Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
May 31, 2013	May 31, 2013 Segment
Disclosure Segment Information Additional Information [Abstract]
Reportable cruise segments		3
Gains (Losses) on Sales of Assets	$ 15

The net gain (loss) resulting from the sale, transfer, termination, or other disposition of assets during the period, excluding transactions involving capital leases, assets-held- or available-for-lease, and other real estate owned which, to the extent appropriate, are included in gains (losses) on the disposition of assets in nonoperating income (expense).

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