Document_and_Entity_Informatio
Document and Entity Information | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2013 | |
Document Information [Line Items] | ' |
Document Type | 'S-1 |
Amendment Flag | 'false |
Document Period End Date | 30-Sep-13 |
Trading Symbol | 'NCLH |
Entity Registrant Name | 'NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HOLDINGS LTD. |
Entity Central Index Key | '0001513761 |
Entity Filer Category | 'Non-accelerated Filer |
Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope
Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | |||
Revenue | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |||
Passenger ticket | $583,923 | $490,322 | $1,400,470 | $1,257,871 | $1,604,563 | $1,563,363 | $1,411,785 | |||
Onboard and other | 213,962 | 184,089 | 569,479 | 515,204 | 671,683 | 655,961 | 600,343 | |||
Total revenue | 797,885 | 674,411 | 1,969,949 | 1,773,075 | 2,276,246 | 2,219,324 | 2,012,128 | |||
Cruise operating expense | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |||
Commissions, transportation and other | 140,086 | 122,331 | 347,650 | 321,640 | 410,531 | 410,709 | 379,532 | |||
Onboard and other | 61,744 | 53,641 | 153,431 | 136,851 | 173,916 | 169,329 | 153,137 | |||
Payroll and related | 90,695 | 72,961 | 247,543 | 220,683 | 293,059 | 290,822 | 265,390 | |||
Fuel | 77,035 | 69,602 | 225,115 | 206,743 | 283,678 | 243,503 | 207,210 | |||
Food | 37,596 | 32,452 | 101,232 | 95,163 | 125,807 | 124,933 | 114,064 | |||
Other | 48,946 | 43,084 | 164,899 | 152,759 | 191,442 | 228,580 | 227,843 | |||
Total cruise operating expense | 456,102 | 394,071 | 1,239,870 | 1,133,839 | 1,478,433 | 1,467,876 | 1,347,176 | |||
Other operating expense | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |||
Marketing, general and administrative | 77,606 | 57,779 | 236,923 | 190,748 | 251,183 | 251,351 | 264,152 | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 56,097 | 48,423 | 158,699 | 140,900 | 189,537 | 183,985 | 170,191 | |||
Total other operating expense | 133,703 | 106,202 | 395,622 | 331,648 | 440,720 | 435,336 | 434,343 | |||
Operating income | 208,080 | 174,138 | 334,457 | 307,588 | 357,093 | 316,112 | 230,609 | |||
Non-operating income (expense) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |||
Interest expense, net | -26,627 | -47,196 | -257,969 | -142,271 | -189,930 | -190,187 | -173,672 | |||
Management fee | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |||
Other income (expense) | -626 | 1,644 | 1,168 | 2,730 | 1,393 | 934 | -33,951 | |||
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |||
Total non-operating income (expense) | -27,253 | -45,552 | -256,801 | -139,541 | -188,537 | -189,253 | -207,623 | |||
Net income before income taxes | 180,827 | 128,586 | 77,656 | 168,047 | ' | ' | ' | |||
Income tax expense | -7,933 | -398 | -11,177 | -544 | ' | ' | ' | |||
Net income | 172,894 | 128,188 | 66,479 | 167,503 | 168,556 | 126,859 | 22,986 | |||
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest | 2,036 | ' | 857 | ' | ' | ' | ' | |||
Net income (loss) attributable to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | $170,858 | $128,188 | $65,622 | $167,503 | ' | ' | ' | |||
Earnings (loss) per share | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |||
Basic | $0.84 | $0.72 | $0.32 | $0.94 | $0.95 | $0.71 | $0.13 | |||
Diluted | $0.82 | $0.72 | $0.32 | $0.94 | $0.94 | $0.71 | $0.13 | |||
Weighted-average shares outstanding | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |||
Basic | 204,425,308 | 178,252,763 | 202,279,989 | 178,198,984 | 178,232,850 | [1] | 177,869,461 | [1] | 177,563,047 | [1] |
Diluted | 210,703,244 | 179,050,050 | 208,673,608 | 178,986,504 | 179,023,683 | [1] | 178,859,720 | [1] | 178,461,210 | [1] |
[1] | We have retrospectively applied the exchange of ordinary shares due to the Corporate Reorganization as the effect is substantially the same as a stock split. |
Consolidated_Statements_of_Com
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 |
Net income | $172,894 | $128,188 | $66,479 | $167,503 | $168,556 | $126,859 | $22,986 |
Other comprehensive income (loss): | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Shipboard Retirement Plan | 117 | 98 | 351 | 294 | -1,330 | -2,615 | 349 |
Cash flow hedges: | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Net unrealized gain (loss) | 16,798 | 40,860 | -12,619 | 15,110 | 19,907 | 15,198 | 4,726 |
Amount realized and reclassified into earnings | -1,539 | -2,707 | -3,623 | -19,309 | -16,402 | -36,686 | -3,065 |
Total other comprehensive income (loss) | 15,376 | 38,251 | -15,891 | -3,905 | 2,175 | -24,103 | 2,010 |
Total comprehensive income | 188,270 | 166,439 | 50,588 | 163,598 | 170,731 | 102,756 | 24,996 |
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest | 2,233 | ' | 445 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Total comprehensive income attributable to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | $186,037 | $166,439 | $50,143 | $163,598 | ' | ' | ' |
Consolidated_Balance_Sheets
Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | |||
Current assets: | ' | ' | ' |
Cash and cash equivalents | $56,960 | $45,500 | $58,926 |
Accounts receivable, net | 17,717 | 15,062 | 8,159 |
Due from Affiliate | ' | ' | ' |
Inventories | 45,901 | 39,681 | 36,234 |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 66,473 | 64,686 | 48,824 |
Total current assets | 187,051 | 164,929 | 152,143 |
Property and equipment, net | 5,622,574 | 4,960,142 | 4,640,093 |
Goodwill and tradenames | 611,330 | 611,330 | 602,792 |
Other long-term assets | 184,594 | 202,026 | 167,383 |
Investment in subsidiaries | ' | ' | ' |
Total assets | 6,605,549 | 5,938,427 | 5,562,411 |
Current liabilities: | ' | ' | ' |
Current portion of long-term debt | 282,564 | 221,233 | 200,582 |
Accounts payable | 98,559 | 79,126 | 80,327 |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 225,266 | 231,040 | 208,102 |
Due to Affiliate | 36,815 | 59,897 | 2,963 |
Advance ticket sales | 434,541 | 353,793 | 325,472 |
Total current liabilities | 1,077,745 | 945,089 | 817,446 |
Long-term debt | 2,830,477 | 2,764,120 | 2,837,499 |
Due to Affiliate | 73,468 | 147,364 | ' |
Other long-term liabilities | 48,971 | 63,070 | 63,003 |
Total liabilities | 4,030,661 | 3,919,643 | 3,717,948 |
Commitments and contingencies | ' | ' | ' |
Shareholders' equity: | ' | ' | ' |
Ordinary shares, value | 205 | 25 | 25 |
Additional paid-in capital | 2,819,153 | 2,327,097 | 2,324,167 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | -33,098 | -17,619 | -19,794 |
Retained earnings (deficit) | -233,563 | -299,185 | -467,741 |
Total shareholders' equity | 2,552,697 | 2,010,318 | 1,836,657 |
Non-controlling interest | 22,191 | 8,466 | 7,806 |
Total shareholders' equity | 2,574,888 | 2,018,784 | 1,844,463 |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $6,605,549 | $5,938,427 | $5,562,411 |
Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Feb. 28, 2011 |
Ordinary shares, par value | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Ordinary shares, authorized | 490,000,000 | ' | 40,000,000 | 40,000,000 | ' |
Ordinary shares, issued | 205,083,076 | ' | 21,000,000 | 21,000,000 | ' |
Ordinary shares, outstanding | 205,083,076 | ' | 21,000,000 | 21,000,000 | ' |
Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 |
Cash flows from operating activities | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Net income | $66,479 | $167,503 | $168,556 | $126,859 | $22,986 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Depreciation and amortization expense | 180,143 | 160,781 | 216,137 | 211,049 | 191,913 |
Loss (gain) on derivatives | -195 | -2,067 | 1,945 | -2,338 | 603 |
Deferred income taxes, net | 11,026 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Write-off of deferred financing fees | 36,357 | 2,358 | 2,358 | ' | 6,410 |
Share-based compensation expense | 21,283 | 495 | 5,160 | 1,211 | 2,520 |
Premium on debt issuance | ' | 6,000 | 6,000 | ' | ' |
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Accounts receivable, net | -2,655 | -4,649 | -4,592 | -280 | -11 |
Inventories | -6,220 | -6,941 | -3,447 | -3,471 | -3,898 |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | -1,558 | 375 | -3,490 | -4,264 | 128,993 |
Accounts payable | 19,433 | -13,393 | -1,228 | 15,928 | 36,023 |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | -5,480 | 27,312 | -3,107 | -15,876 | 6,136 |
Advance ticket sales | 79,730 | 38,749 | 14,302 | 28,172 | 38,748 |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 398,343 | 376,523 | 398,594 | 356,990 | 430,423 |
Cash flows from investing activities | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Additions to property and equipment | -835,765 | -229,855 | -303,840 | -184,797 | -977,466 |
Net cash used in investing activities | -835,765 | -229,855 | -303,840 | -184,797 | -977,466 |
Cash flows from financing activities | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Repayments of long-term debt | -2,229,821 | -718,255 | -859,422 | -439,959 | -955,780 |
Repayment to Affiliate | -98,171 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Proceeds from long-term debt | 2,359,310 | 584,990 | 800,618 | 273,375 | 1,601,659 |
Proceeds from the issuance of ordinary shares, net | 473,017 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options | 1,268 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Deferred financing fees and other | -56,721 | -3,635 | -49,376 | -1,730 | -93,941 |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 448,882 | -136,900 | -108,180 | -168,314 | 551,938 |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 11,460 | 9,768 | -13,426 | 3,879 | 4,895 |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 45,500 | 58,926 | 58,926 | 55,047 | 50,152 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $56,960 | $68,694 | $45,500 | $58,926 | $55,047 |
Consolidated_Statements_of_Cha
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (USD $) | Total | Ordinary Shares | Additional Paid-in Capital | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Retained Earnings (Deficit) | Non-controlling Interest | Change Related to Cash Flow Hedges | Change Related to Shipboard Retirement Plan |
In Thousands | ||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2009 | $1,713,040 | $25 | $2,324,227 | $2,299 | ($617,586) | $4,075 | ' | ' |
Share-based compensation | 2,520 | ' | ' | ' | ' | 2,520 | ' | ' |
Transactions with Affiliates, net | -30 | ' | -30 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 2,010 | ' | ' | 2,010 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Net income | 22,986 | ' | ' | ' | 22,986 | ' | ' | ' |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at end of period at Dec. 31, 2010 | 1,740,526 | 25 | 2,324,197 | 4,309 | -594,600 | 6,595 | ' | ' |
Share-based compensation | 1,211 | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,211 | ' | ' |
Transactions with Affiliates, net | -30 | ' | -30 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | -24,103 | ' | ' | -24,103 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Net income | 126,859 | ' | ' | ' | 126,859 | ' | ' | ' |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at end of period at Dec. 31, 2011 | 1,844,463 | 25 | 2,324,167 | -19,794 | -467,741 | 7,806 | ' | ' |
Share-based compensation | 495 | ' | ' | ' | ' | 495 | ' | ' |
Transactions with Affiliates, net | 2,956 | ' | 2,956 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | -3,905 | ' | ' | -3,905 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Net income | 167,503 | ' | ' | ' | 167,503 | ' | ' | ' |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at end of period at Sep. 30, 2012 | 2,011,512 | 25 | 2,327,123 | -23,699 | -300,238 | 8,301 | ' | ' |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2011 | 1,844,463 | 25 | 2,324,167 | -19,794 | -467,741 | 7,806 | -11,377 | -8,417 |
Share-based compensation | 660 | ' | ' | ' | ' | 660 | ' | ' |
Transactions with Affiliates, net | 2,930 | ' | 2,930 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 2,175 | ' | ' | 2,175 | ' | ' | 3,505 | -1,330 |
Net income | 168,556 | ' | ' | ' | 168,556 | ' | ' | ' |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at end of period at Dec. 31, 2012 | 2,018,784 | 25 | 2,327,097 | -17,619 | -299,185 | 8,466 | -7,872 | -9,747 |
Share-based compensation | 31,283 | ' | 31,264 | ' | ' | 19 | ' | ' |
Transactions with Affiliates, net | -52 | ' | -52 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Corporate Reorganization | ' | ' | -18,994 | ' | ' | 18,994 | ' | ' |
Proceeds from the issuance of ordinary shares, net | 473,017 | 179 | 472,838 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options | 1,268 | 1 | 1,267 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | -15,891 | ' | ' | -15,479 | ' | -412 | ' | ' |
Net income | 66,479 | ' | ' | ' | 65,622 | 857 | ' | ' |
Vesting of Management NCL Corporation Units, net of exchanges | ' | ' | 5,733 | ' | ' | -5,733 | ' | ' |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at end of period at Sep. 30, 2013 | $2,574,888 | $205 | $2,819,153 | ($33,098) | ($233,563) | $22,191 | ' | ' |
Description_of_Business_and_Or
Description of Business and Organization | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2012 | ||
Description of Business and Organization | ' | |
1 | Description of Business and Organization | |
Norwegian Cruise Line, the operating subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (“NCLH”) (we refer you to Note 12 —”Subsequent Events” for more on our organization) commenced operations out of Miami in 1966. On December 15, 2003, the Company was incorporated in Bermuda as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genting Hong Kong Limited and its affiliates (“Genting HK”). | ||
In January 2008, the Apollo Funds acquired 50% of our outstanding ordinary share capital. As part of this investment, the Apollo Funds assumed control of our Board of Directors. Also, in January 2008, the TPG Viking Funds acquired, in the aggregate, 12.5% of our outstanding share capital from the Apollo Funds. As a result of the aforementioned transactions, our shareholders and their relative ownership percentages of our ordinary shares, as of December 31, 2012, were as follows: Genting HK (50.0%), the Apollo Funds (37.5%) and the TPG Viking Funds (12.5%) (we refer you to Note 12—“Subsequent Events” for more on our organization). | ||
We are a leading global cruise line operator, offering cruise experiences for travelers with a wide variety of itineraries. We strive to offer an innovative and differentiated cruise vacation with the goal of providing our guests the highest levels of overall satisfaction on their cruise experience. In turn, we aim to generate the highest customer loyalty and greatest numbers of repeat guests. We created a distinctive style of cruising called “Freestyle Cruising” on all of our ships, which we believe provides our guests with the freedom and flexibility associated with a resort style atmosphere and experience as well as more dining options than a traditional cruise. As of December 31, 2012, we operated 11 ships offering cruises in Alaska, the Bahamas, Bermuda, the Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, Mexico, New England, Central and South America, North Africa and Scandinavia. |
Summary_of_Significant_Account
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 2 | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited and, in our opinion, contain all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods presented. | Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and contain all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods presented. Estimates are required for the preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and actual results could differ from these estimates. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Our operations are seasonal and results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire fiscal year. Historically, demand for cruises has been strongest during the summer months. The interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012, which are included in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K. | Cash and Cash Equivalents | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings Per Share | Cash and cash equivalents are stated at cost, and include cash and investments with original maturities of three months or less at acquisition and also include amounts due from credit card processors. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. by the weighted-average shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share incorporates the incremental shares issuable upon conversion of potentially dilutive shares and is computed by dividing net income by the diluted weighted-average shares outstanding during each period. A reconciliation between basic and diluted earnings per share was as follows (in thousands, except share and per share data): | Restricted Cash | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted cash consists of cash collateral in respect of certain agreements and is included in prepaid expenses and other assets and other long-term assets in our consolidated balance sheets. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | Accounts Receivable | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | Accounts receivable are shown net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $1.4 million and $1.9 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | Inventories | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | $ | 170,858 | $ | 128,188 | $ | 65,622 | $ | 167,503 | Inventories mainly consist of provisions, supplies and fuel and are carried at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out method of accounting. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 172,894 | $ | 128,188 | $ | 66,479 | $ | 167,503 | Advertising Costs | |||||||||||||||||||||
Advertising costs incurred that result in tangible assets, including brochures, are treated as prepaid expenses and charged to expense as consumed. Advertising costs of $8.3 million and $5.0 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, are included in prepaid expenses and other assets. Expenses related to advertising costs totaled $83.7 million, $79.9 million and $87.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding | 204,425,308 | 178,252,763 | 202,279,989 | 178,198,984 | Earnings Per Share | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dilutive effect of awards | 6,277,936 | 797,287 | 6,393,619 | 787,520 | Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share incorporates the incremental shares issuable upon conversion of potentially dilutive shares. A reconciliation between basic and diluted earnings per share was as follows (in thousands, except per share data): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding | 210,703,244 | 179,050,050 | 208,673,608 | 178,986,504 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic earnings per share | $ | 0.84 | $ | 0.72 | $ | 0.32 | $ | 0.94 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 168,556 | $ | 126,859 | $ | 22,986 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.82 | $ | 0.72 | $ | 0.32 | $ | 0.94 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding (1) | 178,232,850 | 177,869,461 | 177,563,047 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue and Expense Recognition | Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding (1) | 179,023,683 | 178,859,720 | 178,461,218 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue and expense includes taxes assessed by governmental authorities that are directly imposed on a revenue-producing transaction between a seller and a customer. The amounts included in revenue and expense on a gross basis were $44.4 million and $37.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $111.9 million and $104.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. | Basic earnings per share | $ | 0.95 | $ | 0.71 | $ | 0.13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Recent Accounting Pronouncements | Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.94 | $ | 0.71 | $ | 0.13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-02, “Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.” Significant amounts reclassified from each component of accumulated other comprehensive income and the income statement line items affected by the reclassification shall be disclosed in a note to the consolidated financial statements or presented parenthetically on the face of the financial statements (we refer you to Note 3— “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)”). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We have adopted the disclosure requirements as presented in the amendment to subtopic 210-20 “Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities” which requires that we disclose separately for assets and liabilities the gross recognition and the offsetting amounts which are permitted by our master netting arrangements for our derivative contracts (we refer you to Note 7— “Fair Value Measurements and Derivatives”). | -1 | We have retrospectively applied the exchange of ordinary shares due to the Corporate Reorganization as the effect is substantially the same as a stock split. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Property and Equipment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Major renewals and improvements that we believe add value to our ships are capitalized as a cost of the ship while costs of repairs and maintenance, including Dry-docking costs, are charged to expense as incurred. During ship construction, certain interest is capitalized as a cost of the ship. Gains or losses on the sale of property and equipment are recorded as a component of operating income (expense) in our consolidated statements of operations. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation is computed on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets and after a 15% reduction for the estimated residual values of ships as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Useful Life | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ships | 30 years | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Buildings | 15-30 years | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Computer hardware and software | 3-5 years | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other property and equipment | 3-40 years | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Leasehold improvements | Shorter of lease term or asset life | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term or related asset life. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment, based on estimated future cash flows, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Assets are grouped and evaluated at the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of the cash flows of other groups of assets. We consider historical performance and future estimated results in our evaluation of potential impairment and then compare the carrying amount of the asset to the estimated future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset. If the carrying amount of the asset exceeds estimated expected undiscounted future cash flows, we measure the amount of the impairment by comparing the carrying amount of the asset to its fair value. We estimate fair value based on the best information available making whatever estimates, judgments and projections are considered necessary. The estimation of fair value is generally measured by discounting expected future cash flows at discount rates commensurate with the risk involved. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill and Tradenames | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of net assets acquired. We review goodwill and our tradenames for impairment annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of goodwill and our tradenames may not be fully recoverable. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We have concluded that our business has a single reportable segment, with each ship considered to be a component. Each component constitutes a business for which discrete financial information is available and management regularly reviews the operating results and, therefore, each component is considered a reporting unit. Our reporting units have similar economic characteristics, including similar margins and similar products and services, therefore, we aggregate all of the reporting units in assessing goodwill. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The impairment review of goodwill is based on the expected future cash flows of our ships to determine a fair value of our aggregate reporting unit. Our discounted cash flow valuation reflects our projection for growth and profitability, taking into account our assessment of future market conditions and demand, as well as a determination of a cost of capital that incorporates both business and financial risks. We believe that the discounted cash flow approach is the most representative method to assess fair value, as it utilizes expectations of long-term growth whereas a market-based approach is less dynamic, especially in light of recent negative market conditions, the uncertainty in credit and capital markets and the resulting weakened economic environment. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue and Expense Recognition | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deposits received from guests for future voyages are recorded as advance ticket sales and are subsequently recognized as passenger ticket revenue along with onboard and other revenue, and all associated direct costs of a voyage are recognized as cruise operating expenses, on a pro rata basis over the period of the voyage. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue and expenses include taxes assessed by a governmental authority that are directly imposed on a revenue-producing transaction between a seller and a customer. The amounts included on a gross basis are $133.6 million, $129.4 million and $110.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign Currency | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The majority of our transactions are settled in U.S. dollars. We translate assets and liabilities of our foreign subsidiaries at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Gains or losses resulting from transactions denominated in other currencies are recognized in our consolidated statements of operations within other income (expense) and such gains or losses were immaterial as of December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
From time to time we enter into derivative contracts, primarily forward, swap, option and three-way collar contracts, to reduce our exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange, interest rates and fuel prices. The criteria used to determine whether a transaction qualifies for hedge accounting treatment includes the correlation between fluctuations in the fair value of the hedged item and the fair value of the related derivative instrument and its effectiveness as a hedge. As the derivative is marked to fair value, we elected an accounting policy to net the fair value of our derivatives when a master netting arrangement exists with our counterparties. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A derivative instrument that hedges a forecasted transaction or the variability of cash flows related to a recognized asset or liability may be designated as a cash flow hedge. Changes in fair value of derivative instruments that are designated as cash flow hedges are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until the underlying hedged transactions are recognized in earnings. To the extent that an instrument is not effective as a hedge, gains and losses are recognized in other income (expense) in our consolidated statements of operations. Realized gains and losses related to our fuel hedges are recognized in fuel expense. For presentation in our statement of cash flows, we have elected to classify the cash flows from our cash flow hedges in the same category as the cash flows from the items being hedged. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Concentrations of Credit Risk | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We monitor concentrations of credit risk associated with financial and other institutions with which we conduct significant business. Credit risk, including but not limited to counterparty non-performance under derivative instruments, our revolving credit facility and new ship progress payment guarantees, is not considered significant, as we primarily conduct business with large, well-established financial institutions and insurance companies that we have well-established relationships with and that have credit risks acceptable to us or the credit risk is spread out among a large number of creditors. We do not anticipate non-performance by any of our significant counterparties. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Insurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We use a combination of insurance and self-insurance for a number of risks including claims related to crew and guests, hull and machinery, war risk, workers’ compensation, property damage and general liability. Liabilities associated with certain of these risks, including crew and passenger claims, are estimated actuarially based upon known facts, historical trends and a reasonable estimate of future expenses. While we believe these accruals are adequate, the ultimate losses incurred may differ from those recorded. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income Taxes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are calculated in accordance with the liability method. Deferred taxes are recorded using the currently enacted tax rates that apply in the periods that the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred taxes are not discounted. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We provide a valuation allowance on deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that such assets will not be realized. With respect to acquired deferred tax assets, future reversals of the valuation allowance will first be applied against goodwill and other intangible assets before recognition of a benefit in our consolidated statements of operations. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-Based Compensation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We recognize expense for our share-based compensation awards using a fair-value-based method. Share-based compensation expense is recognized over the requisite service period for awards that are based on service period and not contingent upon any future performance. We refer you to Note 7—“Employee Benefits and Share Option Plans.” | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment Reporting | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We have concluded that our business has a single reportable segment, with each ship considered to be a component. Each component constitutes a business for which discrete financial information is available and management regularly reviews the operating results and, therefore, each component is considered a reporting unit. Our reporting units have similar economic characteristics, including similar margins and similar products and services, therefore, we aggregate all of the reporting units. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Although we sell cruises on an international basis, our passenger ticket revenue is primarily attributed to guests who make reservations in North America. Revenue attributable to North American guests was 82% for the year ended December 31, 2012 and 83% for each of the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010. Substantially all of our long–lived assets are located outside of the U.S. and consist primarily of our ships. |
