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Fair Value Measurements, Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Foreign Currency Exchange Risks (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jan. 19, 2017 | Nov. 30, 2016
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Euro Denominated |  |
Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Debt instrument |  | $ 5,500
Majestic Princess | Cash Flow Hedging | Minimum |  |
Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Currency exchange risk hedged |  | 1
Majestic Princess | Cash Flow Hedging | Maximum |  |
Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Currency exchange risk hedged |  | 1
Carnival Horizon | Cash Flow Hedging | Minimum |  |
Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Currency exchange risk hedged |  | 1
Carnival Horizon | Cash Flow Hedging | Maximum |  |
Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Currency exchange risk hedged |  | 1
Seabourn Ovation | Cash Flow Hedging | Minimum |  |
Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Currency exchange risk hedged |  | 1
Seabourn Ovation | Cash Flow Hedging | Maximum |  |
Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Currency exchange risk hedged |  | 1
Holland America Nieuw Statendam | Cash Flow Hedging | Minimum |  |
Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Currency exchange risk hedged |  | 1
Holland America Nieuw Statendam | Cash Flow Hedging | Maximum |  |
Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Currency exchange risk hedged |  | $ 1
Subsequent Event |  |
Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Foreign currency contract commitments | $ 5,700 |

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