Segment Information (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017 USD ($) Segment	Feb. 29, 2016 USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | Segment	4
Number of reportable cruise brand operating segments | Segment	2
Revenues	$ 3,791	$ 3,651
Operating costs and expenses	2,435	2,243
Selling and administrative	549	551
Depreciation and amortization	439	423
Operating Income	368	434
North America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	2,405	2,218
Operating costs and expenses	1,470	1,315
Selling and administrative	320	311
Depreciation and amortization	273	255
Operating Income	342	337
EAA
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	1,338	1,389
Operating costs and expenses	946	910
Selling and administrative	172	175
Depreciation and amortization	146	147
Operating Income	74	157
Cruise Support
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	39	34
Operating costs and expenses	6	5
Selling and administrative	55	63
Depreciation and amortization	11	11
Operating Income	(33)	(45)
Tour and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	9	10
Operating costs and expenses	13	13
Selling and administrative	2	2
Depreciation and amortization	9	10
Operating Income	$ (15)	$ (15)