Loss Per Share (Reconciliation of Earnings Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Loss attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. for basic loss per share	$ (2,155,962)	$ (5,260,499)	$ (5,797,462)
Net Loss attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. for diluted loss per share	$ (2,155,962)	$ (5,260,499)	$ (5,797,462)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares)	255,011	251,812	214,335
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares)	255,011	251,812	214,335
Basic loss per share (in dollars per share)	$ (8.45)	$ (20.89)	$ (27.05)
Diluted loss per share (in dollars per share)	$ (8.45)	$ (20.89)	$ (27.05)