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Reconciliation between Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Detail)

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Reconciliation between Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]        
Net income (loss) attributable to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. $ (8,841) $ 36,031 $ (105,236) $ 39,315
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding 203,997,492 178,199,155 201,189,562 178,178,612
Dilutive effect of awards   750,769   782,637
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding 203,997,492 178,949,924 201,189,562 178,961,249
Basic earnings (loss) per share $ (0.04) $ 0.20 $ (0.52) $ 0.22
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ (0.04) $ 0.20 $ (0.52) $ 0.22