Property_and_Equipment
Property and Equipment | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||
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3 | Property and Equipment | ||||||||
Property and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands): | |||||||||
December 31, | |||||||||
2012 | 2011 | ||||||||
Ships | $ | 5,601,375 | $ | 5,314,651 | |||||
Ships under construction | 376,007 | 184,498 | |||||||
Land | 1,009 | 1,009 | |||||||
Other | 233,235 | 202,928 | |||||||
6,211,626 | 5,703,086 | ||||||||
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | (1,251,484 | ) | (1,062,993 | ) | |||||
Total | $ | 4,960,142 | $ | 4,640,093 | |||||
Depreciation and amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 was $189.5 million, $184.0 million and $170.2 million, respectively. Repairs and maintenance expenses including Dry-docking expenses were $44.7 million, $64.7 million and $60.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. | |||||||||
Ships under construction include progress payments to the shipyard, planning and design fees, loan interest and commitment fees and other associated costs. Interest costs associated with the construction of ships that were capitalized during the construction period amounted to $22.1 million, $16.7 million and $8.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. |
LongTerm_Debt
Long-Term Debt | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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4 | Long-Term Debt | 4 | Long-Term Debt | ||||||||||||||||||||
On June 21, 2013, NCLC and certain of its subsidiaries entered into supplemental deeds to the $334.1 million Norwegian Jewel loan, Breakaway/Getaway Term Loan Facilities, €258.0 million Pride of America loan, and €308.1 million Pride of Hawai’i loan. The supplemental deeds amended and restated those credit facilities, reducing the interest rate per annum to a rate equal to the sum of (a) an adjusted LIBOR rate, (b) an applicable margin of 0.95% and (c) certain customary mandatory costs to compensate lenders for the cost of compliance with various financial regulations. In connection with these amendments, we terminated the €40.0 million secured loan agreement, dated as of April 4, 2003, as amended and restated on June 1, 2012, by and among Pride of America Ship Holding, LLC, as borrower, and a syndicate of international banks, and related guarantee by NCLC which had an aggregate outstanding principal balance thereunder of $16.8 million. | Long-term debt consisted of the following (we refer you to Note 12—“Subsequent Events”): | ||||||||||||||||||||||
On May 24, 2013, NCLC entered into a credit agreement which provides senior secured financing of $1.3 billion, consisting of (i) a $675 million term loan facility maturing on May 24, 2018 (the “Term Loan Facility”), all of which was borrowed for the purpose of refinancing existing senior debt; and (ii) a $625 million revolving credit facility maturing on May 24, 2018 (the “Revolving Loan Facility” and together with the Term Loan Facility, the “new senior secured credit facilities”), $117.0 million of which was borrowed as of September 30, 2013. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Borrowings under the new senior secured credit facilities bear interest at a rate per annum equal to (a) an adjusted LIBOR rate or (b) a base rate determined by reference to the highest of (i) the federal funds rate plus 0.50%, (ii) the prime rate of Deutsche Bank and (iii) the adjusted LIBOR rate, in each case plus an applicable margin that is determined by reference to a total leverage ratio, with an applicable margin of between 2.25% and 1.50% with respect to Eurocurrency loans and between 1.25% and 0.50% with respect to base rate loans. The initial applicable margin for borrowings is 2.25% with respect to Eurocurrency borrowings and 1.25% with respect to base rate borrowings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
In addition to paying interest on outstanding principal under the new senior secured credit facilities, a commitment fee rate is determined by reference to a total leverage ratio, with a maximum commitment fee rate of 40% of the applicable margin for Eurocurrency loans. | Interest Rate | Maturities | Balance | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Term Loan Facility will be paid in quarterly installments which commenced in September 2013, in a principal amount equal to (a) in the case of installments payable on or prior to May 24, 2015, 1.25% of the loans outstanding immediately after the closing date under the Term Loan Facility and (b) in the case of installments payable after May 24, 2015, 2.50% of the loans outstanding immediately after the closing date under the Term Loan Facility, with the remaining unpaid principal amount of loans under the Term Loan Facility due and payable in full at maturity on May 24, 2018. Principal amounts outstanding under the Revolving Loan Facility are due and payable in full at maturity on May 24, 2018. | December 31, | Through | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
In connection with the entry into the new senior secured credit facilities, the $750.0 million Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility and the €624.0 million Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Gem Revolving Credit Facility were terminated. In addition, the $227.5 million remaining balance of our 9.50% senior unsecured notes, plus premium and accrued and unpaid interest, was redeemed in full on June 28, 2013. | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||
In April 2013, we took delivery of Norwegian Breakaway. To finance the payment due upon delivery, we drew $528.0 million of our €529.8 million Breakaway One Loan which is due April 2025. Also, we drew an aggregate of $57.7 million of our €126.1 million Norwegian Jewel Term Loan and €126.1 million Norwegian Jade Term Loan which will come due April 2016. The loans bear interest at LIBOR plus 1.6%. | (in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
In February 2013, NCLC issued $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes bearing interest at a rate of 5% per annum and maturing on February 15, 2018 (the “Notes Offering”). Interest on the notes will be payable semiannually on February 15 and August 15 of each year, which commenced on August 15, 2013. The notes were issued at 99.451%. | €662.9 million Norwegian Epic Term Loan (1) | 2.19% | 2.46% | 2022 | $ | 662,729 | $ | 723,990 | |||||||||||||||
We used the net proceeds that we received from the IPO and the Notes Offering, aggregating approximately $770.0 million, to pay down debt, including; (i) a prepayment of an aggregate $55.6 million that became payable upon the consummation of the IPO consisting of $21.3 million on our €624.0 million Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Gem Revolving Credit Facility, $14.7 million on our €308.1 million Pride of Hawai’i loan, $8.0 million on our $334.1 million Norwegian Jewel loan, $10.1 million on our €258.0 million Pride of America loan and $1.5 million on our €40.0 million Pride of America commercial loan, (ii) a payment to Genting HK of $79.7 million in connection with the Norwegian Sky purchase agreement, (iii) a full redemption of our $450.0 million 11.75% senior secured notes due 2016 and (iv) a partial redemption of $122.5 million aggregate principal amount of our 9.50% senior unsecured notes. Expenses related to these debt prepayments were approximately $90.5 million and were recognized in interest expense. | €624.0 million Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Gem Revolving Credit Facility (1) | 3.40% | 3.35% | 2019 | 549,022 | 623,678 | |||||||||||||||||
$450.0 million 11.75% Senior Secured Notes (2) | 11.75% | 11.75% | 2016 | 446,571 | 445,914 | ||||||||||||||||||
€308.1 million Pride of Hawai’i Loan (1) | 2.18% | 2.20% | 2018 | 232,583 | 284,449 | ||||||||||||||||||
$350.0 million 9.50% Senior Unsecured Notes (3) | 9.50% | 9.50% | 2018 | 355,419 | 250,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
$334.1 million Norwegian Jewel Term Loan | 3.06% - 6.86% | 3.18% - 6.86% | 2017 | 150,359 | 188,216 | ||||||||||||||||||
€258.0 million Pride of America Hermes Loan (1) | 3.06% - 6.47% | 3.28% - 6.47% | 2017 | 133,468 | 172,463 | ||||||||||||||||||
$750.0 million Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility | 4.25% | 4.31% | 2015 | 91,000 | 128,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
€529.8 million Breakaway One Loan (1) | 1.91% | 2.18% | 2025 | 150,996 | 118,651 | ||||||||||||||||||
€529.8 million Breakaway Two Loan (1) | 4.50% | 4.50% | 2026 | 112,809 | 49,768 | ||||||||||||||||||
€590.5 million Breakaway Three Loan (1) | 2.98% | — | 2027 | 34,045 | — | ||||||||||||||||||
€40.0 million Pride of America Commercial Loan (1) | 3.06% - 7.35% | 3.28% - 7.35% | 2017 | 20,288 | 26,215 | ||||||||||||||||||
€126 million Norwegian Jewel Term Loan | 1.92% | 2.11% | 2016 | 22,134 | 10,212 | ||||||||||||||||||
€126 million Norwegian Jade Term Loan | 1.92% | 2.11% | 2017 | 22,134 | 10,212 | ||||||||||||||||||
Capital lease obligations | 3.00% - 5.00 | % | 3.75% - 5.00 | % | 2014 | 1,796 | 6,313 | ||||||||||||||||
Total debt | 2,985,353 | 3,038,081 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Less: current portion of long-term debt | (221,233 | ) | (200,582 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Total long-term debt | $ | 2,764,120 | $ | 2,837,499 | |||||||||||||||||||
-1 | Currently U.S. dollar-denominated. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
-2 | Net of unamortized original issue discount of $3.4 million and $4.1 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
-3 | Net of unamortized premium of $5.4 million as of December 31, 2012. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Costs incurred in connection with the arranging of loan financing have been deferred and are amortized over the life of the loan agreement. The amortization included in interest expense, net was $28.2 million (including a $2.4 million write-off of deferred financing fees), $26.1 million and $26.8 million (including a $6.4 million write-off of deferred financing fees) for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Our debt agreements contain covenants that, among other things, require us to maintain a minimum level of liquidity, as well as limit our net funded debt-to-capital ratio, maintain certain other ratios and restrict our ability to pay dividends. Our ships and substantially all other property and equipment are pledged as collateral for our debt. We believe we were in compliance with these covenants as of December 31, 2012. There are no restrictions in the agreements that limit intercompany borrowings or dividends between our subsidiaries that would impact our ability to meet our cash obligations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
The following are scheduled principal repayments on long-term debt including capital lease obligations as of December 31, 2012 for each of the next five years (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Year | Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | $ | 221,233 | |||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 239,988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 340,724 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2016 | 727,872 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2017 | 277,790 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Thereafter | 1,177,746 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 2,985,353 | |||||||||||||||||||||
We had an accrued interest liability of $20.9 million and $22.3 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. |
Related_Party_Disclosures
Related Party Disclosures | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | ||||||||||
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5 | Related Party Disclosures | 5 | Related Party Disclosures | ||||||||
Following the IPO, NCLH contributed $460.0 million to NCLC. The relative ownership percentages of NCLH’s ordinary shares following the IPO were as follows: Genting HK (43.4%), the Apollo Funds (32.5%), the TPG Viking Funds (10.8%) and public shareholders (13.3%). We also made payments of $98.2 million to Genting HK in connection with the Norwegian Sky purchase agreement. | Transactions with Genting HK, the Apollo Funds and the TPG Viking Funds | ||||||||||
In August 2013, we had our Secondary Offering by the Selling Shareholders. We did not receive any proceeds from this offering. As of September 30, 2013, the relative ownership percentages of NCLH’s ordinary shares were as follows: Genting HK (37.5%), the Apollo Funds (28.1%), the TPG Viking Funds (9.4%), and public shareholders (25.0%). As of September 30, 2013, NCLH had a (97.7%) economic interest in NCLC. | As of December 31, 2012, our shareholders and their share ownership were as follows (we refer you to Note 12—“Subsequent Events”): | ||||||||||
Shareholder | Number of | Percentage | |||||||||
Shares | Ownership | ||||||||||
Genting HK (1) | 10,500,000 | 50 | % | ||||||||
Apollo Funds (2) | 7,875,000 | 37.5 | % | ||||||||
TPG Viking Funds (3) | 2,625,000 | 12.5 | % | ||||||||
-1 | Genting HK owns their ordinary shares indirectly through Star NCLC Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda wholly-owned subsidiary. | ||||||||||
-2 | The Apollo Funds own their ordinary shares indirectly through NCL Investment Ltd., a Bermuda company (2,795,968 ordinary shares) and NCL Investment II Ltd., a Cayman Islands company (5,079,032 ordinary shares). | ||||||||||
-3 | The TPG Viking Funds own their ordinary shares through TPG Viking I, L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership (1,957,525 ordinary shares), TPG Viking II, L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership (576,118 ordinary shares) and TPG Viking AIV-III, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (91,357 ordinary shares). | ||||||||||
In May 2011, we entered into an agreement with Star Cruise Management Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genting HK, whereby Star Cruise Management Limited will provide sales, marketing and promotional services in the Asia Pacific region. We will pay a monthly commission fee based on net cruise revenue generated under the agreement. We have made no payments under the contract; approximately $1.3 million has been accrued as of December 31, 2012. | |||||||||||
In January 2011, we entered into an agreement with Crystal Aim Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genting HK, for the operation of a call center. Compensation under the agreement will be based on an hourly rate for the services provided. We have paid approximately $0.5 million under the contract from January 2011 until December 31, 2012. | |||||||||||
In July 2010, we agreed to extend the Charter of Norwegian Sky from Genting HK to December 31, 2012. This agreement includes two one-year extension options which require the mutual consent of each party. The new agreement also provided us with an option to purchase the ship during the Charter period. In June 2012, we exercised our option with Genting HK to purchase Norwegian Sky pursuant to the Norwegian Sky Agreement. The purchase price was $259.3 million, which consisted of a $50.0 million cash payment and a $209.3 million payable to Genting HK, which is to be repaid over seven equal semi-annual payments beginning June 2013 and has a weighted-average interest rate of 1.52% through maturity. The fair value of the payable was $205.5 million based on discounting the future payments at an imputed interest rate of 2.26% per annum, which was commensurate with the Company’s borrowing rate for similar assets. In the event that an IPO is effectuated on or before May 31, 2013 by Norwegian Cruise line Holdings Ltd., then $79.7 million shall become payable to Genting HK within fourteen days of the IPO effective date, and the remaining balance is to be repaid over seven equal semi-annual payments beginning June 2013. The payable is collateralized by a mortgage and an interest in all earnings, proceeds of insurance and certain other interests related to the ship. | |||||||||||
In July 2009, we entered into an agreement with Harrah’s Operating Company, Inc. (now known as Caesars Entertainment Operating Corporation) establishing a marketing alliance which incorporates marketing resources and cross company marketing, purchasing and loyalty programs as well as customer and business intelligence capabilities. Caesars Entertainment Operating Corporation is owned by Affiliates of both Apollo and TPG. | |||||||||||
In November 2006, we entered into an agreement with Sabre Inc., an affiliate of TPG, for the use of reservation software. We pay a commission fee based on the number of annual bookings made through the system. We have paid approximately $3.7 million under the contract through December 31, 2012. |
Fair_Value_Measurements_and_De
Fair Value Measurements and Derivatives | 12 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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6 | Fair Value Measurements and Derivatives | 7 | Fair Value Measurements and Derivatives | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair value is defined as the price at which an orderly transaction to sell an asset or to transfer a liability would take place between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions (that is, an exit price at the measurement date from the perspective of a market participant that holds the asset or owes the liability). | Fair value is defined as the price at which an orderly transaction to sell an asset or to transfer a liability would take place between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions (that is, an exit price at the measurement date from the perspective of a market participant that holds the asset or owes the liability). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value Hierarchy | Fair Value Hierarchy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The following hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value should maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available: | The following hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value should maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Level 1 | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that are accessible at the measurement dates. | Level 1 | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that are accessible at the measurement dates. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Level 2 | Significant other observable inputs that are used by market participants in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources. | Level 2 | Significant other observable inputs that are used by market participants in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Level 3 | Significant unobservable inputs we believe market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available. | Level 3 | Significant unobservable inputs we believe market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Our derivatives and financial instruments were categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, and we had no derivatives or financial instruments categorized as Level 1 or Level 3. | Derivatives | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivatives | We are exposed to market risk attributable to changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and fuel prices. We attempt to minimize these risks through a combination of our normal operating and financing activities and through the use of derivatives. We assess whether derivatives used in hedging transactions are “highly effective” in offsetting changes in the cash flow of our hedged forecasted transactions. We use regression analysis for this hedge relationship and high effectiveness is achieved when a statistically valid relationship reflects a high degree of offset and correlation between the fair values of the derivative and the hedged forecasted transaction. Cash flows from the derivatives are classified in the same category as the cash flows from the underlying hedged transaction. The determination of ineffectiveness is based on the amount of dollar offset between the cumulative change in fair value of the derivative and the cumulative change in fair value of the hedged transaction at the end of the reporting period. If it is determined that a derivative is not highly effective as a hedge, or if the hedged forecasted transaction is no longer probable of occurring, then the amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is released to earnings. In addition, the ineffective portion of our highly effective hedges is recognized in earnings immediately and reported in other income (expense) in our consolidated statements of operations. There are no amounts excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and there are no credit-risk-related contingent features in our derivative agreements. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We are exposed to market risk attributable to changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and fuel prices. We attempt to minimize these risks through a combination of our normal operating and financing activities and through the use of derivatives. We assess whether derivatives used in hedging transactions are “highly effective” in offsetting changes in the cash flow of our hedged forecasted transactions. We use regression analysis for this hedge relationship and high effectiveness is achieved when a statistically valid relationship reflects a high degree of offset and correlation between the fair values of the derivative and the hedged forecasted transaction. Cash flows from the derivatives are classified in the same category as the cash flows from the underlying hedged transaction. The determination of ineffectiveness is based on the amount of dollar offset between the cumulative change in fair value of the derivative and the cumulative change in fair value of the hedged transaction at the end of the reporting period. If it is determined that a derivative is not highly effective as a hedge, or if the hedged forecasted transaction is no longer probable of occurring, then the amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is released to earnings. In addition, the ineffective portion of our highly effective hedges is recognized in earnings immediately and reported in other income (expense) in our consolidated statements of operations. There are no amounts excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and there are no credit-risk-related contingent features in our derivative agreements. | We monitor concentrations of credit risk associated with financial and other institutions with which we conduct significant business. Credit risk, including but not limited to counterparty non-performance under derivatives and our revolving credit facility, is not considered significant, as we primarily conduct business with large, well-established financial institutions that we have established relationships with and that have credit risks acceptable to us or the credit risk is spread out among a large number of creditors. We do not anticipate non-performance by any of our significant counterparties. The following table sets forth the fair value of our derivatives including the balance sheet location (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We monitor concentrations of credit risk associated with financial and other institutions with which we conduct significant business. Credit risk, including but not limited to counterparty non-performance under derivatives and our revolving credit facility, is not considered significant, as we primarily conduct business with large, well-established financial institutions that we have established relationships with and that have credit risks acceptable to us or the credit risk is spread out among a large number of creditors. We do not anticipate non-performance by any of our significant counterparties. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The following table sets forth our derivatives measured at fair value and discloses the balance sheet location (in thousands): | Asset | Liability | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance Sheet location | September 30, | December 31, | September 30, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, | Fuel swaps designated as hedging instruments | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | Prepaid expenses and other assets | $ | 4,421 | $ | 5,955 | $ | 484 | $ | 876 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel swaps designated as hedging instruments: | Other long-term assets | 2,201 | 3,969 | 1,890 | 388 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | $ | 5,079 | $ | 5,484 | Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 669 | 188 | 938 | 204 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other long-term assets | 3,581 | — | Other long-term liabilities | 189 | 391 | 180 | 42 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | (16 | ) | — | Fuel collars designated as hedging instruments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other long-term liabilities | 349 | (440 | ) | Prepaid expenses and other assets | 614 | 1,615 | 322 | 530 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel collars designated as hedging instruments: | Accrued expenses and other liabilities | — | 51 | — | 69 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 1,085 | 4,377 | Other long-term liabilities | 207 | 1,908 | 202 | 1,230 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other long-term assets | — | 740 | Fuel options not designated as hedging instruments | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | (18 | ) | — | Prepaid expenses and other assets | — | — | 322 | 304 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other long-term liabilities | 678 | — | Other long-term liabilities | — | — | 202 | 1,231 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel options not designated as hedging instruments: | Foreign currency options designated as hedging instruments | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | (304 | ) | — | Accrued expenses and other liabilities | — | — | 18,756 | 20,267 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | — | (1,278 | ) | Other long-term liabilities | — | — | — | 16,443 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other long-term liabilities | (1,231 | ) | (1,670 | ) | Foreign currency forward contracts designated as hedging instruments | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency options designated as hedging instruments: | Prepaid expenses and other assets | — | 11,685 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | (20,267 | ) | — | Foreign currency collar designated as a hedging instrument | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other long-term liabilities | (16,443 | ) | (15,927 | ) | Prepaid expenses and other assets | 10,425 | — | 30 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency forward contracts designated as hedging instruments: | Other long-term assets | — | 9,765 | — | 1,613 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 11,685 | — | Interest rate swaps designated as hedging instruments | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency collar designated as a hedging instrument: | Accrued expenses and other liabilities | — | — | 898 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other long-term assets | 8,152 | — | Other long-term liabilities | — | — | 2,233 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The fair values of swap and forward contracts are determined based on inputs that are readily available in public markets or can be derived from information available in publicly quoted markets. The Company determines the value of options and collars utilizing an option pricing model based on inputs that are either readily available in public markets or can be derived from information available in publicly quoted markets. The option pricing model used by the Company is an industry standard model for valuing options and is used by the broker/dealer community. The inputs to this option pricing model are the option strike price, underlying price, risk free rate of interest, time to expiration, and volatility. The fair value of option contracts considers both the intrinsic value and any remaining time value associated with those derivatives that have not yet settled. The Company also considers counterparty credit risk and its own credit risk in its determination of all estimated fair values. Our derivatives and financial instruments were categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, and we had no derivatives or financial instruments categorized as Level 1 or Level 3. | The fair values of swap and forward contracts are determined based on inputs that are readily available in public markets or can be derived from information available in publicly quoted markets. The Company determines the value of options and collars utilizing an option pricing model based on inputs that are either readily available in public markets or can be derived from information available in publicly quoted markets. The option pricing model used by the Company is an industry standard model for valuing options and is used by the broker/dealer community. The inputs to this option pricing model are the option strike price, underlying price, risk-free rate of interest, time to expiration and volatility. The fair value of option and collar contracts considers both the intrinsic value and any remaining time value associated with those derivatives that have not yet settled. The Company also considers counterparty credit risk and its own credit risk in its determination of all estimated fair values. Our derivatives and financial instruments were categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, and we had no derivatives or financial instruments categorized as Level 1 or Level 3. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Our derivative contracts include rights of offset with our counterparties. We have elected to net certain assets and liabilities within counterparties. We are not required to post cash collateral related to our derivative instruments. The following table discloses the amounts recognized within assets and liabilities (in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel Swaps | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2012, we had fuel swaps maturing through December 31, 2015 which are used to mitigate the financial impact of volatility in fuel prices pertaining to approximately 534,000 metric tons of our projected fuel purchases. The effects of the fuel swaps on the consolidated financial statements, which were designated as cash flow hedges were as follows (in thousands): | 30-Sep-13 | Gross Amounts | Gross | Total Net | Gross | Net Amounts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amounts | Amounts | Amounts Not | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Offset | Offset | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended December 31, | Assets | $ | 17,661 | $ | (3,048 | ) | $ | 14,613 | $ | — | $ | 14,613 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | 2010 | Liabilities | 23,409 | (1,065 | ) | 22,344 | (21,887 | ) | 457 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)—effective portion | $ | 18,906 | $ | 29,928 | $ | 5,851 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) recognized in other income (expense)—ineffective portion | (509 | ) | 457 | 140 | 31-Dec-12 | Gross Amounts | Gross | Total Net | Gross | Net Amounts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into fuel expense | (14,448 | ) | (36,686 | ) | (3,065 | ) | Amounts | Amounts | Amounts Not | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Offset | Offset | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 3,949 | $ | (6,301 | ) | $ | 2,926 | Assets | $ | 32,989 | $ | (3,711 | ) | $ | 29,278 | $ | (11,685 | ) | $ | 17,593 | |||||||||||||||
