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Committed Ship Financings (Detail) (Subsequent Event, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 1 Months Ended
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Jan. 22, 2013
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |
Amount | $ 3,283
North America Princess | Royal Princess 2013 Fiscal Year |
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |
Fiscal Year Scheduled for Funding | 2013
Amount | 523
North America Princess | Regal Princess 2014 Fiscal Year |
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |
Fiscal Year Scheduled for Funding | 2014
Amount | 523
North America Cruise Brands |
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |
Amount | 1,046
Europe, Australia & Asia ("EAA") AIDA | Aidastella 2013 Fiscal Year |
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |
Fiscal Year Scheduled for Funding | 2013
Amount | 310
Europe, Australia & Asia ("EAA") AIDA | AIDA Newbuild 2015 Fiscal Year |
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |
Fiscal Year Scheduled for Funding | 2015
Amount | 440
Europe, Australia & Asia ("EAA") AIDA | AIDA Newbuild 2016 Fiscal Year |
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |
Fiscal Year Scheduled for Funding | 2016
Amount | 440
Europe, Australia & Asia ("EAA") P&O Cruises (UK) | Newbuild 2015 Fiscal Year |
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |
Fiscal Year Scheduled for Funding | 2015
Amount | 539
Europe, Australia & Asia ("EAA") Costa | Costa Diadema 2014 Fiscal Year |
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |
Fiscal Year Scheduled for Funding | 2014
Amount | 508
EAA Cruise Brands |
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |
Amount | $ 2,237

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