Selected Information for Cruise and Tour and Other Segments (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 29, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 3,593	$ 3,582
Operating expenses	2,599	2,694
Selling and administrative	460	421
Depreciation and amortization	389	376
Ibero impairment charges		173
Operating income (loss)	145	(82)
North America Cruise Brands
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	2,124	2,082
Operating expenses	1,530	1,510
Selling and administrative	261	237
Depreciation and amortization	228	221
Operating income (loss)	105	114
EAA Cruise Brands
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	1,434	1,466
Operating expenses	1,052	1,153
Selling and administrative	164	154
Depreciation and amortization	146	138
Ibero impairment charges		173
Operating income (loss)	72	(152)
Cruise Support
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	26	25
Operating expenses	3	17
Selling and administrative	33	28
Depreciation and amortization	5	7
Operating income (loss)	(15)	(27)
Tour and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	9	9
Operating expenses	14	14
Selling and administrative	2	2
Depreciation and amortization	10	10
Operating income (loss)	$ (17)	$ (17)