Liabilities | 39,486 | (2,538 | ) | 36,948 | (36,710 | ) | 238 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel Collars and Options | Fuel Swaps | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2012, we had fuel collars and fuel options maturing through December 31, 2014 which are used to mitigate the financial impact of volatility in fuel prices pertaining to approximately 91,000 metric tons of our projected fuel purchases. The effects of the fuel collars on the consolidated financial statements, which were designated as cash flow hedges were as follows (in thousands): | As of September 30, 2013, we had fuel swaps maturing through December 31, 2016 which are used to mitigate the financial impact of volatility in fuel prices pertaining to approximately 745,000 metric tons of our projected fuel purchases. The effects on the consolidated financial statements of the fuel swaps which were designated as cash flow hedges were as follows (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Year Ended December 31, | September 30, | September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)—effective portion | $ | 592 | $ | (147 | ) | $ | — | Gain recognized in other comprehensive loss—effective portion | $ | 13,500 | $ | 30,848 | $ | 132 | $ | 23,029 | ||||||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) recognized in other income (expense)—ineffective portion | 165 | (302 | ) | — | Gain (loss) recognized in other income (expense)—ineffective portion | (83 | ) | 157 | (182 | ) | (473 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into fuel expense | (1,954 | ) | — | — | Amount reclassified from accumulated comprehensive income (loss) into fuel expense | (2,081 | ) | (1,600 | ) | (5,080 | ) | (13,932 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel Collars and Options | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | (1,197 | ) | $ | (449 | ) | $ | — | As of September 30, 2013, we had fuel collars and fuel options maturing through December 31, 2014 which are used to mitigate the financial impact of volatility in fuel prices pertaining to approximately 43,000 metric tons of our projected fuel purchases. The effects on the consolidated financial statements of the fuel collars which were designated as cash flow hedges were as follows (in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The effects of the fuel options on the consolidated financial statements, which were not designated as hedging instruments were as follows (in thousands): | Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended December 31, | Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive loss—effective portion | $ | 427 | $ | 5,060 | $ | (1,108 | ) | $ | 2,441 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | 2010 | Gain (loss) recognized in other income (expense)—ineffective portion | (51 | ) | 479 | (29 | ) | 142 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain recognized in other income (expense) | $ | 3,218 | $ | 2,422 | $ | — | Amount reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) into fuel expense | 332 | (1,107 | ) | 1,150 | (5,377 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
The effects on the consolidated financial statements of the fuel options which were not designated as hedging instruments were as follows (in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign Currency Options | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2012, we had foreign currency derivatives consisting of call options with deferred premiums which are used to mitigate the financial impact of volatility in foreign currency exchange rates related to our ship construction contracts denominated in euros. If the spot rate at the date the ships are delivered is less than the strike price under these option contracts we would pay the deferred premium and not exercise the foreign currency options. The notional amount of our foreign currency options was €395.0 million, or $521.1 million based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of December 31, 2012. The effects of the foreign currency options on the consolidated financial statements, which were designated as cash flow hedges were as follows (in thousands): | Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended December 31, | Gain recognized in other income (expense) | $ | 430 | $ | 1,143 | $ | 1,011 | $ | 2,858 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | 2010 | Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loss recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)—effective portion | $ | (19,428 | ) | $ | (14,583 | ) | $ | (1,125 | ) | We had foreign currency forward contracts which matured in April 2013. The effects on the consolidated financial statements of the foreign currency forward contracts which were designated as cash flow hedges were as follows (in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) recognized in other income (expense)—ineffective portion | (864 | ) | (239 | ) | 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | (20,292 | ) | $ | (14,822 | ) | $ | (1,105 | ) | September 30, | September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive loss—effective portion | $ | — | $ | 2,609 | $ | (7,886 | ) | $ | 4,332 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | Gain recognized in other income (expense)—ineffective portion | — | — | 66 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2012, we had foreign currency forward contracts which are used to mitigate the financial impact of volatility in foreign currency exchange rates related to our ship construction contracts denominated in euros. The notional amount of our foreign currency forward contracts was €197.0 million, or $259.9 million based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of December 31, 2012. The effects of the foreign currency forward contracts on the consolidated financial statements, which were designated as cash flow hedges were as follows (in thousands): | Amount reclassified from accumulated comprehensive income (loss) into depreciation and amortization expense | (32 | ) | — | (52 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of September 30, 2013, the effects on the consolidated financial statements of the foreign currency forward contracts which were not designated as hedging instruments were as follows (in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended December 31, | Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | 2010 | September 30, | September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)—effective portion | $ | 11,685 | $ | — | $ | — | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loss recognized in other income (expense)—ineffective portion | — | — | (33,061 | ) | Gain recognized in other income (expense) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 20 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign Currency Options | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 11,685 | $ | — | $ | (33,061 | ) | As of September 30, 2013, we had foreign currency derivatives consisting of call options with deferred premiums which are used to mitigate the financial impact of volatility in foreign currency exchange rates related to our ship construction contracts denominated in euros. If the spot rate at the date the ships are delivered is less than the strike price under these option contracts, we would pay the deferred premium and not exercise the foreign currency options. The notional amount of our foreign currency options was €175.0 million, or $236.7 million based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of September 30, 2013. The effects on the consolidated financial statements of the foreign currency options which were designated as cash flow hedges were as follows (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign Currency Collar | Three Months | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2012, we had a foreign currency collar used to mitigate the volatility of foreign currency exchange rates related to our ship construction contracts denominated in euros. The notional amount of our foreign currency collar was €100.0 million, or $131.9 million based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of December 31, 2012. | Ended | September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The effects of the foreign currency collar on the consolidated financial statements, which was designated as a cash flow hedge was as follows (in thousands): | September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive loss—effective portion | $ | 1,179 | $ | (2,813 | ) | $ | (3,174 | ) | $ | (19,848 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended December 31, | Gain (loss) recognized in other income (expense)—ineffective portion | 13 | (134 | ) | (307 | ) | (484 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | 2010 | Amount reclassified from accumulated comprehensive income (loss) into depreciation and amortization expense | 177 | — | 294 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)—effective portion | $ | 8,152 | $ | — | $ | — | Foreign Currency Collar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of September 30, 2013, we had a foreign currency collar used to mitigate the volatility of foreign currency exchange rates related to our ship construction contracts denominated in euros. The notional amount of our foreign currency collar was €100.0 million, or $135.3 million based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of September 30, 2013. The effects on the consolidated financial statements of the foreign currency collar which was designated as a cash flow hedge was as follows (in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest Rate Swap | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We had an interest rate swap which matured in October 2010 and we recognized a loss of $623,000 in other income (expense). | Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets of all other financial assets and liabilities approximate fair value. | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Long-Term Debt | Gain recognized in other comprehensive income—effective portion | $ | 4,518 | $ | 5,156 | $ | 2,243 | $ | 5,156 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, the fair value of our long-term debt, including the current portion, was $3,106.9 million and $3,113.9 million, respectively, which was $121.5 million and $75.8 million higher, respectively, than the carrying values. The difference between the fair value and carrying value of our long-term debt is due to our fixed and variable rate debt obligations carrying interest rates that are above or below market rates at the measurement dates. The fair value of our long-term debt was calculated based on estimated rates for the same or similar instruments with similar terms and remaining maturities resulting in Level 2 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. Market risk associated with our long-term variable rate debt is the potential increase in interest expense from an increase in interest rates. The calculation of the fair value of our long-term debt is considered a Level 2 input. | Interest Rate Swaps | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of September 30, 2013, we had interest rate swap agreements to modify our exposure to interest rate movements and to manage our interest expense. The notional amount of outstanding debt associated with the interest rate swap agreements was $705.8 million. The effects on the consolidated financial statements of the interest rates swaps which were designated as cash flow hedges were as follows (in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-recurring Measurements of Non-financial Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill and other long-lived assets, principally tradenames, are reviewed for impairment on an annual basis or earlier if there is an event or change in circumstances that would indicate that the carrying value of these assets could not be fully recovered. | Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
If the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the estimated expected undiscounted future cash flows, we measure the amount of the impairment by comparing the carrying amount of the asset to its fair value. We estimate fair value based on the best information available making whatever estimates, judgments and projections considered necessary. The estimation of fair value measured by discounting expected future cash flows at discount rates commensurate with the risk involved are considered Level 3 inputs. We do not believe that we have any impairment to our goodwill or tradenames as of December 31, 2012. We believe our estimates and judgments with respect to our goodwill and tradenames are reasonable. Nonetheless, if there was a material change in assumptions used in the determination of such fair values or if there is a material change in the conditions or circumstances that influence such assets, we could be required to record an impairment charge. | September 30, | September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
In February 2012, we acquired Sixthman, a company specializing in developing and delivering music oriented Charters. The purchase price was $7.5 million, consisting of $4.0 million in cash and $3.5 million in contingent consideration. As of September 30, 2012, we completed our allocation of the purchase price, which has resulted in recording $8.5 million of goodwill and tradenames related to the acquisition. | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loss recognized in other comprehensive loss—effective portion | $ | (2,826 | ) | $ | — | $ | (2,826 | ) | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loss recognized in other income (expense)—ineffective portion | (334 | ) | — | (334 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amount reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) into interest expense, net | 65 | — | 65 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Long-Term Debt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the fair value of our long-term debt, including the current portion, was $3,105.0 million and $3,106.9 million, which was $8.0 million lower and $121.5 million higher, respectively, than the carrying values. The difference between the fair value and carrying value of our long-term debt is due to our fixed and variable rate debt obligations carrying interest rates that are above or below market rates at the measurement dates. The fair value of our long-term debt was calculated based on estimated rates for the same or similar instruments with similar terms and remaining maturities. The calculation of the fair value of our long-term debt is considered a Level 2 input. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets of all financial assets and liabilities other than our long-term debt approximate fair value. |
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Profits Sharing Agreement | |||||||||||||||||
In 2009, we adopted a profits sharing agreement which authorizes us to grant profits interests in the Company to certain key employees. These interests generally vest with the holders based on a combination of performance-based and time-based vesting metrics, each as specified in the Profits Sharing Agreement and each holder’s award agreement. Genting HK, the Apollo Funds and the TPG Viking Funds are entitled to initially receive any distributions made by the Company, pro rata based on their shareholdings in the Company. Once Genting HK, the Apollo Funds and the TPG Viking Funds receive distributions in excess of certain hurdle amounts specified in the Profits Sharing Agreement and each holder’s award agreement, each vested profits interest award generally entitles the holder of such award to a portion of such excess distribution amount. | |||||||||||||||||
In connection with the Corporate Reorganization, NCLC’s outstanding profits interests granted under the Profits Sharing Agreement to management (or former management) of NCLC, including the Ordinary Profits Units, are exchanged for an economically equivalent number of NCL Corporation Units. We refer to the NCL Corporation Units exchanged for profits interests granted under the Profits Sharing Agreement as “Management NCL Corporation Units”. The Management NCL Corporation Units received upon the exchange of outstanding profits interests are subject to the same time-based vesting requirements and performance-based vesting requirements applicable to the profits interests for which they were exchanged. The Management NCL Corporation Units issued in exchange for the profits interests represent a 2.7% economic interest in NCLC, based on the IPO price of $19.00 per ordinary share. | |||||||||||||||||
The Management NCL Corporation Units, generally consisting of fifty percent of “Time-Based Units” (“TBUs”) and fifty percent of “Performance-Based Units” (“PBUs”). The TBUs generally vest over five years and upon a distribution event, the vesting amount of the PBUs is based on the amount of proceeds that are realized above certain hurdles. | |||||||||||||||||
The termination of employment results in forfeiture of any non-vested TBUs and all PBUs. TBUs that are vested can be either continued by the Company or cancelled and paid to the employee. Cancellation can take place anytime after termination but not before two years after the grant date. | |||||||||||||||||
The fair value of the profits interests was computed using a binomial (lattice) model using the following assumptions: | |||||||||||||||||
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2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||
Dividend yield | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | |||||||||||
Expected stock price volatility | 50 | % | 50 | % | 50 | % | |||||||||||
Risk-free interest rate | 1.36 | % | 1.41 | % | 1.41 | % | |||||||||||
Expected unit life | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years | ||||||||||||||
Expected stock price volatility was based on annual volatilities of comparable companies in our industry based on three years of historical data. Risk-free interest rates were adjusted to the average risk-free rates applicable at the grant date. The expected unit life was calculated with the expectation of a distribution event occurring within a three-year period. We estimated forfeitures based on our historical termination rates for the last three years. | |||||||||||||||||
The aggregate fair value for the profits interests as of December 31, 2012 was comprised of $13.8 million for PBUs and $8.6 million for TBUs. Total share-based compensation expense recognized for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 was $0.7 million, $1.2 million and $2.5 million, respectively, and was recorded in marketing, general and administrative expense. As of December 31, 2012, there was $0.6 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to TBU non-vested shares. As of December 31, 2012, there was no aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding and exercisable. Pertinent information covering the profits interests pursuant to the Profits Sharing Agreement was as follows: | |||||||||||||||||
Number of | TBUs | PBUs | |||||||||||||||
Management | Weighted- | Weighted- | |||||||||||||||
NCL Corporation Units (1) | Average | Average | |||||||||||||||
Price | Price | ||||||||||||||||
TBUs | PBUs | ||||||||||||||||
Outstanding as of December 31, 2011 | 2,087,283 | 3,328,541 | $ | 3.53 | $ | 3.42 | |||||||||||
Granted | 186,052 | 186,052 | $ | 3.44 | $ | 5.98 | |||||||||||
Forfeited | (7,781 | ) | (18,856 | ) | $ | 3.18 | $ | 3.72 | |||||||||
Outstanding as of December 31, 2012 | 2,265,554 | 3,495,737 | $ | 3.53 | $ | 3.56 | |||||||||||
Vested as of December 31, 2012 | 1,425,258 | 966,064 | $ | 3.86 | $ | 3.41 | |||||||||||
Non-vested as of December 31, 2012 | 840,296 | 2,529,674 | $ | 2.96 | $ | 3.61 | |||||||||||
-1 | Share amounts reflect the exchange of profits interest for Management NCL Corporate Units in connection with the Corporate Reorganization. | ||||||||||||||||
Employee Benefit Plans | |||||||||||||||||
Certain of our employees are employed pursuant to agreements that provide for severance payments. Severance is generally only payable upon an involuntary termination of the employee’s employment by us without cause or a termination by the employee for good reason. Severance generally includes a cash payment based on the employee’s base salary (and in some cases, bonus), and our payment of the employee’s continued medical benefits for the applicable severance period. During 2008, we entered into a severance agreement with our former chief executive officer. As of December 31, 2012, the remaining liability was $15.0 million, which includes a fully vested co-investment profits interest award granted under the Profits Sharing Agreement described above. | |||||||||||||||||
We maintain annual incentive bonus plans for our executive officers and other key employees. Bonuses under these plans become earned and payable based on both the Company’s and each individual’s performance during the applicable performance period and the individual’s continued employment. Company performance criteria include the attainment of certain financial targets and other strategic objectives. | |||||||||||||||||
We maintain a 401(k) Plan for our shoreside employees, including our executive officers. Participants may contribute up to 100% of eligible compensation each pay period, subject to certain limitations. We make matching contributions equal to 100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 4%—10% of each participant’s contributions. In addition, we may make discretionary supplemental contributions to the Plan, which shall be allocated to each eligible participant on a pro-rata basis based on the compensation of the participant to the total compensation of all participants. Our matching contributions are vested according to a five-year schedule. The 401(k) Plan is subject to the provisions of ERISA and is intended to be qualified under section 401(a) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”). | |||||||||||||||||
Our contributions are reduced by contributions forfeited by those employees who leave the 401(k) Plan prior to vesting fully in the contributions. Forfeited contributions of $0.1 million were utilized in the year ended December 31, 2012 and $0.2 million were utilized in each of the years ended December 31, 2011, and 2010. | |||||||||||||||||
We maintain a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”), which is a legacy unfunded defined contribution plan for certain of our executives who were employed by the Company in an executive capacity prior to 2008. The SERP was frozen to future participation following that date. Messrs. Sheehan and Stuart are the only Named Executive Officers who are eligible to participate in the SERP. The SERP provides for Company contributions on behalf of the participants to compensate them for the benefits that are limited under the 401(k) Plan. We credit participants under the SERP for amounts that would have been contributed by us to the Company’s previous Defined Contribution Retirement Plan and the former 401(k) Plan without regard to any limitations imposed by the Code. Participants do not make any elective contributions under this plan. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, the aggregate balance of participants’ deferred compensation accounts under the SERP Plan was $0.4 million and $0.7 million, respectively. | |||||||||||||||||
We recorded expenses related to the above 401(k) Plan and SERP of $2.8 million, $2.6 million and $2.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. | |||||||||||||||||
We maintain a Senior Management Retirement Savings Plan (“SMRSP”), which is a legacy unfunded defined contribution plan for certain of our employees, who were employed by the Company prior to 2001. The SMRSP provides for Company contributions on behalf of the participants to compensate them for the difference between the qualified plan benefits that were previously available under the Company’s cash balance pension plan and the redesigned 401(k) Plan. We credit participants under the SMRSP Plan for the difference in the amount that would have been contributed by us to the Company’s previous Norwegian Cruise Line Pension Plan and the qualified plan maximums of the new 401(k) Plan. | |||||||||||||||||
Effective January 2009, we implemented the Shipboard Retirement Plan which computes benefits based on years of service, subject to eligibility requirements of the Shipboard Retirement Plan. The Shipboard Retirement Plan is unfunded with no plan assets. The current portion of the projected benefit obligation of $0.7 million and $1.0 million was included in accrued expenses and other liabilities as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $15.5 million and $12.3 million was included in other long-term liabilities in our consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The amounts related to the Shipboard Retirement Plan were as follows (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||
Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||
Pension expense: | |||||||||||||||||
Service cost | $ | 1,367 | $ | 1,072 | $ | 980 | |||||||||||
Interest cost | 604 | 531 | 481 | ||||||||||||||
Amortization of prior service cost | 378 | 378 | 378 | ||||||||||||||
Amortization of actuarial loss (gain) | 13 | — | (29 | ) | |||||||||||||
Total pension expense | $ | 2,362 | $ | 1,981 | $ | 1,810 | |||||||||||
Change in projected benefit obligation: | |||||||||||||||||
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year | $ | 13,329 | $ | 9,478 | $ | 8,017 | |||||||||||
Service cost | 1,367 | 1,072 | 980 | ||||||||||||||
Interest cost | 604 | 531 | 481 | ||||||||||||||
Actuarial loss | 1,721 | 2,993 | — | ||||||||||||||
Direct benefit payments | (800 | ) | (745 | ) | — | ||||||||||||
Projected benefit obligation at end of year | $ | 16,221 | $ | 13,329 | $ | 9,478 | |||||||||||
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets: | |||||||||||||||||
Projected benefit obligation | $ | 16,221 | $ | 13,329 | $ | 9,478 | |||||||||||
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): | |||||||||||||||||
Prior service cost | $ | (6,427 | ) | $ | (6,805 | ) | $ | (7,183 | ) | ||||||||
Accumulated actuarial gain (loss) | (3,320 | ) | (1,612 | ) | 1,381 | ||||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | $ | (9,747 | ) | $ | (8,417 | ) | $ | (5,802 | ) | ||||||||
The discount rates used in the net periodic benefit cost calculation for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 were 4.7%, 5.5% and 6.0%, respectively, and the actuarial loss is amortized over 18.86 years. The discount rate is used to measure and recognize obligations, including adjustments to other comprehensive income (loss), and to determine expense during the periods. It is determined by using bond indices which reflect yields on a broad maturity and industry universe of high-quality corporate bonds. | |||||||||||||||||
The pension benefits expected to be paid in each of the next five years and in aggregate for the five years thereafter are as follows (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||
Year | Amount | ||||||||||||||||
2013 | $ | 716 | |||||||||||||||
2014 | 767 | ||||||||||||||||
2015 | 794 | ||||||||||||||||
2016 | 807 | ||||||||||||||||
