Selected Information for Cruise and Tour and Other Segments (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2012	Feb. 28, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 3,582	$ 3,419
Operating expenses	2,694	2,395
Selling and administrative	421	422
Depreciation and amortization	376	367
Ibero Impairment charges	173
Operating (Loss) Income	(82)	235
North America Cruise Brands
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	2,082	1,928
Operating expenses	1,510	1,331
Selling and administrative	237	233
Depreciation and amortization	221	213
Operating (Loss) Income	114	151
EAA Cruise Brands
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	1,466	1,460
Operating expenses	1,153	1,059
Selling and administrative	154	156
Depreciation and amortization	138	135
Ibero Impairment charges	173
Operating (Loss) Income	(152)	110
Cruise Support
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	25	21
Operating expenses	17	(4)
Selling and administrative	28	27
Depreciation and amortization	7	8
Operating (Loss) Income	(27)	(10)
Tour and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	9	10
Operating expenses	14	9
Selling and administrative	2	6
Depreciation and amortization	10	11
Operating (Loss) Income	$ (17)	$ (16)