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Reconciliation between Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail)

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Reconciliation between Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]    
Net income (loss) attributable to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. $ 51,267 $ (96,395)
Net income (loss) $ 51,692 $ (97,500)
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding 205,163,256 198,350,433
Dilutive effect of awards 5,850,558  
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding 211,013,814 198,350,433
Basic earnings (loss) per share $ 0.25 $ (0.49)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 0.24 $ (0.49)