Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Impact of voyage proration change	$ 16,300,000		$ 16,300,000
Gross amount of port costs included in passenger ticket revenues	$ 232,700,000	$ 135,800,000	$ 494,500,000	$ 368,500,000

The Net Income effect of the change in methodology and recognition of passenger ticket revenues, revenues from onboard and other goods and services, and all associated cruise operating costs for uncompleted voyages on a pro-rata basis.

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