Fair Value Measurements, Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Reconciliation of Changes in Carrying Amounts of Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2017 USD ($)
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 69
Additions	4
Amortization	(1)
Ending balance	72
Cruise Support
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	57
Additions	0
Amortization	(1)
Ending balance	56
EAA
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	12
Additions	0
Amortization	0
Ending balance	12
Tour and Other
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	0
Additions	4
Amortization	0
Ending balance	$ 4

The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method.

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Fair value portion of assets, excluding financial assets, that lack physical substance, having a limited useful life.

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