Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) 10-K 23 Feb 17 2016 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Billions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Feb. 09, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD
Entity Central Index Key	884,887
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2016
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$ 12.1
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		214,803,837
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Passenger ticket revenues	$ 6,149,323	$ 6,058,821	$ 5,893,847
Onboard and other revenues	2,347,078	2,240,253	2,180,008
Total revenues	8,496,401	8,299,074	8,073,855
Cruise operating expenses:
Commissions, transportation and other	1,349,677	1,400,778	1,372,785
Onboard and other	493,558	553,104	582,750
Payroll and related	882,891	861,775	847,641
Food	485,673	480,009	478,130
Fuel	713,676	795,801	947,391
Other operating	1,090,064	1,007,926	1,077,584
Total cruise operating expenses	5,015,539	5,099,393	5,306,281
Marketing, selling and administrative expenses	1,100,290	1,086,504	1,048,952
Depreciation and amortization expenses	894,915	827,008	772,445
Impairment of Pullmantur related assets	0	411,267	0
Restructuring charges	8,452	0	4,318
Total operating costs	7,019,196	7,424,172	7,131,996
Operating Income	1,477,205	874,902	941,859
Other income (expense):
Interest income	20,856	12,025	10,344
Interest expense, net of interest capitalized	(307,370)	(277,725)	(258,299)
Equity investment income	128,350	81,026	51,640
Other (expense) income	(35,653)	(24,445)	18,602
Total other income (expense)	(193,817)	(209,119)	(177,713)
Net Income	$ 1,283,388	$ 665,783	$ 764,146
Basic Earnings per Share:
Net income (in dollars per share)	$ 5.96	$ 3.03	$ 3.45
Diluted Earnings per Share:
Net income (in dollars per share)	$ 5.93	$ 3.02	$ 3.43
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Net income	$ 1,283,388	$ 665,783	$ 764,146
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	2,362	(30,152)	(26,102)
Change in defined benefit plans	(1,636)	4,760	(7,213)
Gain (loss) on cash flow derivative hedges	411,223	(406,047)	(869,350)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	411,949	(431,439)	(902,665)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	1,695,337	234,344	(138,519)
Loss from elimination of reporting lag of subsidiary	$ (21,700)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)		$ 12,000	$ 33,500

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 132,603	$ 121,565
Trade and other receivables, net	291,899	238,972
Inventories	114,087	121,332
Prepaid expenses and other assets	209,716	220,579
Derivative financial instruments	0	134,574
Total current assets	748,305	837,022
Property and equipment, net	20,161,427	18,777,778
Goodwill	288,386	286,764
Other assets	1,112,206	880,479
Total assets	22,310,324	20,782,043
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt	1,285,735	899,542
Accounts payable	305,313	302,072
Accrued interest	46,166	38,325
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	692,322	658,601
Derivative financial instruments	146,592	651,866
Customer deposits	1,965,473	1,742,286
Total current liabilities	4,441,601	4,292,692
Long-term debt	8,101,701	7,627,701
Other long-term liabilities	645,610	798,611
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity
Preferred stock ($0.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; none outstanding)	0	0
Common stock ($0.01 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 234,613,486 and 233,905,166 shares issued, December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively)	2,346	2,339
Paid-in capital	3,328,517	3,297,619
Retained earnings	7,860,341	6,944,862
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(916,484)	(1,328,433)
Treasury stock (20,019,237 and 15,911,971 common shares at cost, December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively)	(1,153,308)	(853,348)
Total shareholders' equity	9,121,412	8,063,039
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 22,310,324	$ 20,782,043

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	20,000,000	20,000,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	500,000,000	500,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	234,613,486	233,905,166
Treasury stock, common shares	20,019,237	15,911,971

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Operating Activities
Net income	$ 1,283,388	$ 665,783	$ 764,146
Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization	894,915	827,008	772,445
Impairment of Pullmantur related assets	0	411,267	0
Net deferred income tax expense (benefit)	2,608	(10,001)	(41,003)
Share-based compensation expense	32,659	36,073	26,116
Equity investment income	(128,350)	(81,026)	(51,640)
Amortization of debt issuance costs	52,795	52,153	54,993
Loss on sale of property and equipment	0	0	17,401
Loss on derivative instruments not designated as hedges	45,670	59,162	48,637
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Decrease in trade and other receivables, net	4,759	63,102	100,095
(Increase) decrease in inventories	(1,679)	1,197	26,254
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other assets	11,519	(2,262)	21,234
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable	29,564	(25,278)	(40,651)
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest	7,841	(10,749)	(53,951)
Increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities	20,718	33,859	62,019
Increase (decrease) in customer deposits	188,632	(92,849)	14,885
Dividends received from unconsolidated affiliates	75,942	33,338	5,814
Other, net	(4,291)	(14,411)	16,965
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,516,690	1,946,366	1,743,759
Investing Activities
Purchases of property and equipment	(2,494,363)	(1,613,340)	(1,811,398)
Cash paid on settlement of derivative financial instruments	(213,202)	(178,597)	(68,098)
Investments in and loans to unconsolidated affiliates	(9,155)	(56,163)	(188,595)
Cash received on loans to unconsolidated affiliates	38,213	124,253	76,167
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	0	0	220,000
Other, net	(46,385)	(19,128)	1,546
Net cash used in investing activities	(2,724,892)	(1,742,975)	(1,770,378)
Financing Activities
Debt proceeds	7,338,560	4,399,501	4,153,958
Debt issuance costs	(88,241)	(68,020)	(72,974)
Repayments of debt	(6,365,570)	(4,118,553)	(3,724,218)
Purchase of treasury stock	(299,960)	(200,000)	(236,074)
Dividends paid	(346,487)	(280,212)	(198,952)
Proceeds from exercise of common stock options	2,258	11,252	70,879
Cash received on settlement of derivative financial instruments	0	0	22,835
Other, net	3,249	2,520	2,026
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	243,809	(253,512)	17,480
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(24,569)	(17,555)	(6,307)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	11,038	(67,676)	(15,446)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	121,565	189,241	204,687
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	132,603	121,565	189,241
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest, net of amount capitalized	256,775	248,611	276,933
Non-Cash Investing Activities
Notes receivable issued upon sale of property and equipment	213,042	$ 0	$ 0
Divestiture of Pullmantur Holdings	$ 26,000

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAR

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Treasury Stock
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$ 8,808,265	$ 2,308	$ 3,159,038	$ 6,054,952	$ 5,671	$ (413,704)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Issuance under employee related plans	94,537	23	94,514
Common Stock dividends	(243,550)			(243,550)
Dividends declared by non-controlling interest	(300)			(300)
Changes related to cash flow derivative hedges	(869,350)				(869,350)
Change in defined benefit plans	(7,213)				(7,213)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(26,102)				(26,102)
Purchases of Treasury Stock	(236,074)					(236,074)
Net income	764,146			764,146
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	8,284,359	2,331	3,253,552	6,575,248	(896,994)	(649,778)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Issuance under employee related plans	40,505	8	40,497
Common Stock dividends	(296,169)			(296,169)
Changes related to cash flow derivative hedges	(406,047)				(406,047)
Change in defined benefit plans	4,760				4,760
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(30,152)				(30,152)
Purchases of Treasury Stock	(200,000)		3,570			(203,570)
Net income	665,783			665,783
Balance at Dec. 31, 2015	8,063,039	2,339	3,297,619	6,944,862	(1,328,433)	(853,348)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Issuance under employee related plans	30,905	7	30,898
Common Stock dividends	(367,909)			(367,909)
Changes related to cash flow derivative hedges	411,223				411,223
Change in defined benefit plans	(1,636)				(1,636)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	2,362				2,362
Purchases of Treasury Stock	(299,960)					(299,960)
Net income	1,283,388			1,283,388
Balance at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 9,121,412	$ 2,346	$ 3,328,517	$ 7,860,341	$ (916,484)	$ (1,153,308)

General

General	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
General	General Description of Business We are a global cruise company. We own and operate three global cruise brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises. We also own a 50% joint venture interest in the German brand TUI Cruises, a 49% interest in the Spanish brand Pullmantur and have a minority interest in the Chinese brand SkySea Cruises. Together, our Global Brands and our Partner Brands operate a combined 49 ships as of December 31, 2016 . Our ships operate on a selection of worldwide itineraries that call on approximately 535 destinations on all seven continents. Effective July 31, 2016, we sold 51% of our interest in Pullmantur Holdings (formerly known as Royal Caribbean Holdings de España S.L. or "RCHE"), the parent company of the Pullmantur brand. We retain a 49% interest in Pullmantur Holdings as well as full ownership of the four vessels currently operated by the Pullmantur brand under bareboat charter arrangements. We account for the bareboat charters of the vessels to Pullmantur Holdings as operating leases. We also provide certain ship management services to Pullmantur Holdings. We recognized an immaterial gain on the sale of our majority interest in Pullmantur Holdings. In addition, we also continue to retain full ownership of the aircraft, which were not impacted by this sale transaction. Effective August 2016, we no longer consolidate Pullmantur Holdings in our consolidated financial statements and our investment in the company is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Refer to Note 6. Other Assets for further information on our retained interest in Pullmantur Holdings. The sale did not represent a strategic shift that will have a major effect on our operations and financial results, as we continue to provide similar itineraries to and source passengers from the markets served by the Pullmantur business. Therefore, the sale of Pullmantur Holdings did not meet the criteria for discontinued operations reporting. Basis for Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). Estimates are required for the preparation of financial statements in accordance with these principles. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Refer to Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for a discussion of our significant accounting policies. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. We consolidate entities over which we have control, usually evidenced by a direct ownership interest of greater than 50% , and variable interest entities where we are determined to be the primary beneficiary. Refer to Note 6. Other Assets for further information regarding our variable interest entities. For affiliates we do not control but over which we have significant influence on financial and operating policies, usually evidenced by a direct ownership interest from 20% to 50% , the investment is accounted for using the equity method. Prior to January 1, 2016, we consolidated the operating results of Pullmantur Holdings on a two -month reporting lag to allow for more timely preparation of our consolidated financial statements. Effective January 1, 2016, we eliminated the two-month reporting lag to reflect Pullmantur Holdings' financial position, results of operations and cash flows concurrently and consistently with the fiscal calendar of the Company ("elimination of the Pullmantur reporting lag"). The elimination of the Pullmantur reporting lag represented a change in accounting principle which we believed to be preferable because it provided more current information to the users of our financial statements. A change in accounting principle requires retrospective application, if material. The impact of the elimination of the reporting lag was immaterial to prior periods and is immaterial for our fiscal year ended December 31, 2016. As a result, we have accounted for this change in accounting principle in our consolidated results for the year ended December 31, 2016. Accordingly, the results of Pullmantur Holdings for November and December 2015 are included in our statement of comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2016. The effect of this change was a decrease to net income of $21.7 million , which has been reported within Other income in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Revenues and Expenses Deposits received on sales of passenger cruises are initially recorded as customer deposit liabilities on our balance sheet. Customer deposits are subsequently recognized as passenger ticket revenues, together with revenues from onboard and other goods and services and all associated cruise operating expenses of a voyage. Historically, we recognized revenues and cruise operating expenses for our shorter voyages (voyages of ten days or less) upon voyage completion while we recognized revenues and cruise operating expenses for voyages in excess of ten days on a pro-rata basis. We followed this completed voyage recognition approach on our shorter voyages because the difference between prorating revenue from such voyages and recognizing such revenue at the completion of the voyage was immaterial to our consolidated financial statements. As of September 30, 2014, we changed our methodology and recognized passenger ticket revenues, revenues from onboard and other goods and services and all associated cruise operating expenses for all of our uncompleted voyages on a pro-rata basis. We believe that recognizing revenues and cruise operating expenses on a pro-rata basis for all voyages is preferable as revenues and expenses are recorded in the period in which the revenue generating activities are performed. The effect of this change was an increase to Passenger ticket revenues and Onboard and other revenues , as well as an increase to our Cruise operating expenses . The change was not individually material to our revenues or any of our cruise operating expenses, and resulted in an aggregate increase to operating income and net income of $53.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. In addition, the change has not been retrospectively applied to prior periods, as the impact of prorating all voyages was immaterial to the respective periods presented. Revenues and expenses include port costs that vary with guest head counts. The amounts of such port costs charged to our guests and included within Passenger ticket revenues on a gross basis were $570.3 million , $561.1 million and $546.6 million for the years 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash and marketable securities with original maturities of less than 90 days. Inventories Inventories consist of provisions, supplies and fuel carried at the lower of cost (weighted-average) or market. Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. We capitalize interest as part of the cost of acquiring certain assets. Improvement costs that we believe add value to our ships are capitalized as additions to the ship and depreciated over the shorter of the improvements' estimated useful lives or that of the associated ship. The estimated cost and accumulated depreciation of replaced or refurbished ship components are written off and any resulting losses are recognized in Cruise operating expenses . Liquidated damages received from shipyards as a result of the late delivery of a new ship are recorded as reductions to the cost basis of the ship. Depreciation of property and equipment is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset. The useful lives of our ships are generally 30 years , net of a 15% projected residual value. The 30 -year useful life of our newly constructed ships and 15% associated residual value are both based on the weighted-average of all major components of a ship. Our useful life and residual value estimates take into consideration the impact of anticipated technological changes, long-term cruise and vacation market conditions and historical useful lives of similarly-built ships. In addition, we take into consideration our estimates of the weighted-average useful lives of the ships' major component systems, such as hull, superstructure, main electric, engines and cabins. Depreciation for assets under capital leases is computed using the shorter of the lease term or related asset life. Depreciation of property and equipment is computed utilizing the following useful lives: Years Ships generally 30 Ship improvements 3-20 Buildings and improvements 10-40 Computer hardware and software 3-10 Transportation equipment and other 3-30 Leasehold improvements Shorter of remaining lease term or useful life 3-30 We review long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate, based on estimated undiscounted future cash flows, that the carrying amount of these assets may not be fully recoverable. For purposes of recognition and measurement of an impairment loss, long-lived assets are grouped with other assets and liabilities at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. The lowest level for which we maintain identifiable cash flows that are independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities is at the ship level for our ships and at the aggregated asset group level for our aircraft. If estimated future cash flows are less than the carrying value of an asset, an impairment charge is recognized to the extent its carrying value exceeds fair value. We use the deferral method to account for drydocking costs. Under the deferral method, drydocking costs incurred are deferred and charged to expense on a straight-line basis over the period to the next scheduled drydock, which we estimate to be a period of thirty to sixty months based on the vessel's age as required by Class. Deferred drydock costs consist of the costs to drydock the vessel and other costs incurred in connection with the drydock which are necessary to maintain the vessel's Class certification. Class certification is necessary in order for our cruise ships to be flagged in a specific country, obtain liability insurance and legally operate as passenger cruise ships. The activities associated with those drydocking costs cannot be performed while the vessel is in service and, as such, are done during a drydock as a planned major maintenance activity. The significant deferred drydock costs consist of hauling and wharfage services provided by the drydock facility, hull inspection and related activities (e.g., scraping, pressure cleaning, bottom painting), maintenance to steering propulsion, thruster equipment and ballast tanks, port services such as tugs, pilotage and line handling, and freight associated with these items. We perform a detailed analysis of the various activities performed for each drydock and only defer those costs that are directly related to planned major maintenance activities necessary to maintain Class. The costs deferred are not otherwise routinely periodically performed to maintain a vessel's designed and intended operating capability. Repairs and maintenance activities are charged to expense as incurred. Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired. We review goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level annually or, when events or circumstances dictate, more frequently. The impairment review for goodwill consists of a qualitative assessment of whether it is more-likely-than-not that a reporting unit's fair value is less than its carrying amount, and if necessary, a two-step goodwill impairment test. Factors to consider when performing the qualitative assessment include general economic conditions, limitations on accessing capital, changes in forecasted operating results, changes in fuel prices and fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. If the qualitative assessment demonstrates that it is more-likely-than-not that the estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, it is not necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. We may elect to bypass the qualitative assessment and proceed directly to step one, for any reporting unit, in any period. On a periodic basis, we elect to bypass the qualitative assessment and proceed to step one to corroborate the results of recent years' qualitative assessments. We can resume the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit in any subsequent period. When performing the two-step goodwill impairment test, the fair value of the reporting unit is determined and compared to the carrying value of the net assets allocated to the reporting unit. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, no further analysis or write-down of goodwill is required. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value of its net assets, the implied fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to all its underlying assets and liabilities, including both recognized and unrecognized tangible and intangible assets, based on their fair value. If necessary, goodwill is then written down to its implied fair value. Intangible Assets In connection with our acquisitions, we have acquired certain intangible assets to which value has been assigned based on our estimates. Intangible assets that are deemed to have an indefinite life are not amortized, but are subject to an annual impairment test, or when events or circumstances dictate, more frequently. The indefinite-life intangible asset impairment test consists of a comparison of the fair value of the indefinite-life intangible asset with its carrying amount. If the carrying amount exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. If the fair value exceeds its carrying amount, the indefinite-life intangible asset is not considered impaired. Other intangible assets assigned finite useful lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Contingencies — Litigation On an ongoing basis, we assess the potential liabilities related to any lawsuits or claims brought against us. While it is typically very difficult to determine the timing and ultimate outcome of such actions, we use our best judgment to determine if it is probable that we will incur an expense related to the settlement or final adjudication of such matters and whether a reasonable estimation of such probable loss, if any, can be made. In assessing probable losses, we take into consideration estimates of the amount of insurance recoveries, if any, which are recorded as assets when recoverability is probable. We accrue a liability when we believe a loss is probable and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. Due to the inherent uncertainties related to the eventual outcome of litigation and potential insurance recoveries, it is possible that certain matters may be resolved for amounts materially different from any provisions or disclosures that we have previously made. Advertising Costs Advertising costs are expensed as incurred except those costs which result in tangible assets, such as brochures, which are treated as prepaid expenses and charged to expense as consumed. Advertising costs consist of media advertising as well as brochure, production and direct mail costs. Media advertising was $240.3 million , $242.8 million and $205.2 million , and brochure, production and direct mail costs were $120.8 million , $127.1 million and $136.7 million for the years 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Derivative Instruments We enter into various forward, swap and option contracts to manage our interest rate exposure and to limit our exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and fuel prices. These instruments are recorded on the balance sheet at their fair value and the vast majority are designated as hedges. We also use non-derivative financial instruments designated as hedges of our net investment in our foreign operations and investments. Although certain of our derivative financial instruments do not qualify or are not accounted for under hedge accounting, we do not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading or other speculative purposes. At inception of the hedge relationship, a derivative instrument that hedges the exposure to changes in the fair value of a firm commitment or a recognized asset or liability is designated as a fair value hedge. A derivative instrument that hedges a forecasted transaction or the variability of cash flows related to a recognized asset or liability is designated as a cash flow hedge. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated as fair value hedges are offset against changes in the fair value of the underlying hedged assets, liabilities or firm commitments. Gains and losses on derivatives that are designated as cash flow hedges are recorded as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss until the underlying hedged transactions are recognized in earnings. The foreign currency transaction gain or loss of our non-derivative financial instruments designated as hedges of our net investment in foreign operations and investments are recognized as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss along with the associated foreign currency translation adjustment of the foreign operation. On an ongoing basis, we assess whether derivatives used in hedging transactions are "highly effective" in offsetting changes in the fair value or cash flow of hedged items. We use the long-haul method to assess hedge effectiveness using regression analysis for each hedge relationship under our interest rate, foreign currency and fuel hedging programs. We apply the same methodology on a consistent basis for assessing hedge effectiveness to all hedges within each hedging program (i.e., interest rate, foreign currency and fuel). We perform regression analyses over an observation period of up to three years, utilizing market data relevant to the hedge horizon of each hedge relationship. High effectiveness is achieved when a statistically valid relationship reflects a high degree of offset and correlation between the changes in the fair values of the derivative instrument and the hedged item. The determination of ineffectiveness is based on the amount of dollar offset between the change in fair value of the derivative instrument and the change in fair value of the hedged item at the end of the reporting period. If it is determined that a derivative is not highly effective as a hedge or hedge accounting is discontinued, any change in fair value of the derivative since the last date at which it was determined to be effective is recognized in earnings. In addition, the ineffective portion of our highly effective hedges is immediately recognized in earnings and reported in Other income (expense) in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). Cash flows from derivative instruments that are designated as fair value or cash flow hedges are classified in the same category as the cash flows from the underlying hedged items. In the event that hedge accounting is discontinued, cash flows subsequent to the date of discontinuance are classified within investing activities. Cash flows from derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments are classified as investing activities. We consider the classification of the underlying hedged item’s cash flows in determining the classification for the designated derivative instrument’s cash flows. We classify derivative instrument cash flows from hedges of benchmark interest rate or hedges of fuel expense as operating activities due to the nature of the hedged item. Likewise, we classify derivative instrument cash flows from hedges of foreign currency risk on our newbuild ship payments as investing activities and derivative instrument cash flows from hedges of foreign currency risk on debt payments as financing activities. Foreign Currency Translations and Transactions We translate assets and liabilities of our foreign subsidiaries whose functional currency is the local currency, at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. We translate revenues and expenses at weighted-average exchange rates for the period. Equity is translated at historical rates and the resulting foreign currency translation adjustments are included as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss , which is reflected as a separate component of Shareholders' equity . Exchange gains or losses arising from the remeasurement of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the entity involved are immediately included in our earnings, except for certain liabilities that have been designated to act as a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation or investment. Exchange gains were $39.8 million , $34.6 million and $49.5 million for the years 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively, and were recorded within Other income (expense) . The majority of our transactions are settled in United States dollars. Gains or losses resulting from transactions denominated in other currencies are recognized in income at each balance sheet date. Concentrations of Credit Risk We monitor our credit risk associated with financial and other institutions with which we conduct significant business and, to minimize these risks, we select counterparties with credit risks acceptable to us and we seek to limit our exposure to an individual counterparty. Credit risk, including but not limited to counterparty nonperformance under derivative instruments, our credit facilities and new ship progress payment guarantees, is not considered significant, as we primarily conduct business with large, well-established financial institutions, insurance companies and export credit agencies many of which we have long-term relationships with and which have credit risks acceptable to us or where the credit risk is spread out among a large number of counterparties. As of December 31, 2016, we did not have any exposure under our derivative instruments. As of December 31, 2015, we had counterparty credit risk exposure under our derivative instruments of approximately $4.8 million , which was limited to the cost of replacing the contracts in the event of non-performance by the counterparties to the contracts, all of which are currently our lending banks. We do not anticipate nonperformance by any of our significant counterparties. In addition, we have established guidelines we follow regarding credit ratings and instrument maturities to maintain safety and liquidity. We do not normally require collateral or other security to support credit relationships; however, in certain circumstances this option is available to us. Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share incorporates the incremental shares issuable upon the assumed exercise of stock options and conversion of potentially dilutive securities. Stock-Based Employee Compensation We measure and recognize compensation expense at the estimated fair value of employee stock awards. Compensation expense for awards and the related tax effects are recognized as they vest. We use the estimated amount of expected forfeitures to calculate compensation costs for all outstanding awards. Segment Reporting We own and operate three global cruise brands, Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises. We also own a 50% joint venture interest with TUI AG which operates the brand TUI Cruises, a 49% interest in the Spanish brand Pullmantur and have a minority interest in the Chinese brand SkySea Cruises. We believe our brands possess the versatility to enter multiple cruise market segments within the cruise vacation industry. Although each of these brands have its own marketing style as well as ships and crews of various sizes, the nature of the products sold and services delivered by these brands share a common base (i.e., the sale and provision of cruise vacations). Our brands also have similar itineraries as well as similar cost and revenue components. In addition, our brands source passengers from similar markets around the world and operate in similar economic environments with a significant degree of commercial overlap. As a result, our brands have been aggregated as a single reportable segment based on the similarity of their economic characteristics, types of consumers, regulatory environment, maintenance requirements, supporting systems and processes as well as products and services provided. Our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer has been identified as the chief operating decision-maker and all significant operating decisions including the allocation of resources are based upon the analyses of the Company as one segment. Information by geographic area is shown in the table below. Passenger ticket revenues are attributed to geographic areas based on where the reservation originates. 2016 2015 2014 Passenger ticket revenues: United States 55% 55% 53% All other countries 45% 45% 47% Recent Accounting Pronouncements Revenue from Contracts with Customers In May 2014, amended GAAP guidance was issued to clarify the principles used to recognize revenue for all entities. The guidance also requires more detailed disclosures and provides additional guidance for transactions that were not comprehensively addressed in the prior accounting guidance. This guidance must be applied using one of two retrospective application methods and will be effective for our annual reporting period beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods therein. Early adoption is permitted for our annual reporting period beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods therein. We are currently evaluating the impact, if any, of the adoption of the revenue recognition guidance to our consolidated financial statements and intend to elect the modified retrospective method to all contracts on the date of initial application, January 1, 2018. This will involve applying the guidance retrospectively only to the most current period presented in the financial statements and recognizing the cumulative effect of initially applying the guidance as an adjustment to the January 1, 2018 opening balance of retained earnings at the date of initial application. Leases In February 2016, amended GAAP guidance was issued to increase the transparency and comparability of lease accounting among organizations. For leases with a term greater than 12 months, the amendments require the lease rights and obligations arising from the leasing arrangements, including operating leases, to be recognized as assets and liabilities on the balance sheet. The amendments also expand the required disclosures surrounding leasing arrangements. The guidance must be applied using a retrospective application method and will be effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this newly issued guidance to our consolidated financial statements. Effect of Derivative Contract Novations on Existing Hedge Accounting Relationships In March 2016, amended GAAP guidance was issued addressing the effect of derivative contract novations on existing hedge accounting relationships. The amendments clarify that a change in the counterparty to a derivative instrument that has been designated as a hedging instrument does not, in and of itself, require dedesignation of that hedging relationship provided that all other hedge accounting criteria continue to be met. The guidance must be applied using a prospective or modified retrospective application method and will be effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The adoption of this newly issued guidance is not expected to have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements. Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments In August 2016, amended GAAP guidance was issued to clarify how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. The amendments are aimed at reducing the existing diversity in practice. The guidance should be applied using a retrospective transition method to each period presented and will be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The adoption of this newly issued guidance is not expected to have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements. Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory In October 2016, amended GAAP guidance was issued that requires the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset, other than inventory, to be recognized at the time that the transfer occurs, rather than when the asset is sold to an outside party. The new guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an annual period for which financial statements have not been issued. The guidance is required to be adopted retrospectively by recording a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the adoption period. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this newly issued guidance to our consolidated financial statements. Interests held through Related Parties that are under Common Control In October 2016, amended GAAP guidance was issued related to Interests held through Related Parties that are under Common Control, which alters how a decision maker needs to consider indirect interests in a Variable Interest Entity ("VIE") held through an entity under common control. The amended guidance addresses how a single decision maker of a VIE should treat indirect interests that are held through related parties under common control, when determining whether it is the primary beneficiary of that VIE. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this newly issued guidance to our consolidated financial statements. Reclassifications On January 1, 2016, we adopted Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 835, Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, using the retrospective approach. Due to the adoption of ASC 835, $139.8 million of debt issuance costs have been reclassified in the consolidated balance sheet, as of December 31, 2015, from Other assets to either Current portion of long-term debt or Long-term debt in order to conform to the current year presentation. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, share-based compensation expense of $36.1 million and $26.1 million , equity investment income of $81.0 million and $51.6 million and amortization of debt issuance costs of $27.1 million and $26.6 million , respectively, have been reclassified in the consolidated statements of cash flows from Other, net to Share-based compensation expense, Equity investment income and Amortization of debt issuance costs, respectively, within Net cash provided by operating activities in order to conform to the current year presentation. Additionally, for the years ended December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, amortization of debt issuance costs of $17.2 million and $19.8 million , respectively, have been reclassified from Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other assets and $7.9 million and $8.5 million , respectively, have been reclassified from Increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the consolidated statements of cash flows to Amortization of debt issuance costs , within Net cash provided by operating activities in order to conform to the current year presentation.