2017 | 873 | ||||||||||||||||
Next five years | 5,607 |
Income_Tax_Expense
Income Tax Expense | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | ||||||||||
Income Tax Expense | ' | ' | |||||||||
6 | Income Tax Expense | 8 | Income Taxes | ||||||||
NCLH is treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, income tax expense was $7.9 million and $11.2 million, respectively. Income tax expense for the nine months includes a one-time expense of $4.2 million due to a change in U.S. tax status from a partnership to a corporation in connection with our IPO and a benefit of $2.6 million in connection with our prepayments of debt. | We are incorporated in Bermuda, and our subsidiary, Arrasas Limited, is incorporated in the Isle of Man. Generally, we are not subject to income tax in respect of activities undertaken outside these countries. | ||||||||||
In September 2013, we commenced the implementation of a global tax platform. The implementation of this new platform is expected to be completed by December 31, 2013 and, accordingly, its effect has been included as a reduction of $6.6 million to income tax expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013. | |||||||||||
Under current Bermuda law, we are not subject to tax on income or capital gains. We have received from the Minister of Finance under The Exempted Undertakings Tax Protection Act 1966, as amended, an assurance that, in the event that Bermuda enacts legislation imposing tax computed on profits, income, any capital asset, gain or appreciation, or any tax in the nature of estate duty or inheritance, then the imposition of any such tax shall not be applicable to us or to any of our operations or shares, debentures or other obligations, until March 31, 2035. | |||||||||||
We previously had operations in Norway through NCL Holdings ASA (“NCLHA”) and its subsidiaries. Deferred tax assets and liabilities that relate to these prior operations are comprised of the following (in thousands): | |||||||||||
December 31, | |||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||
Deferred tax assets: | |||||||||||
Loss carryforwards | $ | 30,945 | $ | 32,735 | |||||||
Shares in NCL Cruises Ltd. | 81,715 | 64,618 | |||||||||
Pension obligation | 422 | 418 | |||||||||
Other | 113 | 140 | |||||||||
113,195 | 97,911 | ||||||||||
Valuation allowance | (113,195 | ) | (97,911 | ) | |||||||
Total net deferred taxes | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||
Taxable losses in Norway can be carried forward indefinitely. Total losses available for carry forward related to NCLHA as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 are $110.5 million and $116.9 million, respectively. | |||||||||||
In January 2008, NCLC became a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes and therefore incurs no U.S. Federal or State income tax liability. Each partner is required to take into account its allocable share of items of income, gain, loss and deduction of the partnership in computing its U.S. federal income tax liability, regardless of whether or not cash distributions are made. | |||||||||||
Through 2009, income derived from our U.S.-flagged operation, net of applicable deductions, generally would have been subject to U.S. federal income taxation (generally at a rate of 35%) and state and local taxes. U.S.-sourced dividends and interest paid by our U.S.-flagged operation generally would have been subject to a 30% withholding tax, unless exempt under one of various exceptions. | |||||||||||
In December 2009, NCL America Holdings, Inc., the tax owner of the assets of our U.S.-flagged operation, was converted to a limited liability company under Delaware law which resulted in a complete liquidation for U.S. income tax purposes. Thus, subsequent to December 2009, taxes on the income from our U.S.-flagged operation are imposed on our shareholders and we may distribute funds to our shareholders to pay such taxes, or in some cases, pursuant to section 1446 of the Code, withhold such taxes at the partnership level. |
Commitments_and_Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | ||||||
Commitments and Contingencies | ' | ' | |||||
8 | Commitments and Contingencies | 9 | Commitments and Contingencies | ||||
Ship Construction Contracts | Operating Leases | ||||||
Norwegian Getaway is under construction with Meyer Werft and is scheduled for delivery in January 2014. This ship will be approximately 144,000 Gross Tons with 4,000 Berths at an aggregate cost of approximately €627.7 million, or $849.1 million based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of September 30, 2013. We have export credit financing in place that provides financing for 90% of its contract price. | Total expense under non-cancelable operating lease commitments, primarily for offices, motor vehicles and office equipment was $9.5 million, $9.1 million and $12.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011and 2010, respectively. | ||||||
We also have orders with Meyer Werft for two additional ships for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2015 and the first quarter of 2017. These ships, Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Bliss, will be the largest in our fleet at approximately 163,000 Gross Tons with 4,200 Berths each and will be similar in design and innovation to our Breakaway Class Ships. The combined contract cost of these two additional ships is approximately €1.4 billion, or $1.9 billion based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of September 30, 2013. We have export credit financing in place that provides financing for 80% of their contract price. | |||||||
In connection with the contracts to build the ships, we do not anticipate any contractual breaches or cancellation to occur. However, if any would occur, it could result in, among other things, the forfeiture of prior deposits or payments made by us and potential claims and impairment losses which may materially impact our business, financial condition and results of operations. | As of December 31, 2012, minimum annual rentals for non-cancelable leases with initial or remaining terms in excess of one year were as follows (in thousands): | ||||||
Litigation | |||||||
In July 2009, a class action complaint was filed against NCL (Bahamas) Ltd. in the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, on behalf of a purported class of crew members alleging inappropriate deductions of their wages pursuant to the Seaman’s Wage Act and wrongful termination resulting in a loss of retirement benefits. In December 2010, the Court denied the plaintiffs’ Motion for Class Certification. In February 2011, the plaintiffs filed a Motion for Reconsideration as to the Court’s Order on Class Certification which was denied. The Court tried six individual plaintiffs’ claims, and in September 2012 awarded wages aggregating approximately $100,000 to such plaintiffs. In October 2013, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the Court’s rulings as to the denial of class certification and the trial verdict. We intend to continue to vigorously defend this action and are not able at this time to estimate the impact of these proceedings. | |||||||
In May 2011, a class action complaint was filed against NCL (Bahamas) Ltd. in the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, on behalf of a purported class of crew members alleging inappropriate deductions of their wages pursuant to the Seaman’s Wage Act and breach of contract. In July 2012, this action was stayed by the Court pending the outcome of the litigation commenced with the class action complaint filed in July 2009. We are vigorously defending this action and are not able at this time to estimate the impact of these proceedings. | Year | Amount | |||||
In the normal course of our business, various other claims and lawsuits have been filed or are pending against us. Most of these claims and lawsuits are covered by insurance and, accordingly, the maximum amount of our liability is typically limited to our deductible amount. Nonetheless, the ultimate outcome of these claims and lawsuits that are not covered by insurance cannot be determined at this time. We have evaluated our overall exposure with respect to all of our threatened and pending litigation and, to the extent required, we have accrued amounts for all estimable probable losses associated with our deemed exposure. We are currently unable to estimate any other potential contingent losses beyond those accrued, as discovery is not complete nor is adequate information available to estimate such range of loss or potential recovery. We intend to vigorously defend our legal position on all claims and, to the extent necessary, seek recovery. | 2013 | $ | 6,577 | ||||
2014 | 6,243 | ||||||
2015 | 5,351 | ||||||
2016 | 4,800 | ||||||
2017 | 4,826 | ||||||
Thereafter | 10,373 | ||||||
Total | $ | 38,170 | |||||
Rental payments applicable to such operating leases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. | |||||||
Ship Construction Contracts | |||||||
In September 2010, we reached an agreement with a shipyard to build two new next generation Freestyle Cruising ships Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway with financing commitments in place from a syndicate of banks for export credit financing. These ships, each at approximately 144,000 Gross Tons and 4,000 Berths, are scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2013 and first quarter of 2014, respectively. The aggregate contract price of the two ships is approximately €1.3 billion, or $1.7 billion based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of December 31, 2012. | |||||||
In October 2012, we reached an agreement with Meyer Werft GmbH of Papenburg, Germany to build a new cruise ship for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2015 with an option to build a second ship with an expected delivery date in spring 2017. Currently referred to as “Breakaway Plus,” this new ship will be the largest in our fleet at approximately 163,000 Gross Tons and 4,200 Berths and will be similar in design and innovation to our current Breakaway class ships which are currently under construction. The contract cost of this ship is approximately €698.4 million, or $921.4 million based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of December 31, 2012. We entered into an export credit facility that provides financing for 80% of the contract price of the ship. In addition, we have an option in place for export credit financing for the second ship on similar terms. | |||||||
In connection with the contracts to build the three ships, we do not anticipate any contractual breaches or cancellation to occur. However, if any would occur, it could result in, among other things, the forfeiture of prior deposits or payments made by us and potential claims and impairment losses which may materially impact our business, financial condition and results of operations. | |||||||
As of December 31, 2012, minimum annual payments for non-cancelable ship construction contracts with initial or remaining terms in excess of one year were as follows (in thousands): | |||||||
Year | Amount | ||||||
2013 | $ | 705,765 | |||||
2014 | 773,061 | ||||||
2015 | 792,369 | ||||||
2016 | — | ||||||
2017 | — | ||||||
Thereafter | — | ||||||
Total | $ | 2,271,195 | |||||
Port Facility Commitments | |||||||
As of December 31, 2012, future commitments to pay for usage of certain port facilities were as follows (in thousands): | |||||||
Year | Amount | ||||||
2013 | $ | 23,523 | |||||
2014 | 25,155 | ||||||
2015 | 26,008 | ||||||
2016 | 26,680 | ||||||
2017 | 26,665 | ||||||
Thereafter | 69,792 | ||||||
Total | $ | 197,823 | |||||
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission requires evidence of financial responsibility for those offering transportation on passenger ships operating out of U.S. ports to indemnify passengers in the event of non-performance of the transportation. Accordingly, we are required to maintain a $15.0 million third-party performance guarantee on our behalf in respect of liabilities for non-performance of transportation and other obligations to passengers. Proposed regulations would revise the financial requirements with respect to both death/injury and non-performance coverages. Also we have a legal requirement for us to maintain a security guarantee based on cruise business originated from the United Kingdom and have a bond with the Association of British Travel Agents currently valued at British Pound Sterling 3.2 million. We also are required to establish financial responsibility by other jurisdictions to meet liability in the event of non-performance of our obligations to passengers from those jurisdictions. | |||||||
Litigation | |||||||
In July 2009, a class action complaint was filed against NCL (Bahamas) Ltd. in the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, on behalf of a purported class of crew members alleging inappropriate deductions of their wages pursuant to the Seaman’s Wage Act and wrongful termination resulting in a loss of retirement benefits. In December 2010, the Court denied the plaintiffs’ Motion for Class Certification. In February 2011, the plaintiffs filed a Motion for Reconsideration as to the Court’s Order on Class Certification which was denied. The Court tried six individual plaintiffs’ claims, and in September 2012 awarded wages aggregating approximately $100,000 to such plaintiffs. The plaintiffs’ have filed an appeal of the Court’s decision in the individual actions as well as the denial of the Class Certification. We intend to vigorously defend this appeal and are not able at this time to estimate the impact of these proceedings. | |||||||
In May 2011, a class action complaint was filed against NCL (Bahamas) Ltd. in the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, on behalf of a purported class of crew members alleging inappropriate deductions of their wages pursuant to the Seaman’s Wage Act and breach of contract. In July 2012 this action was stayed by the Court pending the outcome of the litigation commenced with the class action complaint filed in July 2009. We are vigorously defending this action and are not able at this time to estimate the impact of these proceedings. | |||||||
In the normal course of our business, various other claims and lawsuits have been filed or are pending against us. Most of these claims and lawsuits are covered by insurance and, accordingly, the maximum amount of our liability is typically limited to our deductible amount. Nonetheless, the ultimate outcome of these claims and lawsuits that are not covered by insurance cannot be determined at this time. We have evaluated our overall exposure with respect to all of our threatened and pending litigation and, to the extent required, we have accrued amounts for all estimable probable losses associated with our deemed exposure. We are currently unable to estimate any other potential contingent losses beyond those accrued, as discovery is not complete nor is adequate information available to estimate such range of loss or potential recovery. We intend to vigorously defend our legal position on all claims and, to the extent necessary, seek recovery. |
Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa
Supplemental Cash Flow Information | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2012 | ||
Supplemental Cash Flow Information | ' | |
10 | Supplemental Cash Flow Information | |
For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 we paid interest and related fees of $240.6 million, $186.7 million and $254.8 million, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2012, we had a non-cash investing activity in connection with the Norwegian Sky purchase agreement of $206.1 million. |
Condensed_Financial_Informatio
Condensed Financial Information of the Registrant | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2012 | |||||||||||||
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11 | Condensed Financial Information of the Registrant | ||||||||||||
Our debt agreements limit or prohibit, and any of our future debt arrangements may restrict, among other things, the ability of our subsidiaries, including NCLC, to pay distributions to NCLH and our ability to pay cash dividends to our shareholders. We are a holding company and depend upon our subsidiaries for their ability to pay distributions to us to finance any dividend or pay any other obligations of NCLH. The following is our condensed financial information. | |||||||||||||
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | |||||||||||||
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||||||||||||
(in thousands, except share and per share data) | |||||||||||||
Years Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||
Non-operating income (expense) | |||||||||||||
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries | $ | 168,556 | $ | 126,859 | $ | 22,986 | |||||||
Total non-operating income (expense) | 168,556 | 126,859 | 22,986 | ||||||||||
Net income | $ | 168,556 | $ | 126,859 | $ | 22,986 | |||||||
Earnings per share | |||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.95 | $ | 0.71 | $ | 0.13 | |||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.94 | $ | 0.71 | $ | 0.13 | |||||||
Weighted-average shares outstanding | |||||||||||||
Basic | 178,232,850 | 177,869,461 | 177,563,047 | ||||||||||
Diluted | 179,023,683 | 178,859,720 | 178,461,210 | ||||||||||
Comprehensive income | |||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 168,556 | $ | 126,859 | $ | 22,986 | |||||||
Total other comprehensive income (loss) | 2,175 | (24,103 | ) | 2,010 | |||||||||
Total other comprehensive income | $ | 170,731 | $ | 102,756 | $ | 24,996 | |||||||
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | |||||||||||||
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||||||||
(in thousands, except for share data) | |||||||||||||
December 31, | |||||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||
Assets | |||||||||||||
Deferred assets | $ | 5,943 | $ | 3,680 | |||||||||
Investment in subsidiaries | 2,010,318 | 1,836,657 | |||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 2,016,261 | $ | 1,840,337 | |||||||||
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | |||||||||||||
Liabilities: | |||||||||||||
Due to NCLC | $ | 5,943 | $ | 3,680 | |||||||||
Total liabilities | $ | 5,943 | $ | 3,680 | |||||||||
Shareholders’ equity: | |||||||||||||
Ordinary shares, $.0012 par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized; 21,000,000 shares issued and outstanding | 25 | 25 | |||||||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 2,327,097 | 2,324,167 | |||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (17,619 | ) | (19,794 | ) | |||||||||
Retained earnings (deficit) | (299,185 | ) | (467,741 | ) | |||||||||
Total shareholders’ equity | 2,010,318 | 1,836,657 | |||||||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 2,016,261 | $ | 1,840,337 | |||||||||
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | |||||||||||||
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | |||||||||||||
(in thousands) | |||||||||||||
Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities | |||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 168,556 | $ | 126,859 | $ | 22,986 | |||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||||
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries | (168,556 | ) | (126,859 | ) | (22,986 | ) | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||
Subsequent_Events
Subsequent Events | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2012 | ||
Subsequent Events | ' | |
12 | Subsequent Events | |
On January 24, 2013, NCLH, which was formed with the issuance of 10,000 ordinary shares at $.001 per share in February 2011, completed an IPO of its ordinary shares. In connection with the consummation of the IPO, NCLC’s ordinary shares were exchanged for the ordinary shares of NCLH, and NCLH became the owner of 100% of the ordinary shares (representing a 97.3% economic interest) and parent company of NCLC (the “Corporate Reorganization”). The Corporate Reorganization was effected solely for the purpose of reorganizing our corporate structure. NCLH has not, prior to the completion of the Corporate Reorganization, conducted any activities other than those incidental to its formation and preparations for the Corporate Reorganization and the IPO. Following the IPO, the relative ownership percentages of NCLH’s ordinary shares were as follows: Genting HK (43.4%), the Apollo Funds (32.5%), the TPG Viking Funds (10.8%) and public shareholders (13.3%). NCLH is treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes. | ||
In February 2013, we issued $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes. The Notes will bear interest at a rate of 5.00% per annum and will mature on February 15, 2018. Interest on the Notes will be payable semiannually on February 15 and August 15 of each year, commencing on August 15, 2013. The notes were issued at 99.451%. | ||
We used the net proceeds that we received from the IPO and notes offering, aggregating approximately $770.0 million, to pay down debt; including (i) a prepayment of an aggregate $55.6 million that became payable upon the consummation of the IPO consisting of $21.3 million on our €624.0 million Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Gem Revolving Credit Facility, $14.7 million on our €308.1 million Pride of Hawai’i loan, $8.0 million on our $334.1 million Norwegian Jewel loan, $10.1 million on our €258.0 million Pride of America loan, and $1.5 million on our €40.0 million Pride of America commercial loan, (ii) a payment to Genting HK of $79.7 million in connection with the Norwegian Sky purchase agreement, (iii) a full redemption of our $450.0 million 11.75% senior secured notes due 2016, (iv) a partial redemption of $122.5 million aggregate principal amount of our $350.0 million 9.50% senior notes. Related premiums, breakage fees and expenses associated with the IPO, notes offering and the redemptions of our notes are estimated to be approximately $104.0 million. | ||
Given the issuance of NCLH’s financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2013, which is the period in which the reorganization was effective, the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and the consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows and changes in stockholders’ equity for the three years ended December 31, 2012 have now been recast to reflect the reorganization. |
Quarterly_Selected_Financial_D
Quarterly Selected Financial Data (Unaudited) (in thousands, except per share data) | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Quarterly Selected Financial Data (Unaudited) (in thousands, except per share data) | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Quarterly Selected Financial Data (Unaudited) (in thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
First Quarter | Second Quarter | Third Quarter | Fourth Quarter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total revenue | $ | 515,430 | $ | 495,510 | $ | 583,234 | $ | 568,586 | $ | 674,411 | $ | 666,634 | $ | 503,171 | $ | 488,594 | |||||||||||||||||
Operating income | 46,444 | 37,504 | 87,006 | 76,250 | 174,138 | 160,019 | 49,505 | 42,339 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | 3,284 | (7,933 | ) | 36,031 | 29,224 | 128,188 | 107,509 | 1,053 | (1) | (1,941 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) per share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic and Diluted | $ | 0.02 | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | 0.2 | $ | 0.16 | $ | 0.72 | $ | 0.6 | $ | 0.01 | $ | (0.01 | ) | |||||||||||||||
The seasonality of the North American cruise industry generally results in the greatest demand for cruises during the summer months. This predictable seasonality in demand has resulted in fluctuations in our revenue and results of operations. The seasonality of our results is increased due to ships being taken out of service for regularly scheduled Dry-docks, which we typically schedule during non-peak demand periods. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
-1 | Includes a non-recurring share-based compensation charge of $4.5 million related to a former CEO. |
Corporate_Reorganization
Corporate Reorganization | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2013 | ||
Corporate Reorganization | ' | |
1 | Corporate Reorganization | |
In January 2013, NCLH completed the IPO of 27,058,824 ordinary shares, par value $.001 per share. In connection with the consummation of the IPO, NCLC’s ordinary shares were exchanged for the ordinary shares of NCLH, and NCLH became the owner of 100% of the ordinary shares (representing a 97.3% economic interest) and parent company of NCLC (the “Corporate Reorganization”). Accordingly, NCLH contributed $460.0 million to NCLC and the historical financial statements of NCLC became those of NCLH. As a result of the Corporate Reorganization, the Management NCL Corporation Units created a non-controlling interest within NCLH. The Corporate Reorganization was effected solely for the purpose of reorganizing our corporate structure. NCLH had not, prior to the completion of the Corporate Reorganization, conducted any activities other than those incidental to its formation and to preparations for the Corporate Reorganization and the IPO (we refer you to Note 5—“Related Party Disclosures” for more information on the Corporate Reorganization). |
Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | 9 Months Ended | ||||||||||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | |||||||||||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | ' | ||||||||||||
3 | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | ||||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was as follows (in thousands): | |||||||||||||
Accumulated | Change | Change | |||||||||||
Other | Related to | Related to | |||||||||||
Comprehensive | Cash Flow | Shipboard | |||||||||||
Income (Loss) | Hedges | Retirement | |||||||||||
Plan | |||||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at beginning of period | $ | (17,619 | ) | $ | (7,872 | ) | $ | (9,747 | ) | ||||
Current period other comprehensive loss before reclassifications | (12,292 | ) | (12,292 | ) | — | ||||||||
Amounts reclassified | (3,187 | ) | (3,529 | )(1) | 342 | (2) | |||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at end of period | $ | (33,098 | ) | $ | (23,693 | )(3) | $ | (9,405 | ) | ||||
-1 | We refer you to Note 7— “Fair Value Measurements and Derivatives” for the affected line items in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. | ||||||||||||
-2 | Amortization of prior-service cost and actuarial loss reclassified to payroll and related expense. | ||||||||||||
-3 | Of the existing amounts related to derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, $1.8 million of income is expected to be reclassified into earnings in the next 12 months. |
Summary_of_Significant_Account1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basis of Presentation | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited and, in our opinion, contain all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods presented. | Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and contain all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods presented. Estimates are required for the preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and actual results could differ from these estimates. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Our operations are seasonal and results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire fiscal year. Historically, demand for cruises has been strongest during the summer months. The interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012, which are included in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents are stated at cost, and include cash and investments with original maturities of three months or less at acquisition and also include amounts due from credit card processors. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted Cash | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted Cash | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted cash consists of cash collateral in respect of certain agreements and is included in prepaid expenses and other assets and other long-term assets in our consolidated balance sheets. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accounts Receivable | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accounts Receivable | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable are shown net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $1.4 million and $1.9 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Inventories | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Inventories | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Inventories mainly consist of provisions, supplies and fuel and are carried at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out method of accounting. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Advertising Costs | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Advertising Costs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Advertising costs incurred that result in tangible assets, including brochures, are treated as prepaid expenses and charged to expense as consumed. Advertising costs of $8.3 million and $5.0 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, are included in prepaid expenses and other assets. Expenses related to advertising costs totaled $83.7 million, $79.9 million and $87.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings Per Share | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings Per Share | Earnings Per Share | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. by the weighted-average shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share incorporates the incremental shares issuable upon conversion of potentially dilutive shares and is computed by dividing net income by the diluted weighted-average shares outstanding during each period. A reconciliation between basic and diluted earnings per share was as follows (in thousands, except share and per share data): | Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share incorporates the incremental shares issuable upon conversion of potentially dilutive shares. A reconciliation between basic and diluted earnings per share was as follows (in thousands, except per share data): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended September 30, | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
September 30, | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | Net income | $ | 168,556 | $ | 126,859 | $ | 22,986 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | $ | 170,858 | $ | 128,188 | $ | 65,622 | $ | 167,503 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding (1) | 178,232,850 | 177,869,461 | 177,563,047 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 172,894 | $ | 128,188 | $ | 66,479 | $ | 167,503 | Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding (1) | 179,023,683 | 178,859,720 | 178,461,218 | ||||||||||||||||||
Basic earnings per share | $ | 0.95 | $ | 0.71 | $ | 0.13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding | 204,425,308 | 178,252,763 | 202,279,989 | 178,198,984 | Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.94 | $ | 0.71 | $ | 0.13 | |||||||||||||||||||
Dilutive effect of awards | 6,277,936 | 797,287 | 6,393,619 | 787,520 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
-1 | We have retrospectively applied the exchange of ordinary shares due to the Corporate Reorganization as the effect is substantially the same as a stock split. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding | 210,703,244 | 179,050,050 | 208,673,608 | 178,986,504 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic earnings per share | $ | 0.84 | $ | 0.72 | $ | 0.32 | $ | 0.94 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.82 | $ | 0.72 | $ | 0.32 | $ | 0.94 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Property and Equipment | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Property and Equipment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Major renewals and improvements that we believe add value to our ships are capitalized as a cost of the ship while costs of repairs and maintenance, including Dry-docking costs, are charged to expense as incurred. During ship construction, certain interest is capitalized as a cost of the ship. Gains or losses on the sale of property and equipment are recorded as a component of operating income (expense) in our consolidated statements of operations. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation is computed on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets and after a 15% reduction for the estimated residual values of ships as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Useful Life | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ships | 30 years | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Buildings | 15-30 years | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Computer hardware and software | 3-5 years | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other property and equipment | 3-40 years | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Leasehold improvements | Shorter of lease term or asset life | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term or related asset life. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment, based on estimated future cash flows, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Assets are grouped and evaluated at the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of the cash flows of other groups of assets. We consider historical performance and future estimated results in our evaluation of potential impairment and then compare the carrying amount of the asset to the estimated future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset. If the carrying amount of the asset exceeds estimated expected undiscounted future cash flows, we measure the amount of the impairment by comparing the carrying amount of the asset to its fair value. We estimate fair value based on the best information available making whatever estimates, judgments and projections are considered necessary. The estimation of fair value is generally measured by discounting expected future cash flows at discount rates commensurate with the risk involved. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill and Tradenames | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill and Tradenames | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of net assets acquired. We review goodwill and our tradenames for impairment annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of goodwill and our tradenames may not be fully recoverable. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We have concluded that our business has a single reportable segment, with each ship considered to be a component. Each component constitutes a business for which discrete financial information is available and management regularly reviews the operating results and, therefore, each component is considered a reporting unit. Our reporting units have similar economic characteristics, including similar margins and similar products and services, therefore, we aggregate all of the reporting units in assessing goodwill. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The impairment review of goodwill is based on the expected future cash flows of our ships to determine a fair value of our aggregate reporting unit. Our discounted cash flow valuation reflects our projection for growth and profitability, taking into account our assessment of future market conditions and demand, as well as a determination of a cost of capital that incorporates both business and financial risks. We believe that the discounted cash flow approach is the most representative method to assess fair value, as it utilizes expectations of long-term growth whereas a market-based approach is less dynamic, especially in light of recent negative market conditions, the uncertainty in credit and capital markets and the resulting weakened economic environment. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue and Expense Recognition | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue and Expense Recognition | Revenue and Expense Recognition | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue and expense includes taxes assessed by governmental authorities that are directly imposed on a revenue-producing transaction between a seller and a customer. The amounts included in revenue and expense on a gross basis were $44.4 million and $37.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $111.9 million and $104.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. | Deposits received from guests for future voyages are recorded as advance ticket sales and are subsequently recognized as passenger ticket revenue along with onboard and other revenue, and all associated direct costs of a voyage are recognized as cruise operating expenses, on a pro rata basis over the period of the voyage. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue and expenses include taxes assessed by a governmental authority that are directly imposed on a revenue-producing transaction between a seller and a customer. The amounts included on a gross basis are $133.6 million, $129.4 million and $110.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign Currency | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign Currency | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The majority of our transactions are settled in U.S. dollars. We translate assets and liabilities of our foreign subsidiaries at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Gains or losses resulting from transactions denominated in other currencies are recognized in our consolidated statements of operations within other income (expense) and such gains or losses were immaterial as of December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activity | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
From time to time we enter into derivative contracts, primarily forward, swap, option and three-way collar contracts, to reduce our exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange, interest rates and fuel prices. The criteria used to determine whether a transaction qualifies for hedge accounting treatment includes the correlation between fluctuations in the fair value of the hedged item and the fair value of the related derivative instrument and its effectiveness as a hedge. As the derivative is marked to fair value, we elected an accounting policy to net the fair value of our derivatives when a master netting arrangement exists with our counterparties. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A derivative instrument that hedges a forecasted transaction or the variability of cash flows related to a recognized asset or liability may be designated as a cash flow hedge. Changes in fair value of derivative instruments that are designated as cash flow hedges are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until the underlying hedged transactions are recognized in earnings. To the extent that an instrument is not effective as a hedge, gains and losses are recognized in other income (expense) in our consolidated statements of operations. Realized gains and losses related to our fuel hedges are recognized in fuel expense. For presentation in our statement of cash flows, we have elected to classify the cash flows from our cash flow hedges in the same category as the cash flows from the items being hedged. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Concentrations of Credit Risk | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Concentrations of Credit Risk | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We monitor concentrations of credit risk associated with financial and other institutions with which we conduct significant business. Credit risk, including but not limited to counterparty non-performance under derivative instruments, our revolving credit facility and new ship progress payment guarantees, is not considered significant, as we primarily conduct business with large, well-established financial institutions and insurance companies that we have well-established relationships with and that have credit risks acceptable to us or the credit risk is spread out among a large number of creditors. We do not anticipate non-performance by any of our significant counterparties. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Insurance | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Insurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We use a combination of insurance and self-insurance for a number of risks including claims related to crew and guests, hull and machinery, war risk, workers’ compensation, property damage and general liability. Liabilities associated with certain of these risks, including crew and passenger claims, are estimated actuarially based upon known facts, historical trends and a reasonable estimate of future expenses. While we believe these accruals are adequate, the ultimate losses incurred may differ from those recorded. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income Taxes | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income Taxes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are calculated in accordance with the liability method. Deferred taxes are recorded using the currently enacted tax rates that apply in the periods that the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred taxes are not discounted. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We provide a valuation allowance on deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that such assets will not be realized. With respect to acquired deferred tax assets, future reversals of the valuation allowance will first be applied against goodwill and other intangible assets before recognition of a benefit in our consolidated statements of operations. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-Based Compensation | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-Based Compensation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We recognize expense for our share-based compensation awards using a fair-value-based method. Share-based compensation expense is recognized over the requisite service period for awards that are based on service period and not contingent upon any future performance. We refer you to Note 7—“Employee Benefits and Share Option Plans.” | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment Reporting | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment Reporting | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We have concluded that our business has a single reportable segment, with each ship considered to be a component. Each component constitutes a business for which discrete financial information is available and management regularly reviews the operating results and, therefore, each component is considered a reporting unit. Our reporting units have similar economic characteristics, including similar margins and similar products and services, therefore, we aggregate all of the reporting units. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Although we sell cruises on an international basis, our passenger ticket revenue is primarily attributed to guests who make reservations in North America. Revenue attributable to North American guests was 82% for the year ended December 31, 2012 and 83% for each of the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010. Substantially all of our long–lived assets are located outside of the U.S. and consist primarily of our ships. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Recent Accounting Pronouncements | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Recent Accounting Pronouncements | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-02, “Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.” Significant amounts reclassified from each component of accumulated other comprehensive income and the income statement line items affected by the reclassification shall be disclosed in a note to the consolidated financial statements or presented parenthetically on the face of the financial statements (we refer you to Note 3— “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)”). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We have adopted the disclosure requirements as presented in the amendment to subtopic 210-20 “Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities” which requires that we disclose separately for assets and liabilities the gross recognition and the offsetting amounts which are permitted by our master netting arrangements for our derivative contracts (we refer you to Note 7— “Fair Value Measurements and Derivatives”). |
Summary_of_Significant_Account2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reconciliation Between Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A reconciliation between basic and diluted earnings per share was as follows (in thousands, except share and per share data): | A reconciliation between basic and diluted earnings per share was as follows (in thousands, except per share data): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | $ | 170,858 | $ | 128,188 | $ | 65,622 | $ | 167,503 | Net income | $ | 168,556 | $ | 126,859 | $ | 22,986 | |||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 172,894 | $ | 128,188 | $ | 66,479 | $ | 167,503 | Basic weighted-average shares outstanding (1) | 178,232,850 | 177,869,461 | 177,563,047 | ||||||||||||||||||
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding (1) | 179,023,683 | 178,859,720 | 178,461,218 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding | 204,425,308 | 178,252,763 | 202,279,989 | 178,198,984 | Basic earnings per share | $ | 0.95 | $ | 0.71 | $ | 0.13 | |||||||||||||||||||
Dilutive effect of awards | 6,277,936 | 797,287 | 6,393,619 | 787,520 | Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.94 | $ | 0.71 | $ | 0.13 | |||||||||||||||||||
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding | 210,703,244 | 179,050,050 | 208,673,608 | 178,986,504 | -1 | We have retrospectively applied the exchange of ordinary shares due to the Corporate Reorganization as the effect is substantially the same as a stock split. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic earnings per share | $ | 0.84 | $ | 0.72 | $ | 0.32 | $ | 0.94 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.82 | $ | 0.72 | $ | 0.32 | $ | 0.94 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Estimated Useful Lives of Property and Equipment | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation is computed on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets and after a 15% reduction for the estimated residual values of ships as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Useful Life | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ships | 30 years | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Buildings | 15-30 years | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Computer hardware and software | 3-5 years | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other property and equipment | 3-40 years | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Leasehold improvements | Shorter of lease term or asset life |
Property_and_Equipment_Tables
Property and Equipment (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||
Dec. 31, 2012 | |||||||||
Schedule of Property and Equipment | ' | ||||||||
Property and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands): | |||||||||
December 31, | |||||||||
2012 | 2011 | ||||||||
Ships | $ | 5,601,375 | $ | 5,314,651 | |||||
Ships under construction | 376,007 | 184,498 | |||||||
Land | 1,009 | 1,009 | |||||||
Other | 233,235 | 202,928 | |||||||
6,211,626 | 5,703,086 | ||||||||
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | (1,251,484 | ) | (1,062,993 | ) | |||||
Total | $ | 4,960,142 | $ | 4,640,093 | |||||
LongTerm_Debt_Tables
Long-Term Debt (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Long-term debt | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||
Long-term debt consisted of the following (we refer you to Note 12—“Subsequent Events”): | |||||||||||||||||||||
Interest Rate | Maturities | Balance | |||||||||||||||||||
December 31, | Through | December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||
€662.9 million Norwegian Epic Term Loan (1) | 2.19% | 2.46% | 2022 | $ | 662,729 | $ | 723,990 | ||||||||||||||
€624.0 million Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Gem Revolving Credit Facility (1) | 3.40% | 3.35% | 2019 | 549,022 | 623,678 | ||||||||||||||||
$450.0 million 11.75% Senior Secured Notes (2) | 11.75% | 11.75% | 2016 | 446,571 | 445,914 | ||||||||||||||||
€308.1 million Pride of Hawai’i Loan (1) | 2.18% | 2.20% | 2018 | 232,583 | 284,449 | ||||||||||||||||
$350.0 million 9.50% Senior Unsecured Notes (3) | 9.50% | 9.50% | 2018 | 355,419 | 250,000 | ||||||||||||||||
$334.1 million Norwegian Jewel Term Loan | 3.06% - 6.86% | 3.18% - 6.86% | 2017 | 150,359 | 188,216 | ||||||||||||||||
€258.0 million Pride of America Hermes Loan (1) | 3.06% - 6.47% | 3.28% - 6.47% | 2017 | 133,468 | 172,463 | ||||||||||||||||
$750.0 million Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility | 4.25% | 4.31% | 2015 | 91,000 | 128,000 | ||||||||||||||||
€529.8 million Breakaway One Loan (1) | 1.91% | 2.18% | 2025 | 150,996 | 118,651 | ||||||||||||||||
€529.8 million Breakaway Two Loan (1) | 4.50% | 4.50% | 2026 | 112,809 | 49,768 | ||||||||||||||||
€590.5 million Breakaway Three Loan (1) | 2.98% | — | 2027 | 34,045 | — | ||||||||||||||||
€40.0 million Pride of America Commercial Loan (1) | 3.06% - 7.35% | 3.28% - 7.35% | 2017 | 20,288 | 26,215 | ||||||||||||||||
€126 million Norwegian Jewel Term Loan | 1.92% | 2.11% | 2016 | 22,134 | 10,212 | ||||||||||||||||
€126 million Norwegian Jade Term Loan | 1.92% | 2.11% | 2017 | 22,134 | 10,212 | ||||||||||||||||
Capital lease obligations | 3.00% - 5.00 | % | 3.75% - 5.00 | % | 2014 | 1,796 | 6,313 | ||||||||||||||
Total debt | 2,985,353 | 3,038,081 | |||||||||||||||||||
Less: current portion of long-term debt | (221,233 | ) | (200,582 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Total long-term debt | $ | 2,764,120 | $ | 2,837,499 | |||||||||||||||||
-1 | Currently U.S. dollar-denominated. | ||||||||||||||||||||
-2 | Net of unamortized original issue discount of $3.4 million and $4.1 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. | ||||||||||||||||||||
-3 | Net of unamortized premium of $5.4 million as of December 31, 2012. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Principal Payments on Long-term Debt | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||
The following are scheduled principal repayments on long-term debt including capital lease obligations as of December 31, 2012 for each of the next five years (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||||||
Year | Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | $ | 221,233 | |||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 239,988 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 340,724 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2016 | 727,872 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2017 | 277,790 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thereafter | 1,177,746 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 2,985,353 | |||||||||||||||||||
Related_Party_Disclosures_Tabl
Related Party Disclosures (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||
Dec. 31, 2012 | |||||||||
Summary of Shareholders and Share Ownership Percentage | ' | ||||||||
As of December 31, 2012, our shareholders and their share ownership were as follows (we refer you to Note 12—“Subsequent Events”): | |||||||||
Shareholder | Number of | Percentage | |||||||
Shares | Ownership | ||||||||
Genting HK (1) | 10,500,000 | 50 | % | ||||||
Apollo Funds (2) | 7,875,000 | 37.5 | % | ||||||
TPG Viking Funds (3) | 2,625,000 | 12.5 | % | ||||||
-1 | Genting HK owns their ordinary shares indirectly through Star NCLC Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda wholly-owned subsidiary. | ||||||||
-2 | The Apollo Funds own their ordinary shares indirectly through NCL Investment Ltd., a Bermuda company (2,795,968 ordinary shares) and NCL Investment II Ltd., a Cayman Islands company (5,079,032 ordinary shares). | ||||||||
-3 | The TPG Viking Funds own their ordinary shares through TPG Viking I, L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership (1,957,525 ordinary shares), TPG Viking II, L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership (576,118 ordinary shares) and TPG Viking AIV-III, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (91,357 ordinary shares). |
Fair_Value_Measurements_and_De1
Fair Value Measurements and Derivatives (Tables) | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivatives Measured at Fair Value and Balance Sheet Location | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The following table sets forth the fair value of our derivatives including the balance sheet location (in thousands): | The following table sets forth our derivatives measured at fair value and discloses the balance sheet location (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Asset | Liability | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance Sheet location | September 30, | December 31, | September 30, | December 31, | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | Fuel swaps designated as hedging instruments: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel swaps designated as hedging instruments | Prepaid expenses and other assets | $ | 5,079 | $ | 5,484 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | $ | 4,421 | $ | 5,955 | $ | 484 | $ | 876 | Other long-term assets | 3,581 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Other long-term assets | 2,201 | 3,969 | 1,890 | 388 | Accrued expenses and other liabilities | (16 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 669 | 188 | 938 | 204 | Other long-term liabilities | 349 | (440 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other long-term liabilities | 189 | 391 | 180 | 42 | Fuel collars designated as hedging instruments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 1,085 | 4,377 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel collars designated as hedging instruments | Other long-term assets | — | 740 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 614 | 1,615 | 322 | 530 | Accrued expenses and other liabilities | (18 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | — | 51 | — | 69 | Other long-term liabilities | 678 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other long-term liabilities | 207 | 1,908 | 202 | 1,230 | Fuel options not designated as hedging instruments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | (304 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel options not designated as hedging instruments | Accrued expenses and other liabilities | — | (1,278 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | — | — | 322 | 304 | Other long-term liabilities | (1,231 | ) | (1,670 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other long-term liabilities | — | — | 202 | 1,231 | Foreign currency options designated as hedging instruments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | (20,267 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency options designated as hedging instruments | Other long-term liabilities | (16,443 | ) | (15,927 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | — | — | 18,756 | 20,267 | Foreign currency forward contracts designated as hedging instruments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other long-term liabilities | — | — | — | 16,443 | Prepaid expenses and other assets | 11,685 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency collar designated as a hedging instrument: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency forward contracts designated as hedging instruments | Other long-term assets | 8,152 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | — | 11,685 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency collar designated as a hedging instrument | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 10,425 | — | 30 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other long-term assets | — | 9,765 | — | 1,613 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate swaps designated as hedging instruments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | — | — | 898 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other long-term liabilities | — | — | 2,233 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amounts Recognized Within Assets and Liabilities | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The following table discloses the amounts recognized within assets and liabilities (in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
September 30, 2013 | Gross Amounts | Gross | Total Net | Gross | Net Amounts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amounts | Amounts | Amounts Not | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Offset | Offset | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assets | $ | 17,661 | $ | (3,048 | ) | $ | 14,613 | $ | — | $ | 14,613 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Liabilities | 23,409 | (1,065 | ) | 22,344 | (21,887 | ) | 457 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
31-Dec-12 | Gross Amounts | Gross | Total Net | Gross | Net Amounts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amounts | Amounts | Amounts Not | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Offset | Offset | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assets | $ | 32,989 | $ | (3,711 | ) | $ | 29,278 | $ | (11,685 | ) | $ | 17,593 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Liabilities | 39,486 | (2,538 | ) | 36,948 | (36,710 | ) | 238 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel Swaps | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Effects of Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The effects on the consolidated financial statements of the fuel swaps which were designated as cash flow hedges were as follows (in thousands): | The effects of the fuel swaps on the consolidated financial statements, which were designated as cash flow hedges were as follows (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | Gain recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)—effective portion | $ | 18,906 | $ | 29,928 | $ | 5,851 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain recognized in other comprehensive loss – effective portion | $ | 13,500 | $ | 30,848 | $ | 132 | $ | 23,029 | Gain (loss) recognized in other income (expense)—ineffective portion | (509 | ) | 457 | 140 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) recognized in other income (expense) – ineffective portion | (83 | ) | 157 | (182 | ) | (473 | ) | Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into fuel expense | (14,448 | ) | (36,686 | ) | (3,065 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Amount reclassified from accumulated comprehensive income (loss) into fuel expense | (2,081 | ) | (1,600 | ) | (5,080 | ) | (13,932 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 3,949 | $ | (6,301 | ) | $ | 2,926 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel Collars | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Effects of Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The effects on the consolidated financial statements of the fuel collars which were designated as cash flow hedges were as follows (in thousands): | The effects of the fuel collars on the consolidated financial statements, which were designated as cash flow hedges were as follows (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)—effective portion | $ | 592 | $ | (147 | ) | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive loss – effective portion | $ | 427 | $ | 5,060 | $ | (1,108 | ) | $ | 2,441 | Gain (loss) recognized in other income (expense)—ineffective portion | 165 | (302 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) recognized in other income (expense) – ineffective portion | (51 | ) | 479 | (29 | ) | 142 | Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into fuel expense | (1,954 | ) | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Amount reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) into fuel expense | 332 | (1,107 | ) | 1,150 | (5,377 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | (1,197 | ) | $ | (449 | ) | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel Options | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Effects of Derivatives Not Designated as Cash flow Hedges | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The effects on the consolidated financial statements of the fuel options which were not designated as hedging instruments were as follows (in thousands): | The effects of the fuel options on the consolidated financial statements, which were not designated as hedging instruments were as follows (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | Gain recognized in other income (expense) | $ | 3,218 | $ | 2,422 | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain recognized in other income (expense) | $ | 430 | $ | 1,143 | $ | 1,011 | $ | 2,858 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign Exchange Option | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Effects of Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The effects on the consolidated financial statements of the foreign currency options which were designated as cash flow hedges were as follows (in thousands): | The effects of the foreign currency options on the consolidated financial statements, which were designated as cash flow hedges were as follows (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months | Nine Months Ended | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ended | September 30, | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
September 30, | Loss recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)—effective portion | $ | (19,428 | ) | $ | (14,583 | ) | $ | (1,125 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | Gain (loss) recognized in other income (expense)—ineffective portion | (864 | ) | (239 | ) | 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive loss – effective portion | $ | 1,179 | $ | (2,813 | ) | $ | (3,174 | ) | $ | (19,848 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) recognized in other income (expense) – ineffective portion | 13 | (134 | ) | (307 | ) | (484 | ) | $ | (20,292 | ) | $ | (14,822 | ) | $ | (1,105 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Amount reclassified from accumulated comprehensive income (loss) into depreciation and amortization expense | 177 | — | 294 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign Exchange Forward | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Effects of Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The effects on the consolidated financial statements of the foreign currency forward contracts which were designated as cash flow hedges were as follows (in thousands): | The effects of the foreign currency forward contracts on the consolidated financial statements, which were designated as cash flow hedges were as follows (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | Gain recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)—effective portion | $ | 11,685 | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive loss – effective portion | $ | — | $ | 2,609 | $ | (7,886 | ) | $ | 4,332 | Loss recognized in other income (expense)—ineffective portion | — | — | (33,061 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Gain recognized in other income (expense) – ineffective portion | — | — | 66 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amount reclassified from accumulated comprehensive income (loss) into depreciation and amortization expense | (32 | ) | — | (52 | ) | — | $ | 11,685 | $ | — | $ | (33,061 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign Currency Collar | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Effects of Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The effects on the consolidated financial statements of the foreign currency collar which was designated as a cash flow hedge was as follows (in thousands): | The effects of the foreign currency collar on the consolidated financial statements, which was designated as a cash flow hedge was as follows (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | Gain recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)—effective portion | $ | 8,152 | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain recognized in other comprehensive income – effective portion | $ | 4,518 | $ | 5,156 | $ | 2,243 | $ | 5,156 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign Currency Forward Contract | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Effects of Derivatives Not Designated as Cash flow Hedges | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of September 30, 2013, the effects on the consolidated financial statements of the foreign currency forward contracts which were not designated as hedging instruments were as follows (in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain recognized in other income (expense) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 20 | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest Rate Swap | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Effects of Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges | ' | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The effects on the consolidated financial statements of the interest rates swaps which were designated as cash flow hedges were as follows (in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loss recognized in other comprehensive loss – effective portion | $ | (2,826 | ) | $ | — | $ | (2,826 | ) | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loss recognized in other income (expense) – ineffective portion | (334 | ) | — | (334 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amount reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) into interest expense, net | 65 | — | 65 | — |
Employee_Benefits_and_Share_Op1
Employee Benefits and Share Option Plans (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2012 | |||||||||||||||||
Fair Value of Profits Interests | ' | ||||||||||||||||
The fair value of the profits interests was computed using a binomial (lattice) model using the following assumptions: | |||||||||||||||||
Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||
Dividend yield | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | |||||||||||
Expected stock price volatility | 50 | % | 50 | % | 50 | % | |||||||||||
Risk-free interest rate | 1.36 | % | 1.41 | % | 1.41 | % | |||||||||||
Expected unit life | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years | ||||||||||||||
Information Related to Profits Interests Pursuant to Profit Sharing Agreement | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Pertinent information covering the profits interests pursuant to the Profits Sharing Agreement was as follows: | |||||||||||||||||
Number of | TBUs | PBUs | |||||||||||||||
Management | Weighted- | Weighted- | |||||||||||||||
NCL Corporation Units (1) | Average | Average | |||||||||||||||
Price | Price | ||||||||||||||||
TBUs | PBUs | ||||||||||||||||
Outstanding as of December 31, 2011 | 2,087,283 | 3,328,541 | $ | 3.53 | $ | 3.42 | |||||||||||
Granted | 186,052 | 186,052 | $ | 3.44 | $ | 5.98 | |||||||||||
Forfeited | (7,781 | ) | (18,856 | ) | $ | 3.18 | $ | 3.72 | |||||||||
Outstanding as of December 31, 2012 | 2,265,554 | 3,495,737 | $ | 3.53 | $ | 3.56 | |||||||||||
Vested as of December 31, 2012 | 1,425,258 | 966,064 | $ | 3.86 | $ | 3.41 | |||||||||||
Non-vested as of December 31, 2012 | 840,296 | 2,529,674 | $ | 2.96 | $ | 3.61 | |||||||||||
-1 | Share amounts reflect the exchange of profits interest for Management NCL Corporate Units in connection with the Corporate Reorganization. | ||||||||||||||||
Amounts Related to Shipboard Retirement Plan | ' | ||||||||||||||||
The amounts related to the Shipboard Retirement Plan were as follows (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||
Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||
Pension expense: | |||||||||||||||||
Service cost | $ | 1,367 | $ | 1,072 | $ | 980 | |||||||||||
Interest cost | 604 | 531 | 481 | ||||||||||||||
Amortization of prior service cost | 378 | 378 | 378 | ||||||||||||||
Amortization of actuarial loss (gain) | 13 | — | (29 | ) | |||||||||||||
Total pension expense | $ | 2,362 | $ | 1,981 | $ | 1,810 | |||||||||||
Change in projected benefit obligation: | |||||||||||||||||
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year | $ | 13,329 | $ | 9,478 | $ | 8,017 | |||||||||||
Service cost | 1,367 | 1,072 | 980 | ||||||||||||||
Interest cost | 604 | 531 | 481 | ||||||||||||||
Actuarial loss | 1,721 | 2,993 | — | ||||||||||||||
Direct benefit payments | (800 | ) | (745 | ) | — | ||||||||||||
Projected benefit obligation at end of year | $ | 16,221 | $ | 13,329 | $ | 9,478 | |||||||||||
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets: | |||||||||||||||||
Projected benefit obligation | $ | 16,221 | $ | 13,329 | $ | 9,478 | |||||||||||
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): | |||||||||||||||||
Prior service cost | $ | (6,427 | ) | $ | (6,805 | ) | $ | (7,183 | ) | ||||||||
Accumulated actuarial gain (loss) | (3,320 | ) | (1,612 | ) | 1,381 | ||||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | $ | (9,747 | ) | $ | (8,417 | ) | $ | (5,802 | ) | ||||||||
Pension Benefits Future Payments in Next Five Years | ' | ||||||||||||||||
The pension benefits expected to be paid in each of the next five years and in aggregate for the five years thereafter are as follows (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||
Year | Amount | ||||||||||||||||
2013 | $ | 716 | |||||||||||||||
2014 | 767 | ||||||||||||||||
2015 | 794 | ||||||||||||||||
2016 | 807 | ||||||||||||||||
2017 | 873 | ||||||||||||||||
Next five years | 5,607 |
Income_Tax_Expense_Tables
Income Tax Expense (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||
Dec. 31, 2012 | |||||||||
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities | ' | ||||||||
Deferred tax assets and liabilities that relate to these prior operations are comprised of the following (in thousands): | |||||||||
December 31, | |||||||||
2012 | 2011 | ||||||||
Deferred tax assets: | |||||||||
Loss carryforwards | $ | 30,945 | $ | 32,735 | |||||
Shares in NCL Cruises Ltd. | 81,715 | 64,618 | |||||||
Pension obligation | 422 | 418 | |||||||
Other | 113 | 140 | |||||||
113,195 | 97,911 | ||||||||
Valuation allowance | (113,195 | ) | (97,911 | ) | |||||
Total net deferred taxes | $ | — | $ | — | |||||
Commitments_and_Contingencies_
Commitments and Contingencies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | ||||
Dec. 31, 2012 | |||||
Minimum Annual Rentals for Non-cancelable Leases | ' | ||||
As of December 31, 2012, minimum annual rentals for non-cancelable leases with initial or remaining terms in excess of one year were as follows (in thousands): | |||||
Year | Amount | ||||
2013 | $ | 6,577 | |||
2014 | 6,243 | ||||
2015 | 5,351 | ||||
2016 | 4,800 | ||||
2017 | 4,826 | ||||
Thereafter | 10,373 | ||||
Total | $ | 38,170 | |||
Ship Construction Contracts | ' | ||||
Future Commitments | ' | ||||
As of December 31, 2012, minimum annual payments for non-cancelable ship construction contracts with initial or remaining terms in excess of one year were as follows (in thousands): | |||||
Year | Amount | ||||
2013 | $ | 705,765 | |||
2014 | 773,061 | ||||
2015 | 792,369 | ||||
2016 | — | ||||
2017 | — | ||||
Thereafter | — | ||||
Total | $ | 2,271,195 | |||
Port Facility Commitments | ' | ||||
Future Commitments | ' | ||||
As of December 31, 2012, future commitments to pay for usage of certain port facilities were as follows (in thousands): | |||||
Year | Amount | ||||
2013 | $ | 23,523 | |||
2014 | 25,155 | ||||
2015 | 26,008 | ||||
2016 | 26,680 | ||||
2017 | 26,665 | ||||
Thereafter | 69,792 | ||||
Total | $ | 197,823 | |||
Condensed_Financial_Informatio1
Condensed Financial Information of the Registrant (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2012 | |||||||||||||
Condensed Statements of Operations | ' | ||||||||||||
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | |||||||||||||
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||||||||||||
(in thousands, except share and per share data) | |||||||||||||
Years Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||
Non-operating income (expense) | |||||||||||||
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries | $ | 168,556 | $ | 126,859 | $ | 22,986 | |||||||
Total non-operating income (expense) | 168,556 | 126,859 | 22,986 | ||||||||||
Net income | $ | 168,556 | $ | 126,859 | $ | 22,986 | |||||||
Earnings per share | |||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.95 | $ | 0.71 | $ | 0.13 | |||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.94 | $ | 0.71 | $ | 0.13 | |||||||
Weighted-average shares outstanding | |||||||||||||
Basic | 178,232,850 | 177,869,461 | 177,563,047 | ||||||||||
Diluted | 179,023,683 | 178,859,720 | 178,461,210 | ||||||||||
Comprehensive income | |||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 168,556 | $ | 126,859 | $ | 22,986 | |||||||
Total other comprehensive income (loss) | 2,175 | (24,103 | ) | 2,010 | |||||||||
Total other comprehensive income | $ | 170,731 | $ | 102,756 | $ | 24,996 | |||||||
Condensed Balance Sheets | ' | ||||||||||||
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | |||||||||||||
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||||||||
(in thousands, except for share data) | |||||||||||||
December 31, | |||||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||
Assets | |||||||||||||
Deferred assets | $ | 5,943 | $ | 3,680 | |||||||||
Investment in subsidiaries | 2,010,318 | 1,836,657 | |||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 2,016,261 | $ | 1,840,337 | |||||||||
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | |||||||||||||
Liabilities: | |||||||||||||
Due to NCLC | $ | 5,943 | $ | 3,680 | |||||||||
Total liabilities | $ | 5,943 | $ | 3,680 | |||||||||
Shareholders’ equity: | |||||||||||||
Ordinary shares, $.0012 par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized; 21,000,000 shares issued and outstanding | 25 | 25 | |||||||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 2,327,097 | 2,324,167 | |||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (17,619 | ) | (19,794 | ) | |||||||||
Retained earnings (deficit) | (299,185 | ) | (467,741 | ) | |||||||||
Total shareholders’ equity | 2,010,318 | 1,836,657 | |||||||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 2,016,261 | $ | 1,840,337 | |||||||||
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows | ' | ||||||||||||
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | |||||||||||||
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | |||||||||||||
(in thousands) | |||||||||||||
Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities | |||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 168,556 | $ | 126,859 | $ | 22,986 | |||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||||
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries | (168,556 | ) | (126,859 | ) | (22,986 | ) | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||
Quarterly_Selected_Financial_D1
Quarterly Selected Financial Data (Unaudited) (in thousands, except per share data) (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
First Quarter | Second Quarter | Third Quarter | Fourth Quarter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total revenue | $ | 515,430 | $ | 495,510 | $ | 583,234 | $ | 568,586 | $ | 674,411 | $ | 666,634 | $ | 503,171 | $ | 488,594 | |||||||||||||||||
Operating income | 46,444 | 37,504 | 87,006 | 76,250 | 174,138 | 160,019 | 49,505 | 42,339 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | 3,284 | (7,933 | ) | 36,031 | 29,224 | 128,188 | 107,509 | 1,053 | (1) | (1,941 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) per share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic and Diluted | $ | 0.02 | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | 0.2 | $ | 0.16 | $ | 0.72 | $ | 0.6 | $ | 0.01 | $ | (0.01 | ) | |||||||||||||||
The seasonality of the North American cruise industry generally results in the greatest demand for cruises during the summer months. This predictable seasonality in demand has resulted in fluctuations in our revenue and results of operations. The seasonality of our results is increased due to ships being taken out of service for regularly scheduled Dry-docks, which we typically schedule during non-peak demand periods. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
-1 | Includes a non-recurring share-based compensation charge of $4.5 million related to a former CEO. |
Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables) | 9 Months Ended | ||||||||||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | |||||||||||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | ' | ||||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was as follows (in thousands): | |||||||||||||
Accumulated | Change | Change | |||||||||||
Other | Related to | Related to | |||||||||||
Comprehensive | Cash Flow | Shipboard | |||||||||||
Income (Loss) | Hedges | Retirement | |||||||||||
Plan | |||||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at beginning of period | $ | (17,619 | ) | $ | (7,872 | ) | $ | (9,747 | ) | ||||
Current period other comprehensive loss before reclassifications | (12,292 | ) | (12,292 | ) | — | ||||||||
Amounts reclassified | (3,187 | ) | (3,529 | )(1) | 342 | (2) | |||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at end of period | $ | (33,098 | ) | $ | (23,693 | )(3) | $ | (9,405 | ) | ||||
-1 | We refer you to Note 7— “Fair Value Measurements and Derivatives” for the affected line items in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. | ||||||||||||
-2 | Amortization of prior-service cost and actuarial loss reclassified to payroll and related expense. | ||||||||||||
-3 | Of the existing amounts related to derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, $1.8 million of income is expected to be reclassified into earnings in the next 12 months. |
Description_of_Business_and_Or1
Description of Business and Organization - Additional Information (Detail) | Sep. 30, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Jan. 31, 2008 | |
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | |
Number of cruises ships | ' | ' | 11 | ' | |
Apollo Funds | ' | ' | ' | ' | |
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | |
Percentage of outstanding ordinary share capital acquired | ' | ' | ' | 50.00% | |
Percentage of ownership | 28.10% | 32.50% | 37.50% | [1] | ' |
TPG Viking Funds | ' | ' | ' | ' | |
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | |
Percentage of outstanding ordinary share capital acquired | ' | ' | ' | 12.50% | |
Percentage of ownership | 9.40% | 10.80% | 12.50% | [2] | ' |
Genting Hk | ' | ' | ' | ' | |
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | |
Percentage of ownership | 37.50% | 43.40% | 50.00% | [3] | ' |
[1] | The Apollo Funds own their ordinary shares indirectly through NCL Investment Ltd., a Bermuda company (2,795,968 ordinary shares) and NCL Investment II Ltd., a Cayman Islands company (5,079,032 ordinary shares). | ||||
[2] | The TPG Viking Funds own their ordinary shares through TPG Viking I, L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership (1,957,525 ordinary shares), TPG Viking II, L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership (576,118 ordinary shares) and TPG Viking AIV-III, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (91,357 ordinary shares). | ||||
[3] | Genting HK owns their ordinary shares indirectly through Star NCLC Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda wholly-owned subsidiary. |
Summary_of_Significant_Account3
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 |
Schedule Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | ' | ' | ' | ' | $1.40 | $1.90 | ' |
Advertising costs included in prepaid expenses and other assets | ' | ' | ' | ' | 8.3 | 5 | ' |
Expenses related to advertising costs | ' | ' | ' | ' | 83.7 | 79.9 | 87.4 |
Estimated residual values, percentage | ' | ' | ' | ' | 15.00% | ' | ' |
Amounts of tax included on a gross basis | $44.40 | $37.40 | $111.90 | $104 | $133.60 | $129.40 | $110 |
Revenue attributable to North American guests | ' | ' | ' | ' | 82.00% | 83.00% | 83.00% |
Reconciliation_Between_Basic_a
Reconciliation Between Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Mar. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2011 | Mar. 31, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | ||||
Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||
Net income attributable to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | $170,858 | ' | $128,188 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $65,622 | $167,503 | ' | ' | ' | ||||
Net income | $172,894 | $1,053 | [1] | $128,188 | $36,031 | $3,284 | ($1,941) | $107,509 | $29,224 | ($7,933) | $66,479 | $167,503 | $168,556 | $126,859 | $22,986 | |||
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding | 204,425,308 | ' | 178,252,763 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 202,279,989 | 178,198,984 | 178,232,850 | [2] | 177,869,461 | [2] | 177,563,047 | [2] | |
Dilutive effect of awards | 6,277,936 | ' | 797,287 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 6,393,619 | 787,520 | ' | ' | ' | ||||
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding | 210,703,244 | ' | 179,050,050 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 208,673,608 | 178,986,504 | 179,023,683 | [2] | 178,859,720 | [2] | 178,461,210 | [2] | |
Basic earnings per share | $0.84 | ' | $0.72 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $0.32 | $0.94 | $0.95 | $0.71 | $0.13 | ||||
Diluted earnings per share | $0.82 | ' | $0.72 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $0.32 | $0.94 | $0.94 | $0.71 | $0.13 | ||||
Scenario, Previously Reported | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||
Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 178,461,218 | ||||
[1] | Includes a non-recurring share-based compensation charge of $4.5 million related to a former CEO. | |||||||||||||||||
[2] | We have retrospectively applied the exchange of ordinary shares due to the Corporate Reorganization as the effect is substantially the same as a stock split. |
Estimated_Useful_Lives_of_Asse
Estimated Useful Lives of Assets (Detail) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2012 | |
Ships | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' |
Property and equipment useful life | '30 years |
Buildings | Minimum | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' |
Property and equipment useful life | '15 years |
Buildings | Maximum | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' |
Property and equipment useful life | '30 years |
Computer hardware and software | Minimum | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' |
Property and equipment useful life | '3 years |
Computer hardware and software | Maximum | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' |
Property and equipment useful life | '5 years |
Other property and equipment | Minimum | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' |
Property and equipment useful life | '3 years |
Other property and equipment | Maximum | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' |
Property and equipment useful life | '40 years |
Leasehold improvements | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' |
Property and equipment useful life | 'Shorter of lease term or asset life |
Property_and_Equipment_Detail
Property and Equipment (Detail) (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Ships | ' | $5,601,375 | $5,314,651 |
Ships under construction | ' | 376,007 | 184,498 |
Land | ' | 1,009 | 1,009 |
Other | ' | 233,235 | 202,928 |
Property Plant And Equipment, Gross | ' | 6,211,626 | 5,703,086 |
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | ' | -1,251,484 | -1,062,993 |
Property Plant And Equipment, Net | $5,622,574 | $4,960,142 | $4,640,093 |
Property_and_Equipment_Additio
Property and Equipment - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||
Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Depreciation and amortization expense | $56,097,000 | $48,423,000 | $158,699,000 | $140,900,000 | $189,537,000 | $183,985,000 | $170,191,000 |
Repairs and maintenance expenses including Dry-docking expenses | ' | ' | ' | ' | 44,700,000 | 64,700,000 | 60,900,000 |
Interest costs capitalized | ' | ' | ' | ' | $22,100,000 | $16,700,000 | $8,800,000 |
LongTerm_Debt_Detail
Long-Term Debt (Detail) (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | ||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ||
Debt, balance | ' | $2,985,353 | $3,038,081 | ||
Less: current portion of long-term debt | -282,564 | -221,233 | -200,582 | ||
Total long-term debt | 2,830,477 | 2,764,120 | 2,837,499 | ||
Norwegian Epic Term Loan | ' | ' | ' | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ||
Interest Rate, at end of period | ' | 2.19% | [1] | 2.46% | [1] |
Debt instrument, maturity year | ' | '2022 | [1] | ' | |
Debt, balance | ' | 662,729 | [1] | 723,990 | [1] |
Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Gem Revolving Credit Facility | ' | ' | ' | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ||
Interest Rate, at end of period | ' | 3.40% | [1] | 3.35% | [1] |
Debt instrument, maturity year | ' | '2019 | [1] | ' | |
Debt, balance | ' | 549,022 | [1] | 623,678 | [1] |
11.75% Senior Secured Notes | ' | ' | ' | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ||
Interest Rate, at end of period | ' | 11.75% | [2] | 11.75% | [2] |
Debt instrument, maturity year | ' | '2016 | [2] | ' | |
Debt, balance | ' | 446,571 | [2] | 445,914 | [2] |
Pride of Hawai'i Loan | ' | ' | ' | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ||
Interest Rate, at end of period | ' | 2.18% | [1] | 2.20% | [1] |
Debt instrument, maturity year | ' | '2018 | [1] | ' | |
Debt, balance | ' | 232,583 | [1] | 284,449 | [1] |
9.50% Senior Unsecured Notes | ' | ' | ' | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ||
Interest Rate, at end of period | ' | 9.50% | [3] | 9.50% | [3] |
Debt instrument, maturity year | ' | '2018 | [3] | ' | |
Debt, balance | ' | 355,419 | [3] | 250,000 | [3] |
Norwegian Jewel Term Loan | ' | ' | ' | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ||
Debt instrument, maturity year | ' | '2017 | ' | ||
Debt, balance | ' | 150,359 | 188,216 | ||
Norwegian Jewel Term Loan | Minimum | ' | ' | ' | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ||
Interest Rate, at end of period | ' | 3.06% | 3.18% | ||
Norwegian Jewel Term Loan | Maximum | ' | ' | ' | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ||
Interest Rate, at end of period | ' | 6.86% | 6.86% | ||
Pride Of America Hermes Loan | ' | ' | ' | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ||
Debt instrument, maturity year | ' | '2017 | [1] | ' | |
Debt, balance | ' | 133,468 | [1] | 172,463 | [1] |
Pride Of America Hermes Loan | Minimum | ' | ' | ' | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ||
Interest Rate, at end of period | ' | 3.06% | [1] | 3.28% | [1] |
Pride Of America Hermes Loan | Maximum | ' | ' | ' | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ||
Interest Rate, at end of period | ' | 6.47% | [1] | 6.47% | [1] |
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility | ' | ' | ' | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ||
Interest Rate, at end of period | ' | 4.25% | 4.31% | ||
Debt instrument, maturity year | ' | '2015 | ' | ||
Debt, balance | ' | 91,000 | 128,000 | ||
Breakaway One Loan | ' | ' | ' | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ||
Interest Rate, at end of period | ' | 1.91% | [1] | 2.18% | [1] |
Debt instrument, maturity year | ' | '2025 | [1] | ' | |
Debt, balance | ' | 150,996 | [1] | 118,651 | [1] |
Breakaway Two Loan | ' | ' | ' | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ||
Interest Rate, at end of period | ' | 4.50% | [1] | 4.50% | [1] |
Debt instrument, maturity year | ' | '2026 | [1] | ' | |
Debt, balance | ' | 112,809 | [1] | 49,768 | [1] |
Breakaway Three Loan | ' | ' | ' | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ||
Interest Rate, at end of period | ' | 2.98% | [1] | ' | |
Debt instrument, maturity year | ' | '2027 | [1] | ' | |
Debt, balance | ' | 34,045 | [1] | ' | |
Pride of America Commercial Loan | ' | ' | ' | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ||
Debt instrument, maturity year | ' | '2017 | [1] | ' | |
Debt, balance | ' | 20,288 | [1] | 26,215 | [1] |
Pride of America Commercial Loan | Minimum | ' | ' | ' | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ||
Interest Rate, at end of period | ' | 3.06% | [1] | 3.28% | [1] |
Pride of America Commercial Loan | Maximum | ' | ' | ' | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ||
Interest Rate, at end of period | ' | 7.35% | [1] | 7.35% | [1] |
Norwegian Jewel Term Loan One | ' | ' | ' | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ||
Interest Rate, at end of period | ' | 1.92% | 2.11% | ||
Debt instrument, maturity year | ' | '2016 | ' | ||
Debt, balance | ' | 22,134 | 10,212 | ||
Norwegian Jade Term Loan | ' | ' | ' | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ||
Interest Rate, at end of period | ' | 1.92% | 2.11% | ||
Debt instrument, maturity year | ' | '2017 | ' | ||
Debt, balance | ' | 22,134 | 10,212 | ||
Capital Lease Obligations | ' | ' | ' | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ||
Debt instrument, maturity year | ' | '2014 | ' | ||
Debt, balance | ' | $1,796 | $6,313 | ||
Capital Lease Obligations | Minimum | ' | ' | ' | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ||
Interest Rate, at end of period | ' | 3.00% | 3.75% | ||
Capital Lease Obligations | Maximum | ' | ' | ' | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ||
Interest Rate, at end of period | ' | 5.00% | 5.00% | ||
[1] | Currently U.S. dollar-denominated. | ||||
[2] | Net of unamortized original issue discount of $3.4 million and $4.1 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. | ||||
[3] | Net of unamortized premium of $5.4 million as of December 31, 2012. |
LongTerm_Debt_Parenthetical_De
Long-Term Debt (Parenthetical) (Detail) | Feb. 28, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Apr. 30, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Apr. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Apr. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | USD ($) | USD ($) | Norwegian Epic Term Loan | Norwegian Epic Term Loan | Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Gem Revolving Credit Facility | Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Gem Revolving Credit Facility | Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Gem Revolving Credit Facility | 11.75% Senior Secured Notes | 11.75% Senior Secured Notes | Pride of Hawai'i Loan | Pride of Hawai'i Loan | Pride of Hawai'i Loan | 9.50% Senior Unsecured Notes | 9.50% Senior Unsecured Notes | 9.50% Senior Unsecured Notes | Norwegian Jewel Term Loan | Norwegian Jewel Term Loan | Norwegian Jewel Term Loan | Norwegian Jewel Term Loan | Pride Of America Hermes Loan | Pride Of America Hermes Loan | Pride Of America Hermes Loan | Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility | Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility | Breakaway One Loan | Breakaway One Loan | Breakaway One Loan | Breakaway Two Loan | Breakaway Two Loan | Breakaway Three Loan | Pride of America Commercial Loan | Pride of America Commercial Loan | Pride of America Commercial Loan | Norwegian Jewel Term Loan One | Norwegian Jewel Term Loan One | Norwegian Jade Term Loan | Norwegian Jade Term Loan | Norwegian Jade Term Loan | |
EUR (€) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | USD ($) | USD ($) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | USD ($) | USD ($) | EUR (€) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | USD ($) | USD ($) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | |||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Debt, principal amount | ' | ' | ' | € 662.90 | € 662.90 | € 624 | € 624 | € 624 | $450 | $450 | € 308.10 | € 308.10 | € 308.10 | ' | $350 | $350 | € 126.10 | $334.10 | $334.10 | $334.10 | € 258 | € 258 | € 258 | $750 | $750 | € 529.80 | € 529.80 | € 529.80 | € 529.80 | € 529.80 | € 590.50 | € 40 | € 40 | € 40 | € 126 | € 126 | € 126.10 | € 126 | € 126 |
Debt, stated interest rate | 5.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 11.75% | 11.75% | ' | ' | ' | 9.50% | 9.50% | 9.50% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Debt, unamortized original issue discount | ' | 3.4 | 4.1 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 3.4 | 4.1 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Debt, unamortized premium | ' | $5.40 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $5.40 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
LongTerm_Debt_Additional_Infor
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Jun. 21, 2013 | Feb. 28, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | 24-May-13 | Feb. 28, 2013 | Feb. 28, 2013 | Jun. 21, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | 24-May-13 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Apr. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Apr. 30, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | 24-May-13 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | |||||||
USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | First Semi-annual Period | Second Semi-annual Period | Secured loan | Secured loan | Term Loan Facility | Term Loan Facility | Term Loan Facility | Term Loan Facility | Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility | Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility | Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility | Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Gem Revolving Credit Facility | Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Gem Revolving Credit Facility | Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Gem Revolving Credit Facility | Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Gem Revolving Credit Facility | Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility | Breakaway One Loan | Breakaway One Loan | Breakaway One Loan | Breakaway One Loan | Norwegian Jewel Term Loan | Norwegian Jewel Term Loan | Norwegian Jewel Term Loan | Norwegian Jewel Term Loan | Norwegian Jewel Term Loan | Norwegian Jade Term Loan | Norwegian Jade Term Loan | Norwegian Jade Term Loan | Norwegian Jade Term Loan | Pride of Hawai'i Loan | Pride of Hawai'i Loan | Pride of Hawai'i Loan | Pride of Hawai'i Loan | Pride Of America Hermes Loan | Pride Of America Hermes Loan | Pride Of America Hermes Loan | Pride Of America Hermes Loan | Pride of America Commercial Loan | Pride of America Commercial Loan | Pride of America Commercial Loan | Pride of America Commercial Loan | Norwegian Sky | 11.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2016 | 9.50% Senior Unsecured Notes | 9.50% Senior Unsecured Notes | 9.50% Senior Unsecured Notes | Revolving Loan Facility | Federal Funds Rate | Eurocurrency Loans | Eurocurrency Loans | Base Rate Loan | Base Rate Loan | ||||||||
EUR (€) | USD ($) | USD ($) | Payable on or prior to May 24, 2015 | Payable after May 24, 2015 | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | USD ($) | USD ($) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | USD ($) | USD ($) | EUR (€) | USD ($) | USD ($) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | USD ($) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | USD ($) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | USD ($) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | Maximum | Minimum | Maximum | Minimum | ||||||||||||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||
Amortization of deferred financing costs | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $28,200,000 | $26,100,000 | $26,800,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||
Deferred financing cost write-off | ' | ' | ' | 36,357,000 | 2,358,000 | 2,358,000 | ' | 6,410,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||
Accrued interest liability | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 20,900,000 | 22,300,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||
Applicable margin rate | 0.95% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1.60% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 0.50% | 2.25% | 1.50% | 1.25% | 0.50% | ||||||
Prepayments of long term debt | ' | ' | 55,600,000 | 2,229,821,000 | 718,255,000 | 859,422,000 | 439,959,000 | 955,780,000 | ' | ' | ' | 40,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 750,000,000 | ' | ' | 21,300,000 | 624,000,000 | ' | ' | 227,500,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | 8,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 14,700,000 | ' | ' | ' | 10,100,000 | ' | ' | ' | 1,500,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||
Senior notes, borrowed amount | ' | ' | ' | 117,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 16,800,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||
Senior secured financing | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,300,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | 675,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 625,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||
Senior notes, maturity date | ' | 15-Feb-18 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 24-May-18 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 24-May-18 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||
Debt instrument, description | ' | ' | ' | 'The initial applicable margin for borrowings is 2.25% with respect to Eurocurrency borrowings and 1.25% with respect to base rate borrowings. | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||
Commitment fee rate | ' | ' | ' | 40.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||
Quarterly installments first payment date | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '2013-09 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||
Principal payment, percentage of outstanding amount | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1.25% | 2.50% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||
Debt instrument, interest rate | ' | 5.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 9.50% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 11.75% | 9.50% | 9.50% | 9.50% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||
Amount borrowed | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 528,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | 57,700,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||
Long term debt, principal amount | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 750,000,000 | 750,000,000 | ' | 624,000,000 | 624,000,000 | 624,000,000 | ' | ' | 529,800,000 | 529,800,000 | 529,800,000 | 334,100,000 | ' | 126,100,000 | 334,100,000 | 334,100,000 | 126,100,000 | 126,000,000 | 126,000,000 | ' | ' | 308,100,000 | 308,100,000 | 308,100,000 | ' | 258,000,000 | 258,000,000 | 258,000,000 | ' | 40,000,000 | 40,000,000 | 40,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | 350,000,000 | 350,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||
Term loan, maturity date | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '2025-04 | '2025-04 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '2016-04 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||
Senior notes, principal amount | ' | 300,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||
Semi annual payments of interest on notes payable | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 'Payable semiannually on February 15 | 'Payable semiannually on August 15 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||
First interest payment debt on notes payable | ' | 15-Aug-13 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||
Discount rate on notes payable | ' | 99.45% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||
Net proceeds from the IPO and Notes Offering | ' | ' | 770,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||
Payments to Genting HK | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 79,700,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||
Redemption of senior secured notes | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 450,000,000 | 122,500,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||
Debt instrument, maturity year | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '2015 | ' | ' | ' | '2019 | [1] | ' | ' | ' | ' | '2025 | [1] | ' | ' | ' | ' | '2017 | ' | ' | '2017 | ' | ' | ' | ' | '2018 | [1] | ' | ' | ' | '2017 | [1] | ' | ' | ' | '2017 | [1] | ' | ' | '2016 | ' | '2018 | [2] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Expenses related to debt prepayments | ' | ' | $90,500,000 | $56,721,000 | $3,635,000 | $49,376,000 | $1,730,000 | $93,941,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||
[1] | Currently U.S. dollar-denominated. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
[2] | Net of unamortized premium of $5.4 million as of December 31, 2012. |
Scheduled_Principal_Repayments
Scheduled Principal Repayments on Long-Term Debt Including Capital Lease Obligations (Detail) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal [Line Items] | ' | ' |
2013 | $221,233 | ' |
2014 | 239,988 | ' |
2015 | 340,724 | ' |
2016 | 727,872 | ' |
2017 | 277,790 | ' |
Thereafter | 1,177,746 | ' |
Total | $2,985,353 | $3,038,081 |
Shareholders_and_their_Share_O
Shareholders and their Share Ownership (Detail) | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | |||
Genting Hk | Genting Hk | Genting Hk | Apollo Funds | Apollo Funds | Apollo Funds | TPG Viking Funds | TPG Viking Funds | TPG Viking Funds | |||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |||
Number of Shares | 205,083,076 | 21,000,000 | 21,000,000 | ' | ' | 10,500,000 | [1] | ' | ' | 7,875,000 | [2] | ' | ' | 2,625,000 | [3] |
Percentage Ownership | ' | ' | ' | 37.50% | 43.40% | 50.00% | [1] | 28.10% | 32.50% | 37.50% | [2] | 9.40% | 10.80% | 12.50% | [3] |
[1] | Genting HK owns their ordinary shares indirectly through Star NCLC Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda wholly-owned subsidiary. | ||||||||||||||
[2] | The Apollo Funds own their ordinary shares indirectly through NCL Investment Ltd., a Bermuda company (2,795,968 ordinary shares) and NCL Investment II Ltd., a Cayman Islands company (5,079,032 ordinary shares). | ||||||||||||||
[3] | The TPG Viking Funds own their ordinary shares through TPG Viking I, L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership (1,957,525 ordinary shares), TPG Viking II, L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership (576,118 ordinary shares) and TPG Viking AIV-III, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (91,357 ordinary shares). |
Shareholders_and_their_Share_O1
Shareholders and their Share Ownership (Parenthetical) (Detail) | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | |
Number of Shares | 205,083,076 | 21,000,000 | 21,000,000 | |
Apollo Funds | ' | ' | ' | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | |
Number of Shares | ' | 7,875,000 | [1] | ' |
Apollo Funds | NCL Investment Ltd. | ' | ' | ' | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | |
Number of Shares | ' | 2,795,968 | ' | |
Apollo Funds | NCL Investment II Ltd. | ' | ' | ' | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | |
Number of Shares | ' | 5,079,032 | ' | |
TPG Viking Funds | ' | ' | ' | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | |
Number of Shares | ' | 2,625,000 | [2] | ' |
TPG Viking Funds | TPG Viking I, L.P. | ' | ' | ' | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | |
Number of Shares | ' | 1,957,525 | ' | |
TPG Viking Funds | TPG Viking II, L.P. | ' | ' | ' | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | |
Number of Shares | ' | 576,118 | ' | |
TPG Viking Funds | TPG Viking AIV-III, L.P. | ' | ' | ' | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | |
Number of Shares | ' | 91,357 | ' | |
[1] | The Apollo Funds own their ordinary shares indirectly through NCL Investment Ltd., a Bermuda company (2,795,968 ordinary shares) and NCL Investment II Ltd., a Cayman Islands company (5,079,032 ordinary shares). | |||
[2] | The TPG Viking Funds own their ordinary shares through TPG Viking I, L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership (1,957,525 ordinary shares), TPG Viking II, L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership (576,118 ordinary shares) and TPG Viking AIV-III, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (91,357 ordinary shares). |
Related_Party_Disclosures_Addi
Related Party Disclosures - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) | 1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
Aug. 31, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | ||||
Star Cruise Management Limited | Crystal Aim Limited | Genting Hk | Genting Hk | Genting Hk | Sabre Inc | Apollo Funds | Apollo Funds | Apollo Funds | TPG Viking Funds | TPG Viking Funds | TPG Viking Funds | Public Placement | Public Placement | Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | |||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |||
Accrued commission fee | ' | ' | ' | $1,300,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |||
Payment to related party | ' | ' | ' | ' | 500,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |||
Related party transaction, purchase price | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 259,300,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |||
Purchase price payment in cash | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 50,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |||
Remaining amount payable | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 209,300,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |||
Related party transaction, weighted-average interest rate | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1.52% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |||
Fair value | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 205,500,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |||
Related party transaction, imputed interest rate | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 2.26% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |||
Amounts payable within fourteen days of IPO effective date | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 79,700,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |||
Commission fee paid | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 3,700,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |||
Contribution to NCLC | ' | 460,000,000 | 460,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |||
Percentage of ownership | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 43.40% | 50.00% | [1] | 37.50% | ' | 28.10% | 32.50% | 37.50% | [2] | 9.40% | 10.80% | 12.50% | [3] | 25.00% | 13.30% | 97.70% |
Repayment in connection with the Norwegian Sky purchase agreement | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 98,200,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |||
Ordinary shares sold by Selling shareholder | $0 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |||
[1] | Genting HK owns their ordinary shares indirectly through Star NCLC Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda wholly-owned subsidiary. | ||||||||||||||||||||
[2] | The Apollo Funds own their ordinary shares indirectly through NCL Investment Ltd., a Bermuda company (2,795,968 ordinary shares) and NCL Investment II Ltd., a Cayman Islands company (5,079,032 ordinary shares). | ||||||||||||||||||||
[3] | The TPG Viking Funds own their ordinary shares through TPG Viking I, L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership (1,957,525 ordinary shares), TPG Viking II, L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership (576,118 ordinary shares) and TPG Viking AIV-III, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (91,357 ordinary shares). |
Derivatives_Measured_at_Fair_V
Derivatives Measured at Fair Value and Disclosed by Balance Sheet Location (Detail) (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | |||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative assets, fair value | $17,661 | $32,989 | ' |
Derivative liabilities, fair value | 23,409 | 39,486 | ' |
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Fuel Swaps | Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets | ' | ' | ' |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative, fair value | ' | 5,079 | 5,484 |
Derivative assets, fair value | 4,421 | 5,955 | ' |
Derivative liabilities, fair value | 484 | 876 | ' |
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Fuel Swaps | Other Long-term Assets | ' | ' | ' |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative, fair value | ' | 3,581 | ' |
Derivative assets, fair value | 2,201 | 3,969 | ' |
Derivative liabilities, fair value | 1,890 | 388 | ' |
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Fuel Swaps | Accrued expenses and other liabilities | ' | ' | ' |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative, fair value | ' | -16 | ' |
Derivative assets, fair value | 669 | 188 | ' |
Derivative liabilities, fair value | 938 | 204 | ' |
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Fuel Swaps | Other Long-term Liabilities | ' | ' | ' |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative, fair value | ' | 349 | -440 |
Derivative assets, fair value | 189 | 391 | ' |
Derivative liabilities, fair value | 180 | 42 | ' |
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Fuel Collars | Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets | ' | ' | ' |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative, fair value | ' | 1,085 | 4,377 |
Derivative assets, fair value | 614 | 1,615 | ' |
Derivative liabilities, fair value | 322 | 530 | ' |
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Fuel Collars | Other Long-term Assets | ' | ' | ' |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative, fair value | ' | ' | 740 |
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Fuel Collars | Accrued expenses and other liabilities | ' | ' | ' |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative, fair value | ' | -18 | ' |
Derivative assets, fair value | ' | 51 | ' |
Derivative liabilities, fair value | ' | 69 | ' |
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Fuel Collars | Other Long-term Liabilities | ' | ' | ' |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative, fair value | ' | 678 | ' |
Derivative assets, fair value | 207 | 1,908 | ' |
Derivative liabilities, fair value | 202 | 1,230 | ' |
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Currency Option Contracts | Accrued expenses and other liabilities | ' | ' | ' |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative, fair value | ' | -20,267 | ' |
Derivative liabilities, fair value | 18,756 | 20,267 | ' |
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Currency Option Contracts | Other Long-term Liabilities | ' | ' | ' |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative, fair value | ' | -16,443 | -15,927 |
Derivative liabilities, fair value | ' | 16,443 | ' |
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Currency Forward Contract | Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets | ' | ' | ' |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative, fair value | ' | 11,685 | ' |
Derivative assets, fair value | ' | 11,685 | ' |
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Currency Collar | Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets | ' | ' | ' |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative assets, fair value | 10,425 | ' | ' |
Derivative liabilities, fair value | 30 | ' | ' |
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Currency Collar | Other Long-term Assets | ' | ' | ' |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative, fair value | ' | 8,152 | ' |
Derivative assets, fair value | ' | 9,765 | ' |
Derivative liabilities, fair value | ' | 1,613 | ' |
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap | Accrued expenses and other liabilities | ' | ' | ' |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative liabilities, fair value | 898 | ' | ' |
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap | Other Long-term Liabilities | ' | ' | ' |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative liabilities, fair value | 2,233 | ' | ' |
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Fuel Options | Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets | ' | ' | ' |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative, fair value | ' | -304 | ' |
Derivative liabilities, fair value | 322 | 304 | ' |
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Fuel Options | Other Long-term Assets | ' | ' | ' |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative, fair value | ' | ' | -1,278 |
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Fuel Options | Other Long-term Liabilities | ' | ' | ' |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative, fair value | ' | -1,231 | -1,670 |
Derivative liabilities, fair value | $202 | $1,231 | ' |
Fair_Value_Measurements_and_De2
Fair Value Measurements and Derivatives - Additional Information (Detail) | 1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
Feb. 29, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Oct. 31, 2010 | Sep. 30, 2013 | |
USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | Fuel Swaps | Fuel Swaps | Fuel Swaps | Fuel Swaps | Fuel Collars and Fuel Options | Fuel Collars and Fuel Options | Fuel Collars and Fuel Options | Fuel Collars and Fuel Options | Foreign Exchange Option | Foreign Exchange Option | Foreign Exchange Option | Foreign Exchange Option | Foreign Exchange Forward | Foreign Exchange Forward | Foreign Currency Collar | Foreign Currency Collar | Foreign Currency Collar | Foreign Currency Collar | Interest Rate Swap | Interest Rate Swap | |
Mg | Mg | Maximum | Maximum | Mg | Mg | Maximum | Maximum | USD ($) | EUR (€) | USD ($) | EUR (€) | USD ($) | EUR (€) | USD ($) | EUR (€) | USD ($) | EUR (€) | USD ($) | USD ($) | ||||||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative maturing date | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 31-Dec-16 | 31-Dec-15 | ' | ' | 31-Dec-14 | 31-Dec-14 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Projected fuel purchases | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 745,000 | 534,000 | ' | ' | 43,000 | 91,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Notional amount of derivatives | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $236,700,000 | € 175,000,000 | $521,100,000 | € 395,000,000 | $259,900,000 | € 197,000,000 | $135,300,000 | € 100,000,000 | $131,900,000 | € 100,000,000 | ' | $705,800,000 |
Loss on maturity of Interest rate swap recognized in Other Income(Expense) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | -623,000 | ' |
Fair value of long-term debt | ' | 3,105,000,000 | 3,106,900,000 | ' | 3,113,900,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Fair value of long-term debt in excess of carrying value | ' | 8,000,000 | 121,500,000 | ' | 75,800,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business acquisition, purchase price | 7,500,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business acquisition, cash paid | 4,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business acquisition, contingent consideration | 3,500,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business acquisition, goodwill and tradenames | ' | ' | ' | $8,500,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Effects_of_Derivatives_Designa
Effects of Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges (Detail) (Cash Flow Hedge, Fuel Swaps, USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 |
Cash Flow Hedge | Fuel Swaps | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Gain recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)-effective portion | $13,500 | $30,848 | $132 | $23,029 | $18,906 | $29,928 | $5,851 |
Gain (loss) recognized in other income (expense) - ineffective portion | -83 | 157 | -182 | -473 | -509 | 457 | 140 |
Amount reclassified from accumulated comprehensive income (loss) into fuel expense | -2,081 | -1,600 | -5,080 | -13,932 | -14,448 | -36,686 | -3,065 |
Effect of derivative on consolidated financial statements | ' | ' | ' | ' | $3,949 | ($6,301) | $2,926 |
Effects_of_Fuel_Collars_Design
Effects of Fuel Collars Designated as Cash flow Hedges (Detail) (Cash Flow Hedging, Fuel Collars, USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 |
Cash Flow Hedging | Fuel Collars | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) - effective portion | $427 | $5,060 | ($1,108) | $2,441 | $592 | ($147) |
Gain (loss) recognized in other income (expense) - ineffective portion | -51 | 479 | -29 | 142 | 165 | -302 |
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into fuel expense | 332 | -1,107 | 1,150 | -5,377 | -1,954 | ' |
Effect of derivative on consolidated financial statements | ' | ' | ' | ' | ($1,197) | ($449) |
Effects_of_Fuel_Options_Which_
Effects of Fuel Options Which Were Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (Detail) (Not Designated as Hedging Instrument, Fuel Options, USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 |
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Fuel Options | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Gain (loss) recognized in other income (expense) | $430 | $1,143 | $1,011 | $2,858 | $3,218 | $2,422 |
Effects_of_Foreign_Currency_Op
Effects of Foreign Currency Options Designated as Cash Flow Hedges (Detail) (Cash Flow Hedging, Foreign Exchange Option, USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 |
Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Exchange Option | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Loss recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) - effective portion | ' | ' | ' | ' | ($19,428) | ($14,583) | ($1,125) |
Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive loss - effective portion | 1,179 | -2,813 | -3,174 | -19,848 | ' | ' | ' |
Gain (loss) recognized in other income (expense) - ineffective portion | 13 | -134 | -307 | -484 | -864 | -239 | 20 |
Effect of derivative on consolidated financial statements | ' | ' | ' | ' | -20,292 | -14,822 | -1,105 |
Amount reclassified from accumulated comprehensive income (loss) into depreciation and amortization expense | $177 | ' | $294 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Effects_of_Foreign_Currency_Fo
Effects of Foreign Currency Forward Contracts Designated as Cash Flow Hedges (Detail) (Cash Flow Hedging, Foreign Exchange Forward, USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 |
Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Exchange Forward | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive loss - effective portion | ' | $2,609 | ($7,886) | $4,332 | $11,685 | ' | ' |
Gain (loss) recognized in other income (expense)- ineffective portion | ' | ' | 66 | ' | ' | ' | -33,061 |
Effect of derivative on consolidated financial statements | ' | ' | ' | ' | 11,685 | ' | -33,061 |
Amount reclassified from accumulated comprehensive income (loss) into depreciation and amortization expense | ($32) | ' | ($52) | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Effects_of_Foreign_Currency_Co
Effects of Foreign Currency Collar Designated as Cash Flow Hedges (Detail) (Cash Flow Hedging, Foreign Currency Collar, USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Currency Collar | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income - effective portion | $4,518 | $5,156 | $2,243 | $5,156 | $8,152 |
Employee_Benefits_and_Share_Op2
Employee Benefits and Share Option Plans - Additional information (Detail) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Percentage of profit interest | 2.70% | ' | ' |
IPO price per ordinary share | $19 | ' | ' |
Total share-based compensation expense recognized | $0.70 | $1.20 | $2.50 |
Remaining liability under severance agreement | 15 | ' | ' |
Forfeited contributions utilized | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Recorded expenses related to 401k plan and SERP | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Discount rate used in the net periodic benefit cost calculation | 4.70% | 5.50% | 6.00% |
Amortization period of losses | '18 years 10 months 10 days | ' | ' |
401(k) Plan | ' | ' | ' |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Maximum percentage of employee eligible compensation that may be contributed towards 401(k) | 100.00% | ' | ' |
Matching contributions vesting period | '5 years | ' | ' |
401(k) Plan | The first 3% | ' | ' | ' |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Employer matching contribution percent | 100.00% | ' | ' |
Defined contribution plan, percentage of employee contribution | 3.00% | ' | ' |
