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Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments - Balance Sheet Hedging Instruments (Details) (Foreign currency debt, Pullmantur and TUI Cruises, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Net investment hedge    
Carrying Value of Non-derivative instrument Designated as hedging instrument $ 81,451us-gaap_LongTermDebt $ 168,718us-gaap_LongTermDebt
Long-term debt
    
Net investment hedge    
Carrying Value of Non-derivative instrument Designated as hedging instrument $ 81,451us-gaap_LongTermDebt
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