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           Related Party Disclosures - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) 
        In Millions, unless otherwise specified  | 
        1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 
|---|---|---|
| 
           Jan. 31, 2013 
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           Sep. 30, 2013 
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| Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
| Contribution to NCLC | $ 460.0 | $ 460.0 | 
| 
           Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. 
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| Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
| Percentage of economic interest | 97.30% | 97.70% | 
| 
           Genting Hk 
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| Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
| Percentage of ownership | 43.40% | 37.50% | 
| Repayment in connection with the Norwegian Sky purchase agreement | $ 98.2 | |
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           Apollo Funds 
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| Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
| Percentage of ownership | 32.50% | 28.10% | 
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           TPG Viking Funds 
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| Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
| Percentage of ownership | 10.80% | 9.40% | 
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           Public Placement 
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| Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
| Percentage of ownership | 13.30% | 25.00% |