Goodwill

Goodwill	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill [Abstract]
Goodwill	Goodwill The carrying amount of goodwill attributable to our Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises reporting units and the changes in such balances during the years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were as follows (in thousands): Royal Celebrity Cruises Total Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 286,958 $ — $ 286,958 Foreign currency translation adjustment (194 ) — (194 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 286,764 — 286,764 Goodwill attributable to purchase of Ocean Adventures (1) — 1,600 1,600 Foreign currency translation adjustment (10 ) 32 22 Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 286,754 $ 1,632 $ 288,386 (1) The Ocean Adventures business combination, including purchase transaction and assets acquired, was immaterial to our consolidated financial statements. The carrying amount of goodwill attributable to our Pullmantur reporting unit and the changes in such balances during the year ended December 31, 2015 were as follows (in thousands): Pullmantur Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 133,584 Impairment charge (123,814 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment (9,770 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 $ — During the fourth quarter of 2016 , we performed a qualitative assessment of whether it was more-likely-than-not that our Royal Caribbean International reporting unit's fair value was less than its carrying amount before applying the two-step goodwill impairment test. The qualitative analysis included assessing the impact of certain factors such as general economic conditions, limitations on accessing capital, changes in forecasted operating results, changes in fuel prices and fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. Based on our qualitative assessment, we concluded that it was more-likely-than-not that the estimated fair value of the Royal Caribbean International reporting unit exceeded its carrying value and thus, we did not proceed to the two-step goodwill impairment test. No indicators of impairment exist primarily because the reporting unit's fair value has consistently exceeded its carrying value by a significant margin, its financial performance has been solid in the face of mixed economic environments and forecasts of operating results generated by the reporting unit appear sufficient to support its carrying value. As a result of our assessment, we did not record an impairment of goodwill for the year ended December 31, 2016 . During the fourth quarter of 2015, we performed our annual impairment review of goodwill for the Royal Caribbean International reporting unit. We elected to bypass the qualitative assessment and proceeded directly to step one of the two-step goodwill impairment test to corroborate the results of prior years' qualitative assessments. As a result of the test, we determined the fair value of the Royal Caribbean International reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by approximately 90% resulting in no impairment to the Royal Caribbean International goodwill for the year ended December 31, 2015. In 2015, for our Pullmantur reporting unit, we reviewed the two-step goodwill impairment test based on our cash flow projections. As a result of this analysis, we determined that the carrying value of the Pullmantur reporting unit exceeded its fair value. Accordingly, upon the completion of the two-step impairment test, we recognized a goodwill impairment charge of $123.8 million . The charge reflected the full carrying amount of the goodwill leaving Pullmantur with no goodwill on its books. This impairment charge was recognized in earnings during the third quarter of 2015 and is reported within Impairment of Pullmantur related assets within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). Refer to Note 14. Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments for further information regarding the Pullmantur reporting unit estimated fair value calculation. For the year ended December 31, 2014, we did not record an impairment of goodwill for our reporting units. Accumulated goodwill impairment losses as of December 31, 2016 were $443.0 million attributable to our Pullmantur reporting unit.

Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Intangible Assets	Intangible Assets Intangible assets are reported in Other assets in our consolidated balance sheets. The carrying amount of indefinite-life intangible assets was not material as of December 31, 2016 . Indefinite-life intangible assets consisted of the following as of December 31, 2015 (in thousands): 2015 Indefinite-life intangible asset—Pullmantur trademarks and trade names $ 188,038 Impairment charge (174,285 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment (13,753 ) Total $ — During the third quarter of 2015, we performed an interim impairment evaluation of Pullmantur's trademarks and trade names using a discounted cash flow model and the relief-from-royalty method to compare the fair value of these indefinite-lived intangible assets to its carrying value. We used a discount rate comparable to the rate used in valuing the Pullmantur reporting unit in our goodwill impairment test. Based on our cash flow projections, we determined that the fair value of Pullmantur’s trademarks and trade names no longer exceeded their carrying value. Accordingly, we recognized an impairment charge of approximately $174.3 million to write down trademarks and trade names to their fair value. The charge reflected the full carrying amount of the trademark and trade names leaving Pullmantur with no intangible assets on its books. This impairment charge was recognized in earnings during the third quarter of 2015 and is reported within Impairment of Pullmantur related assets within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). Refer to Note 14. Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments for further information regarding the estimated fair value calculation of these assets. For the year ended December 31, 2014, we did not record an impairment of Pullmantur's trademark and trade names. Finite-life intangible assets had a gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization amount of $8.4 million and $0.2 million , respectively, as of December 31, 2016 , consisting of operating licenses to operate in the Galapagos Islands. As of December 31, 2016 , the remaining weighted average remaining life of these licenses were approximately 27.6 years. Amortization expense for finite-life intangible assets was immaterial to our consolidated financial statements.

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment Property and equipment consists of the following (in thousands): 2016 2015 Ships $ 23,978,822 $ 22,102,025 Ship improvements 2,359,639 2,019,294 Ships under construction 354,425 734,998 Land, buildings and improvements, including leasehold improvements and port facilities 341,605 337,109 Computer hardware and software, transportation equipment and other 1,108,301 1,025,264 Total property and equipment 28,142,792 26,218,690 Less—accumulated depreciation and amortization (7,981,365 ) (7,440,912 ) $ 20,161,427 $ 18,777,778 Ships under construction include progress payments for the construction of new ships as well as planning, design, interest and other associated costs. We capitalized interest costs of $25.3 million , $26.5 million and $28.8 million for the years 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. We review our long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate potential impairment. During 2016, we sold our 51% interest in Pullmantur Holdings. For further information on the sale transaction, refer to Note 1. General . Due to this sale and the resulting change in the nature of the cash flows generated by the vessels that are owned by us and operated by Pullmantur Holdings, we reviewed these vessels for impairment. We determined that the undiscounted future cash flows of the vessels exceeded their carrying value; therefore, no impairment was required. During 2016, we entered into agreements with STX France to build a fifth Oasis-class ship and a third and fourth "Project Edge" ship. Refer to Note 15. Commitments and Contingencies for further information. In April 2016, we completed the previously announced sale of Splendour of the Seas to TUI Cruises. Concurrent with the acquisition, TUI Cruises leased the ship to Thomson Cruises, an affiliate of TUI AG, our joint venture partner, who will operate the ship. The gain recognized did not have a material effect to our consolidated financial statements. In June 2016, we entered into an agreement to sell Legend of the Seas to Thomson Cruises. The sale is scheduled to be completed in March 2017 in order to retain the future revenues to be generated for sailings through that date. We expect to recognize a gain on the sale, which we do not expect will have a material effect to our annual consolidated financial statements. During 2015, in conjunction with performing the two-step goodwill impairment test for the Pullmantur reporting unit, we identified that the estimated fair value of certain long-lived assets, consisting of two ships and three aircraft were less than their carrying values. As a result of this determination, we evaluated these assets pursuant to our long-lived asset impairment test, resulting in an impairment charge of $113.2 million to write down these assets to their estimated fair values. This impairment charge was recognized in earnings during the third quarter of 2015 and is reported within Impairment of Pullmantur related assets within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). Refer to Note 14. Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments for further information regarding the estimated fair value calculation of these assets. During 2015, Pullmantur sold Ocean Dream to an unrelated third party for $34.6 million . The purchase price was paid via a secured promissory note, payable over a nine -year period. The buyer's obligations under this loan accrue interest at the rate of 6.0% per annum and are secured by a first priority mortgage on the ship. The sale resulted in an immaterial gain that was deferred and is expected to be recognized at the end of the nine -year term.

Other Assets

Other Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Other Assets [Abstract]
Other Assets	Other Assets A VIE is an entity in which the equity investors have not provided enough equity to finance the entity's activities or the equity investors (1) cannot directly or indirectly make decisions about the entity's activities through their voting rights or similar rights; (2) do not have the obligation to absorb the expected losses of the entity; (3) do not have the right to receive the expected residual returns of the entity; or (4) have voting rights that are not proportionate to their economic interests and the entity's activities involve or are conducted on behalf of an investor with a disproportionately small voting interest. We have determined that TUI Cruises GmbH, our 50% -owned joint venture which operates the brand TUI Cruises, is a VIE. As of December 31, 2016 , the net book value of our investment in TUI Cruises was approximately $515.9 million , consisting of $323.5 million in equity and a loan of $192.4 million . The loan, which was made in connection with the sale of Splendour of the Seas in April 2016, accrues interest at a rate of 6.25% per annum and is payable over a 10 -year term. This loan is 50% guaranteed by TUI AG, our joint venture partner, and is secured by a first priority mortgage on the ship. Refer to Note 5. Property and Equipment for further information. As of December 31, 2015, the net book value of our investment in TUI Cruises was approximately $293.8 million , consisting of equity. The majority of these amounts were included within Other assets in our consolidated balance sheets. In addition, we and TUI AG have each guaranteed the repayment of 50% of a bank loan borrowed by TUI Cruises. As of December 31, 2016 , the outstanding principal amount of the loan was €116.3 million , or approximately $122.7 million based on the exchange rate at December 31, 2016 . While this loan matures in May 2022, the lenders have agreed to release each shareholder's guarantee in 2018. The loan amortizes quarterly and is secured by first mortgages on the Mein Schiff 1 and Mein Schiff 2 vessels. Based on current facts and circumstances, we do not believe potential obligations under our guarantee of this bank loan are probable. Our investment amount, outstanding term loan and the potential obligations under the bank loan guarantee are substantially our maximum exposure to loss in connection with our investment in TUI Cruises. We have determined that we are not the primary beneficiary of TUI Cruises. We believe that the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact TUI Cruises’ economic performance are shared between ourselves and TUI AG. All the significant operating and financial decisions of TUI Cruises require the consent of both parties, which we believe creates shared power over TUI Cruises. Accordingly, we do not consolidate this entity and account for this investment under the equity method of accounting. TUI Cruises has three newbuild ships on order with Meyer Turku scheduled to be delivered in each of 2017, 2018 and 2019. TUI Cruises has in place agreements for the secured financing of each of the ships on order for up to 80% of the contract price. The remaining portion of the contract price of the ships is expected to be funded through an existing €150.0 million bank facility and TUI Cruises’ cash flows from operations. The various ship construction and financing agreements include certain restrictions on each of our and TUI AG’s ability to reduce our current ownership interest in TUI Cruises below 37.55% through 2021. We have determined that Pullmantur Holdings, in which we have a 49% noncontrolling interest, is a VIE for which we are not the primary beneficiary, as we do not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity's economic performance. Accordingly, subsequent to the sale of our 51% interest in Pullmantur Holdings to Springwater Capital LLC ("Springwater"), we do not consolidate this entity and we account for this investment under the equity method of accounting. As of December 31, 2016 , the net book value of our investment in Pullmantur Holdings was was immaterial to our consolidated financial statements. In conjunction with the sale, we provided a non-revolving working capital facility to a Pullmantur Holdings subsidiary in the amount of up to €15.0 million or approximately $15.8 million based on the exchange rate at December 31, 2016 . Proceeds of the facility, which may be drawn through July 2018, will bear interest at the rate of 6.5% per annum and are payable through 2022. Springwater has guaranteed repayment of 51% of the outstanding amounts under the facility. As of December 31, 2016 , no amounts had been drawn on this facility. See Note 1. General for further discussion on the sales transaction. We have determined that Grand Bahama Shipyard Ltd. ("Grand Bahama"), a ship repair and maintenance facility in which we have a 40% noncontrolling interest, is a VIE. This facility serves cruise and cargo ships, oil and gas tankers and offshore units. We utilize this facility, among other ship repair facilities, for our regularly scheduled drydocks and certain emergency repairs as may be required. During the year ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , we made payments of $39.8 million and $21.7 million , respectively, to Grand Bahama for ship repair and maintenance services. We have determined that we are not the primary beneficiary of this facility, as we do not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the facility's economic performance. Accordingly, we do not consolidate this entity and we account for this investment under the equity method of accounting. As of December 31, 2016 , the net book value of our investment in Grand Bahama was approximately $47.0 million , consisting of $23.2 million in equity and a loan of $23.8 million . As of December 31, 2015 , the net book value of our investment in Grand Bahama was approximately $51.2 million , consisting of $12.6 million in equity and a loan of $38.6 million . These amounts represent our maximum exposure to loss related to our investment in Grand Bahama. During 2016, our debt agreement with Grand Bahama was amended to extend the maturity by 10 years and increase the applicable interest rate to the lower of (i) LIBOR plus 3.50% and (ii) 5.50% . Interest payable on the loan is due on a semi-annual basis. We continue to classify the loan, as modified, as non-accrual status. The loan balance is included within Other assets in our consolidated balance sheets. During the year ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, we received payments of approximately $14.8 million and $4.4 million , respectively . We monitor credit risk associated with the loan through our participation on Grand Bahama's board of directors along with our review of Grand Bahama's financial statements and projected cash flows. Based on this review, we believe the risk of loss associated with the outstanding loan is not probable as of December 31, 2016 . We have determined that Skysea Holding International Ltd. ("Skysea Holding"), in which we have a 35% noncontrolling interest, is a VIE for which we are not the primary beneficiary, as we do not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity's economic performance. Accordingly, we do not consolidate this entity and we account for this investment under the equity method of accounting. In December 2014, we and Ctrip.com International Ltd, which also owns 35% of Skysea Holding, each provided a debt facility to a wholly owned subsidiary of Skysea Holding in the amount of $80.0 million . Interest under these facilities, which mature in January 2030, initially accrues at a rate of 3.0% per annum with an increase of at least 0.5% every two years through maturity. The facilities, which are pari passu to each other, are each 100% guaranteed by Skysea Holding and are secured by first priority mortgages on the ship SkySea Golden Era. As of December 31, 2016 , the net book value of our investment in Skysea Holding and its subsidiaries was approximately $95.4 million , consisting of $9.2 million in equity and loans of $86.2 million . As of December 31, 2015 , the net book value of our investment in Skysea Holding and its subsidiaries was approximately $99.8 million , consisting of $17.3 million in equity and a loan of $82.5 million . The majority of these amounts were included within Other assets in our consolidated balance sheets and represent our maximum exposure to loss related to our investment in Skysea Holding. The following table sets forth information regarding our investments accounted for under the equity method of accounting, including the entities discussed above, (in thousands): For the period ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Share of equity income from investments $ 128,350 $ 81,026 $ 51,640 Dividends received $ 75,942 $ 33,338 $ 5,814 We also provide ship management services to TUI Cruises GmbH, Pullmantur Holdings and Skysea Holding. Additionally, we bareboat charter to Pullmantur the vessels currently operated by its brands, which were retained by us in connection with the sale of our majority interest. We recorded the following as it relates to these services in our operating results within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) (in thousands): For the period ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Revenues $ 30,517 $ 20,217 $ 8,465 Expenses $ 12,795 $ 15,669 $ 3,960 Summarized financial information for our affiliates accounted for under the equity method of accounting was as follows (in thousands): As of December 31, 2016 2015 Current Assets $ 382,529 $ 315,264 Non Current Assets 2,922,471 2,246,809 Total Assets $ 3,305,000 $ 2,562,073 Current Liabilities $ 761,331 $ 585,887 Non Current Liabilities 1,693,941 1,231,262 Total Liabilities $ 2,455,272 $ 1,817,149 Equity Attributable to: Noncontrolling Interest $ 1,544 $ 1,683 For the period ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Total Revenues $ 1,232,191 $ 990,172 $ 797,441 Total Expenses (972,454 ) (830,898 ) (682,430 ) Net Income $ 259,737 $ 159,274 $ 115,011

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	Long-Term Debt Long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands): 2016 2015 $1.4 billion unsecured revolving credit facility, LIBOR plus 1.50%, currently 2.26% and a facility fee of 0.25%, due 2020 $ 925,000 $ 945,000 $1.2 billion unsecured revolving credit facility, LIBOR plus 1.50%, currently 2.24% and a facility fee of 0.25%, due 2018 805,000 895,000 Unsecured senior notes and senior debentures, 5.25% to 7.50%, due 2018, 2022 and 2027 1,073,261 1,434,542 $200 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.30%, currently 2.06% due 2017 200,000 — $841.8 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.00%, currently 2.26% due through 2028 806,756 — $226.1 million unsecured term loan, 2.53%, due through 2028 216,677 — €700.7 million unsecured term loan, EURIBOR plus 1.15% currently 1.15%, due through 2028 708,417 — $742.1 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.30%, currently 2.56%, due through 2027 649,338 711,180 $273.2 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.75%, currently 2.52%, due 2017 273,166 — $519 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 0.45%, currently 1.71%, due through 2020 173,049 216,311 $420 million unsecured term loan, 5.41%, due through 2021 171,444 207,223 $420 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.65%, currently 2.91%, due through 2021 175,000 210,000 €159.4 million unsecured term loan, EURIBOR plus 1.58%, currently 1.58%, due through 2021 70,082 86,650 $524.5 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 0.50%, currently 1.48%, due through 2021 218,542 262,250 $566.1 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 0.37%, currently 1.63%, due through 2022 259,448 306,621 $1.1 billion unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.65%, currently 2.91%, due through 2022 460,652 537,426 $632.0 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 0.40%, currently 1.38%, due through 2023 368,643 421,306 $673.5 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 0.40%, currently 1.66%, due through 2024 448,983 505,106 $65.0 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.75%, currently 2.52%, due through 2019 67,027 71,500 $380.0 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.75%, currently 2.52%, due 2018 380,000 380,000 $791.1 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.30%, currently 2.56%, due through 2026 659,256 725,182 $290.0 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.75%, currently 2.52%, due 2018 290,000 290,000 €365 million unsecured term loan, EURIBOR plus 1.75%, currently 1.75%, due 2017 123,963 396,755 $7.3 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 2.5%, currently 3.76%, due through 2023 3,964 4,440 $30.3 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 3.75%, currently 4.70%, due through 2021 6,597 11,793 Capital lease obligations 40,385 48,770 Total debt 9,574,650 8,667,055 Less: unamortized debt issuance costs (187,214 ) (139,812 ) Total debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs 9,387,436 8,527,243 Less: current portion (1,285,735 ) (899,542 ) Long-term portion $ 8,101,701 $ 7,627,701 In February 2016, we amended our unsecured term loans for Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas to reduce the margins on those facilities and incorporate certain covenant improvements included in our more recent credit facilities. The interest rate on both the $420.0 million floating rate tranche of the Oasis of the Seas term loan and the $1.1 billion Allure of the Seas term loan was reduced from LIBOR plus 1.85% to LIBOR plus 1.65% . These amendments did not result in the extinguishment of debt. In February 2016, we agreed with the lenders on our €365.0 million unsecured term loan due 2017 to convert €247.5 million , or $273.2 million , of the outstanding principal balance from Euro to United States dollars. Interest on the new United States dollar tranche accrues at a floating rate based on LIBOR plus the applicable margin. The balance of the facility of €117.5 million will remain outstanding in Euro and will continue to accrue interest at a floating rate based on EURIBOR, subject to a 0% floor, plus the applicable margin. The applicable margin varies with our debt rating and was 1.75% as of December 31, 2016. The amendment did not result in the extinguishment of debt. In April 2016, we took delivery of Ovation of the Seas . To finance the purchase, we borrowed $841.8 million under a previously committed unsecured term loan which is 95% guaranteed by Euler Hermes Deutschland AG ("Hermes"), the official export credit agency of Germany. The loan amortizes semi-annually over 12 years and bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 1.00% , totaling 2.26% as of December 31, 2016. During 2015, we entered into forward-starting interest rate swap agreements which effectively converted $830.0 million of the loan from the floating rate available to us per the credit agreement to a fixed rate, including the applicable margin, of 3.16% effective from April 2016 through the maturity of the loan. See Note 14. Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments for further information regarding these agreements. In April 2016, we entered into and drew in full on a credit agreement which provides an unsecured term loan in the amount of $200 million . The loan is due and payable at maturity in April 2017. Interest on the loan accrues at a floating rate based on LIBOR plus a margin of 1.30% , totaling 2.06% as of December 31, 2016. The proceeds from this loan were used to repay amounts outstanding under our unsecured revolving credit facilities. In May 2016, we took delivery of Harmony of the Seas . To finance the purchase, we borrowed an unsecured Euro-denominated term loan in the amount of €700.7 million , or $739.2 million based on the exchange rate at December 31, 2016, and an unsecured United States dollar-denominated term loan in the amount of $226.1 million under previously committed credit agreements. Both of the facilities are 100% guaranteed by Compagnie Francaise d’Assurance pour le Commerce Extérieur (“COFACE”), the official export credit agency of France. The Euro-denominated term loan amortizes semi-annually over 12 years and bears interest at EURIBOR, subject to a 0% floor, plus the applicable margin of 1.15% , totaling 1.15% as of December 31, 2016. The United States dollar-denominated term loan amortizes semi-annually over 12 years and bears interest at a fixed rate of 2.53% . During 2015, we entered into forward-starting interest rate swap agreements which effectively converted €693.4 million , or $731.5 million based on the exchange rate at December 31, 2016, of the Euro-denominated term loan from the floating rate per the credit agreement to a fixed rate, including the applicable margin, of 2.26% effective from May 2016 through the maturity of the loan. See Note 14. Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments for further information regarding these agreements. All of our unsecured ship financing term loans are guaranteed by the export credit agency in the respective country in which the ship is constructed. In consideration for these guarantees, depending on the financing arrangement, we pay to the applicable export credit agency (1) fees from 1.48% per annum based on the outstanding loan balance semi-annually over the term of the loan (subject to adjustment under certain of our facilities based upon our credit ratings) or (2) an upfront fee of 2.35% to 2.37% of the maximum loan amount. We amortize the fees that are paid upfront over the life of the loan and those that are paid semi-annually over each respective payment period. We classify these fees within Debt issuance costs in our consolidated statements of cash flows and within Other assets in our consolidated balance sheets. Under certain of our agreements, the contractual interest rate, facility fee and/or export credit agency fee vary with our debt rating. The unsecured senior notes and senior debentures are not redeemable prior to maturity, except that certain series may be redeemed upon the payment of a make-whole premium. Following is a schedule of annual maturities on long-term debt including capital leases as of December 31, 2016 for each of the next five years (in thousands): Year 2017 $ 1,285,735 2018 2,309,952 2019 754,496 2020 1,608,187 2021 632,920 Thereafter 2,796,146 $ 9,387,436

Shareholders' Equity

Shareholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity	Shareholders' Equity During the fourth and third quarters of 2016 , we declared a cash dividend on our common stock of $0.48 per share which was paid in the first quarter of 2017 and fourth quarter of 2016 , respectively. We also declared and paid a cash dividend on our common stock of $0.375 per share during each of the first and second quarters of 2016 . During the fourth and third quarters of 2015 , we declared a cash dividend on our common stock of $0.375 per share which was paid in the first quarter of 2016 and fourth quarter of 2015 , respectively. We also declared and paid a cash dividend on our common stock of $0.30 per share during each of the first and second quarters of 2015 . During the first quarter of 2015 , we also paid a cash dividend on our common stock of $0.30 per share which was declared during the fourth quarter of 2014 . During the fourth quarter of 2015, our board of directors authorized a common stock repurchase program for up to $500 million that was completed in August 2016. During 2016, we purchased 4.1 million shares for a total of $300.0 million in open market transactions. These transactions were recorded within Treasury stock in our consolidated balance sheet. Our repurchases under this program, including the 2.1 million shares repurchased for $200.0 million during the fourth quarter of 2015, totaled $500.0 million .

