Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments (Details 7) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2012 Foreign currency debt USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 Foreign currency debt USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2012 Foreign currency debt Pullmantur and TUI Cruises USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2012 Foreign currency debt Pullmantur and TUI Cruises EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2011 Foreign currency debt Pullmantur and TUI Cruises USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 Foreign currency debt Pullmantur and TUI Cruises EUR (€)
Net investment hedge
Carrying Value of Non-derivative instrument Designated as hedging instrument	$ 575,101	$ 863,217	$ 575,101	$ 863,217	$ 575,100	€ 447,000	$ 863,200	€ 665,000

Aggregate notional amount of all nonderivative instruments that are designated as hedging instruments in a hedge of the net investment of foreign operations. For example, foreign currency denominated intercompany loans.

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