Fair Value Measurements, Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Reconciliation of Changes in Carrying Amounts of Intangible Assets Not Subject to Amortization, Which Represents Trademarks (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 1,299
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	(13)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(13)
Ending Balance	1,273
North America Cruise Brands
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	927
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Ending Balance	927
Europe Australia And Asia Cruise Brands
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	372
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	(13)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(13)
Ending Balance	$ 346