Stock-Based Employee Compensati

Stock-Based Employee Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Employee Compensation	Stock-Based Employee Compensation We currently have awards outstanding under two stock-based compensation plans, which provide for awards to our officers, directors and key employees. The plans consist of a 2000 Stock Award Plan and a 2008 Equity Plan. Our ability to issue new awards under the 2000 Stock Award Plan terminated in accordance with the terms of the plan in September 2009. The 2008 Equity Plan, as amended, provides for the issuance of up to 14,000,000 shares of our common stock pursuant to grants of (i) incentive and non-qualified stock options, (ii) stock appreciation rights, (iii) stock awards (including time-based and/or performance-based stock awards) and (iv) restricted stock units (including time-based and performance-based restricted stock units). During any calendar year, no one individual (other than non-employee members of our Board of Directors) may be granted awards of more than 500,000 shares and no non-employee member of our Board of Directors may be granted awards with a value in excess of $500,000 at the grant date. Options and restricted stock units outstanding as of December 31, 2016 generally vest in equal installments over four years from the date of grant. In addition, performance shares and performance share units generally vest in three years. With certain limited exceptions, awards are forfeited if the recipient ceases to be an employee before the shares vest. Options are granted at a price not less than the fair value of the shares on the date of grant and expire not later than ten years after the date of grant. Prior to 2012, our officers received a combination of stock options and restricted stock units. Beginning in 2012, our officers instead receive their long-term incentive awards through a combination of performance share units and restricted stock units. Each performance share unit award is expressed as a target number of performance share units based upon the fair market value of our common stock on the date the award is issued. The actual number of shares underlying each award (not to exceed 200% of the target number of performance share units) will be determined based upon the Company's achievement of a specified performance target range. In 2016, we issued a target number of 182,464 performance share units, which will vest approximately three years following the award issue date. The performance payout of these grants will be based on return on our invested capital ("ROIC") and earnings per share (“EPS”) for the year ended December 31, 2018, as may be adjusted by the Talent and Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors in early 2019 for events that are outside of management's control. In 2014, we also issued a one-time performance-based equity award to our Chairman & Chief Executive Officer in a target amount of 63,771 performance share units, with the actual number of shares payable under the grant to range from 0% to 200% of target based on our 2015 ROIC performance. In February 2016, the Compensation Committee set the payout level for this grant at 165% of target. The shares issued in settlement of this award vested in February 2016 but remain subject to restrictions on transfer until December 2017, the third anniversary of the award issuance date. Beginning in 2016, our senior officers meeting certain minimum age and service criteria receive their long-term incentive awards through a combination of restricted stock awards and restricted stock units. The restricted stock awards are subject to both performance and time-based vesting criteria while the restricted stock units are subject only to time-based vesting criteria. Each restricted stock award is issued in an amount equal to 200% of the target number of shares underlying the award based upon the fair market value of our common stock on the date the award is issued. Dividends accrue (but do not get paid) on the restricted stock awards during the vesting period, with the accrued amounts to be paid out following vesting only on the number of shares underlying the award which actually vest based on satisfaction of the performance criteria. The actual number of shares that vest (not to exceed 200% of the shares) will be determined based upon the Company's achievement of a specified performance target range. In 2016, we issued 132,228 restricted stock awards, representing 200% of the target number of shares underlying the award, all of which are considered issued and outstanding from the date of issuance, however; grantees will only retain those shares earned as the result of the Company achieving the performance goals during the measurement period. The performance payout of the 2016 awards will be based on our return on invested capital ("ROIC") and earnings per share (“EPS”) for the year ended December 31, 2018, as may be adjusted by the Talent and Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors in early 2019 for events that are outside of management's control. We also provide an Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") to facilitate the purchase by employees of up to 1,300,000 shares of common stock in the aggregate. Offerings to employees are made on a quarterly basis. Subject to certain limitations, the purchase price for each share of common stock is equal to 85% of the average of the market prices of the common stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange on the first business day of the purchase period and the last business day of each month of the purchase period. During 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , 42,347 , 28,724 and 26,921 shares of our common stock were purchased under the ESPP at a weighted-average price of $65.48 , $72.52 and $52.08 , respectively. In 1994, we granted to our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer an award of common stock, issuable in quarterly installments of 10,086 shares until the earlier of the termination of his employment or June 2014. In furtherance of this grant, we issued an aggregate of 20,172 shares of common stock in 2014. Total compensation expense recognized for employee stock-based compensation for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 was as follows: Employee Stock-Based Compensation Classification of expense 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Marketing, selling and administrative expenses $ 32,659 $ 36,073 $ 26,116 Total compensation expense $ 32,659 $ 36,073 $ 26,116 The fair value of each stock option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The estimated fair value of stock options, less estimated forfeitures, is amortized over the vesting period using the graded-vesting method. We did not issue any stock options during the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 . Stock option activity and information about stock options outstanding are summarized in the following table: Stock Option Activity Number of Weighted- Weighted- Aggregate (1) (years) (in thousands) Outstanding at January 1, 2016 411,809 $ 33.69 3.12 $ 28,111 Granted — — — — Exercised (61,014 ) $ 37.87 — — Canceled (4,485 ) $ 44.72 — — Outstanding at December 31, 2016 346,310 $ 32.82 2.39 $ 17,221 Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2016 346,310 $ 32.82 2.39 $ 17,221 Options Exercisable at December 31, 2016 346,310 $ 32.82 2.39 $ 17,221 ___________________________________ (1) The intrinsic value represents the amount by which the fair value of stock exceeds the option exercise price as of December 31, 2016 . The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 was $17.2 million , $13.8 million and $35.9 million , respectively. As of December 31, 2016, there was no unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to stock options granted under our stock incentive plan. Restricted stock units are converted into shares of common stock upon vesting or, if applicable, are settled on a one -for-one basis. The cost of these awards is determined using the fair value of our common stock on the date of the grant, and compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period. Restricted stock activity is summarized in the following table: Restricted Stock Units Activity Number of Weighted- Non-vested share units at January 1, 2016 820,649 $ 54.98 Granted 376,744 $ 64.51 Vested (333,733 ) $ 48.91 Canceled (115,144 ) $ 58.45 Non-vested share units expected to vest as of December 31, 2016 748,516 $ 61.95 The weighted-average estimated fair value of restricted stock units granted during the year ended 2015 and 2014 was $73.98 and $54.60 , respectively. The total fair value of shares released on the vesting of restricted stock units during the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 was $23.2 million , $27.6 million and $20.7 million , respectively. As of December 31, 2016 , we had $13.7 million of total unrecognized compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, related to restricted stock unit grants, which will be recognized over the weighted-average period of 1.08 years . Performance share units are converted into shares of common stock upon vesting on a one -for-one basis. We estimate the fair value of each performance share when the grant is authorized and the related service period has commenced. We remeasure the fair value of our performance shares in each subsequent reporting period until the grant date has occurred, which is the date when the performance conditions are satisfied. We recognize compensation cost over the vesting period based on the probability of the service and performance conditions being achieved adjusted for each subsequent fair value measurement until the grant date. If the specified service and performance conditions are not met, compensation expense will not be recognized and any previously recognized compensation expense will be reversed. Performance share units activity is summarized in the following table: Performance Share Units Activity Number of Weighted- Non-vested share units at January 1, 2016 504,211 $ 53.57 Granted 182,464 $ 65.83 Vested (253,509 ) $ 52.25 Canceled (91,014 ) $ 50.99 Non-vested share units expected to vest as of December 31, 2016 342,152 $ 61.78 The weighted-average estimated fair value of performance share units granted during the year ended 2015 and 2014 was $71.36 and $56.72 , respectively. The total fair value of shares released on the vesting of performance share units during the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 was $16.9 million , $18.3 million and $0.4 million , respectively. As of December 31, 2016 , we had $7.9 million of total unrecognized compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, related to performance share unit grants, which will be recognized over the weighted-average period of 1.06 years . The shares underlying our restricted stock awards to age and service eligible senior officers are issued as of the grant date in an amount equal to 200% of the target number of shares. Following the vesting date, the restrictions will lift with respect to the number of shares for which the performance criteria was met and any excess shares will be cancelled. Dividends will accrue on the issued restricted shares during the vesting period, but will not be paid to the recipient until the awards vest and the final number of shares underlying the award is determined, at which point, the dividends will be paid in cash only on the earned shares. We estimate the fair value of each restricted stock award when the grant is authorized and the related service period has commenced. We remeasure the fair value of these restricted stock awards in each subsequent reporting period until the grant date has occurred, which is the date when the performance conditions are satisfied. We recognize compensation cost over the vesting period based on the probability of the service and performance conditions being achieved adjusted for each subsequent fair value measurement until the grant date. If the specified service and performance conditions are not met, compensation expense will not be recognized, any previously recognized compensation expense will be reversed, and any unearned shares will be returned to the Company. Restricted stock awards activity is summarized in the following table: Restricted Stock Awards Activity Number of Weighted- Non-vested share units at January 1, 2016 — $ — Granted 132,228 $ 66.93 Vested — $ — Canceled — $ — Non-vested share units expected to vest as of December 31, 2016 132,228 $ 66.93 As of December 31, 2016 , we had $1.5 million of total unrecognized compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, related to restricted stock award grants, which will be recognized over the weighted-average period of 0.18 years .

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share A reconciliation between basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows (in thousands, except per share data): Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Net income for basic and diluted earnings per share $ 1,283,388 $ 665,783 $ 764,146 Weighted-average common shares outstanding 215,393 219,537 221,658 Dilutive effect of stock options, performance share awards and restricted stock awards 923 1,152 1,386 Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding 216,316 220,689 223,044 Basic earnings per share: Net income $ 5.96 $ 3.03 $ 3.45 Diluted earnings per share: Net income $ 5.93 $ 3.02 $ 3.43 There were no antidilutive shares for the year ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 .

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Retirement Plan	Retirement Plan We maintain a defined contribution plan covering full-time shoreside employees who have completed the minimum period of continuous service. Annual contributions to the plan are discretionary and are based on fixed percentages of participants' salaries and years of service, not to exceed certain maximums. Contribution expenses were $16.7 million , $16.8 million and $15.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes We are subject to corporate income taxes in countries where we have operations or subsidiaries. We and the majority of our ship-operating and vessel-owning subsidiaries are currently exempt from U.S. corporate tax on U.S. source income from the international operation of ships pursuant to Section 883 of the Internal Revenue Code. Regulations under Section 883 have limited the activities that are considered the international operation of a ship or incidental thereto. Accordingly, our provision for U.S. federal and state income taxes includes taxes on certain activities not considered incidental to the international operation of our ships. Additionally, some of our ship-operating subsidiaries are subject to income tax under the tonnage tax regimes of Malta or the United Kingdom. Under these regimes, income from qualifying activities is subject to corporate income tax, but the tax is computed by reference to the tonnage of the ship or ships registered under the relevant provisions of the tax regimes (the "relevant shipping profits"), which replaces the regular taxable income base. Income from activities not considered qualifying activities, which we do not consider significant, remains subject to Maltese or U.K. corporate income tax. Income tax expense (benefit) for items not qualifying under Section 883, tonnage taxes and income taxes for the remainder of our subsidiaries was approximately $20.1 million , $11.1 million and $(20.9) million and was recorded within Other income (expense) for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. In addition, all interest expense and penalties related to income tax liabilities are classified as income tax expense within Other income (expense) . For a majority of our subsidiaries, we do not expect to incur income taxes on future distributions of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries. Accordingly, no deferred income taxes have been provided for the distribution of these earnings. Where we do expect to incur income taxes on future distributions of undistributed earnings, we have provided for deferred taxes, which we do not consider significant to our operations. As of December 31, 2016 , the Company had Net Operating Losses (“NOLs”) in foreign jurisdictions of $67.6 million . If not utilized, $51.8 million of the NOLs are subject to expiration between 2017 and 2024. The Company has not recognized any benefits related to these NOLs, as all NOLs have full valuation allowances. Net deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities and corresponding valuation allowances related to our operations were not material as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 . We regularly review deferred tax assets for recoverability based on our history of earnings, expectations of future earnings, and tax planning strategies. Realization of deferred tax assets ultimately depends on the existence of sufficient taxable income to support the amount of deferred taxes. A valuation allowance is recorded in those circumstances in which we conclude it is not more-likely-than-not we will recover the deferred tax assets prior to their expiration. During the fourth quarter of 2014, Spain adopted tax reform legislation, which included among other things, a reduction of the corporate income tax rate from 30% to 28% in 2015 and a further reduction to 25% in 2016. As a result, we adjusted our deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities in Spain to reflect the new tax rate at which we believe they will be realized. This change resulted in a net deferred income tax benefit of $10.0 million . The tax reform also amended the net operating loss carryforward rules by changing the carryforward period from 18 years to unlimited and by changing the annual utilization limitation from 25% of taxable income to 70% of taxable income for certain taxpayers, including Pullmantur. As a result of the change of the net operating loss carryforward period, we reversed a portion of the valuation allowance recorded in 2012 to the extent of 70% of the rate-adjusted deferred tax liability recorded for the basis difference between the tax and book values of the trademarks and trade names recorded at the time of the Pullmantur acquisition and other indefinite lived assets recorded. The amount of the valuation allowance reversed in the fourth quarter of 2014 was $33.5 million which was recorded as a deferred tax benefit. These deferred tax adjustments are reported within Other income (expense) in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). During the third quarter of 2015, the Pullmantur trademark and trade names were impaired. As a result of the impairment, there was no longer a difference between the book and tax basis of the trademark and trade names. During the third quarter of 2015, we reversed the deferred tax liability of $43.4 million and increased the deferred tax asset valuation allowance by $31.4 million , or to 100% of the deferred tax asset balance. The resulting net $12.0 million deferred tax benefit was recorded as part of our income tax provision and was reported within Other income (expense) in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). Effective July 31, 2016, we sold 51% of our interest in Pullmantur Holdings. For further information on the sale transaction, refer to Note 1. General .

Changes in Accumulated Other Co

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) The following table presents the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands): Changes related to cash flow derivative hedges Changes in defined Foreign currency translation adjustments Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Accumulated comprehensive income (loss) at January 1, 2014 $ 43,324 $ (23,994 ) $ (13,659 ) $ 5,671 Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (919,094 ) (8,937 ) (28,099 ) (956,130 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 49,744 1,724 1,997 53,465 Net current-period other comprehensive loss (869,350 ) (7,213 ) (26,102 ) (902,665 ) Accumulated comprehensive loss at January 1, 2015 (826,026 ) (31,207 ) (39,761 ) (896,994 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications (697,671 ) 3,053 (25,952 ) (720,570 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 291,624 1,707 (4,200 ) 289,131 Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income (406,047 ) 4,760 (30,152 ) (431,439 ) Accumulated comprehensive loss at January 1, 2015 (1,232,073 ) (26,447 ) (69,913 ) (1,328,433 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 73,973 (2,777 ) 2,362 73,558 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 337,250 1,141 — 338,391 Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 411,223 (1,636 ) 2,362 411,949 Accumulated comprehensive loss at December 31, 2016 $ (820,850 ) $ (28,083 ) $ (67,551 ) $ (916,484 ) The following table presents reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands): Amount of Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) into Income Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components Year Ended December 31, 2016 Year Ended December 31, 2015 Year Ended December 31, 2014 Affected Line Item in Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Loss on cash flow derivative hedges: Cross currency swaps $ — $ — $ (261 ) Interest expense, net of interest capitalized Interest rate swaps (41,480 ) (36,401 ) (15,264 ) Interest expense, net of interest capitalized Foreign currency forward contracts (8,114 ) (2,871 ) (1,887 ) Depreciation and amortization expenses Foreign currency forward contracts (14,342 ) 7,580 (4,291 ) Other income (expense) Foreign currency forward contracts — — (57 ) Interest expense, net of interest capitalized Foreign currency forward contracts (207 ) — — Other indirect operating expenses Foreign currency collar options (2,408 ) (1,605 ) — Depreciation and amortization expenses Fuel swaps 13,685 (9,583 ) — Other income (expense) Fuel swaps (284,384 ) (248,744 ) (27,984 ) Fuel (337,250 ) (291,624 ) (49,744 ) Amortization of defined benefit plans: Actuarial loss (1,141 ) (1,414 ) (888 ) Payroll and related — (293 ) (836 ) (1,141 ) (1,707 ) (1,724 ) Release of foreign cumulative translation due to sale or liquidation of businesses: Foreign cumulative translation — 4,200 (1,997 ) Other operating Total reclassifications for the period $ (338,391 ) $ (289,131 ) $ (53,465 )

