Debt (Debt Covenants) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Outstanding deferred amount	$ 910

Debt Instrument, Covenant, Outstanding Deferred Amounts

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Namespace Prefix:	rcl_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant