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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Changes in goodwill due to acquisition (Detail) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2014
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| Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
| Balance | $ 403,805us-gaap_Goodwill |
| Goodwill assigned in purchase price allocations (see Note 4) | 985,126nclh_IncreaseInGoodwillDueToAcquisition |
| Balance | $ 1,388,931us-gaap_Goodwill |
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- Definition
Represents increase in goodwill due to acquisition as assigned in purchase price allocations. No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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