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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Useful Lives of Property and Equipment Used in Computation of Depreciation
Depreciation of property and equipment is computed utilizing the following useful lives:
 
Years
Ships
generally 30
Ship improvements
3-20
Buildings and improvements
10-40
Computer hardware and software
3-5
Transportation equipment and other
3-30
Leasehold improvements
Shorter of remaining lease term or useful life 3-30
Passenger Ticket Revenues Attributed to Geographic Areas Based on Where Reservation Originates
Information by geographic area is shown in the table below. Passenger ticket revenues are attributed to geographic areas based on where the reservation originates.

2013

2012

2011
Passenger ticket revenues:
 

 

 
United States
52%

51%
 
51%
All other countries
48%

49%
 
49%