Reconciliation of Changes in Carrying Amounts of Intangible Assets Not Subject to Amortization, Which Represents Trademarks (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
Feb. 29, 2012	May 31, 2012	May 31, 2012 North America Cruise Brands	Nov. 30, 2011 North America Cruise Brands	May 31, 2012 EAA Cruise Brands
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Balance at November 30, 2011	$ 1,313	$ 1,313	$ 927	$ 927	$ 386
Ibero trademarks impairment charge	(20)	(20)			(20)
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(7)			(7)
Balance at May 31, 2012		$ 1,286	$ 927	$ 927	$ 359

The amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of an intangible asset (excluding goodwill) to fair value.

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-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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