Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income (loss)	$ (106,415)	$ 39,315
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense	115,946	105,742
Gain on derivatives	(270)	(429)
Deferred income taxes, net	2,968
Write-off of deferred financing fees	36,357	2,358
Share-based compensation expense	19,356	330
Premium on debt issuance		6,000
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	(1,308)	(1,281)
Inventories	(5,748)	(1,552)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	961	943
Accounts payable	17,974	(11,743)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	(14,909)	10,257
Advance ticket sales	187,868	105,848
Net cash provided by operating activities	252,780	255,788
Cash flows from investing activities
Additions to property and equipment and other	(759,020)	(174,973)
Net cash used in investing activities	(759,020)	(174,973)
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayments of long-term debt	(2,081,520)	(591,152)
Repayments to Affiliate	(98,171)
Proceeds from long-term debt	2,289,253	520,205
Proceeds from the issuance of ordinary shares, net	473,017
Other, primarily deferred financing fees	(38,999)	(3,093)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	543,580	(74,040)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	37,340	6,775
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	45,500	58,926
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 82,840	$ 65,701