Goodwill (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Ending balance	$ 439,231	$ 432,975
Royal Caribbean International
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	287,436	287,408
Impairment charge		0
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(312)	28
Ending balance	287,124	287,436
Pullmantur
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	145,539	459,129
Impairment charge		(319,214)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	6,568	5,624
Ending balance	152,107	145,539
Fair value of goodwill		145,500
Fair Value in excess of carrying value, percent	8.00%
Other
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	432,975	746,537
Impairment charge		(319,214)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	6,256	5,652
Ending balance	$ 439,231	$ 432,975