Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Detail Textuals)

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Detail Textuals) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Increase in goodwill due to acquisition $ 985,126,000nclh_IncreaseInGoodwillDueToAcquisition
Prestige brands  
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Increase in goodwill due to acquisition 985,100,000nclh_IncreaseInGoodwillDueToAcquisition
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Increase in intangible assets $ 800,000,000us-gaap_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedIntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodwill
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