Fair Value Measurements, Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Reconciliation of Changes in Carrying Amounts of Goodwill (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 3,174
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(14)
Ending Balance	3,160
North America Cruise Brands
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	1,898
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Ending Balance	1,898
Europe Australia And Asia Cruise Brands
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	1,276
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(14)
Ending Balance	$ 1,262

Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 350

-SubTopic 20

-Section 50

-Paragraph 1

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Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 350

-SubTopic 20

-Section 45

-Paragraph 1

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6388280&loc=d3e13770-109266

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