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Employee Benefits and Share Option Plans - Summary of Share Option Awards (Detail 2) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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| Weighted- Average Contractual Term (years) | ||
| Outstanding as of beginning of period | 7 years 7 months 10 days | 7 years 3 months 4 days |
| Vested and expected to vest | 7 years 9 months 15 days | |
| Exercisable | 5 years 8 months 16 days | |
| Aggregate intrinsic Value | ||
| Outstanding | $ 142,831us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingIntrinsicValue | $ 58,684us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingIntrinsicValue |
| Vested and expected to vest | 124,268us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestOutstandingAggregateIntrinsicValue | |
| Exercisable | $ 46,334us-gaap_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableIntrinsicValue1 | |
| Time Based Options | ||
| Number of Share Option Awards | ||
| Outstanding as of beginning of period |
3,242,643us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingNumber / us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis = nclh_TimeBasedOptionsMember |
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| Granted |
3,180,615us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriodGross / us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis = nclh_TimeBasedOptionsMember |
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| Exercised |
(182,603)us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesStockOptionsExercised / us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis = nclh_TimeBasedOptionsMember |
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| Forfeited and cancelled |
(160,774)us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsForfeituresInPeriod / us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis = nclh_TimeBasedOptionsMember |
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| Outstanding as of end of period |
6,079,881us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingNumber / us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis = nclh_TimeBasedOptionsMember |
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| Vested and expected to vest as of end of period |
5,830,423us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestOutstandingNumber / us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis = nclh_TimeBasedOptionsMember |
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| Exercisable as of end of period |
1,314,484us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableNumber / us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis = nclh_TimeBasedOptionsMember |
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| Weighted-Average Exercise Price | ||
| Outstanding as of beginning of period |
$ 25.36us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageExercisePrice / us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis = nclh_TimeBasedOptionsMember |
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| Granted |
$ 34.13us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice / us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis = nclh_TimeBasedOptionsMember |
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| Exercised |
$ 22.64us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisesInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice / us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis = nclh_TimeBasedOptionsMember |
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| Forfeited and cancelled |
$ 29.43us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsForfeituresInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice / us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis = nclh_TimeBasedOptionsMember |
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| Outstanding as of end of period |
$ 29.92us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageExercisePrice / us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis = nclh_TimeBasedOptionsMember |
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| Vested and expected to vest as of end of period |
$ 29.96us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestOutstandingWeightedAverageExercisePrice / us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis = nclh_TimeBasedOptionsMember |
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| Exercisable as of end of period |
$ 22.31us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableWeightedAverageExercisePrice / us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis = nclh_TimeBasedOptionsMember |
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| Performance Based Options | ||
| Number of Share Option Awards | ||
| Outstanding as of beginning of period |
1,572,516us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingNumber / us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis = nclh_PerformanceBasedOptionsMember |
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| Granted | ||
| Exercised |
(103,063)us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesStockOptionsExercised / us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis = nclh_PerformanceBasedOptionsMember |
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| Forfeited and cancelled |
(12,138)us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsForfeituresInPeriod / us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis = nclh_PerformanceBasedOptionsMember |
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| Outstanding as of end of period |
1,457,315us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingNumber / us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis = nclh_PerformanceBasedOptionsMember |
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| Vested and expected to vest as of end of period |
947,486us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestOutstandingNumber / us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis = nclh_PerformanceBasedOptionsMember |
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| Exercisable as of end of period |
511,522us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableNumber / us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis = nclh_PerformanceBasedOptionsMember |
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| Weighted-Average Exercise Price | ||
| Outstanding as of beginning of period |
$ 19us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageExercisePrice / us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis = nclh_PerformanceBasedOptionsMember |
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| Granted | ||
| Exercised |
$ 19us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisesInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice / us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis = nclh_PerformanceBasedOptionsMember |
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| Forfeited and cancelled |
$ 19us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsForfeituresInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice / us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis = nclh_PerformanceBasedOptionsMember |
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| Outstanding as of end of period |
$ 19us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageExercisePrice / us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis = nclh_PerformanceBasedOptionsMember |
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| Vested and expected to vest as of end of period |
$ 19us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestOutstandingWeightedAverageExercisePrice / us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis = nclh_PerformanceBasedOptionsMember |
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| Exercisable as of end of period |
$ 19us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableWeightedAverageExercisePrice / us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis = nclh_PerformanceBasedOptionsMember |
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Amount of difference between fair value of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise price of vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of shares into which fully or partially vested stock options outstanding as of the balance sheet date can be currently converted under the option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted-average price as of the balance sheet date at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable under the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Weighted average remaining contractual term for vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable or convertible, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of shares under options that were cancelled during the reporting period as a result of occurrence of a terminating event specified in contractual agreements pertaining to the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross number of share options (or share units) granted during the period. No definition available.
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Amount by which the current fair value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of options outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of options outstanding, including both vested and non-vested options. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Weighted average price at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance under the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Weighted average remaining contractual term for option awards outstanding, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Weighted average remaining contractual term for fully vested and expected to vest options that are exercisable or convertible, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount by which the current fair value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of fully vested and expected to vest options outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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As of the balance sheet date, the number of shares into which fully vested and expected to vest stock options outstanding can be converted under the option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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As of the balance sheet date, the weighted-average exercise price for outstanding stock options that are fully vested or expected to vest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Weighted average price at which option holders acquired shares when converting their stock options into shares. No definition available.
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Weighted average price at which grantees could have acquired the underlying shares with respect to stock options that were terminated. No definition available.
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Weighted average per share amount at which grantees can acquire shares of common stock by exercise of options. No definition available.
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Number of share options (or share units) exercised during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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