Fair Value Measurements and Der

Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments	Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments Fair Value Measurements The estimated fair value of our financial instruments that are not measured at fair value, categorized based upon the fair value hierarchy, are as follows (in thousands): Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2016 Using Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2015 Using Description Total Carrying Amount Total Fair Value Level 1 (1) Level 2 (2) Level 3 (3) Total Carrying Amount Total Fair Value Level 1 (1) Level 2 (2) Level 3 (3) Assets: Cash and cash equivalents (4) $ 132,603 $ 132,603 $ 132,603 $ — $ — $ 121,565 $ 121,565 $ 121,565 $ — $ — Total Assets $ 132,603 $ 132,603 $ 132,603 $ — $ — $ 121,565 $ 121,565 $ 121,565 $ — $ — Liabilities: Long-term debt (including current portion of long-term debt) (5) $ 9,347,051 $ 9,859,266 $ — $ 9,859,266 $ — $ 8,478,473 $ 8,895,009 $ — $ 8,895,009 $ — Total Liabilities $ 9,347,051 $ 9,859,266 $ — $ 9,859,266 $ — $ 8,478,473 $ 8,895,009 $ — $ 8,895,009 $ — ___________________________________ (1) Inputs based on quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access. Valuation of these items does not entail a significant amount of judgment. (2) Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the liability, either directly or indirectly. For unsecured revolving credit facilities and unsecured term loans, fair value is determined utilizing the income valuation approach. This valuation model takes into account the contract terms of our debt such as the debt maturity and the interest rate on the debt. The valuation model also takes into account the creditworthiness of the Company. (3) Inputs that are unobservable. The Company did not use any Level 3 inputs as of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 . (4) Consists of cash and marketable securities with original maturities of less than 90 days. (5) Consists of unsecured revolving credit facilities, senior notes, senior debentures and term loans. Does not include our capital lease obligations. Other Financial Instruments The carrying amounts of accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued interest and accrued expenses approximate fair value at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 . Assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value have been categorized based upon the fair value hierarchy. The following table presents information about the Company's financial instruments recorded at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands): Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2016 Using Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2015 Using Description Total Fair Value Level 1 (1) Level 2 (2) Level 3 (3) Total Fair Value Level 1 (1) Level 2 (2) Level 3 (3) Assets: Derivative financial instruments (4) $ 19,397 $ — $ 19,397 $ — $ 134,574 $ — $ 134,574 $ — Investments (5) $ 3,576 3,576 — — $ 3,965 3,965 — — Total Assets $ 22,973 $ 3,576 $ 19,397 $ — $ 138,539 $ 3,965 $ 134,574 $ — Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments (6) $ 373,497 $ — $ 373,497 $ — $ 1,044,292 $ — $ 1,044,292 $ — Total Liabilities $ 373,497 $ — $ 373,497 $ — $ 1,044,292 $ — $ 1,044,292 $ — ___________________________________ (1) Inputs based on quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access. Valuation of these items does not entail a significant amount of judgment. (2) Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. For foreign currency forward contracts, interest rate swaps, cross currency swaps and fuel swaps, fair value is derived using valuation models that utilize the income valuation approach. These valuation models take into account the contract terms, such as maturity as well as other inputs, such as foreign exchange rates and curves, fuel types, fuel curves and interest rate yield curves. Fair value for foreign currency collar options is determined by using standard option pricing models with inputs based on the options' contract terms, such as exercise price and maturity, and readily available public market data, such as foreign exchange curves, foreign exchange volatility levels and discount rates. All derivative instrument fair values take into account the creditworthiness of the counterparty and the Company. (3) Inputs that are unobservable. The Company did not use any Level 3 inputs as of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 . (4) Consists of foreign currency forward contracts, interest rate swaps and fuel swaps. Please refer to the "Fair Value of Derivative Instruments" table for breakdown by instrument type. (5) Consists of exchange-traded equity securities and mutual funds reported within Other assets in our consolidated balance sheets. (6) Consists of foreign currency forward contracts, interest rate swaps and fuel swaps. Please refer to the "Fair Value of Derivative Instruments" table for breakdown by instrument type. The reported fair values are based on a variety of factors and assumptions. Accordingly, the fair values may not represent actual values of the financial instruments that could have been realized as of December 31, 2016 or December 31, 2015 , or that will be realized in the future, and do not include expenses that could be incurred in an actual sale or settlement. In 2016, we purchased Ocean Adventures. The acquisition was accounted for as a business purchase combination using the purchase method of accounting which requires the use of fair value measurements. The business combination, including purchase transaction and assets acquired, was immaterial to our consolidated financial statements. For goodwill attributable to the purchase, refer to Note 3. Goodwill. The following table presents information about the Company's goodwill, indefinite-life intangible assets and long-lived assets for our Pullmantur reporting unit, further discussed in Note 3. Goodwill and Note 4. Intangible Assets , recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis (in thousands): Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2015 Using Description Total Carrying Amount Total Fair Value Level 3 Total Impairment Pullmantur Goodwill (1) $ — $ — — $ 123,814 Indefinite-life intangible asset-Pullmantur trademarks and trade names (2) $ — $ — — $ 174,285 Long-lived assets — Pullmantur aircraft and vessels (3) $ 140,846 $ 140,846 $ 140,846 $ 113,168 Total $ 140,846 $ 140,846 $ 140,846 $ 411,267 ___________________________________ (1) We estimated the fair value of the Pullmantur reporting unit using a probability-weighted discounted cash flow model. The principal assumptions used in the discounted cash flow model are projected operating results, weighted-average cost of capital and terminal value. Significantly impacting these assumptions was the decision to reduce the size of Pullmantur's fleet. The discounted cash flow model used our 2016 projected operating results as a base. To that base we added future years’ cash flows through 2020 assuming multiple revenue and expense scenarios that reflect the impact of different global economic environments for this period on Pullmantur’s reporting unit. We assigned a probability to each revenue and expense scenario. We discounted the projected cash flows using rates specific to Pullmantur’s reporting unit based on its weighted-average cost of capital, which was determined to be 11% . The fair value of Pullmantur's goodwill was estimated as of August 31, 2015, the date of the last impairment test, at which point it was fully impaired. (2) We estimated the fair value of our indefinite-life intangible asset using a discounted cash flow model and the relief-from-royalty method. These trademarks and trade names relate to Pullmantur and we have used a discount rate of 11.5% , comparable to the rate used in valuing the Pullmantur reporting unit. The fair value of these assets were estimated as of August 31, 2015, the date of the last impairment test, at which point they were fully impaired. (3) We estimated the fair value of our long-lived assets using the market approach for the aircraft and a blended indication from the cost and market approaches for the vessels as of August 31, 2015, the date of the last impairment test, including depreciation through December 31, 2015. We believe this amount estimates fair value as of December 31, 2015. A significant input in performing the fair value assessments for these assets was comparable market transactions. We have master International Swaps and Derivatives Association (“ISDA”) agreements in place with our derivative instrument counterparties. These ISDA agreements provide for final close out netting with our counterparties for all positions in the case of default or termination of the ISDA agreement. We have determined that our ISDA agreements provide us with rights of setoff on the fair value of derivative instruments in a gain position and those in a loss position with the same counterparty. We have elected not to offset such derivative instrument fair values in our consolidated balance sheets. See Credit Related Contingent Features for further discussion on contingent collateral requirements for our derivative instruments. The following table presents information about the Company’s offsetting of financial assets under master netting agreements with derivative counterparties: Gross Amounts not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet that are Subject to Master Netting Agreements As of December 31, 2016 As of December 31, 2015 Gross Amount of Derivative Assets Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Gross Amount of Eligible Offsetting Cash Collateral Net Amount of Gross Amount of Derivative Assets Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Gross Amount of Eligible Offsetting Cash Collateral Net Amount of (In thousands) Derivatives subject to master netting agreements $ 19,397 $ (19,397 ) $ — $ — $ 134,574 $ (129,815 ) $ — $ 4,759 Total $ 19,397 $ (19,397 ) $ — $ — $ 134,574 $ (129,815 ) $ — $ 4,759 The following table presents information about the Company’s offsetting of financial liabilities under master netting agreements with derivative counterparties: Gross Amounts not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet that are Subject to Master Netting Agreements As of December 31, 2016 As of December 31, 2015 Gross Amount of Derivative Liabilities Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Gross Amount of Eligible Offsetting Cash Collateral Net Amount of Gross Amount of Derivative Liabilities Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Gross Amount of Eligible Offsetting Cash Collateral Net Amount of (In thousands) Derivatives subject to master netting agreements $ (373,497 ) $ 19,397 $ 7,213 $ (346,887 ) $ (1,044,292 ) $ 129,815 $ — $ (914,477 ) Total $ (373,497 ) $ 19,397 $ 7,213 $ (346,887 ) $ (1,044,292 ) $ 129,815 $ — $ (914,477 ) Derivative Instruments We are exposed to market risk attributable to changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and fuel prices. We manage these risks through a combination of our normal operating and financing activities and through the use of derivative financial instruments pursuant to our hedging practices and policies. The financial impact of these hedging instruments is primarily offset by corresponding changes in the underlying exposures being hedged. We achieve this by closely matching the notional amount, term and conditions of the derivative instrument with the underlying risk being hedged. Although certain of our derivative financial instruments do not qualify or are not accounted for under hedge accounting, we do not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading or other speculative purposes. We monitor our derivative positions using techniques including market valuations and sensitivity analyses. We enter into various forward, swap and option contracts to manage our interest rate exposure and to limit our exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and fuel prices. These instruments are recorded on the balance sheet at their fair value and the vast majority are designated as hedges. We also use non-derivative financial instruments designated as hedges of our net investment in our foreign operations and investments. At inception of the hedge relationship, a derivative instrument that hedges the exposure to changes in the fair value of a firm commitment or a recognized asset or liability is designated as a fair value hedge. A derivative instrument that hedges a forecasted transaction or the variability of cash flows related to a recognized asset or liability is designated as a cash flow hedge. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated as fair value hedges are offset against changes in the fair value of the underlying hedged assets, liabilities or firm commitments. Gains and losses on derivatives that are designated as cash flow hedges are recorded as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss until the underlying hedged transactions are recognized in earnings. The foreign currency transaction gain or loss of our non-derivative financial instruments and the changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as hedges of our net investment in foreign operations and investments are recognized as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss along with the associated foreign currency translation adjustment of the foreign operation. On an ongoing basis, we assess whether derivatives used in hedging transactions are "highly effective" in offsetting changes in the fair value or cash flow of hedged items. We use the long-haul method to assess hedge effectiveness using regression analysis for each hedge relationship under our interest rate, foreign currency and fuel hedging programs. We apply the same methodology on a consistent basis for assessing hedge effectiveness to all hedges within each hedging program (i.e., interest rate, foreign currency and fuel). We perform regression analyses over an observation period of up to three years, utilizing market data relevant to the hedge horizon of each hedge relationship. High effectiveness is achieved when a statistically valid relationship reflects a high degree of offset and correlation between the changes in the fair values of the derivative instrument and the hedged item. The determination of ineffectiveness is based on the amount of dollar offset between the change in fair value of the derivative instrument and the change in fair value of the hedged item at the end of the reporting period. If it is determined that a derivative is not highly effective as a hedge or hedge accounting is discontinued, any change in fair value of the derivative since the last date at which it was determined to be effective is recognized in earnings. In addition, the ineffective portion of our highly effective hedges is immediately recognized in earnings and reported in Other income (expense) in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). Cash flows from derivative instruments that are designated as fair value or cash flow hedges are classified in the same category as the cash flows from the underlying hedged items. In the event that hedge accounting is discontinued, cash flows subsequent to the date of discontinuance are classified within investing activities. Cash flows from derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments are classified as investing activities. We consider the classification of the underlying hedged item’s cash flows in determining the classification for the designated derivative instrument’s cash flows. We classify derivative instrument cash flows from hedges of benchmark interest rate or hedges of fuel expense as operating activities due to the nature of the hedged item. Likewise, we classify derivative instrument cash flows from hedges of foreign currency risk on our newbuild ship payments as investing activities and derivative instrument cash flows from hedges of foreign currency risk on debt payments as financing activities. Interest Rate Risk Our exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates to our long-term debt obligations including future interest payments. At December 31, 2016 , approximately 40.5% of our long-term debt was effectively fixed as compared to 31.2% as of December 31, 2015 . We use interest rate swap agreements to modify our exposure to interest rate movements and to manage our interest expense. Market risk associated with our long-term fixed rate debt is the potential increase in fair value resulting from a decrease in interest rates. We use interest rate swap agreements that effectively convert a portion of our fixed-rate debt to a floating-rate basis to manage this risk. At December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , we maintained interest rate swap agreements on the following fixed-rate debt instruments: Debt Instrument Swap Notional as of December 31, 2016 (In thousands) Maturity Debt Fixed Rate Swap Floating Rate: LIBOR plus All-in Swap Floating Rate as of December 31, 2016 Oasis of the Seas term loan $ 175,000 October 2021 5.41% 3.87% 5.13% Unsecured senior notes 650,000 November 2022 5.25% 3.63% 4.54% $ 825,000 These interest rate swap agreements are accounted for as fair value hedges. Market risk associated with our long-term floating rate debt is the potential increase in interest expense from an increase in interest rates. We use interest rate swap agreements that effectively convert a portion of our floating-rate debt to a fixed-rate basis to manage this risk. At December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , we maintained interest rate swap agreements on the following floating-rate debt instruments: Debt Instrument Swap Notional as of December 31, 2016 (In thousands) Maturity Debt Floating Rate All-in Swap Fixed Rate Celebrity Reflection term loan $436,333 October 2024 LIBOR plus 0.40% 2.85% Quantum of the Seas term loan 612,500 October 2026 LIBOR plus 1.30% 3.74% Anthem of the Seas term loan 634,375 April 2027 LIBOR plus 1.30% 3.86% Ovation of the Seas term loan 795,417 April 2028 LIBOR plus 1.00% 3.16% Harmony of the Seas term loan (1) 701,056 May 2028 EURIBOR plus 1.15% 2.26% $ 3,179,681 (1) Interest rate swap agreements hedging the Euro-denominated term loan for Harmony of the Seas include EURIBOR zero-floors matching the hedged debt EURIBOR zero-floor. Amount presented is based on the exchange rate as of December 31, 2016 . These interest rate swap agreements are accounted for as cash flow hedges. The notional amount of interest rate swap agreements related to outstanding debt and on our current unfunded financing arrangements as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $4.0 billion and $4.3 billion , respectively. Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk Derivative Instruments Our primary exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk relates to our ship construction contracts denominated in Euros, our foreign currency denominated debt and our international business operations. We enter into foreign currency forward contracts, collar options and cross currency swap agreements to manage portions of the exposure to movements in foreign currency exchange rates. As of December 31, 2016 , the aggregate cost of our ships on order, not including the TUI Cruises' ships on order and those subject to conditions to effectiveness, was approximately $8.4 billion , of which we had deposited $316.1 million as of such date. Approximately 66.7% and 58.2% of the aggregate cost of the ships under construction was exposed to fluctuations in the Euro exchange rate at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. The majority of our foreign currency forward contracts, collar options and cross currency swap agreements are accounted for as cash flow, fair value or net investment hedges depending on the designation of the related hedge. On a regular basis, we enter into foreign currency forward contracts and, from time to time, we utilize cross-currency swap agreements to minimize the volatility resulting from the remeasurement of net monetary assets and liabilities denominated in a currency other than our functional currency or the functional currencies of our foreign subsidiaries. During the fourth quarter of 2016 , we maintained an average of approximately $642.4 million of these foreign currency forward contracts. These instruments are not designated as hedging instruments. In 2016 , 2015 and 2014 changes in the fair value of the foreign currency forward contracts were losses of approximately $51.1 million , $55.5 million and $48.6 million , respectively, which offset gains arising from the remeasurement of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies in those same years of $39.8 million , $34.6 million and $49.5 million , respectively. These changes were recognized in earnings within Other income (expense) in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). The notional amount of outstanding foreign exchange contracts, including our forward contracts and collar options, as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $1.3 billion and $2.4 billion , respectively. Non-Derivative Instruments We also address the exposure of our investments in foreign operations by denominating a portion of our debt in our subsidiaries' and investments' functional currencies and designating it as a hedge of these subsidiaries and investments. We had designated debt as a hedge of our net investments in TUI Cruises of approximately €295.0 million , or approximately $311.2 million , through December 31, 2016 . As of December 31, 2015, no debt was designated as a hedge of our net investments in Pullmantur and TUI Cruises. Fuel Price Risk Our exposure to market risk for changes in fuel prices relates primarily to the consumption of fuel on our ships. We use fuel swap agreements to mitigate the financial impact of fluctuations in fuel prices. Our fuel swap agreements are accounted for as cash flow hedges. At December 31, 2016 , we have hedged the variability in future cash flows for certain forecasted fuel transactions occurring through 2020 . As of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , we had the following outstanding fuel swap agreements: Fuel Swap Agreements As of December 31, 2016 As of December 31, 2015 (metric tons) 2016 — 930,000 2017 799,065 854,000 2018 616,300 583,000 2019 521,000 231,000 2020 306,500 — Fuel Swap Agreements As of December 31, 2016 As of December 31, 2015 (% hedged) Projected fuel purchases for year: 2016 — 65 % 2017 60 % 59 % 2018 44 % 40 % 2019 35 % 15 % 2020 20 % — % At December 31, 2016 and 2015 , $138.5 million and $321.0 million , respectively, of estimated unrealized net loss associated with our cash flow hedges pertaining to fuel swap agreements were expected to be reclassified to earnings from Accumulated other comprehensive loss within the next 12 months. Reclassification is expected to occur as the result of fuel consumption associated with our hedged forecasted fuel purchases. The fair value and line item caption of derivative instruments recorded within our consolidated balance sheets were as follows: Fair Value of Derivative Instruments Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Balance Sheet As of December 31, 2016 As of December 31, 2015 Balance Sheet As of December 31, 2016 As of December 31, 2015 Fair Value Fair Value Fair Value Fair Value (In thousands) Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815-20 (1) Interest rate swaps Other assets $ 5,246 $ — Other long-term liabilities $ 57,679 $ 67,371 Foreign currency forward contracts Derivative financial instruments — 93,996 Derivative financial instruments 5,574 320,873 Foreign currency forward contracts Other assets — — Other long-term liabilities 68,165 — Fuel swaps Derivative financial instruments — — Derivative financial instruments 129,486 307,475 Fuel swaps Other assets 13,608 — Other long-term liabilities 95,125 325,055 Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815-20 18,854 93,996 356,029 1,020,774 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815-20 Foreign currency forward contracts Derivative Financial Instruments — 32,339 Derivative financial instruments — — Fuel swaps Derivative financial instruments — 8,239 Derivative financial instruments 11,532 23,518 Fuel swaps Other assets 543 — Other long-term liabilities 5,936 — Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815-20 543 40,578 17,468 23,518 Total derivatives $ 19,397 $ 134,574 $ 373,497 $ 1,044,292 ___________________________________ (1) Accounting Standard Codification 815-20 " Derivatives and Hedging." The carrying value and line item caption of non-derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments recorded within our consolidated balance sheets were as follows: Carrying Value Non-derivative instrument designated as Balance Sheet Location As of December 31, 2016 As of December 31, 2015 (In thousands) Foreign currency debt Current portion of long-term debt $ 61,601 $ — Foreign currency debt Long-term debt 249,624 — $ 311,225 $ — The effect of derivative instruments qualifying and designated as hedging instruments and the related hedged items in fair value hedges on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) was as follows: Location of Gain Amount of Gain (Loss) Amount of Gain (Loss) Derivatives and Related Hedged Items Year Ended December 31, 2016 Year Ended December 31, 2015 Year Ended December 31, 2016 Year Ended December 31, 2015 (In thousands) Interest rate swaps Interest expense, net of interest capitalized $ 7,448 $ 11,276 $ 7,203 $ 15,743 Interest rate swaps Other income (expense) (3,625 ) 10,779 5,072 (7,533 ) $ 3,823 $ 22,055 $ 12,275 $ 8,210 The effect of derivative instruments qualifying and designated as cash flow hedging instruments on the consolidated financial statements was as follows: Amount of Gain (Loss) Location of Gain Amount of Gain (Loss) Location of Gain Amount of Gain (Loss) Derivatives under Year Ended December 31, 2016 Year Ended December 31, 2015 Year Ended December 31, 2016 Year Ended December 31, 2015 Year Ended December 31, 2016 Year Ended December 31, 2015 (In thousands) Interest rate swaps (31,049 ) (52,602 ) Interest expense (41,480 ) (36,401 ) Other income (expense) — 38 Foreign currency forward contracts (51,092 ) (141,470 ) Depreciation and amortization expenses (8,114 ) (2,871 ) Other income (expense) — — Foreign currency forward contracts — — Other income (expense) (14,342 ) 7,580 Other income (expense) (59 ) — Foreign currency forward contracts — — Other indirect operating expenses (207 ) — Other income (expense) — — Foreign currency collar options — (64,559 ) Depreciation and amortization expenses (2,408 ) (1,605 ) Other income (expense) — — Fuel swaps — — Other income (expense) 13,685 (9,583 ) Other income (expense) — — Fuel swaps 156,139 (439,040 ) Fuel (284,384 ) (248,744 ) Other income (expense) (751 ) (487 ) $ 73,998 $ (697,671 ) $ (337,250 ) $ (291,624 ) $ (810 ) $ (449 ) The effect of non-derivative instruments qualifying and designated as net investment hedging instruments on the consolidated financial statements was as follows: Amount of Gain (Loss) Location of Gain Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Ineffective Portion and Non-derivative instruments under ASC 815-20 Year Ended December 31, 2016 Year Ended December 31, 2015 Year Ended December 31, 2016 Year Ended December 31, 2015 (In thousands) Foreign Currency Debt $ 20,295 $ 8,955 Other income (expense) $ — $ — $ 20,295 $ 8,955 $ — $ — The effect of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments on the consolidated financial statements was as follows: Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Location of Gain (Loss) Year Ended December 31, 2016 Year Ended December 31, 2015 (In thousands) Foreign currency forward contracts Other income (expense) $ (51,029 ) $ (55,489 ) Fuel swaps Other income (expense) (1,000 ) (175 ) $ (52,029 ) $ (55,664 ) Credit Related Contingent Features Our current interest rate derivative instruments may require us to post collateral if our Standard & Poor's and Moody's credit ratings remain below specified levels. Generally, if on the fifth anniversary of executing a derivative instrument or on any succeeding fifth-year anniversary our credit ratings for our senior unsecured debt were to be rated below BBB- by Standard & Poor's and Baa3 by Moody's, then the counterparty may periodically demand that we post collateral in an amount equal to the difference between (i) the net market value of all derivative transactions with such counterparty that have reached their fifth year anniversary, to the extent negative, and (ii) the applicable minimum call amount. The amount of collateral required to be posted following such event will change as, and to the extent, our net liability position increases or decreases by more than the applicable minimum call amount. If our credit rating for our senior unsecured debt is subsequently equal to, or above BBB- by Standard & Poor's or Baa3 by Moody's, then any collateral posted at such time will be released to us and we will no longer be required to post collateral unless we meet the collateral trigger requirement at the next fifth-year anniversary. Currently, our senior unsecured debt credit rating is BB+ with a positive outlook by Standard & Poor's and Ba1 with a positive outlook by Moody's. We currently have seven interest rate derivative hedges that have a term of at least five years . As of December 31, 2016 , two of these instruments had reached their fifth anniversary and, accordingly, we posted $7.2 million in collateral as of such date. During the next 12 months, two more of our interest rate derivative hedges will reach their fifth anniversary. If each of these two interest rate hedges had already reached its fifth anniversary as of December 31, 2016 , our maximum collateral exposure would have been $22.8 million . Similarly, our maximum collateral exposure as of December 31, 2015 , would have been $14.6 million if all hedges scheduled to reach their fifth anniversary date within one year had instead reached their fifth anniversary as of December 31, 2015 .

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Capital Expenditures Our future capital commitments consist primarily of new ship orders. As of December 31, 2016 , we had two Quantum-class ships and two Oasis-class ships on order for our Royal Caribbean International brand with an aggregate capacity of approximately 19,200 berths. Additionally, we have four "Project Edge" ships on order for our Celebrity Cruises brand with an aggregate capacity of approximately 11,600 berths. The following provides further information on our ship orders: During 2016, we entered into credit agreements for the unsecured financing of our first two "Project Edge" ships for up to 80% of each ship’s contract price through facilities to be guaranteed 100% by COFACE, the official export credit agency of France. The ships will each have a capacity of approximately 2,900 berths and are expected to enter service in the fourth quarter of 2018 and the first half of 2020, respectively. Under these financing arrangements, we have the right, but not the obligation, to satisfy the obligations to be incurred upon delivery and acceptance of each vessel under the shipbuilding contract by assuming, at delivery and acceptance, the debt indirectly incurred by the shipbuilder during the construction of each ship. The maximum loan amount under each facility is not to exceed the United States dollar equivalent of €622.6 million and €652.6 million , or approximately $656.8 million and $688.5 million , respectively, based on the exchange rate at December 31, 2016 , for the first "Project Edge" ship delivery and the second "Project Edge" ship delivery, respectively. The loans will amortize semi-annually and will mature 12 years following delivery of each ship. Interest on the loans will accrue at a fixed rate of 3.23% . During 2016, we entered into agreements with STX France to build the fifth Oasis-class ship for Royal Caribbean International and a third and fourth "Project Edge" ship for Celebrity Cruises. We received commitments for the unsecured financing of the ships for up to 80% of the ship’s contract price through a facility to be guaranteed 100% by COFACE. The ships are expected to enter service during the second quarter of 2021, and fourth quarters of each of 2021 and 2022, respectively. In October 2016, we signed a memorandum of understanding with Meyer Turku to build two ships of a new generation of ships for Royal Caribbean International, known as "Project Icon," which are expected to enter service in the second quarters of 2022 and 2024, respectively. While the design is still being finalized, each ship will likely accommodate approximately 5,000 guests. These orders are contingent upon completion of conditions precedent, including documentation and financing. During 2015, we entered into a credit agreement for the unsecured financing of the fourth Oasis-class ship for Royal Caribbean International for up to 80% of the ship’s contract price through a facility to be guaranteed 100% by COFACE. The ship will have a capacity of approximately 5,450 berths and is expected to enter service in the first quarter of 2018. Under the financing arrangement, we have the right, but not the obligation, to satisfy the obligations to be incurred upon delivery and acceptance of the vessel under the shipbuilding contract by assuming, at delivery and acceptance, the debt indirectly incurred by the shipbuilder during the construction of the ship. The maximum loan amount under the facility is not to exceed the United States dollar equivalent of €931.2 million , or approximately $982.4 billion , based on the exchange rate at December 31, 2016. The loan will amortize semi-annually and will mature 12 years following delivery of the ship. Interest on the loan will accrue at a fixed rate of 3.82% . In 2017, we amended the €931.2 million credit agreement, increasing the maximum facility amount to approximately €1.0 billion . In 2015, we entered into agreements with Meyer Werft to build the fourth and fifth Quantum-class ships for Royal Caribbean International. In 2015, we received credit agreements for the unsecured financing of the ships for up to 80% of each of the ship’s contract price. Hermes has agreed to guarantee to the lenders payment of 95% of the financing. The ships will each have a capacity of approximately 4,150 berths and is expected to enter service in the second quarter of 2019 and the fourth quarter of 2020, respectively. These credit agreements make available to us unsecured term loans in an amount up to the US dollar equivalent of €762.9 million and €777.5 million , or approximately $804.9 million and $820.3 million , respectively, based on the exchange rate at December 31, 2016. The loan amortizes semi-annually and will mature 12 years following delivery of the ship. At our election, prior to the ship delivery, interest on the loans will accrue either (1) at a fixed rate of 3.45% (inclusive of the applicable margin) or (2) at a floating rate equal to LIBOR plus 0.95% . As of December 31, 2016 , the aggregate cost of our ships on order, not including the TUI Cruises' ships on order and the "Project Icon" ships which remain subject to conditions of effectiveness, was approximately $8.4 billion , of which we had deposited $316.1 million as of such date. Approximately 66.7% of the aggregate cost was exposed to fluctuations in the Euro exchange rate at December 31, 2016 . (Refer to Note 14. Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments ). Litigation In April 2015, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation issued Notices of Violation to Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises seeking monetary penalties for alleged violations of the Alaska Marine Visible Emission Standards that occurred over the previous five years on certain of our vessels. In February 2017, we settled all claims pursuant to a Compliance Order by Consent in which we agreed to pay an amount and perform certain remedial actions which, individually and in the aggregate, are immaterial to our financial condition or results of operations and cash flows. We are routinely involved in other claims typical within the cruise vacation industry. The majority of these claims are covered by insurance. We believe the outcome of such claims, net of expected insurance recoveries, will not have a material adverse impact on our financial condition or results of operations and cash flows. Operating Leases We are obligated under other noncancelable operating leases primarily for offices, warehouses and motor vehicles. As of December 31, 2016 , future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases were as follows (in thousands): Year 2017 $ 20,749 2018 17,422 2019 15,603 2020 14,365 2021 9,770 Thereafter 231,888 $ 309,797 Total expense for all operating leases amounted to $29.0 million , $29.7 million and $52.0 million for the years 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Other In July 2016, we executed an agreement with Miami Dade County (“MDC”), which was simultaneously assigned to Sumitomo Banking Corporation (“SMBC”), to lease land from MDC and construct a new cruise terminal at PortMiami in Miami, Florida. The terminal is expected to be approximately 170,000 square-feet and will serve as a homeport. During the construction period, SMBC will fund the costs of the terminal’s construction and land lease. Upon completion of the terminal's construction, we will operate and lease the terminal from SMBC for a five -year term. We determined that the lease arrangement between SMBC and us should be accounted for as an operating lease upon completion of the terminal. Some of the contracts that we enter into include indemnification provisions that obligate us to make payments to the counterparty if certain events occur. These contingencies generally relate to changes in taxes, increased lender capital costs and other similar costs. The indemnification clauses are often standard contractual terms and are entered into in the normal course of business. There are no stated or notional amounts included in the indemnification clauses and we are not able to estimate the maximum potential amount of future payments, if any, under these indemnification clauses. We have not been required to make any payments under such indemnification clauses in the past and, under current circumstances, we do not believe an indemnification in any material amount is probable. If any person acquires ownership of more than 50% of our common stock or, subject to certain exceptions, during any 24 -month period, a majority of the Board is no longer comprised of individuals who were members of the Board on the first day of such period, we may be obligated to prepay indebtedness outstanding under our credit facilities, which we may be unable to replace on similar terms. Our public debt securities also contain change of control provisions that would be triggered by a third-party acquisition of greater than 50% of our common stock coupled with a ratings downgrade. If this were to occur, it would have an adverse impact on our liquidity and operations. At December 31, 2016 , we have future commitments to pay for our usage of certain port facilities, marine consumables, services and maintenance contracts as follows (in thousands): Year 2017 $ 232,055 2018 162,434 2019 129,920 2020 103,013 2021 57,506 Thereafter 110,319 $ 795,247

