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Fair Value Measurements, Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Sale and Impairment of Ships (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Nov. 30, 2014 USD ($) Passenger | May. 31, 2014 USD ($) | Aug. 31, 2013 USD ($) | Nov. 30, 2014 USD ($) Passenger | Nov. 30, 2013 USD ($) | Nov. 30, 2015 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2014 Passenger
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Impairment of long-lived assets to be disposed of |  |  |  | $ 53 | $ 176 |  |
Ocean Princess |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Passenger Capacity | Passenger | 672 |  |  | 672 |  |  |
Total gain on sale-lease back | $ 24 |  |  | $ 24 |  |  |
Recognized gain on sale-lease back transaction | 14 |  |  |  |  |  |
Financing provided to buyer | $ 66 |  |  | $ 66 |  |  |
Remaining gain to be recognized |  |  |  |  |  | $ 10 |
Grand Holiday |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Passenger Capacity | Passenger | 1,440 |  |  | 1,440 |  |  |
Impairment of long-lived assets to be disposed of | $ 31 |  |  |  |  |  |
Grand Celebration |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Impairment of long-lived assets to be disposed of |  | $ 22 |  |  |  |  |
Costa Celebration |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Passenger Capacity | Passenger |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,492
Costa Voyager |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Impairment of long-lived assets to be disposed of |  |  | $ 73 |  |  |  |
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment |  | $ 37 |  |  |  |  |
Costa Classica |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Impairment of long-lived assets to be disposed of |  |  | $ 103 |  |  |  |

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