Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Revenue Recognition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Revenue Recognition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Total revenue	$ 1,403,630	$ 1,293,403
North America
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Total revenue	982,989	875,179
Europe
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Total revenue	33,752	31,070
Asia-Pacific
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Total revenue	222,767	267,718
South America
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Total revenue	90,303	69,274
Other
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Total revenue	$ 73,819	$ 50,162