Interest rate swaps
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional amount	1,200		1,200
Foreign currency forward contracts | Not Designated
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional amount	1,300				$ 1,100
Foreign currency forward contracts
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional amount	$ 3,200		$ 2,700

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