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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Reconciliation between Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail)

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Reconciliation between Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]        
Net income (loss) attributable to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. $ 111,616 $ (8,841) $ 162,883 $ (105,236)
Net income (loss) $ 113,279 $ (8,915) $ 164,971 $ (106,415)
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares) 204,965,718 203,997,492 205,063,870 201,189,562
Dilutive effect of awards 5,507,273    5,678,785   
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares) 210,472,991 203,997,492 210,742,655 201,189,562
Basic earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share) $ 0.54 $ (0.04) $ 0.79 $ (0.52)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share) $ 0.54 $ (0.04) $ 0.78 $ (0.52)