Restructuring Charges

Restructuring Charges	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Charges	Restructuring Charges For the years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2014, we incurred restructuring charges of $8.5 million and $4.3 million , respectively, in connection with our profitability initiatives. For the year ended December 31, 2015, we did not incur restructuring charges. 2016 Profitability Initiatives: Pullmantur Right-sizing Strategy Pullmantur's strategy over the last several years had focused both on its core cruise market in Spain and on expansion throughout Latin America, especially Brazil. However, due to significant and increased challenges facing Pullmantur's Latin American operations, in 2015, we decided to significantly change our strategy from growing the brand through vessel transfers to a right-sizing strategy. This right-sizing strategy included reducing our exposure to Latin America, refocusing on the brand’s core market of Spain and, consequently, reducing the size of Pullmantur’s fleet. The right-sizing strategy activities included the closing of Pullmantur's regional head office in Brazil, the redeployment of Pullmantur’s Empress to the Royal Caribbean International brand and personnel reorganization in Pullmantur's headquarters and CDF's office in France. The closure of the Brazil office and the personnel reorganization resulted in the recognition of a liability for one-time termination benefits during the twelve months ended December 31, 2016. We also incurred contract termination costs related to the closure of the Brazil office. As a result of these actions, we incurred restructuring exit costs of $2.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 which are reported within Restructuring charges in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). The following table summarizes our restructuring exit costs related to the above strategy (in thousands): Beginning Accruals Payments Ending Balance December 31, 2016 Cumulative Termination benefits $ — $ 2,587 $ 2,587 $ — $ 2,587 Contract termination costs — 68 68 — 68 Other related costs — — — — — Total $ — $ 2,655 $ 2,655 $ — $ 2,655 In connection with this strategy, we incurred approximately $3.6 million of other costs during the year ended December 31, 2016 that primarily consisted of costs associated with the redeployment of Pullmantur's Empress to the Royal Caribbean International brand that are reported within Cruise operating expenses, Depreciation and amortization expenses and Marketing, selling and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). During 2016, we completed the restructuring activities related to this initiative. In July 2016, we sold 51% of our interest in Pullmantur Holdings. In connection with the sale, we incurred approximately $4.9 million of other costs during the year ended December 31, 2016 that are reported within Cruise operating expenses and Marketing, selling and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). Refer to Note 1. General for further information regarding this sale transaction. Other Restructuring Initiatives During 2016, we moved forward with certain other initiatives, including the closing of an international office in Brazil related to the Royal Caribbean International brand and personnel reorganization in our corporate offices. These initiatives resulted in restructuring costs of $5.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 . The restructuring costs are mainly due to the recognition of a liability for one-time termination benefits. During 2016, we completed the restructuring activities related to these initiatives. The following table summarizes our restructuring exit costs related to the above initiatives (in thousands): Beginning Accruals Payments Ending Balance December 31, 2016 Cumulative Termination benefits $ — $ 5,612 $ 2,851 $ 2,761 $ 5,612 Contract termination costs — 15 15 — 15 Other related costs — 170 3 167 170 Total $ — $ 5,797 $ 2,869 $ 2,928 $ 5,797 2014 Profitability Initiatives: Consolidation of Global Sales, Marketing, General and Administrative Structure This initiative related to restructuring and consolidation of our global sales, marketing and general and administrative structure. Activities related to this initiative include the consolidation of most of our call centers located outside of the United States and the establishment of brand dedicated sales, marketing and revenue management teams in key priority markets. Activities related to this initiative commenced in 2013. For the year ended December 31, 2014, we incurred restructuring exit costs of $1.1 million mainly related to discretionary bonus payments paid to persons whose positions were eliminated as part of our restructuring activities that are reported within Restructuring charges in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). In connection with this initiative, we incurred approximately $7.4 million of other costs during 2014 that primarily consisted of call center transition costs and accelerated depreciation on lease hold improvements and are reported within Marketing, selling and administrative expenses and Depreciation and amortization expenses, respectively, in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). During 2014, we completed the restructuring activities related to this initiative. Pullmantur Restructuring Restructuring Exit Costs In the fourth quarter of 2013, we moved forward with an initiative related to Pullmantur’s focus on its cruise business and its expansion in Latin America. Activities related to this initiative included the sale of Pullmantur's non-core businesses. This resulted in the recognition of a liability for one-time termination benefits and we also incurred contract termination costs and other related costs consisting of legal and consulting fees to implement this initiative. As a result of these actions, we incurred restructuring exit costs of $3.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 which are reported within Restructuring charges in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). In connection with this initiative, we incurred approximately $8.9 million of other costs during 2014, associated with placing operating management closer to the Latin American market that are reported within Marketing, selling and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). During 2014, we completed the restructuring activities related to this initiative. Sale of Pullmantur Non-core Businesses As part of our Pullmantur related initiatives, on March 31, 2014, Pullmantur sold the majority of its interest in its non-core businesses. These non-core businesses included Pullmantur’s land-based tour operations, travel agency and 49% interest in its air business. In connection with the sale agreement, we retained a 19% interest in each of the non-core businesses as well as 100% ownership of the aircraft which are being dry leased to Pullmantur Air. Consistent with our Pullmantur two-month lag reporting period at the time, we reported the impact of the sale in the second quarter of 2014. Refer to Note 1. General for information on the basis on which we prepare our consolidated financial statements. The sale resulted in a gain of $0.6 million recognized during the year ended December 31, 2014, inclusive of the release of cumulative translation adjustment losses, which was reported within Other operating expenses in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). Refer to Note 13. Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) for further information on the release of the foreign currency translation losses.

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Quarterly Selected Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Selected Financial Data (Unaudited)	Quarterly Selected Financial Data (Unaudited) (In thousands, except per share data) First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 Total revenues (1) $ 1,917,795 $ 1,815,599 $ 2,105,262 $ 2,058,322 $ 2,563,741 $ 2,523,100 $ 1,909,603 $ 1,902,053 Operating income (2) $ 163,127 $ 105,682 $ 282,273 $ 261,297 $ 734,963 $ 258,005 $ 296,842 $ 249,918 Net income (2)(3)(4) $ 99,140 $ 45,230 $ 229,905 $ 184,967 $ 693,257 $ 228,787 $ 261,086 $ 206,799 Earnings per share: Basic $ 0.46 $ 0.21 $ 1.07 $ 0.84 $ 1.04 $ 1.04 $ 1.22 $ 0.94 Diluted $ 0.46 $ 0.20 $ 1.06 $ 0.84 $ 1.03 $ 1.03 $ 1.21 $ 0.95 Dividends declared per share $ 0.375 $ 0.30 $ 0.375 $ 0.30 $ 0.48 $ 0.375 $ 0.48 $ 0.375 ___________________________________ (1) Our revenues are seasonal based on the demand for cruises. Demand is strongest for cruises during the Northern Hemisphere's summer months and holidays. (2) A mounts for the third quarter of 2015 include an impairment charge of $411.3 million to write down Pullmantur's goodwill, trademarks and trade names and certain long-lived assets to their fair value. (3) Amount for the first quarter of 2016 includes $21.7 million net loss related to the elimination of the Pullmantur reporting lag. (4) Amount for the third quarter of 2015 includes a tax benefit of $12.0 million related to the Pullmantur impairment. Refer to Note 12. Income Taxes for further information.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis for Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements	Basis for Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). Estimates are required for the preparation of financial statements in accordance with these principles. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Refer to Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for a discussion of our significant accounting policies.
Revenues and Expenses	Revenues and Expenses Deposits received on sales of passenger cruises are initially recorded as customer deposit liabilities on our balance sheet. Customer deposits are subsequently recognized as passenger ticket revenues, together with revenues from onboard and other goods and services and all associated cruise operating expenses of a voyage. Historically, we recognized revenues and cruise operating expenses for our shorter voyages (voyages of ten days or less) upon voyage completion while we recognized revenues and cruise operating expenses for voyages in excess of ten days on a pro-rata basis. We followed this completed voyage recognition approach on our shorter voyages because the difference between prorating revenue from such voyages and recognizing such revenue at the completion of the voyage was immaterial to our consolidated financial statements. As of September 30, 2014, we changed our methodology and recognized passenger ticket revenues, revenues from onboard and other goods and services and all associated cruise operating expenses for all of our uncompleted voyages on a pro-rata basis. We believe that recognizing revenues and cruise operating expenses on a pro-rata basis for all voyages is preferable as revenues and expenses are recorded in the period in which the revenue generating activities are performed. The effect of this change was an increase to Passenger ticket revenues and Onboard and other revenues , as well as an increase to our Cruise operating expenses . The change was not individually material to our revenues or any of our cruise operating expenses, and resulted in an aggregate increase to operating income and net income of $53.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. In addition, the change has not been retrospectively applied to prior periods, as the impact of prorating all voyages was immaterial to the respective periods presented. Revenues and expenses include port costs that vary with guest head counts.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash and marketable securities with original maturities of less than 90 days.
Inventories	Inventories Inventories consist of provisions, supplies and fuel carried at the lower of cost (weighted-average) or market.
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. We capitalize interest as part of the cost of acquiring certain assets. Improvement costs that we believe add value to our ships are capitalized as additions to the ship and depreciated over the shorter of the improvements' estimated useful lives or that of the associated ship. The estimated cost and accumulated depreciation of replaced or refurbished ship components are written off and any resulting losses are recognized in Cruise operating expenses . Liquidated damages received from shipyards as a result of the late delivery of a new ship are recorded as reductions to the cost basis of the ship. Depreciation of property and equipment is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset. The useful lives of our ships are generally 30 years , net of a 15% projected residual value. The 30 -year useful life of our newly constructed ships and 15% associated residual value are both based on the weighted-average of all major components of a ship. Our useful life and residual value estimates take into consideration the impact of anticipated technological changes, long-term cruise and vacation market conditions and historical useful lives of similarly-built ships. In addition, we take into consideration our estimates of the weighted-average useful lives of the ships' major component systems, such as hull, superstructure, main electric, engines and cabins. Depreciation for assets under capital leases is computed using the shorter of the lease term or related asset life. Depreciation of property and equipment is computed utilizing the following useful lives: Years Ships generally 30 Ship improvements 3-20 Buildings and improvements 10-40 Computer hardware and software 3-10 Transportation equipment and other 3-30 Leasehold improvements Shorter of remaining lease term or useful life 3-30 We review long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate, based on estimated undiscounted future cash flows, that the carrying amount of these assets may not be fully recoverable. For purposes of recognition and measurement of an impairment loss, long-lived assets are grouped with other assets and liabilities at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. The lowest level for which we maintain identifiable cash flows that are independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities is at the ship level for our ships and at the aggregated asset group level for our aircraft. If estimated future cash flows are less than the carrying value of an asset, an impairment charge is recognized to the extent its carrying value exceeds fair value. We use the deferral method to account for drydocking costs. Under the deferral method, drydocking costs incurred are deferred and charged to expense on a straight-line basis over the period to the next scheduled drydock, which we estimate to be a period of thirty to sixty months based on the vessel's age as required by Class. Deferred drydock costs consist of the costs to drydock the vessel and other costs incurred in connection with the drydock which are necessary to maintain the vessel's Class certification. Class certification is necessary in order for our cruise ships to be flagged in a specific country, obtain liability insurance and legally operate as passenger cruise ships. The activities associated with those drydocking costs cannot be performed while the vessel is in service and, as such, are done during a drydock as a planned major maintenance activity. The significant deferred drydock costs consist of hauling and wharfage services provided by the drydock facility, hull inspection and related activities (e.g., scraping, pressure cleaning, bottom painting), maintenance to steering propulsion, thruster equipment and ballast tanks, port services such as tugs, pilotage and line handling, and freight associated with these items. We perform a detailed analysis of the various activities performed for each drydock and only defer those costs that are directly related to planned major maintenance activities necessary to maintain Class. The costs deferred are not otherwise routinely periodically performed to maintain a vessel's designed and intended operating capability. Repairs and maintenance activities are charged to expense as incurred.
Goodwill	Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired. We review goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level annually or, when events or circumstances dictate, more frequently. The impairment review for goodwill consists of a qualitative assessment of whether it is more-likely-than-not that a reporting unit's fair value is less than its carrying amount, and if necessary, a two-step goodwill impairment test. Factors to consider when performing the qualitative assessment include general economic conditions, limitations on accessing capital, changes in forecasted operating results, changes in fuel prices and fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. If the qualitative assessment demonstrates that it is more-likely-than-not that the estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, it is not necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. We may elect to bypass the qualitative assessment and proceed directly to step one, for any reporting unit, in any period. On a periodic basis, we elect to bypass the qualitative assessment and proceed to step one to corroborate the results of recent years' qualitative assessments. We can resume the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit in any subsequent period. When performing the two-step goodwill impairment test, the fair value of the reporting unit is determined and compared to the carrying value of the net assets allocated to the reporting unit. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, no further analysis or write-down of goodwill is required. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value of its net assets, the implied fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to all its underlying assets and liabilities, including both recognized and unrecognized tangible and intangible assets, based on their fair value. If necessary, goodwill is then written down to its implied fair value.
Intangible Assets	Intangible Assets In connection with our acquisitions, we have acquired certain intangible assets to which value has been assigned based on our estimates. Intangible assets that are deemed to have an indefinite life are not amortized, but are subject to an annual impairment test, or when events or circumstances dictate, more frequently. The indefinite-life intangible asset impairment test consists of a comparison of the fair value of the indefinite-life intangible asset with its carrying amount. If the carrying amount exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. If the fair value exceeds its carrying amount, the indefinite-life intangible asset is not considered impaired. Other intangible assets assigned finite useful lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives.
Contingencies - Litigation	Contingencies — Litigation On an ongoing basis, we assess the potential liabilities related to any lawsuits or claims brought against us. While it is typically very difficult to determine the timing and ultimate outcome of such actions, we use our best judgment to determine if it is probable that we will incur an expense related to the settlement or final adjudication of such matters and whether a reasonable estimation of such probable loss, if any, can be made. In assessing probable losses, we take into consideration estimates of the amount of insurance recoveries, if any, which are recorded as assets when recoverability is probable. We accrue a liability when we believe a loss is probable and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. Due to the inherent uncertainties related to the eventual outcome of litigation and potential insurance recoveries, it is possible that certain matters may be resolved for amounts materially different from any provisions or disclosures that we have previously made.
Advertising Costs	Advertising Costs Advertising costs are expensed as incurred except those costs which result in tangible assets, such as brochures, which are treated as prepaid expenses and charged to expense as consumed. Advertising costs consist of media advertising as well as brochure, production and direct mail costs.
Derivative Instruments	Derivative Instruments We enter into various forward, swap and option contracts to manage our interest rate exposure and to limit our exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and fuel prices. These instruments are recorded on the balance sheet at their fair value and the vast majority are designated as hedges. We also use non-derivative financial instruments designated as hedges of our net investment in our foreign operations and investments. Although certain of our derivative financial instruments do not qualify or are not accounted for under hedge accounting, we do not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading or other speculative purposes. At inception of the hedge relationship, a derivative instrument that hedges the exposure to changes in the fair value of a firm commitment or a recognized asset or liability is designated as a fair value hedge. A derivative instrument that hedges a forecasted transaction or the variability of cash flows related to a recognized asset or liability is designated as a cash flow hedge. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated as fair value hedges are offset against changes in the fair value of the underlying hedged assets, liabilities or firm commitments. Gains and losses on derivatives that are designated as cash flow hedges are recorded as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss until the underlying hedged transactions are recognized in earnings. The foreign currency transaction gain or loss of our non-derivative financial instruments designated as hedges of our net investment in foreign operations and investments are recognized as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss along with the associated foreign currency translation adjustment of the foreign operation. On an ongoing basis, we assess whether derivatives used in hedging transactions are "highly effective" in offsetting changes in the fair value or cash flow of hedged items. We use the long-haul method to assess hedge effectiveness using regression analysis for each hedge relationship under our interest rate, foreign currency and fuel hedging programs. We apply the same methodology on a consistent basis for assessing hedge effectiveness to all hedges within each hedging program (i.e., interest rate, foreign currency and fuel). We perform regression analyses over an observation period of up to three years, utilizing market data relevant to the hedge horizon of each hedge relationship. High effectiveness is achieved when a statistically valid relationship reflects a high degree of offset and correlation between the changes in the fair values of the derivative instrument and the hedged item. The determination of ineffectiveness is based on the amount of dollar offset between the change in fair value of the derivative instrument and the change in fair value of the hedged item at the end of the reporting period. If it is determined that a derivative is not highly effective as a hedge or hedge accounting is discontinued, any change in fair value of the derivative since the last date at which it was determined to be effective is recognized in earnings. In addition, the ineffective portion of our highly effective hedges is immediately recognized in earnings and reported in Other income (expense) in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). Cash flows from derivative instruments that are designated as fair value or cash flow hedges are classified in the same category as the cash flows from the underlying hedged items. In the event that hedge accounting is discontinued, cash flows subsequent to the date of discontinuance are classified within investing activities. Cash flows from derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments are classified as investing activities. We consider the classification of the underlying hedged item’s cash flows in determining the classification for the designated derivative instrument’s cash flows. We classify derivative instrument cash flows from hedges of benchmark interest rate or hedges of fuel expense as operating activities due to the nature of the hedged item. Likewise, we classify derivative instrument cash flows from hedges of foreign currency risk on our newbuild ship payments as investing activities and derivative instrument cash flows from hedges of foreign currency risk on debt payments as financing activities.
Foreign Currency Translations and Transactions	Foreign Currency Translations and Transactions We translate assets and liabilities of our foreign subsidiaries whose functional currency is the local currency, at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. We translate revenues and expenses at weighted-average exchange rates for the period. Equity is translated at historical rates and the resulting foreign currency translation adjustments are included as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss , which is reflected as a separate component of Shareholders' equity . Exchange gains or losses arising from the remeasurement of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the entity involved are immediately included in our earnings, except for certain liabilities that have been designated to act as a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation or investment. Exchange gains were $39.8 million , $34.6 million and $49.5 million for the years 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively, and were recorded within Other income (expense) . The majority of our transactions are settled in United States dollars. Gains or losses resulting from transactions denominated in other currencies are recognized in income at each balance sheet date.
Concentrations of Credit Risk	Concentrations of Credit Risk We monitor our credit risk associated with financial and other institutions with which we conduct significant business and, to minimize these risks, we select counterparties with credit risks acceptable to us and we seek to limit our exposure to an individual counterparty. Credit risk, including but not limited to counterparty nonperformance under derivative instruments, our credit facilities and new ship progress payment guarantees, is not considered significant, as we primarily conduct business with large, well-established financial institutions, insurance companies and export credit agencies many of which we have long-term relationships with and which have credit risks acceptable to us or where the credit risk is spread out among a large number of counterparties. As of December 31, 2016, we did not have any exposure under our derivative instruments. As of December 31, 2015, we had counterparty credit risk exposure under our derivative instruments of approximately $4.8 million , which was limited to the cost of replacing the contracts in the event of non-performance by the counterparties to the contracts, all of which are currently our lending banks. We do not anticipate nonperformance by any of our significant counterparties. In addition, we have established guidelines we follow regarding credit ratings and instrument maturities to maintain safety and liquidity. We do not normally require collateral or other security to support credit relationships; however, in certain circumstances this option is available to us.
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share incorporates the incremental shares issuable upon the assumed exercise of stock options and conversion of potentially dilutive securities.
Stock-Based Employee Compensation	Stock-Based Employee Compensation We measure and recognize compensation expense at the estimated fair value of employee stock awards. Compensation expense for awards and the related tax effects are recognized as they vest. We use the estimated amount of expected forfeitures to calculate compensation costs for all outstanding awards.
Segment Reporting	Segment Reporting We own and operate three global cruise brands, Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises. We also own a 50% joint venture interest with TUI AG which operates the brand TUI Cruises, a 49% interest in the Spanish brand Pullmantur and have a minority interest in the Chinese brand SkySea Cruises. We believe our brands possess the versatility to enter multiple cruise market segments within the cruise vacation industry. Although each of these brands have its own marketing style as well as ships and crews of various sizes, the nature of the products sold and services delivered by these brands share a common base (i.e., the sale and provision of cruise vacations). Our brands also have similar itineraries as well as similar cost and revenue components. In addition, our brands source passengers from similar markets around the world and operate in similar economic environments with a significant degree of commercial overlap. As a result, our brands have been aggregated as a single reportable segment based on the similarity of their economic characteristics, types of consumers, regulatory environment, maintenance requirements, supporting systems and processes as well as products and services provided. Our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer has been identified as the chief operating decision-maker and all significant operating decisions including the allocation of resources are based upon the analyses of the Company as one segment.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements Revenue from Contracts with Customers In May 2014, amended GAAP guidance was issued to clarify the principles used to recognize revenue for all entities. The guidance also requires more detailed disclosures and provides additional guidance for transactions that were not comprehensively addressed in the prior accounting guidance. This guidance must be applied using one of two retrospective application methods and will be effective for our annual reporting period beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods therein. Early adoption is permitted for our annual reporting period beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods therein. We are currently evaluating the impact, if any, of the adoption of the revenue recognition guidance to our consolidated financial statements and intend to elect the modified retrospective method to all contracts on the date of initial application, January 1, 2018. This will involve applying the guidance retrospectively only to the most current period presented in the financial statements and recognizing the cumulative effect of initially applying the guidance as an adjustment to the January 1, 2018 opening balance of retained earnings at the date of initial application. Leases In February 2016, amended GAAP guidance was issued to increase the transparency and comparability of lease accounting among organizations. For leases with a term greater than 12 months, the amendments require the lease rights and obligations arising from the leasing arrangements, including operating leases, to be recognized as assets and liabilities on the balance sheet. The amendments also expand the required disclosures surrounding leasing arrangements. The guidance must be applied using a retrospective application method and will be effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this newly issued guidance to our consolidated financial statements. Effect of Derivative Contract Novations on Existing Hedge Accounting Relationships In March 2016, amended GAAP guidance was issued addressing the effect of derivative contract novations on existing hedge accounting relationships. The amendments clarify that a change in the counterparty to a derivative instrument that has been designated as a hedging instrument does not, in and of itself, require dedesignation of that hedging relationship provided that all other hedge accounting criteria continue to be met. The guidance must be applied using a prospective or modified retrospective application method and will be effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The adoption of this newly issued guidance is not expected to have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements. Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments In August 2016, amended GAAP guidance was issued to clarify how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. The amendments are aimed at reducing the existing diversity in practice. The guidance should be applied using a retrospective transition method to each period presented and will be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The adoption of this newly issued guidance is not expected to have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements.
Reclassifications	Reclassifications On January 1, 2016, we adopted Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 835, Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, using the retrospective approach. Due to the adoption of ASC 835, $139.8 million of debt issuance costs have been reclassified in the consolidated balance sheet, as of December 31, 2015, from Other assets to either Current portion of long-term debt or Long-term debt in order to conform to the current year presentation. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, share-based compensation expense of $36.1 million and $26.1 million , equity investment income of $81.0 million and $51.6 million and amortization of debt issuance costs of $27.1 million and $26.6 million , respectively, have been reclassified in the consolidated statements of cash flows from Other, net to Share-based compensation expense, Equity investment income and Amortization of debt issuance costs, respectively, within Net cash provided by operating activities in order to conform to the current year presentation. Additionally, for the years ended December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, amortization of debt issuance costs of $17.2 million and $19.8 million , respectively, have been reclassified from Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other assets and $7.9 million and $8.5 million , respectively, have been reclassified from Increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the consolidated statements of cash flows to Amortization of debt issuance costs , within Net cash provided by operating activities in order to conform to the current year presentation.
Consolidation	All significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. We consolidate entities over which we have control, usually evidenced by a direct ownership interest of greater than 50% , and variable interest entities where we are determined to be the primary beneficiary. Refer to Note 6. Other Assets for further information regarding our variable interest entities. For affiliates we do not control but over which we have significant influence on financial and operating policies, usually evidenced by a direct ownership interest from 20% to 50% , the investment is accounted for using the equity method. Prior to January 1, 2016, we consolidated the operating results of Pullmantur Holdings on a two -month reporting lag to allow for more timely preparation of our consolidated financial statements. Effective January 1, 2016, we eliminated the two-month reporting lag to reflect Pullmantur Holdings' financial position, results of operations and cash flows concurrently and consistently with the fiscal calendar of the Company ("elimination of the Pullmantur reporting lag"). The elimination of the Pullmantur reporting lag represented a change in accounting principle which we believed to be preferable because it provided more current information to the users of our financial statements. A change in accounting principle requires retrospective application, if material. The impact of the elimination of the reporting lag was immaterial to prior periods and is immaterial for our fiscal year ended December 31, 2016. As a result, we have accounted for this change in accounting principle in our consolidated results for the year ended December 31, 2016. Accordingly, the results of Pullmantur Holdings for November and December 2015 are included in our statement of comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2016. The effect of this change was a decrease to net income of $21.7 million , which has been reported within Other income in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2016.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Useful Lives of Property and Equipment Used in Computation of Depreciation	Depreciation of property and equipment is computed utilizing the following useful lives: Years Ships generally 30 Ship improvements 3-20 Buildings and improvements 10-40 Computer hardware and software 3-10 Transportation equipment and other 3-30 Leasehold improvements Shorter of remaining lease term or useful life 3-30
Passenger Ticket Revenues Attributed to Geographic Areas Based on Where Reservation Originates	Information by geographic area is shown in the table below. Passenger ticket revenues are attributed to geographic areas based on where the reservation originates. 2016 2015 2014 Passenger ticket revenues: United States 55% 55% 53% All other countries 45% 45% 47%

