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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
Dec. 31, 2011
Feb. 28, 2011
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Ordinary shares issued in IPO 27,058,824        
Ordinary shares, per share $ 0.001 $ 0.0010 $ 0.0012 $ 0.0012 $ 0.001
Percentage of economic interest     2.70%    
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%