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Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |  |
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Mar. 31, 2026 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2026 EUR (€) | Jun. 30, 2025 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2025 EUR (€) | Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2025 USD ($)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative instrument, credit risk exposure | $ 294 |  |  |  |  |
Maximum length of time hedged in derivative contract | 3 years | 3 years |  |  |  |
Percentage of debt bearing fixed interest | 97.00% |  |  |  | 93.00% |
Aggregate cost of ships on order, not including TUI cruises on order | $ 16,200 |  |  |  |  |
Amount deposited for cost of ships on order | $ 1,300 |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of aggregate cost exposed to fluctuations in the euro exchange rate | 52.90% |  |  |  | 64.10% |
TUI Cruises | Foreign currency debt |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Net investments | $ 726 | € 630 | $ 740 | € 631 |  |
Interest rate swaps |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Notional amount | 900 |  |  |  | $ 900 |
Foreign currency forward contracts | Not Designated |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Notional amount | 1,200 |  |  |  |  | $ 1,300
Foreign currency forward contracts |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Notional amount | 4,700 |  |  |  | 2,000 |
Fuel swaps |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Estimated unrealized gain (loss) associated with cash flow hedges | $ 140 |  |  |  | $ (66) |

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