Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Reconciliation Between Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share

A reconciliation between basic and diluted Earnings (Loss) per share is as follows (in millions, except per share data):

	Year Ended December 31,
	2023		2022		2021
Net Income (loss) attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. for basic and diluted loss per share	$	1,697	$	(2,156)	$	(5,260)
Add convertible notes interest	88		—		—
Net Income (Loss) attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. for diluted earnings (loss) per share	1,785		(2,156)		(5,260)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	256		255		252
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards	1		—		—
Diluted effect of convertible notes	26		—		—
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	283		255		252
Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	6.63	$	(8.45)	$	(20.89)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	6.31	$	(8.45)	$	(20.89)