401(k) Plan | The next 4%-10% | ' | ' | ' |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Employer matching contribution percent | 50.00% | ' | ' |
401(k) Plan | The next 4%-10% | Minimum | ' | ' | ' |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Defined contribution plan, percentage of employee contribution | 4.00% | ' | ' |
401(k) Plan | The next 4%-10% | Maximum | ' | ' | ' |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Defined contribution plan, percentage of employee contribution | 10.00% | ' | ' |
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) | ' | ' | ' |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Participants' deferred compensation accounts under the SERP Plan | 0.4 | 0.7 | ' |
Shipboard Retirement Plan | ' | ' | ' |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Projected benefit obligation included in accrued expenses and other liabilities | 0.7 | 1 | ' |
Projected benefit obligation included in other long term liabilities | 15.5 | 12.3 | ' |
TBUs | ' | ' | ' |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Vesting period | '5 years | ' | ' |
Aggregate fair value for profits interests | 8.6 | ' | ' |
Unrecognized share based compensation expense | 0.6 | ' | ' |
PBUs | ' | ' | ' |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Aggregate fair value for profits interests | $13.80 | ' | ' |
Fair_Value_of_Profits_Assumpti
Fair Value of Profits Assumptions (Detail) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Expected stock price volatility | 50.00% | 50.00% | 50.00% |
Risk-free interest rate | 1.36% | 1.41% | 1.41% |
Expected unit life | '3 years | '3 years | '3 years |
Schedule_of_Profits_Interests_
Schedule of Profits Interests Pursuant to Profits Sharing Agreement (Detail) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2012 | ||
TBUs | ' | |
Number of Management NCL Corporation Units | ' | |
Outstanding as of beginning of period | 2,087,283 | [1] |
Granted | 186,052 | [1] |
Forfeited | -7,781 | [1] |
Outstanding as of end of period | 2,265,554 | [1] |
Vested as of end of period | 1,425,258 | [1] |
Non-vested as of end of period | 840,296 | [1] |
Weighted- Average Price | ' | |
Outstanding as of beginning of period | $3.53 | |
Granted | $3.44 | |
Forfeited | $3.18 | |
Outstanding as of end of period | $3.53 | |
Vested as of end of period | $3.86 | |
Non-vested as of end of period | $2.96 | |
PBUs | ' | |
Number of Management NCL Corporation Units | ' | |
Outstanding as of beginning of period | 3,328,541 | [1] |
Granted | 186,052 | [1] |
Forfeited | -18,856 | [1] |
Outstanding as of end of period | 3,495,737 | [1] |
Vested as of end of period | 966,064 | [1] |
Non-vested as of end of period | 2,529,674 | [1] |
Weighted- Average Price | ' | |
Outstanding as of beginning of period | $3.42 | |
Granted | $5.98 | |
Forfeited | $3.72 | |
Outstanding as of end of period | $3.56 | |
Vested as of end of period | $3.41 | |
Non-vested as of end of period | $3.61 | |
[1] | Share amounts reflect the exchange of profits interest for Management NCL Corporate Units in connection with the Corporate Reorganization. |
Amounts_Related_to_Shipboard_R
Amounts Related to Shipboard Retirement Plan (Detail) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 |
Pension expense: | ' | ' | ' |
Service cost | $1,367 | $1,072 | $980 |
Interest cost | 604 | 531 | 481 |
Amortization of prior service cost | 378 | 378 | 378 |
Amortization of actuarial loss (gain) | 13 | ' | -29 |
Total pension expense | 2,362 | 1,981 | 1,810 |
Change in projected benefit obligation: | ' | ' | ' |
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year | 13,329 | 9,478 | 8,017 |
Service cost | 1,367 | 1,072 | 980 |
Interest cost | 604 | 531 | 481 |
Actuarial loss | 1,721 | 2,993 | ' |
Direct benefit payments | -800 | -745 | ' |
Projected benefit obligation at end of year | 16,221 | 13,329 | 9,478 |
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets: | ' | ' | ' |
Projected benefit obligation | 16,221 | 13,329 | 9,478 |
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): | ' | ' | ' |
Prior service cost | -6,427 | -6,805 | -7,183 |
Accumulated actuarial gain (loss) | -3,320 | -1,612 | 1,381 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | ($9,747) | ($8,417) | ($5,802) |
Pension_Benefits_Expected_to_b
Pension Benefits Expected to be Paid (Detail) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2012 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | |
Schedule of Pension Expected Future Benefit Payments [Line Items] | ' |
2013 | $716 |
2014 | 767 |
2015 | 794 |
2016 | 807 |
2017 | 873 |
Next five years | $5,607 |
Deferred_Tax_Assets_and_Liabil
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Deferred tax assets: | ' | ' |
Loss carryforwards | $30,945 | $32,735 |
Shares in NCL Cruises Ltd. | 81,715 | 64,618 |
Pension obligation | 422 | 418 |
Other | 113 | 140 |
Deferred tax assets, gross | 113,195 | 97,911 |
Valuation allowance | -113,195 | -97,911 |
Total net deferred taxes | ' | ' |
Income_Tax_Expense_Additional_
Income Tax Expense - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | |
Income Taxes [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Total losses available for carry forward | ' | ' | ' | ' | $110,500,000 | $116,900,000 |
Effective income tax rate reconciliation at federal statutory income tax rate | ' | ' | ' | ' | 35.00% | ' |
U.S.-sourced dividends and interest withholding tax | ' | ' | ' | ' | 30.00% | ' |
Income tax expense | 7,933,000 | 398,000 | 11,177,000 | 544,000 | ' | ' |
Reduction of income tax expense due to implementation of a global tax platform | -6,600,000 | ' | -6,600,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Expense due to change in U.S. tax status | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Income Taxes [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Income tax expense | ' | ' | 4,200,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Debt prepayments | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Income Taxes [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Income tax expense | ' | ' | $2,600,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Commitments_and_Contingencies_1
Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) | 1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||||
Sep. 30, 2012 | Feb. 28, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2010 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Oct. 31, 2012 | |
USD ($) | LegalMatter | USD ($) | GBP (£) | USD ($) | USD ($) | Contractual Agreement One | Contractual Agreement One | Contractual Agreement One | Contractual Agreement One | Contractual Agreement One | Contractual Agreement Two | Contractual Agreement Two | Breakaway Plus | Breakaway Plus | Breakaway Plus | |
USD ($) | EUR (€) | USD ($) | EUR (€) | Vessel | USD ($) | EUR (€) | USD ($) | EUR (€) | Vessel | |||||||
Seat | Seat | T | Seat | |||||||||||||
T | T | Vessel | T | |||||||||||||
Seat | ||||||||||||||||
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Total expense related to operating lease | ' | ' | $9,500,000 | ' | $9,100,000 | $12,400,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Cruising ships to be built | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 2 | 2 | 2 | ' | ' | 1 |
Capacity of ship, tons | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 144,000 | 144,000 | ' | ' | 144,000 | 163,000 | 163,000 | ' | ' | 163,000 |
Capacity of ship, berths | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 4,000 | 4,000 | ' | ' | 4,000 | 4,200 | 4,200 | ' | ' | 4,200 |
Aggregate contract price of new ships | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 849,100,000 | 627,700,000 | 1,700,000,000 | 1,300,000,000 | ' | 1,900,000,000 | 1,400,000,000 | 921,400,000 | 698,400,000 | ' |
Export credit facility financing as percentage of contract price | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 90.00% | 90.00% | ' | ' | ' | 80.00% | 80.00% | ' | ' | 80.00% |
Performance guarantee required to be maintained | ' | ' | 15,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Security guarantee, current value | ' | ' | ' | 3,200,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Number of individual plaintiff's claims | ' | 6 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Awarded wages to plaintiffs | $100,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Scheduled delivery date of ships under construction | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 'January 2014 | 'January 2014 | ' | ' | ' | 'Fourth quarter of 2015 and the first quarter of 2017 | 'Fourth quarter of 2015 and the first quarter of 2017 | ' | ' | ' |
Minimum_Annual_Rentals_for_Non
Minimum Annual Rentals for Non-Cancelable Operating Leases (Detail) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2012 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | ' |
2013 | $6,577 |
2014 | 6,243 |
2015 | 5,351 |
2016 | 4,800 |
2017 | 4,826 |
Thereafter | 10,373 |
Total | $38,170 |
Minimum_Annual_Payments_for_No
Minimum Annual Payments for Non-Cancelable Ship Construction Contracts (Detail) (Ship Construction Contracts, USD $) | Dec. 31, 2012 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | |
Ship Construction Contracts | ' |
Other Commitments [Line Items] | ' |
2013 | $705,765 |
2014 | 773,061 |
2015 | 792,369 |
2016 | ' |
2017 | ' |
Thereafter | ' |
Total | $2,271,195 |
Future_Commitments_to_Pay_for_
Future Commitments to Pay for Usage of Port Facilities (Detail) (Port Facility Commitments, USD $) | Dec. 31, 2012 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | |
Port Facility Commitments | ' |
Other Commitments [Line Items] | ' |
2013 | $23,523 |
2014 | 25,155 |
2015 | 26,008 |
2016 | 26,680 |
2017 | 26,665 |
Thereafter | 69,792 |
Total | $197,823 |
Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa1
Supplemental Cash Flow Information - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 |
Other Significant Noncash Transactions [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Interest and related fees paid | $240.60 | $186.70 | $254.80 |
Non-cash purchase agreement investing activity in connection with Norwegian Sky | $206.10 | ' | ' |
Condensed_Consolidating_Statem
Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Mar. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2011 | Mar. 31, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | ||||
Non-operating income (expense) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||
Total non-operating income (expense) | -27,253 | ' | -45,552 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | -256,801 | -139,541 | -188,537 | -189,253 | -207,623 | ||||
Net income (loss) | 172,894 | 1,053 | [1] | 128,188 | 36,031 | 3,284 | -1,941 | 107,509 | 29,224 | -7,933 | 66,479 | 167,503 | 168,556 | 126,859 | 22,986 | |||
Earnings per share | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||
Basic | $0.84 | ' | $0.72 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $0.32 | $0.94 | $0.95 | $0.71 | $0.13 | ||||
Diluted | $0.82 | ' | $0.72 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $0.32 | $0.94 | $0.94 | $0.71 | $0.13 | ||||
Weighted-average shares outstanding | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||
Basic | 204,425,308 | ' | 178,252,763 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 202,279,989 | 178,198,984 | 178,232,850 | [2] | 177,869,461 | [2] | 177,563,047 | [2] | |
Diluted | 210,703,244 | ' | 179,050,050 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 208,673,608 | 178,986,504 | 179,023,683 | [2] | 178,859,720 | [2] | 178,461,210 | [2] | |
Comprehensive income | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||
Net income (loss) | 172,894 | 1,053 | [1] | 128,188 | 36,031 | 3,284 | -1,941 | 107,509 | 29,224 | -7,933 | 66,479 | 167,503 | 168,556 | 126,859 | 22,986 | |||
Total other comprehensive income (loss) | 15,376 | ' | 38,251 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | -15,891 | -3,905 | 2,175 | -24,103 | 2,010 | ||||
Total comprehensive income | 188,270 | ' | 166,439 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 50,588 | 163,598 | 170,731 | 102,756 | 24,996 | ||||
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||
Non-operating income (expense) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 168,556 | 126,859 | 22,986 | ||||
Total non-operating income (expense) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 168,556 | 126,859 | 22,986 | ||||
Net income (loss) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 168,556 | 126,859 | 22,986 | ||||
Earnings per share | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||
Basic | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $0.95 | $0.71 | $0.13 | ||||
Diluted | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $0.94 | $0.71 | $0.13 | ||||
Weighted-average shares outstanding | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||
Basic | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 178,232,850 | 177,869,461 | 177,563,047 | ||||
Diluted | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 179,023,683 | 178,859,720 | 178,461,210 | ||||
Comprehensive income | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||
Net income (loss) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 168,556 | 126,859 | 22,986 | ||||
Total other comprehensive income (loss) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 2,175 | -24,103 | 2,010 | ||||
Total comprehensive income | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $170,731 | $102,756 | $24,996 | ||||
[1] | Includes a non-recurring share-based compensation charge of $4.5 million related to a former CEO. | |||||||||||||||||
[2] | We have retrospectively applied the exchange of ordinary shares due to the Corporate Reorganization as the effect is substantially the same as a stock split. |
Condensed_Consolidating_Balanc
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet (Detail) (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | |||
Assets | ' | ' | ' |
Due from Affiliate | ' | ' | ' |
Investment in subsidiaries | ' | ' | ' |
Total assets | 6,605,549 | 5,938,427 | 5,562,411 |
Liabilities | ' | ' | ' |
Due to Affiliate | 36,815 | 59,897 | 2,963 |
Total liabilities | 4,030,661 | 3,919,643 | 3,717,948 |
Shareholders' equity: | ' | ' | ' |
Ordinary shares, value | 205 | 25 | 25 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | -33,098 | -17,619 | -19,794 |
Retained earnings (deficit) | -233,563 | -299,185 | -467,741 |
Total shareholders' equity | 2,552,697 | 2,010,318 | 1,836,657 |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | 6,605,549 | 5,938,427 | 5,562,411 |
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | ' | ' | ' |
Assets | ' | ' | ' |
Due from Affiliate | ' | 5,943 | 3,680 |
Investment in subsidiaries | ' | 2,010,318 | 1,836,657 |
Total assets | ' | 2,016,261 | 1,840,337 |
Liabilities | ' | ' | ' |
Due to Affiliate | ' | 5,943 | 3,680 |
Total liabilities | ' | 5,943 | 3,680 |
Shareholders' equity: | ' | ' | ' |
Ordinary shares, value | ' | 25 | 25 |
Additional paid-in capital | ' | 2,327,097 | 2,324,167 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | ' | -17,619 | -19,794 |
Retained earnings (deficit) | ' | -299,185 | -467,741 |
Total shareholders' equity | ' | 2,010,318 | 1,836,657 |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | ' | $2,016,261 | $1,840,337 |
Condensed_Consolidating_Balanc1
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Feb. 28, 2011 |
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Ordinary shares, par value | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Ordinary shares, shares authorized | 490,000,000 | ' | 40,000,000 | 40,000,000 | ' |
Ordinary shares, shares issued | 205,083,076 | ' | 21,000,000 | 21,000,000 | ' |
Ordinary shares, shares outstanding | 205,083,076 | ' | 21,000,000 | 21,000,000 | ' |
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Ordinary shares, par value | ' | ' | $0.00 | $0.00 | ' |
Ordinary shares, shares authorized | ' | ' | 40,000,000 | 40,000,000 | ' |
Ordinary shares, shares issued | ' | ' | 21,000,000 | 21,000,000 | ' |
Ordinary shares, shares outstanding | ' | ' | 21,000,000 | 21,000,000 | ' |
Condensed_Consolidating_Statem1
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | |
Cash flows from operating activities | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |
Net income | $1,053 | [1] | $66,479 | $167,503 | $168,556 | $126,859 | $22,986 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | ' | 398,343 | 376,523 | 398,594 | 356,990 | 430,423 | |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | ' | 11,460 | 9,768 | -13,426 | 3,879 | 4,895 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 68,694 | 45,500 | 58,926 | 58,926 | 55,047 | 50,152 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 45,500 | 56,960 | 68,694 | 45,500 | 58,926 | 55,047 | |
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |
Cash flows from operating activities | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |
Net income | ' | ' | ' | 168,556 | 126,859 | 22,986 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries | ' | ' | ' | -168,556 | -126,859 | -22,986 | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |
[1] | Includes a non-recurring share-based compensation charge of $4.5 million related to a former CEO. |
Subsequent_Events_Additional_I
Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) | 1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Feb. 28, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Feb. 28, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Feb. 28, 2013 | Feb. 28, 2013 | Feb. 28, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Jan. 24, 2013 | Jan. 24, 2013 | Jan. 24, 2013 | Jan. 24, 2013 | Jan. 24, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Feb. 28, 2013 | Feb. 28, 2013 | |||||||||
USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | Genting Hk | Genting Hk | Genting Hk | Apollo Funds | Apollo Funds | Apollo Funds | TPG Viking Funds | TPG Viking Funds | TPG Viking Funds | Public Placement | Public Placement | Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Gem Revolving Credit Facility | Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Gem Revolving Credit Facility | Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Gem Revolving Credit Facility | Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Gem Revolving Credit Facility | Pride of Hawai'i Loan | Pride of Hawai'i Loan | Pride of Hawai'i Loan | Pride of Hawai'i Loan | Norwegian Jewel Term Loan | Norwegian Jewel Term Loan | Norwegian Jewel Term Loan | Norwegian Jewel Term Loan | Pride Of America Hermes Loan | Pride Of America Hermes Loan | Pride Of America Hermes Loan | Pride Of America Hermes Loan | Pride of America Commercial Loan | Pride of America Commercial Loan | Pride of America Commercial Loan | Pride of America Commercial Loan | Norwegian Sky | 11.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2016 | 9.50% Senior Unsecured Notes | 9.50% Senior Unsecured Notes | 9.50% Senior Unsecured Notes | First Semi-annual Period | Second Semi-annual Period | Subsequent Event | Subsequent Event | Subsequent Event | Subsequent Event | Subsequent Event | Subsequent Event | Subsequent Event | Subsequent Event | Subsequent Event | Subsequent Event | Subsequent Event | Subsequent Event | Subsequent Event | Subsequent Event | Subsequent Event | Subsequent Event | Subsequent Event | |||||||||
USD ($) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | USD ($) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | USD ($) | EUR (€) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | USD ($) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | EUR (€) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | Genting Hk | Apollo Funds | TPG Viking Funds | Public Placement | Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Gem Revolving Credit Facility | Pride of Hawai'i Loan | Norwegian Jewel Term Loan | Pride Of America Hermes Loan | Pride of America Commercial Loan | Norwegian Sky | 11.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2016 | 9.50% Senior Unsecured Notes | First Semi-annual Period | Second Semi-annual Period | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||||
Ordinary shares issuance | ' | ' | 10,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||||
Ordinary shares issuance per share | ' | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ' | $0.00 | $0.00 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||||
Percentage of ownership | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 37.50% | 43.40% | 50.00% | [1] | 28.10% | 32.50% | 37.50% | [2] | 9.40% | 10.80% | 12.50% | [3] | 25.00% | 13.30% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 100.00% | 43.40% | 32.50% | 10.80% | 13.30% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |||||
Economic interest, percentage | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 2.70% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 97.30% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||||
Senior notes, principal amount | $300,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $300,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||||
Debt instrument, interest rate | 5.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 11.75% | 9.50% | 9.50% | 9.50% | ' | ' | 5.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 11.75% | 9.50% | ' | ' | ||||||||
Senior notes, maturity date | 15-Feb-18 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 15-Feb-18 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||||
Semi annual payments of interest on notes payable | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 'Payable semiannually on February 15 | 'Payable semiannually on August 15 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 'Payable semiannually on February 15 | 'Payable semiannually on August 15 | ||||||||
First interest payment debt on notes payable | 15-Aug-13 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 15-Aug-13 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||||
Discount rate on notes payable | 99.45% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 99.45% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||||
Net proceeds from the IPO and Notes Offering | ' | 770,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 770,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||||
Prepayments of long term debt | ' | 55,600,000 | ' | 2,229,821,000 | 718,255,000 | 859,422,000 | 439,959,000 | 955,780,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 21,300,000 | 624,000,000 | ' | ' | 14,700,000 | ' | ' | ' | 8,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | 10,100,000 | ' | ' | ' | 1,500,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 55,600,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 21,300,000 | 14,700,000 | 8,000,000 | 10,100,000 | 1,500,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||||
Long term debt, principal amount | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 624,000,000 | 624,000,000 | 624,000,000 | ' | 308,100,000 | 308,100,000 | 308,100,000 | 334,100,000 | 126,100,000 | 334,100,000 | 334,100,000 | ' | 258,000,000 | 258,000,000 | 258,000,000 | ' | 40,000,000 | 40,000,000 | 40,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | 350,000,000 | 350,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 334,100,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | 350,000,000 | ' | ' | ||||||||
Payments to Genting HK | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 79,700,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 79,700,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||||
Redemption of senior secured notes | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 450,000,000 | 122,500,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 450,000,000 | 122,500,000 | ' | ' | ||||||||
Debt instrument, maturity year | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '2019 | [4] | ' | ' | ' | '2018 | [4] | ' | ' | ' | '2017 | ' | ' | ' | '2017 | [4] | ' | ' | ' | '2017 | [4] | ' | ' | '2016 | ' | '2018 | [5] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '2016 | ' | ' | ' | |||
Expenses related to debt and IPO offering and debt redemptions | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $104,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||||||
[1] | Genting HK owns their ordinary shares indirectly through Star NCLC Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda wholly-owned subsidiary. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
[2] | The Apollo Funds own their ordinary shares indirectly through NCL Investment Ltd., a Bermuda company (2,795,968 ordinary shares) and NCL Investment II Ltd., a Cayman Islands company (5,079,032 ordinary shares). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
[3] | The TPG Viking Funds own their ordinary shares through TPG Viking I, L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership (1,957,525 ordinary shares), TPG Viking II, L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership (576,118 ordinary shares) and TPG Viking AIV-III, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (91,357 ordinary shares). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
[4] | Currently U.S. dollar-denominated. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
[5] | Net of unamortized premium of $5.4 million as of December 31, 2012. |
Quarterly_Selected_Financial_D2
Quarterly Selected Financial Data (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Mar. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2011 | Mar. 31, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | |
Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |
Total revenue | $797,885 | $503,171 | $674,411 | $583,234 | $515,430 | $488,594 | $666,634 | $568,586 | $495,510 | $1,969,949 | $1,773,075 | $2,276,246 | $2,219,324 | $2,012,128 | |
Operating income | 208,080 | 49,505 | 174,138 | 87,006 | 46,444 | 42,339 | 160,019 | 76,250 | 37,504 | 334,457 | 307,588 | 357,093 | 316,112 | 230,609 | |
Net income (loss) | $172,894 | $1,053 | [1] | $128,188 | $36,031 | $3,284 | ($1,941) | $107,509 | $29,224 | ($7,933) | $66,479 | $167,503 | $168,556 | $126,859 | $22,986 |
Earnings (loss) per share: | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |
Basic and Diluted | ' | $0.01 | $0.72 | $0.20 | $0.02 | ($0.01) | $0.60 | $0.16 | ($0.04) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | |
[1] | Includes a non-recurring share-based compensation charge of $4.5 million related to a former CEO. |
Quarterly_Selected_Financial_D3
Quarterly Selected Financial Data (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items] | ' |
Non-recurring share-based compensation charge | $4.50 |
Corporate_Reorganization_Addit
Corporate Reorganization - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) | 1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Percentage of economic interest | ' | ' | 2.70% | ' | ' |
Contribution to NCLC | $460 | $460 | ' | ' | ' |
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Ownership percentage | 100.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Percentage of economic interest | 97.30% | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) (USD $) | 9 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2011 | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] | ' | ' | |
Beginning balance | ($17,619) | ($19,794) | |
Current period other comprehensive loss before reclassifications | -12,292 | ' | |
Amounts reclassified | -3,187 | ' | |
Ending Balance | -33,098 | -19,794 | |
Change Related to Cash Flow Hedges | ' | ' | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] | ' | ' | |
Beginning balance | -7,872 | ' | |
Current period other comprehensive loss before reclassifications | -12,292 | ' | |
Amounts reclassified | -3,529 | [1] | ' |
Ending Balance | -23,693 | [2] | ' |
Change Related to Shipboard Retirement Plan | ' | ' | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] | ' | ' | |
Beginning balance | -9,747 | ' | |
Amounts reclassified | 342 | [3] | ' |
Ending Balance | ($9,405) | ' | |
[1] | We refer you to Note 7- "Fair Value Measurements and Derivatives" for the affected line items in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. | ||
[2] | Of the existing amounts related to derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, $1.8 million of income is expected to be reclassified into earnings in the next 12 months. | ||
[3] | Amortization of prior-service cost and actuarial loss reclassified to payroll and related expense. |
Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv3
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) (Detail) (Change Related to Cash Flow Hedges, USD $) | 9 Months Ended |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 |
Change Related to Cash Flow Hedges | ' |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] | ' |
Amount expected to be reclassified into earnings | $1.80 |
Amounts_Recognized_Within_Asse
Amounts Recognized Within Assets and Liabilities Based on Right of Offset (Detail) (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Gross Amounts | $17,661 | $32,989 |
Gross Amounts Offset | -3,048 | -3,711 |
Total Net Amounts | 14,613 | 29,278 |
Gross Amounts Not Offset | ' | -11,685 |
Net Amounts | 14,613 | 17,593 |
Gross Amounts | 23,409 | 39,486 |
Gross Amounts Offset | -1,065 | -2,538 |
Total Net Amounts | 22,344 | 36,948 |
Gross Amounts Not Offset | -21,887 | -36,710 |
Net Amounts | $457 | $238 |
Effects_of_Foreign_Currency_Fo1
Effects of Foreign Currency Forward Which Were Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (Detail) (Not Designated as Hedging Instrument, Foreign Exchange Forward, USD $) | 9 Months Ended |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 |
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Exchange Forward | ' |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | ' |
Gain recognized in other income (expense) | $20 |
Effects_of_Interest_Rates_Swap
Effects of Interest Rates Swaps Designated as Cash Flow Hedges (Detail) (Cash Flow Hedging, Interest Rate Swap, USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 |
Cash Flow Hedging | Interest Rate Swap | ' | ' |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Loss recognized in other comprehensive loss - effective portion | ($2,826) | ($2,826) |
Loss recognized in other income (expense) - ineffective portion | -334 | -334 |
Amount reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) into interest expense, net | $65 | $65 |