Goodwill (Tables)

Goodwill (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill [Line Items]
Carrying Amount of Goodwill	The carrying amount of goodwill attributable to our Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises reporting units and the changes in such balances during the years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were as follows (in thousands): Royal Celebrity Cruises Total Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 286,958 $ — $ 286,958 Foreign currency translation adjustment (194 ) — (194 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 286,764 — 286,764 Goodwill attributable to purchase of Ocean Adventures (1) — 1,600 1,600 Foreign currency translation adjustment (10 ) 32 22 Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 286,754 $ 1,632 $ 288,386 (1) The Ocean Adventures business combination, including purchase transaction and assets acquired, was immaterial to our consolidated financial statements.
Pullmantur
Goodwill [Line Items]
Carrying Amount of Goodwill	The carrying amount of goodwill attributable to our Pullmantur reporting unit and the changes in such balances during the year ended December 31, 2015 were as follows (in thousands): Pullmantur Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 133,584 Impairment charge (123,814 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment (9,770 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 $ —

Intangible Assets (Tables)

Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Indefinite-Lived intangible assets	Intangible assets are reported in Other assets in our consolidated balance sheets. The carrying amount of indefinite-life intangible assets was not material as of December 31, 2016 . Indefinite-life intangible assets consisted of the following as of December 31, 2015 (in thousands): 2015 Indefinite-life intangible asset—Pullmantur trademarks and trade names $ 188,038 Impairment charge (174,285 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment (13,753 ) Total $ —

Property and Equipment (Tables)

Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and equipment	Property and equipment consists of the following (in thousands): 2016 2015 Ships $ 23,978,822 $ 22,102,025 Ship improvements 2,359,639 2,019,294 Ships under construction 354,425 734,998 Land, buildings and improvements, including leasehold improvements and port facilities 341,605 337,109 Computer hardware and software, transportation equipment and other 1,108,301 1,025,264 Total property and equipment 28,142,792 26,218,690 Less—accumulated depreciation and amortization (7,981,365 ) (7,440,912 ) $ 20,161,427 $ 18,777,778

Other Assets Other Assets (Tabl

Other Assets Other Assets (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Other Assets [Abstract]
Schedule of other non-operating income	The following table sets forth information regarding our investments accounted for under the equity method of accounting, including the entities discussed above, (in thousands): For the period ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Share of equity income from investments $ 128,350 $ 81,026 $ 51,640 Dividends received $ 75,942 $ 33,338 $ 5,814
Related party transactions	We recorded the following as it relates to these services in our operating results within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) (in thousands): For the period ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Revenues $ 30,517 $ 20,217 $ 8,465 Expenses $ 12,795 $ 15,669 $ 3,960
Summarized balance sheet information of affiliates accounted for under the equity method of accounting	Summarized financial information for our affiliates accounted for under the equity method of accounting was as follows (in thousands): As of December 31, 2016 2015 Current Assets $ 382,529 $ 315,264 Non Current Assets 2,922,471 2,246,809 Total Assets $ 3,305,000 $ 2,562,073 Current Liabilities $ 761,331 $ 585,887 Non Current Liabilities 1,693,941 1,231,262 Total Liabilities $ 2,455,272 $ 1,817,149 Equity Attributable to: Noncontrolling Interest $ 1,544 $ 1,683
Summarized income statement sheet information of affiliates accounted for under the equity method of accounting	For the period ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Total Revenues $ 1,232,191 $ 990,172 $ 797,441 Total Expenses (972,454 ) (830,898 ) (682,430 ) Net Income $ 259,737 $ 159,274 $ 115,011

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long Term Debt	Long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands): 2016 2015 $1.4 billion unsecured revolving credit facility, LIBOR plus 1.50%, currently 2.26% and a facility fee of 0.25%, due 2020 $ 925,000 $ 945,000 $1.2 billion unsecured revolving credit facility, LIBOR plus 1.50%, currently 2.24% and a facility fee of 0.25%, due 2018 805,000 895,000 Unsecured senior notes and senior debentures, 5.25% to 7.50%, due 2018, 2022 and 2027 1,073,261 1,434,542 $200 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.30%, currently 2.06% due 2017 200,000 — $841.8 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.00%, currently 2.26% due through 2028 806,756 — $226.1 million unsecured term loan, 2.53%, due through 2028 216,677 — €700.7 million unsecured term loan, EURIBOR plus 1.15% currently 1.15%, due through 2028 708,417 — $742.1 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.30%, currently 2.56%, due through 2027 649,338 711,180 $273.2 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.75%, currently 2.52%, due 2017 273,166 — $519 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 0.45%, currently 1.71%, due through 2020 173,049 216,311 $420 million unsecured term loan, 5.41%, due through 2021 171,444 207,223 $420 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.65%, currently 2.91%, due through 2021 175,000 210,000 €159.4 million unsecured term loan, EURIBOR plus 1.58%, currently 1.58%, due through 2021 70,082 86,650 $524.5 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 0.50%, currently 1.48%, due through 2021 218,542 262,250 $566.1 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 0.37%, currently 1.63%, due through 2022 259,448 306,621 $1.1 billion unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.65%, currently 2.91%, due through 2022 460,652 537,426 $632.0 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 0.40%, currently 1.38%, due through 2023 368,643 421,306 $673.5 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 0.40%, currently 1.66%, due through 2024 448,983 505,106 $65.0 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.75%, currently 2.52%, due through 2019 67,027 71,500 $380.0 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.75%, currently 2.52%, due 2018 380,000 380,000 $791.1 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.30%, currently 2.56%, due through 2026 659,256 725,182 $290.0 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.75%, currently 2.52%, due 2018 290,000 290,000 €365 million unsecured term loan, EURIBOR plus 1.75%, currently 1.75%, due 2017 123,963 396,755 $7.3 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 2.5%, currently 3.76%, due through 2023 3,964 4,440 $30.3 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 3.75%, currently 4.70%, due through 2021 6,597 11,793 Capital lease obligations 40,385 48,770 Total debt 9,574,650 8,667,055 Less: unamortized debt issuance costs (187,214 ) (139,812 ) Total debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs 9,387,436 8,527,243 Less: current portion (1,285,735 ) (899,542 ) Long-term portion $ 8,101,701 $ 7,627,701
Schedule of Annual Maturities on Long-Term Debt Including Capital Leases	Following is a schedule of annual maturities on long-term debt including capital leases as of December 31, 2016 for each of the next five years (in thousands): Year 2017 $ 1,285,735 2018 2,309,952 2019 754,496 2020 1,608,187 2021 632,920 Thereafter 2,796,146 $ 9,387,436

Stock-Based Employee Compensa31

Stock-Based Employee Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total Compensation Expense Recognized for Employee Stock-based Compensation	Total compensation expense recognized for employee stock-based compensation for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 was as follows: Employee Stock-Based Compensation Classification of expense 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Marketing, selling and administrative expenses $ 32,659 $ 36,073 $ 26,116 Total compensation expense $ 32,659 $ 36,073 $ 26,116
Summary Stock Option Activity	Stock option activity and information about stock options outstanding are summarized in the following table: Stock Option Activity Number of Weighted- Weighted- Aggregate (1) (years) (in thousands) Outstanding at January 1, 2016 411,809 $ 33.69 3.12 $ 28,111 Granted — — — — Exercised (61,014 ) $ 37.87 — — Canceled (4,485 ) $ 44.72 — — Outstanding at December 31, 2016 346,310 $ 32.82 2.39 $ 17,221 Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2016 346,310 $ 32.82 2.39 $ 17,221 Options Exercisable at December 31, 2016 346,310 $ 32.82 2.39 $ 17,221 ___________________________________ (1) The intrinsic value represents the amount by which the fair value of stock exceeds the option exercise price as of December 31, 2016
Summary of Restricted Stock Activity	Restricted stock activity is summarized in the following table: Restricted Stock Units Activity Number of Weighted- Non-vested share units at January 1, 2016 820,649 $ 54.98 Granted 376,744 $ 64.51 Vested (333,733 ) $ 48.91 Canceled (115,144 ) $ 58.45 Non-vested share units expected to vest as of December 31, 2016 748,516 $ 61.95
Summary of Performance share activity	Performance share units activity is summarized in the following table: Performance Share Units Activity Number of Weighted- Non-vested share units at January 1, 2016 504,211 $ 53.57 Granted 182,464 $ 65.83 Vested (253,509 ) $ 52.25 Canceled (91,014 ) $ 50.99 Non-vested share units expected to vest as of December 31, 2016 342,152 $ 61.78
Senior Officers
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Summary of Restricted Stock Activity	Restricted stock awards activity is summarized in the following table: Restricted Stock Awards Activity Number of Weighted- Non-vested share units at January 1, 2016 — $ — Granted 132,228 $ 66.93 Vested — $ — Canceled — $ — Non-vested share units expected to vest as of December 31, 2016 132,228 $ 66.93

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Reconciliation Between Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share	A reconciliation between basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows (in thousands, except per share data): Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Net income for basic and diluted earnings per share $ 1,283,388 $ 665,783 $ 764,146 Weighted-average common shares outstanding 215,393 219,537 221,658 Dilutive effect of stock options, performance share awards and restricted stock awards 923 1,152 1,386 Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding 216,316 220,689 223,044 Basic earnings per share: Net income $ 5.96 $ 3.03 $ 3.45 Diluted earnings per share: Net income $ 5.93 $ 3.02 $ 3.43

Changes in Accumulated Other 33

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The following table presents the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands): Changes related to cash flow derivative hedges Changes in defined Foreign currency translation adjustments Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Accumulated comprehensive income (loss) at January 1, 2014 $ 43,324 $ (23,994 ) $ (13,659 ) $ 5,671 Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (919,094 ) (8,937 ) (28,099 ) (956,130 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 49,744 1,724 1,997 53,465 Net current-period other comprehensive loss (869,350 ) (7,213 ) (26,102 ) (902,665 ) Accumulated comprehensive loss at January 1, 2015 (826,026 ) (31,207 ) (39,761 ) (896,994 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications (697,671 ) 3,053 (25,952 ) (720,570 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 291,624 1,707 (4,200 ) 289,131 Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income (406,047 ) 4,760 (30,152 ) (431,439 ) Accumulated comprehensive loss at January 1, 2015 (1,232,073 ) (26,447 ) (69,913 ) (1,328,433 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 73,973 (2,777 ) 2,362 73,558 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 337,250 1,141 — 338,391 Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 411,223 (1,636 ) 2,362 411,949 Accumulated comprehensive loss at December 31, 2016 $ (820,850 ) $ (28,083 ) $ (67,551 ) $ (916,484 )
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	The following table presents reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands): Amount of Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) into Income Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components Year Ended December 31, 2016 Year Ended December 31, 2015 Year Ended December 31, 2014 Affected Line Item in Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Loss on cash flow derivative hedges: Cross currency swaps $ — $ — $ (261 ) Interest expense, net of interest capitalized Interest rate swaps (41,480 ) (36,401 ) (15,264 ) Interest expense, net of interest capitalized Foreign currency forward contracts (8,114 ) (2,871 ) (1,887 ) Depreciation and amortization expenses Foreign currency forward contracts (14,342 ) 7,580 (4,291 ) Other income (expense) Foreign currency forward contracts — — (57 ) Interest expense, net of interest capitalized Foreign currency forward contracts (207 ) — — Other indirect operating expenses Foreign currency collar options (2,408 ) (1,605 ) — Depreciation and amortization expenses Fuel swaps 13,685 (9,583 ) — Other income (expense) Fuel swaps (284,384 ) (248,744 ) (27,984 ) Fuel (337,250 ) (291,624 ) (49,744 ) Amortization of defined benefit plans: Actuarial loss (1,141 ) (1,414 ) (888 ) Payroll and related — (293 ) (836 ) (1,141 ) (1,707 ) (1,724 ) Release of foreign cumulative translation due to sale or liquidation of businesses: Foreign cumulative translation — 4,200 (1,997 ) Other operating Total reclassifications for the period $ (338,391 ) $ (289,131 ) $ (53,465 )

Fair Value Measurements and D34

Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments that are not Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	The estimated fair value of our financial instruments that are not measured at fair value, categorized based upon the fair value hierarchy, are as follows (in thousands): Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2016 Using Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2015 Using Description Total Carrying Amount Total Fair Value Level 1 (1) Level 2 (2) Level 3 (3) Total Carrying Amount Total Fair Value Level 1 (1) Level 2 (2) Level 3 (3) Assets: Cash and cash equivalents (4) $ 132,603 $ 132,603 $ 132,603 $ — $ — $ 121,565 $ 121,565 $ 121,565 $ — $ — Total Assets $ 132,603 $ 132,603 $ 132,603 $ — $ — $ 121,565 $ 121,565 $ 121,565 $ — $ — Liabilities: Long-term debt (including current portion of long-term debt) (5) $ 9,347,051 $ 9,859,266 $ — $ 9,859,266 $ — $ 8,478,473 $ 8,895,009 $ — $ 8,895,009 $ — Total Liabilities $ 9,347,051 $ 9,859,266 $ — $ 9,859,266 $ — $ 8,478,473 $ 8,895,009 $ — $ 8,895,009 $ — ___________________________________ (1) Inputs based on quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access. Valuation of these items does not entail a significant amount of judgment. (2) Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the liability, either directly or indirectly. For unsecured revolving credit facilities and unsecured term loans, fair value is determined utilizing the income valuation approach. This valuation model takes into account the contract terms of our debt such as the debt maturity and the interest rate on the debt. The valuation model also takes into account the creditworthiness of the Company. (3) Inputs that are unobservable. The Company did not use any Level 3 inputs as of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 . (4) Consists of cash and marketable securities with original maturities of less than 90 days. (5) Consists of unsecured revolving credit facilities, senior notes, senior debentures and term loans. Does not include our capital lease obligations.
Company's Financial Instruments Recorded at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	The following table presents information about the Company's financial instruments recorded at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands): Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2016 Using Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2015 Using Description Total Fair Value Level 1 (1) Level 2 (2) Level 3 (3) Total Fair Value Level 1 (1) Level 2 (2) Level 3 (3) Assets: Derivative financial instruments (4) $ 19,397 $ — $ 19,397 $ — $ 134,574 $ — $ 134,574 $ — Investments (5) $ 3,576 3,576 — — $ 3,965 3,965 — — Total Assets $ 22,973 $ 3,576 $ 19,397 $ — $ 138,539 $ 3,965 $ 134,574 $ — Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments (6) $ 373,497 $ — $ 373,497 $ — $ 1,044,292 $ — $ 1,044,292 $ — Total Liabilities $ 373,497 $ — $ 373,497 $ — $ 1,044,292 $ — $ 1,044,292 $ — ___________________________________ (1) Inputs based on quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access. Valuation of these items does not entail a significant amount of judgment. (2) Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. For foreign currency forward contracts, interest rate swaps, cross currency swaps and fuel swaps, fair value is derived using valuation models that utilize the income valuation approach. These valuation models take into account the contract terms, such as maturity as well as other inputs, such as foreign exchange rates and curves, fuel types, fuel curves and interest rate yield curves. Fair value for foreign currency collar options is determined by using standard option pricing models with inputs based on the options' contract terms, such as exercise price and maturity, and readily available public market data, such as foreign exchange curves, foreign exchange volatility levels and discount rates. All derivative instrument fair values take into account the creditworthiness of the counterparty and the Company. (3) Inputs that are unobservable. The Company did not use any Level 3 inputs as of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 . (4) Consists of foreign currency forward contracts, interest rate swaps and fuel swaps. Please refer to the "Fair Value of Derivative Instruments" table for breakdown by instrument type. (5) Consists of exchange-traded equity securities and mutual funds reported within Other assets in our consolidated balance sheets. (6) Consists of foreign currency forward contracts, interest rate swaps and fuel swaps. Please refer to the "Fair Value of Derivative Instruments" table for breakdown by instrument type.
Schedule of the Company's goodwill, indefinite-life intangible assets and long-lived assets for Pullmantur reporting unit recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis	The following table presents information about the Company's goodwill, indefinite-life intangible assets and long-lived assets for our Pullmantur reporting unit, further discussed in Note 3. Goodwill and Note 4. Intangible Assets , recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis (in thousands): Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2015 Using Description Total Carrying Amount Total Fair Value Level 3 Total Impairment Pullmantur Goodwill (1) $ — $ — — $ 123,814 Indefinite-life intangible asset-Pullmantur trademarks and trade names (2) $ — $ — — $ 174,285 Long-lived assets — Pullmantur aircraft and vessels (3) $ 140,846 $ 140,846 $ 140,846 $ 113,168 Total $ 140,846 $ 140,846 $ 140,846 $ 411,267 ___________________________________ (1) We estimated the fair value of the Pullmantur reporting unit using a probability-weighted discounted cash flow model. The principal assumptions used in the discounted cash flow model are projected operating results, weighted-average cost of capital and terminal value. Significantly impacting these assumptions was the decision to reduce the size of Pullmantur's fleet. The discounted cash flow model used our 2016 projected operating results as a base. To that base we added future years’ cash flows through 2020 assuming multiple revenue and expense scenarios that reflect the impact of different global economic environments for this period on Pullmantur’s reporting unit. We assigned a probability to each revenue and expense scenario. We discounted the projected cash flows using rates specific to Pullmantur’s reporting unit based on its weighted-average cost of capital, which was determined to be 11% . The fair value of Pullmantur's goodwill was estimated as of August 31, 2015, the date of the last impairment test, at which point it was fully impaired. (2) We estimated the fair value of our indefinite-life intangible asset using a discounted cash flow model and the relief-from-royalty method. These trademarks and trade names relate to Pullmantur and we have used a discount rate of 11.5% , comparable to the rate used in valuing the Pullmantur reporting unit. The fair value of these assets were estimated as of August 31, 2015, the date of the last impairment test, at which point they were fully impaired. (3) We estimated the fair value of our long-lived assets using the market approach for the aircraft and a blended indication from the cost and market approaches for the vessels as of August 31, 2015, the date of the last impairment test, including depreciation through December 31, 2015. We believe this amount estimates fair value as of December 31, 2015. A significant input in performing the fair value assessments for these assets was comparable market transactions.
Offsetting Assets	The following table presents information about the Company’s offsetting of financial assets under master netting agreements with derivative counterparties: Gross Amounts not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet that are Subject to Master Netting Agreements As of December 31, 2016 As of December 31, 2015 Gross Amount of Derivative Assets Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Gross Amount of Eligible Offsetting Cash Collateral Net Amount of Gross Amount of Derivative Assets Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Gross Amount of Eligible Offsetting Cash Collateral Net Amount of (In thousands) Derivatives subject to master netting agreements $ 19,397 $ (19,397 ) $ — $ — $ 134,574 $ (129,815 ) $ — $ 4,759 Total $ 19,397 $ (19,397 ) $ — $ — $ 134,574 $ (129,815 ) $ — $ 4,759
Offsetting Liabilities	The following table presents information about the Company’s offsetting of financial liabilities under master netting agreements with derivative counterparties: Gross Amounts not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet that are Subject to Master Netting Agreements As of December 31, 2016 As of December 31, 2015 Gross Amount of Derivative Liabilities Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Gross Amount of Eligible Offsetting Cash Collateral Net Amount of Gross Amount of Derivative Liabilities Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Gross Amount of Eligible Offsetting Cash Collateral Net Amount of (In thousands) Derivatives subject to master netting agreements $ (373,497 ) $ 19,397 $ 7,213 $ (346,887 ) $ (1,044,292 ) $ 129,815 $ — $ (914,477 ) Total $ (373,497 ) $ 19,397 $ 7,213 $ (346,887 ) $ (1,044,292 ) $ 129,815 $ — $ (914,477 )
Fuel Swap Agreements	As of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , we had the following outstanding fuel swap agreements: Fuel Swap Agreements As of December 31, 2016 As of December 31, 2015 (metric tons) 2016 — 930,000 2017 799,065 854,000 2018 616,300 583,000 2019 521,000 231,000 2020 306,500 — Fuel Swap Agreements As of December 31, 2016 As of December 31, 2015 (% hedged) Projected fuel purchases for year: 2016 — 65 % 2017 60 % 59 % 2018 44 % 40 % 2019 35 % 15 % 2020 20 % — %
Fair Value And Line item Caption of Derivative Instruments	The fair value and line item caption of derivative instruments recorded within our consolidated balance sheets were as follows: Fair Value of Derivative Instruments Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Balance Sheet As of December 31, 2016 As of December 31, 2015 Balance Sheet As of December 31, 2016 As of December 31, 2015 Fair Value Fair Value Fair Value Fair Value (In thousands) Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815-20 (1) Interest rate swaps Other assets $ 5,246 $ — Other long-term liabilities $ 57,679 $ 67,371 Foreign currency forward contracts Derivative financial instruments — 93,996 Derivative financial instruments 5,574 320,873 Foreign currency forward contracts Other assets — — Other long-term liabilities 68,165 — Fuel swaps Derivative financial instruments — — Derivative financial instruments 129,486 307,475 Fuel swaps Other assets 13,608 — Other long-term liabilities 95,125 325,055 Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815-20 18,854 93,996 356,029 1,020,774 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815-20 Foreign currency forward contracts Derivative Financial Instruments — 32,339 Derivative financial instruments — — Fuel swaps Derivative financial instruments — 8,239 Derivative financial instruments 11,532 23,518 Fuel swaps Other assets 543 — Other long-term liabilities 5,936 — Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815-20 543 40,578 17,468 23,518 Total derivatives $ 19,397 $ 134,574 $ 373,497 $ 1,044,292 ___________________________________ (1) Accounting Standard Codification 815-20 " Derivatives and Hedging."
Fair Value and Line Item Caption of Non-derivative Instruments	The carrying value and line item caption of non-derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments recorded within our consolidated balance sheets were as follows: Carrying Value Non-derivative instrument designated as Balance Sheet Location As of December 31, 2016 As of December 31, 2015 (In thousands) Foreign currency debt Current portion of long-term debt $ 61,601 $ — Foreign currency debt Long-term debt 249,624 — $ 311,225 $ —
Effect of Non-derivative Instruments Qualifying and Designated as Hedging Instruments in Net Investment Hedges on Consolidated Financial Statements	The effect of non-derivative instruments qualifying and designated as net investment hedging instruments on the consolidated financial statements was as follows: Amount of Gain (Loss) Location of Gain Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Ineffective Portion and Non-derivative instruments under ASC 815-20 Year Ended December 31, 2016 Year Ended December 31, 2015 Year Ended December 31, 2016 Year Ended December 31, 2015 (In thousands) Foreign Currency Debt $ 20,295 $ 8,955 Other income (expense) $ — $ — $ 20,295 $ 8,955 $ — $ —
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative instruments disclosure
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance	The effect of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments on the consolidated financial statements was as follows: Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Location of Gain (Loss) Year Ended December 31, 2016 Year Ended December 31, 2015 (In thousands) Foreign currency forward contracts Other income (expense) $ (51,029 ) $ (55,489 ) Fuel swaps Other income (expense) (1,000 ) (175 ) $ (52,029 ) $ (55,664 )
Fair value hedging
Derivative instruments disclosure
Schedule of Interest Rate Derivatives	At December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , we maintained interest rate swap agreements on the following fixed-rate debt instruments: Debt Instrument Swap Notional as of December 31, 2016 (In thousands) Maturity Debt Fixed Rate Swap Floating Rate: LIBOR plus All-in Swap Floating Rate as of December 31, 2016 Oasis of the Seas term loan $ 175,000 October 2021 5.41% 3.87% 5.13% Unsecured senior notes 650,000 November 2022 5.25% 3.63% 4.54% $ 825,000
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance	The effect of derivative instruments qualifying and designated as hedging instruments and the related hedged items in fair value hedges on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) was as follows: Location of Gain Amount of Gain (Loss) Amount of Gain (Loss) Derivatives and Related Hedged Items Year Ended December 31, 2016 Year Ended December 31, 2015 Year Ended December 31, 2016 Year Ended December 31, 2015 (In thousands) Interest rate swaps Interest expense, net of interest capitalized $ 7,448 $ 11,276 $ 7,203 $ 15,743 Interest rate swaps Other income (expense) (3,625 ) 10,779 5,072 (7,533 ) $ 3,823 $ 22,055 $ 12,275 $ 8,210
Cash flow hedge
Derivative instruments disclosure
Schedule of Interest Rate Derivatives	At December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , we maintained interest rate swap agreements on the following floating-rate debt instruments: Debt Instrument Swap Notional as of December 31, 2016 (In thousands) Maturity Debt Floating Rate All-in Swap Fixed Rate Celebrity Reflection term loan $436,333 October 2024 LIBOR plus 0.40% 2.85% Quantum of the Seas term loan 612,500 October 2026 LIBOR plus 1.30% 3.74% Anthem of the Seas term loan 634,375 April 2027 LIBOR plus 1.30% 3.86% Ovation of the Seas term loan 795,417 April 2028 LIBOR plus 1.00% 3.16% Harmony of the Seas term loan (1) 701,056 May 2028 EURIBOR plus 1.15% 2.26% $ 3,179,681 (1) Interest rate swap agreements hedging the Euro-denominated term loan for Harmony of the Seas include EURIBOR zero-floors matching the hedged debt EURIBOR zero-floor. Amount presented is based on the exchange rate as of December 31, 2016 .
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance	The effect of derivative instruments qualifying and designated as cash flow hedging instruments on the consolidated financial statements was as follows: Amount of Gain (Loss) Location of Gain Amount of Gain (Loss) Location of Gain Amount of Gain (Loss) Derivatives under Year Ended December 31, 2016 Year Ended December 31, 2015 Year Ended December 31, 2016 Year Ended December 31, 2015 Year Ended December 31, 2016 Year Ended December 31, 2015 (In thousands) Interest rate swaps (31,049 ) (52,602 ) Interest expense (41,480 ) (36,401 ) Other income (expense) — 38 Foreign currency forward contracts (51,092 ) (141,470 ) Depreciation and amortization expenses (8,114 ) (2,871 ) Other income (expense) — — Foreign currency forward contracts — — Other income (expense) (14,342 ) 7,580 Other income (expense) (59 ) — Foreign currency forward contracts — — Other indirect operating expenses (207 ) — Other income (expense) — — Foreign currency collar options — (64,559 ) Depreciation and amortization expenses (2,408 ) (1,605 ) Other income (expense) — — Fuel swaps — — Other income (expense) 13,685 (9,583 ) Other income (expense) — — Fuel swaps 156,139 (439,040 ) Fuel (284,384 ) (248,744 ) Other income (expense) (751 ) (487 ) $ 73,998 $ (697,671 ) $ (337,250 ) $ (291,624 ) $ (810 ) $ (449 )

