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Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Feb. 28, 2015
Nov. 30, 2014
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Required standby letter of credit if Carnival Corporation's credit rating falls below BBB      
Lease Out And Lease Back Type Transactions    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Estimated contingent obligations 374ccl_ContingentObligations
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Estimated termination payment in the event that Carnival Corporation were to default on its contingent obligations and assuming performance by all other participants 22us-gaap_LossContingencyRangeOfPossibleLossMaximum
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Required standby letter of credit if Carnival Corporation's credit rating falls below BBB $ 30us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingencies
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