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Corporate Reorganization - Additional Information (Detail)

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Corporate Reorganization - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
1 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Ordinary shares issued in IPO 27,058,824    
Ordinary shares, per share $ 0.001 $ 0.0010 $ 0.0012
Contribution to NCLC $ 460.0 $ 460.0  
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
     
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Ownership percentage 100.00%    
Percentage of economic interest 97.30% 97.70%