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases	As of December 31, 2016 , future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases were as follows (in thousands): Year 2017 $ 20,749 2018 17,422 2019 15,603 2020 14,365 2021 9,770 Thereafter 231,888 $ 309,797
Schedule of future commitments to pay for usage of port facilities, marine consumables, services and maintenance contracts	At December 31, 2016 , we have future commitments to pay for our usage of certain port facilities, marine consumables, services and maintenance contracts as follows (in thousands): Year 2017 $ 232,055 2018 162,434 2019 129,920 2020 103,013 2021 57,506 Thereafter 110,319 $ 795,247

Restructuring Charges Restructu

Restructuring Charges Restructuring Charges (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Pullmantur
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Costs	The following table summarizes our restructuring exit costs related to the above strategy (in thousands): Beginning Accruals Payments Ending Balance December 31, 2016 Cumulative Termination benefits $ — $ 2,587 $ 2,587 $ — $ 2,587 Contract termination costs — 68 68 — 68 Other related costs — — — — — Total $ — $ 2,655 $ 2,655 $ — $ 2,655
Other restructuring
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Costs	The following table summarizes our restructuring exit costs related to the above initiatives (in thousands): Beginning Accruals Payments Ending Balance December 31, 2016 Cumulative Termination benefits $ — $ 5,612 $ 2,851 $ 2,761 $ 5,612 Contract termination costs — 15 15 — 15 Other related costs — 170 3 167 170 Total $ — $ 5,797 $ 2,869 $ 2,928 $ 5,797

Quarterly Selected Financial 37

Quarterly Selected Financial Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Selected Financial Data	(In thousands, except per share data) First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 Total revenues (1) $ 1,917,795 $ 1,815,599 $ 2,105,262 $ 2,058,322 $ 2,563,741 $ 2,523,100 $ 1,909,603 $ 1,902,053 Operating income (2) $ 163,127 $ 105,682 $ 282,273 $ 261,297 $ 734,963 $ 258,005 $ 296,842 $ 249,918 Net income (2)(3)(4) $ 99,140 $ 45,230 $ 229,905 $ 184,967 $ 693,257 $ 228,787 $ 261,086 $ 206,799 Earnings per share: Basic $ 0.46 $ 0.21 $ 1.07 $ 0.84 $ 1.04 $ 1.04 $ 1.22 $ 0.94 Diluted $ 0.46 $ 0.20 $ 1.06 $ 0.84 $ 1.03 $ 1.03 $ 1.21 $ 0.95 Dividends declared per share $ 0.375 $ 0.30 $ 0.375 $ 0.30 $ 0.48 $ 0.375 $ 0.48 $ 0.375 ___________________________________ (1) Our revenues are seasonal based on the demand for cruises. Demand is strongest for cruises during the Northern Hemisphere's summer months and holidays. (2) A mounts for the third quarter of 2015 include an impairment charge of $411.3 million to write down Pullmantur's goodwill, trademarks and trade names and certain long-lived assets to their fair value. (3) Amount for the first quarter of 2016 includes $21.7 million net loss related to the elimination of the Pullmantur reporting lag. (4) Amount for the third quarter of 2015 includes a tax benefit of $12.0 million related to the Pullmantur impairment. Refer to Note 12. Income Taxes for further information.

General (Details)

General (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)shipcontinentdestinationbrand	Jul. 31, 2016
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of cruise brands | brand		3
Investment in a joint venture, percentage of interest		50.00%
Number of ships in operation | ship		49
Current Fiscal Year End Date		--12-31
Number of destinations | destination		535
Number of continents | continent		7
Income (loss) from subsidiaries		$ (21.7)
Minimum
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment in a joint venture, percentage of interest		20.00%
Maximum
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment in a joint venture, percentage of interest		50.00%
TUI Cruises
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment in a joint venture, percentage of interest		50.00%
Pullmantur and CDF Croisieres De France
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment in a joint venture, percentage of interest		49.00%
Consolidation Time Lag		2 months
Number of ships in operation | ship		4
Percentage of subsidiary which has been sold		51.00%	51.00%
Retained ownership percentage of subsidiary after sale		49.00%
Income (loss) from subsidiaries	$ (21.7)
Other income (expense) | Pullmantur and CDF Croisieres De France
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Income (loss) from subsidiaries		$ (21.7)

Summary of Significant Accoun39

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Impact of voyage proration change, increase in Operating and Net Income			$ 53,200
Gross amount of port costs included in passenger ticket revenues	$ 570,300	$ 561,100	546,600
Exchange gains (losses) recorded in other income (expense)	39,800	34,600	49,500
Exposure under foreign currency forward contracts, foreign currency collar options, fuel call options, interest rate and fuel swap agreements		4,800
Employee stock-base compensation expense	32,659	36,073	26,116
Equity investment income	128,350	81,026	51,640
Amortization of debt issuance costs	$ 52,795	52,153	54,993
Ships
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	30 years
Projected residual value	15.00%
Ships | Lower Limit
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Drydock services period	30 months
Ships | Upper Limit
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Drydock services period	60 months
Media advertising
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Advertising costs	$ 240,300	242,800	205,200
Brochure, production and direct mail costs
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Advertising costs	$ 120,800	127,100	136,700
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncement | Other Assets
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs, net		139,800
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncement | Debt
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs, net		139,800
Other, net (Cash Flows-Operating Activities) | Reclassification adjustment
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Employee stock-base compensation expense		36,100	26,100
Equity investment income		81,000	51,600
Amortization of debt issuance costs		27,100	26,600
Share-based Compensation Expense (Cash Flows-Operating Activities) | Reclassification adjustment
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Employee stock-base compensation expense		36,100	26,100
Equity Investment Income (Cash Flows-Operating Activities) | Reclassification adjustment
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Equity investment income		81,000	51,600
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs (Cash Flows-Operating Activities) | Reclassification adjustment
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Amortization of debt issuance costs		27,100	26,600
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs (Cash Flows-Operating Activities) | Reclassification adjustment from increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Amortization of debt issuance costs		7,900	8,500
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs (Cash Flows-Operating Activities) | Reclassification adjustment from decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other assets
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Amortization of debt issuance costs		17,200	19,800
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other assets (Cash Flows-Operating Activities) | Reclassification adjustment from decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other assets
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Amortization of debt issuance costs		17,200	19,800
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities (Cash Flows-Operating Activities) | Reclassification adjustment from increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Amortization of debt issuance costs		$ 7,900	$ 8,500

Summary of Significant Accoun40

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Useful Lives of Property and Equipment) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Ships
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	30 years
Ship improvements | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	3 years
Ship improvements | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	20 years
Buildings and improvements | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	10 years
Buildings and improvements | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	40 years
Computer hardware and software | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	3 years
Computer hardware and software | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	10 years
Transportation equipment and other | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	3 years
Transportation equipment and other | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	30 years
Leasehold improvements | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	3 years
Leasehold improvements | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	30 years

Summary of Significant Accoun41

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Passenger Ticket Revenues) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016brandsegment	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of cruise brands wholly owned | brand	3
Investment in a joint venture, percentage of interest	50.00%
Number of operating segments | segment	1
United States
Passengers ticket revenue, percentage
Passengers ticket revenue, percentage	55.00%	55.00%	53.00%
All other countries
Passengers ticket revenue, percentage
Passengers ticket revenue, percentage	45.00%	45.00%	47.00%
TUI Cruises
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Investment in a joint venture, percentage of interest	50.00%
Pullmantur and CDF Croisieres De France
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Investment in a joint venture, percentage of interest	49.00%

Goodwill (Details)

Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 286,764	$ 286,958
Foreign currency translation adjustment	22	(194)
Ending balance	288,386	286,764
Royal Caribbean International Cruise Ships
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	286,764	286,958
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(10)	(194)
Ending balance	286,754	286,764
Celebrity Cruises
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	0	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment	32	0
Ending balance	1,632	0
Pullmantur
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	0	133,584
Impairment charge		(123,814)
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(9,770)
Ending balance		$ 0
Ocean Adventures
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill attributable to purchase of Ocean Adventures	1,600
Ocean Adventures | Royal Caribbean International Cruise Ships
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill attributable to purchase of Ocean Adventures	0
Ocean Adventures | Celebrity Cruises
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill attributable to purchase of Ocean Adventures	$ 1,600

Goodwill Narrative (Details)

Goodwill Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016
Royal Caribbean International
Goodwill [Line Items]
Percentage of fair value in excess of carrying amount	90.00%
Pullmantur
Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment charge	$ 123,814
Goodwill | Pullmantur
Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment charge	$ 123,800
Accumulated impairment loss		$ 443,000

Intangible Assets (Details)

Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	$ 8,400,000
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	200,000
Finite-lived intangible assets, net		$ 0	$ 0
Pullmantur | Trademarks and trade names
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Indefinite-life intangible asset—Pullmantur trademarks and trade names	$ 0	188,038,000
Impairment charge		(174,285,000)
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(13,753,000)
Total		$ 0
Operating Licenses in The Galapagos Islands
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Weighted average useful life of operating licenses	27 years 7 months 6 days

Property and Equipment (Details

Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Ships	$ 23,978,822	$ 22,102,025
Ship improvements	2,359,639	2,019,294
Ships under construction	354,425	734,998
Land, buildings and improvements, including leasehold improvements and port facilities	341,605	337,109
Computer hardware and software, transportation equipment and other	1,108,301	1,025,264
Total property and equipment	28,142,792	26,218,690
Less-accumulated depreciation and amortization	(7,981,365)	(7,440,912)
Property and equipment, net	$ 20,161,427	$ 18,777,778

Property and Equipment (Narrati

Property and Equipment (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)shipaircraft	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2016
Property and Equipment
Capitalized interest cost		$ 25,300	$ 26,500	$ 28,800
Number of impaired ships | ship			2
Number of impaired aircraft | aircraft			3
Promissory note receivable for the sale of Ocean Dream		$ 213,042	$ 0	$ 0
Pullmantur and CDF Croisieres De France
Property and Equipment
Percentage of subsidiary which has been sold		51.00%			51.00%
Pullmantur's Aircraft
Property and Equipment
Impairment of Pullmantur related assets held for use	$ 113,200
Ocean Dream Ship
Property and Equipment
Promissory note receivable for the sale of Ocean Dream			$ 34,600
Debt instrument, term			9 years
Long term debt, stated interest rate (as a percent)			6.00%
Time at which the immaterial gain due to sale of ship will be recognized			9 years

Other Assets (Details)

Other Assets (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)ship	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016EUR (€)ship	Jul. 31, 2016
Other Assets
Investment in a joint venture, percentage of interest	50.00%			50.00%
Principal and Interest payments received from Grand Bahama (VIE)	$ 38,213	$ 124,253	$ 76,167
TUI Cruises GmbH joint venture
Other Assets
Investment in a joint venture, percentage of interest	50.00%			50.00%
Net book value of equity method investment	$ 515,900	293,800
Equity investment	323,500
Loan investment	$ 192,400
Related Party Guarantor Obligation Percentage	50.00%
Amount outstanding under line of credit provided to TUI Cruises	$ 122,700			€ 116,300,000
Number of ships on order | ship	3			3
Bank financing commitment percentage	80.00%			80.00%
Long term debt, principal amount | €				€ 150,000,000
Reduction of current ownership interest, minimum allowed (as a percent)	37.55%			37.55%
TUI Cruises GmbH joint venture | Not Primary Beneficiary
Other Assets
Investment in a joint venture, percentage of interest	50.00%			50.00%
Pullmantur and CDF Croisieres De France
Other Assets
Investment in a joint venture, percentage of interest	49.00%			49.00%
Loan investment	$ 15,800			€ 15,000,000
Interest rate on debt facility provided to related party (as a percent)	6.50%			6.50%
Related Party Guarantor Obligation Percentage	51.00%
Retained ownership percentage of subsidiary after sale	49.00%
Percentage of subsidiary which has been sold	51.00%			51.00%	51.00%
Grand Bahamas Shipyard Ltd. | Not Primary Beneficiary
Other Assets
Investment in a joint venture, percentage of interest	40.00%			40.00%
Net book value of equity method investment	$ 47,000	51,200
Payments to related parties for services provided	$ 39,800	21,700
Grand Bahamas Shipyard Ltd. | Not Primary Beneficiary | non-accrual status of advances to affiliates
Other Assets
Interest rate on debt facility provided to related party (as a percent)	5.50%			5.50%
Debt instrument, term	10 years
Principal and Interest payments received from Grand Bahama (VIE)	$ 14,800	4,400
Grand Bahamas Shipyard Ltd. | Not Primary Beneficiary | Equity
Other Assets
Equity investment	23,200	12,600
Grand Bahamas Shipyard Ltd. | Not Primary Beneficiary | Loans Receivable
Other Assets
Loan investment	$ 23,800	38,600
Skysea Holding | Not Primary Beneficiary
Other Assets
Investment in a joint venture, percentage of interest	35.00%			35.00%
Net book value of equity method investment	$ 95,400	99,800
Equity investment	9,200	17,300
Loan investment	$ 86,200	$ 82,500
Interest rate on debt facility provided to related party (as a percent)	3.00%			3.00%
Debt facility due from subsidiary	$ 80,000
Debt instrument, interest rate, incremental increase (decrease), future periods	0.50%
Conditional guarantee commitment percentage	100.00%
Splendour of the Seas [Domain] | TUI Cruises GmbH joint venture
Other Assets
Interest rate on debt facility provided to related party (as a percent)	6.25%			6.25%
Debt instrument, term	10 years
Related Party Guarantor Obligation Percentage	50.00%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Grand Bahamas Shipyard Ltd. | Not Primary Beneficiary | non-accrual status of advances to affiliates
Other Assets
Margin on floating rate base (as a percent)	3.50%

Other Assets Share of equity in

Other Assets Share of equity income from investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Assets [Abstract]
Share of equity income from investments	$ 128,350	$ 81,026	$ 51,640
Dividends received	$ 75,942	$ 33,338	$ 5,814

Other Assets Related party tran

Other Assets Related party transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Assets [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 30,517	$ 20,217	$ 8,465
Expenses	$ 12,795	$ 15,669	$ 3,960

Other Assets Equity Method Inve

Other Assets Equity Method Investee (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Assets [Abstract]
Current Assets	$ 382,529	$ 315,264
Non Current Assets	2,922,471	2,246,809
Total Assets	3,305,000	2,562,073
Current Liabilities	761,331	585,887
Non Current Liabilities	1,693,941	1,231,262
Total Liabilities	2,455,272	1,817,149
Noncontrolling Interest	1,544	1,683
Total Revenues	1,232,191	990,172	$ 797,441
Total Expenses	(972,454)	(830,898)	(682,430)
Net Income	$ 259,737	$ 159,274	$ 115,011

Long-Term Debt (Details)

Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Long-Term Debt
Debt, Long-term and short-term, excluding financing costs	$ 9,574,650	$ 8,667,055
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs	(187,214)	(139,812)
Total debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs	9,387,436	8,527,243
Less: current portion	(1,285,735)	(899,542)
Long-term portion	8,101,701	7,627,701
$1.4 billion unsecured revolving credit facility, LIBOR plus 1.50%, currently 2.26% and a facility fee of 0.25%, due 2020
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt	925,000	945,000
$1.2 billion unsecured revolving credit facility, LIBOR plus 1.50%, currently 2.24% and a facility fee of 0.25%, due 2018
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt	805,000	895,000
Unsecured senior notes and senior debentures, 5.25% to 7.50%, due 2018, 2022 and 2027
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt	1,073,261	1,434,542
$200 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.30%, currently 2.06% due 2017
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt	200,000	0
$841.8 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.00%, currently 2.26% due through 2028
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt	806,756	0
$226.1 million unsecured term loan, 2.53%, due through 2028
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt	216,677	0
€700.7 million unsecured term loan, EURIBOR plus 1.15% currently 1.15%, due through 2028
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt	708,417	0
$742.1 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.30%, currently 2.56%, due through 2027
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt	649,338	711,180
$273.2 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.75%, currently 2.52%, due 2017
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt	273,166	0
$519 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 0.45%, currently 1.71%, due through 2020
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt	173,049	216,311
$420 million unsecured term loan, 5.41%, due through 2021
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt	171,444	207,223
$420 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.65%, currently 2.91%, due through 2021
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt	175,000	210,000
€159.4 million unsecured term loan, EURIBOR plus 1.58%, currently 1.58%, due through 2021
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt	70,082	86,650
$524.5 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 0.50%, currently 1.48%, due through 2021
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt	218,542	262,250
$566.1 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 0.37%, currently 1.63%, due through 2022
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt	259,448	306,621
$1.1 billion unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.65%, currently 2.91%, due through 2022
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt	460,652	537,426
$632.0 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 0.40%, currently 1.38%, due through 2023
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt	368,643	421,306
$673.5 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 0.40%, currently 1.66%, due through 2024
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt	448,983	505,106
$65.0 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.75%, currently 2.52%, due through 2019
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt	67,027	71,500
$380.0 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.75%, currently 2.52%, due 2018
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt	380,000	380,000
$791.1 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.30%, currently 2.56%, due through 2026
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt	659,256	725,182
$290.0 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.75%, currently 2.52%, due 2018
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt	290,000	290,000
€365 million unsecured term loan, EURIBOR plus 1.75%, currently 1.75%, due 2017
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt	123,963	396,755
$7.3 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 2.5%, currently 3.76%, due through 2023
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt	3,964	4,440
$30.3 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 3.75%, currently 4.70%, due through 2021
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt	6,597	11,793
Capital lease obligations
Long-Term Debt
Capital lease obligations	$ 40,385	$ 48,770

Long-Term Debt (Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt (Long-Term Debt Phantom) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016EUR (€)
EURIBOR
Long-Term Debt
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis	EURIBOR
LIBOR
Long-Term Debt
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis	LIBOR
$1.4 billion unsecured revolving credit facility, LIBOR plus 1.50%, currently 2.26% and a facility fee of 0.25%, due 2020
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, principal amount	$ 1,400,000,000
Long term debt, current interest rate (as a percent)	2.26%	2.26%
Long term debt, facility fee (as a percent)	0.25%
Margin on floating rate base (as a percent)	1.50%
Long term debt, due date (year)	2,020
$1.2 billion unsecured revolving credit facility, LIBOR plus 1.50%, currently 2.24% and a facility fee of 0.25%, due 2018
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, principal amount	$ 1,200,000,000
Long term debt, current interest rate (as a percent)	2.24%	2.24%
Long term debt, facility fee (as a percent)	0.25%
Margin on floating rate base (as a percent)	1.50%
Long term debt, due date (year)	2,018
Unsecured senior notes and senior debentures, 5.25% to 7.50%, due 2018, 2022 and 2027 | Lower Limit
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, stated interest rate (as a percent)	5.25%	5.25%
Unsecured senior notes and senior debentures, 5.25% to 7.50%, due 2018, 2022 and 2027 | Lower Limit | Period 1
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, stated interest rate (as a percent)	5.25%	5.25%
Unsecured senior notes and senior debentures, 5.25% to 7.50%, due 2018, 2022 and 2027 | Lower Limit | Period 2
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, stated interest rate (as a percent)	5.25%	5.25%
Unsecured senior notes and senior debentures, 5.25% to 7.50%, due 2018, 2022 and 2027 | Lower Limit | Period 3
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, stated interest rate (as a percent)	5.25%	5.25%
Unsecured senior notes and senior debentures, 5.25% to 7.50%, due 2018, 2022 and 2027 | Upper Limit
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, stated interest rate (as a percent)	7.50%	7.50%
Unsecured senior notes and senior debentures, 5.25% to 7.50%, due 2018, 2022 and 2027 | Upper Limit | Period 1
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, stated interest rate (as a percent)	7.50%	7.50%
Long term debt, due date (year)	2,018
Unsecured senior notes and senior debentures, 5.25% to 7.50%, due 2018, 2022 and 2027 | Upper Limit | Period 2
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, stated interest rate (as a percent)	7.50%	7.50%
Long term debt, due date (year)	2,022
Unsecured senior notes and senior debentures, 5.25% to 7.50%, due 2018, 2022 and 2027 | Upper Limit | Period 3
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, stated interest rate (as a percent)	7.50%	7.50%
Long term debt, due date (year)	2,027
$200 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.30%, currently 2.06% due 2017
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, principal amount	$ 200,000,000
Long term debt, current interest rate (as a percent)	2.06%	2.06%
Margin on floating rate base (as a percent)	1.30%
Long term debt, due date (year)	2,017
$841.8 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.00%, currently 2.26% due through 2028
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, principal amount	$ 841,800,000
Long term debt, current interest rate (as a percent)	2.26%	2.26%
Margin on floating rate base (as a percent)	1.00%
Long term debt, due date (year)	2,028
$226.1 million unsecured term loan, 2.53%, due through 2028
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, principal amount	$ 226,100,000
Long term debt, current interest rate (as a percent)	2.53%	2.53%
Long term debt, due date (year)	2,028
€700.7 million unsecured term loan, EURIBOR plus 1.15% currently 1.15%, due through 2028
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, principal amount | €		€ 700,700,000
Long term debt, current interest rate (as a percent)	1.15%	1.15%
Margin on floating rate base (as a percent)	1.15%
Long term debt, due date (year)	2,028
$742.1 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.30%, currently 2.56%, due through 2027
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, principal amount	$ 742,100,000
Long term debt, current interest rate (as a percent)	2.56%	2.56%
Margin on floating rate base (as a percent)	1.30%
Long term debt, due date (year)	2,027
$273.2 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.75%, currently 2.52%, due 2017
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, principal amount	$ 273,200,000
Long term debt, current interest rate (as a percent)	2.52%	2.52%
Margin on floating rate base (as a percent)	1.75%
Long term debt, due date (year)	2,017
$519 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 0.45%, currently 1.71%, due through 2020
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, principal amount	$ 519,000,000
Long term debt, current interest rate (as a percent)	1.71%	1.71%
Margin on floating rate base (as a percent)	0.45%
Long term debt, due date (year)	2,020
$420 million unsecured term loan, 5.41%, due through 2021
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, principal amount	$ 420,000,000
Long term debt, stated interest rate (as a percent)	5.41%	5.41%
Long term debt, due date (year)	2,021
$420 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.65%, currently 2.91%, due through 2021
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, principal amount	$ 420,000,000
Long term debt, current interest rate (as a percent)	2.91%	2.91%
Margin on floating rate base (as a percent)	1.65%
Long term debt, due date (year)	2,021
€159.4 million unsecured term loan, EURIBOR plus 1.58%, currently 1.58%, due through 2021
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, principal amount | €		€ 159,400,000
Long term debt, current interest rate (as a percent)	1.58%	1.58%
Margin on floating rate base (as a percent)	1.58%
Long term debt, due date (year)	2,021
$524.5 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 0.50%, currently 1.48%, due through 2021
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, principal amount	$ 524,500,000
Long term debt, current interest rate (as a percent)	1.48%	1.48%
Margin on floating rate base (as a percent)	0.50%
Long term debt, due date (year)	2,021
$566.1 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 0.37%, currently 1.63%, due through 2022
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, principal amount	$ 566,100,000
Long term debt, current interest rate (as a percent)	1.63%	1.63%
Margin on floating rate base (as a percent)	0.37%
Long term debt, due date (year)	2,022
$1.1 billion unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.65%, currently 2.91%, due through 2022
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, principal amount	$ 1,100,000,000
Long term debt, current interest rate (as a percent)	2.91%	2.91%
Margin on floating rate base (as a percent)	1.65%
Long term debt, due date (year)	2,022
$632.0 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 0.40%, currently 1.38%, due through 2023
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, principal amount	$ 632,000,000
Long term debt, current interest rate (as a percent)	1.38%	1.38%
Margin on floating rate base (as a percent)	0.40%
Long term debt, due date (year)	2,023
$673.5 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 0.40%, currently 1.66%, due through 2024
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, principal amount	$ 673,500,000
Long term debt, current interest rate (as a percent)	1.66%	1.66%
Margin on floating rate base (as a percent)	0.40%
Long term debt, due date (year)	2,024
$65.0 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.75%, currently 2.52%, due through 2019
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, principal amount	$ 65,000,000
Long term debt, current interest rate (as a percent)	2.52%	2.52%
Margin on floating rate base (as a percent)	1.75%
Long term debt, due date (year)	2,019
$380.0 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.75%, currently 2.52%, due 2018
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, principal amount	$ 380,000,000
Long term debt, current interest rate (as a percent)	2.52%	2.52%
Margin on floating rate base (as a percent)	1.75%
Long term debt, due date (year)	2,018
$791.1 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.30%, currently 2.56%, due through 2026
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, principal amount	$ 791,100,000
Long term debt, current interest rate (as a percent)	2.56%	2.56%
Margin on floating rate base (as a percent)	1.30%
Long term debt, due date (year)	2,026
$290.0 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 1.75%, currently 2.52%, due 2018
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, principal amount	$ 290,000,000
Long term debt, current interest rate (as a percent)	2.52%	2.52%
Margin on floating rate base (as a percent)	1.75%
Long term debt, due date (year)	2,018
€365 million unsecured term loan, EURIBOR plus 1.75%, currently 1.75%, due 2017
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, principal amount | €		€ 365,000,000
Long term debt, current interest rate (as a percent)	1.75%	1.75%
Margin on floating rate base (as a percent)	1.75%
Long term debt, due date (year)	2,017
$7.3 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 2.5%, currently 3.76%, due through 2023
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, principal amount	$ 7,300,000
Long term debt, current interest rate (as a percent)	3.76%	3.76%
Margin on floating rate base (as a percent)	2.50%
Long term debt, due date (year)	2,023
$30.3 million unsecured term loan, LIBOR plus 3.75%, currently 4.70%, due through 2021
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, principal amount	$ 30,300,000
Long term debt, current interest rate (as a percent)	4.70%	4.70%
Margin on floating rate base (as a percent)	3.75%
Long term debt, due date (year)	2,021

Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Det

Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Details)	Jan. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016EUR (€)	May 31, 2016	Feb. 29, 2016USD ($)	Feb. 29, 2016EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015EUR (€)
Oasis of the Seas Term Loan
Long-Term Debt
Unsecured term loan, maximum borrowing commitment per ship							$ 420,000,000
Oasis of the Seas Term Loan | LIBOR
Long-Term Debt
Margin on floating rate base (as a percent)	1.85%		1.65%
Allure of the Seas term loan
Long-Term Debt
Unsecured term loan, maximum borrowing commitment per ship							1,100,000,000
Unsecured term loan LIBOR plus 1 point 75 percent due July 2017 | LIBOR
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt							$ 273,200,000	€ 247,500,000
€365 million unsecured term loan, EURIBOR plus 1.75%, currently 1.75%, due 2017
Long-Term Debt
Margin on floating rate base (as a percent)				1.75%
Long-term debt			$ 123,963,000	$ 123,963,000					$ 396,755,000
Long term debt, principal amount | €					€ 365,000,000
Long term debt, current interest rate (as a percent)			1.75%	1.75%	1.75%
€365 million unsecured term loan, EURIBOR plus 1.75%, currently 1.75%, due 2017 | EURIBOR
Long-Term Debt
Margin on floating rate base (as a percent)				1.75%
Maximum borrowing capacity under credit agreement | €								365,000,000
Long-term debt | €								€ 117,500,000
€365 million unsecured term loan, EURIBOR plus 1.75%, currently 1.75%, due 2017 | EURIBOR | Minimum
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, stated interest rate (as a percent)			0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Ovation of the Seas Unsecured Term Loan
Long-Term Debt
Maximum borrowing capacity under credit agreement		$ 841,800,000
Conditional guarantee commitment percentage		95.00%
Debt instrument, term		12 years
Long term debt, current interest rate (as a percent)			2.26%	2.26%	2.26%
Ovation of the Seas Unsecured Term Loan | LIBOR
Long-Term Debt
Margin on floating rate base (as a percent)				1.00%
Harmony of the Seas Unsecured Term Loan
Long-Term Debt
Conditional guarantee commitment percentage				100.00%
Unsecured term loans guaranteed by an export credit agency | Maximum
Long-Term Debt
Credit agency fees, percentage of outstanding loan balance				1.48%
Unsecured term loans guaranteed by an export credit agency | Up-front Payment Arrangement | Minimum
Long-Term Debt
Credit agency fees, percentage of loan amount payable				2.35%
Unsecured term loans guaranteed by an export credit agency | Up-front Payment Arrangement | Maximum
Long-Term Debt
Credit agency fees, percentage of loan amount payable				2.37%
Interest rate swaps | Ovation of the Seas Unsecured Term Loan
Long-Term Debt
Maximum borrowing capacity under credit agreement									830,000,000
Fixed interest rate		3.16%
Interest rate swaps | Harmony of the Seas Unsecured Term Loan
Long-Term Debt
Maximum borrowing capacity under credit agreement									$ 731,500,000	€ 693,400,000
Fixed interest rate						2.26%
Notes Payable, Other Payables | Unsecured Term Loan Maturing April 2017 | LIBOR
Long-Term Debt
Margin on floating rate base (as a percent)				1.30%
Long term debt, principal amount		$ 200,000,000
Long term debt, current interest rate (as a percent)			2.0611%	2.0611%	2.0611%
Euro Member Countries, Euro | Harmony of the Seas Unsecured Term Loan
Long-Term Debt
Maximum borrowing capacity under credit agreement			$ 739,200,000	$ 739,200,000	€ 700,700,000
Euro Member Countries, Euro | Harmony of the Seas Unsecured Term Loan | EURIBOR
Long-Term Debt
Margin on floating rate base (as a percent)				1.15%
Debt instrument, term				12 years
Long term debt, current interest rate (as a percent)			1.15%	1.15%	1.15%
Euro Member Countries, Euro | Harmony of the Seas Unsecured Term Loan | EURIBOR | Minimum
Long-Term Debt
Long term debt, stated interest rate (as a percent)			0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
United States of America, Dollars | Harmony of the Seas Unsecured Term Loan
Long-Term Debt
Maximum borrowing capacity under credit agreement			$ 226,100,000	$ 226,100,000
Debt instrument, term				12 years
Fixed interest rate			2.53%	2.53%	2.53%

Long-Term Debt (Debt Maturities

Long-Term Debt (Debt Maturities) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2,017	$ 1,285,735
2,018	2,309,952
2,019	754,496
2,020	1,608,187
2,021	632,920
Thereafter	2,796,146
Long Term Debt and Capital lease obligations	$ 9,387,436

Shareholders' Equity (Details)

Shareholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions	3 Months Ended										12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Shareholders' Equity
Common stock dividends declared (in dollars per share)		$ 0.48	$ 0.48	$ 0.375	$ 0.375	$ 0.375	$ 0.375	$ 0.3	$ 0.3	$ 0.30
Dividend declared prior quarter paid current quarter (in dollars per share)		$ 0.48			0.375	$ 0.375
Dividend declared and paid during the same period (in dollars per share)				$ 0.375	$ 0.375			$ 0.30	$ 0.30
Total cost of treasury stock, acquired during the period											$ 299,960,000	$ 200,000,000	$ 236,074,000
October 2015 Stock Repurchase
Shareholders' Equity
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount		$ 500,000,000				$ 500,000,000					$ 500,000,000	$ 500,000,000
Treasury stock, shares acquired					4.1	2.1
Total cost of treasury stock, acquired during the period					$ 300,000,000	$ 200,000,000
Subsequent event
Shareholders' Equity
Dividend declared prior quarter paid current quarter (in dollars per share)	$ 0.48

Stock-Based Employee Compensa56

Stock-Based Employee Compensation (Details)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014shares	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)plan$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2015$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2014$ / sharesshares	Feb. 29, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of stock-based compensation plans | plan		2
Maximum number of award to be granted per individual		500,000
Maximum aggregate number of shares available under the employee stock purchase plan		1,300,000
Purchase price for each share of common stock as percentage of the average of the market price		85.00%
Shares of common stock issued under the ESPP plan		42,347	28,724	26,921
Weighted-average price of shares of common stock issued under the ESPP plan | $ / shares		$ 65.48	$ 72.52	$ 52.08
Director
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum value of awards that can be granted to participant in any fiscal year | $		$ 500,000
Chief Executive Officer
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Quarterly issuance of common stock to Chief Executive Officer (shares)	10,086
Annually issuance of common stock to Chief Executive Officer (shares)				20,172
Upper Limit
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum expiry period for options		10 years
Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period		4 years
Maximum actual number of shares underlying each performance share award as a percentage of target performance shares		200.00%
Number of target performance shares issued (Shares)		132,228
Stock Option | Lower Limit
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period		4 years
Performance Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period		3 years
Maximum actual number of shares underlying each performance share award as a percentage of target performance shares		200.00%		200.00%
Number of target performance shares issued (Shares)		182,464		63,771
Minimum actual number of shares underlying each performance share award as a percentage of target performance shares				0.00%
Actual payout as percentage of target for performance shares issued in period					165.00%
2008 Equity Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum number of shares authorized for issuance under stock-based compensation plans		14,000,000

Stock-Based Employee Compensa57

Stock-Based Employee Compensation (Expense Recognized) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs
Employee stock-base compensation expense	$ 32,659	$ 36,073	$ 26,116
Marketing, selling and administrative expenses
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs
Employee stock-base compensation expense	$ 32,659	$ 36,073	$ 26,116

Stock-Based Employee Compensa58

Stock-Based Employee Compensation (Options Activity) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Number of Options
Outstanding at January 1, 2016 (Options)	411,809
Granted (Options)	0
Exercised (Options)	(61,014)
Canceled (Options)	(4,485)
Outstanding at December 31, 2016 (Options)	346,310	411,809
Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2016 (Options)	346,310
Options Exercisable at December 31, 2016 (Options)	346,310
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at January 1, 2016 (Price per Share)	$ 33.69
Granted (Price per Share)	0
Exercised (Price per Share)	37.87
Canceled (Price per Share)	44.72
Outstanding at December 31, 2016 (Price per Share)	32.82	$ 33.69
Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2016 (Price per Share)	32.82
Options Exercisable at December 31, 2016 (Price per Share)	$ 32.82
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding at January 1, 2016 (Years)	2 years 3 months 50 days	3 years 1 month 15 days
Outstanding at December 31, 2016 (Years)	2 years 3 months 50 days	3 years 1 month 15 days
Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2016 (Years)	2 years 3 months 50 days
Options Exercisable at December 31, 2016 (Years)	2 years 3 months 50 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at January 1, 2016	$ 17,221	$ 28,111
Outstanding at December 31, 2016	17,221	28,111
Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2016	17,221
Options Exercisable at December 31, 2016	17,221
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$ 17,200	$ 13,800	$ 35,900

Stock-Based Employee Compensa59

Stock-Based Employee Compensation (Other Equity) (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based awards conversion ratio	1
Number of Awards
Non-vested share units at January 1, 2016 (Share Units) | shares	820,649
Granted (Share Units) | shares	376,744
Vested (Share Units) | shares	(333,733)
Canceled (Share Units) | shares	(115,144)
Non-vested share units expected to vest as of December 31, 2016 (Share Units) | shares	748,516	820,649
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested share units at January 1, 2016 (Price per Share)	$ 54.98
Granted (Price per Share)	64.51	$ 73.98	$ 54.60
Vested (Price per Share)	48.91
Canceled (Price per Share)	58.45
Non-vested share units expected to vest as of December 31, 2016 (Price per Share)	61.95	54.98
Weighted-average estimated fair value of restricted stock units granted (Price per Share)	$ 64.51	$ 73.98	$ 54.60
Fair value of shares released on vesting of restricted stock units | $	$ 23.2	$ 27.6	$ 20.7
Total unrecognized compensation cost | $	$ 13.7
Weighted-average period of unrecognized compensation cost to be recognized (Years)	1 year 30 days
Performance Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based awards conversion ratio	1
Number of Awards
Non-vested share units at January 1, 2016 (Share Units) | shares	504,211
Granted (Share Units) | shares	182,464		63,771
Vested (Share Units) | shares	(253,509)
Canceled (Share Units) | shares	(91,014)
Non-vested share units expected to vest as of December 31, 2016 (Share Units) | shares	342,152	504,211
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested share units at January 1, 2016 (Price per Share)	$ 53.57
Granted (Price per Share)	65.83	$ 71.36	$ 56.72
Vested (Price per Share)	52.25
Canceled (Price per Share)	50.99
Non-vested share units expected to vest as of December 31, 2016 (Price per Share)	61.78	53.57
Weighted-average estimated fair value of restricted stock units granted (Price per Share)	$ 65.83	$ 71.36	$ 56.72
Fair value of shares released on vesting of restricted stock units | $	$ 16.9	$ 18.3	$ 0.4
Maximum actual number of shares underlying each performance share award as a percentage of target performance shares	200.00%		200.00%
Total unrecognized compensation cost | $	$ 7.9
Weighted-average period of unrecognized compensation cost to be recognized (Years)	1 year 22 days
Restricted Stock
Number of Awards
Granted (Share Units) | shares	132,228
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Maximum actual number of shares underlying each performance share award as a percentage of target performance shares	200.00%
Senior Officers | Restricted Stock
Number of Awards
Non-vested share units at January 1, 2016 (Share Units) | shares	0
Granted (Share Units) | shares	132,228
Vested (Share Units) | shares	0
Canceled (Share Units) | shares	0
Non-vested share units expected to vest as of December 31, 2016 (Share Units) | shares	132,228	0
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested share units at January 1, 2016 (Price per Share)	$ 0
Granted (Price per Share)	66.93
Vested (Price per Share)	0
Canceled (Price per Share)	0
Non-vested share units expected to vest as of December 31, 2016 (Price per Share)	66.93	$ 0
Weighted-average estimated fair value of restricted stock units granted (Price per Share)	$ 66.93
Total unrecognized compensation cost | $	$ 1.5
Weighted-average period of unrecognized compensation cost to be recognized (Years)	1 month 35 days

Earnings Per Share (Details)

Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income for basic and diluted earnings per share	$ 261,086	$ 693,257	$ 229,905	$ 99,140	$ 206,799	$ 228,787	$ 184,967	$ 45,230	$ 1,283,388	$ 665,783	$ 764,146
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares)									215,393	219,537	221,658
Dilutive effect of stock options, performance stock awards and restricted stock awards (in shares)									923	1,152	1,386
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding									216,316	220,689	223,044
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.22	$ 1.04	$ 1.07	$ 0.46	$ 0.94	$ 1.04	$ 0.84	$ 0.21	$ 5.96	$ 3.03	$ 3.45
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.21	$ 1.03	$ 1.06	$ 0.46	$ 0.95	$ 1.03	$ 0.84	$ 0.20	$ 5.93	$ 3.02	$ 3.43

Earnings Per Share (Antidilutiv

Earnings Per Share (Antidilutive Shares) (Details) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Antidilutive shares (in shares)	0	0	0

Retirement Plan (Details)

Retirement Plan (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Pension expenses	$ 16.7	$ 16.8	$ 15.4

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2016
Income Taxes
Operating loss carryforwards				$ 67.6
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)					$ (12)	$ (33.5)
Pullmantur
Income Taxes
Income tax expense (benefit)	$ (12)
Adjustment of valuation allowance (as a percent)		70.00%				70.00%
Pullmantur | Tax benefit due to change in Spanish Tax Reform
Income Taxes
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)		$ (10)
Valuation allowance adjustment, deferred tax expense (benefit)		$ (33.5)
Pullmantur | Trademarks and trade names
Income Taxes
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)			$ (12)
Valuation allowance adjustment, deferred tax expense (benefit)			31.4
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets	$ 43.4		$ 43.4
Valuation allowance required as per projections (as a percent)			100.00%
Other income (expense)
Income Taxes
Income tax expense (benefit)				20.1	$ 11.1	$ (20.9)
Tax years between 2016 and 2028
Income Taxes
Operating loss carryforwards				$ 51.8
Tax year 2014 | Pullmantur
Income Taxes
Corporate income tax rate		30.00%
Operating loss carryforward (period)		18 years
Annual limitation of taxable income for NOL carryforward (as a percent)		25.00%
Tax year 2015 | Pullmantur
Income Taxes
Corporate income tax rate					28.00%
Annual limitation of taxable income for NOL carryforward (as a percent)		70.00%
Tax year 2016 | Pullmantur
Income Taxes
Corporate income tax rate				25.00%
Pullmantur and CDF Croisieres De France
Income Taxes
Percentage of subsidiary which has been sold				51.00%			51.00%

Changes in Accumulated Other 64

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Changes by Component)(Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated comprehensive income (loss) at beginning of period	$ (1,328,433)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	73,558	$ (720,570)	$ (956,130)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	338,391	289,131	53,465
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	411,949	(431,439)	(902,665)
Accumulated comprehensive loss at end of period	(916,484)	(1,328,433)
Changes related to cash flow derivative hedges
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated comprehensive income (loss) at beginning of period	(1,232,073)	(826,026)	43,324
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	73,973	(697,671)	(919,094)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	337,250	291,624	49,744
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	411,223	(406,047)	(869,350)
Accumulated comprehensive loss at end of period	(820,850)	(1,232,073)	(826,026)
Changes in defined benefit plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated comprehensive income (loss) at beginning of period	(26,447)	(31,207)	(23,994)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(2,777)	3,053	(8,937)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	1,141	1,707	1,724
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,636)	4,760	(7,213)
Accumulated comprehensive loss at end of period	(28,083)	(26,447)	(31,207)
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated comprehensive income (loss) at beginning of period	(69,913)	(39,761)	(13,659)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	2,362	(25,952)	(28,099)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	0	(4,200)	1,997
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	2,362	(30,152)	(26,102)
Accumulated comprehensive loss at end of period	(67,551)	(69,913)	(39,761)
AOCI including portion attributable to noncontrolling interest
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated comprehensive income (loss) at beginning of period	(1,328,433)	(896,994)	5,671
Accumulated comprehensive loss at end of period	$ (916,484)	$ (1,328,433)	$ (896,994)

Changes in Accumulated Other 65

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Reclassifications) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Interest expense, net of interest capitalized	$ (307,370)	$ (277,725)	$ (258,299)
Depreciation and amortization expenses	(894,915)	(827,008)	(772,445)
Other income (expense)	35,653	24,445	(18,602)
Other indirect operating expenses	(1,090,064)	(1,007,926)	(1,077,584)
Fuel	(713,676)	(795,801)	(947,391)
Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification from AOCI	(338,391)	(289,131)	(53,465)
Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | Loss on cash flow derivative hedges:
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification from AOCI	(337,250)	(291,624)	(49,744)
Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | Loss on cash flow derivative hedges: | Cross currency swaps
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Interest expense, net of interest capitalized	0	0	(261)
Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | Loss on cash flow derivative hedges: | Interest rate swaps
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Interest expense, net of interest capitalized	(41,480)	(36,401)	(15,264)
Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | Loss on cash flow derivative hedges: | Foreign currency forward contracts
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Interest expense, net of interest capitalized	0	0	(57)
Depreciation and amortization expenses	(8,114)	(2,871)	(1,887)
Other income (expense)	(14,342)	7,580	(4,291)
Other indirect operating expenses	(207)	0	0
Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | Loss on cash flow derivative hedges: | Collars
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization expenses	(2,408)	(1,605)	0
Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | Loss on cash flow derivative hedges: | Fuel contracts
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other income (expense)	13,685	(9,583)	0
Fuel	(284,384)	(248,744)	(27,984)
Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | Actuarial loss
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification from AOCI	(1,141)	(1,414)	(888)
Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | Prior service costs
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification from AOCI	0	(293)	(836)
Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | Amortization of defined benefit plans:
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification from AOCI	(1,141)	(1,707)	(1,724)
Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | Foreign currency translation adjustments
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other income (expense)	$ 0	$ 4,200	$ (1,997)

Fair Value Measurements and D66

Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Level 1
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 132,603	$ 121,565
Total Assets	132,603	121,565
Liabilities:
Long-term debt (including current portion of long-term debt)	0	0
Total Liabilities	0	0
Level 2
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Total Assets	0	0
Liabilities:
Long-term debt (including current portion of long-term debt)	9,859,266	8,895,009
Total Liabilities	9,859,266	8,895,009
Level 3
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Total Assets	0	0
Liabilities:
Long-term debt (including current portion of long-term debt)	0	0
Total Liabilities	0	0
Total Carrying Amount
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	132,603	121,565
Total Assets	132,603	121,565
Liabilities:
Long-term debt (including current portion of long-term debt)	9,347,051	8,478,473
Total Liabilities	9,347,051	8,478,473
Total Fair Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	132,603	121,565
Total Assets	132,603	121,565
Liabilities:
Long-term debt (including current portion of long-term debt)	9,859,266	8,895,009
Total Liabilities	$ 9,859,266	$ 8,895,009

Fair Value Measurements and D67

Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments (Recurring) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Assets:
Derivative financial instruments	$ 0	$ 4,759
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments	346,887	914,477
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Total Fair Value
Assets:
Derivative financial instruments	19,397	134,574
Investments	3,576	3,965
Total Assets	22,973	138,539
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments	373,497	1,044,292
Total Liabilities	373,497	1,044,292
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1
Assets:
Derivative financial instruments	0	0
Investments	3,576	3,965
Total Assets	3,576	3,965
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments	0	0
Total Liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2
Assets:
Derivative financial instruments	19,397	134,574
Investments	0	0
Total Assets	19,397	134,574
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments	373,497	1,044,292
Total Liabilities	373,497	1,044,292
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3
Assets:
Derivative financial instruments	0	0
Investments	0	0
Total Assets	0	0
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments	0	0
Total Liabilities	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements and D68

Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments (Intangible and Long-lived Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Assets	$ 0	$ 0
Total Carrying Amount | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Assets	121,565	132,603
Total Fair Value | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total Assets	$ 121,565	$ 132,603
Pullmantur | Goodwill
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Discount rate	11.00%
Pullmantur | Intangible Assets
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract]
Discount rate	11.50%
Pullmantur | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring
Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract]
Pullmantur Goodwill, Total Impairment	$ 123,814
Indefinite-life intangible asset-Pullmantur trademarks and trade names, Total Impairment	174,285
Total impairment	411,267
Pullmantur | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Pullmantur Goodwill	0
Indefinite-life intangible assets-Pullmantur trademarks and trade names	0
Total Assets	140,846
Pullmantur | Total Carrying Amount | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Pullmantur Goodwill	0
Indefinite-life intangible assets-Pullmantur trademarks and trade names	0
Total Assets	140,846
Pullmantur | Total Fair Value | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Pullmantur Goodwill	0
Indefinite-life intangible assets-Pullmantur trademarks and trade names	0
Total Assets	140,846
Air Transportation Equipment | Pullmantur | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring
Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract]
Long-lived assets-Pullmantur aircraft and vessels, Total Impairment	113,168
Air Transportation Equipment | Pullmantur | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-lived assets-Pullmantur aircraft and vessels	140,846
Air Transportation Equipment | Pullmantur | Total Carrying Amount | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-lived assets-Pullmantur aircraft and vessels	140,846
Air Transportation Equipment | Pullmantur | Total Fair Value | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-lived assets-Pullmantur aircraft and vessels	$ 140,846

Fair Value Measurements and D69

Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments (Offsetting of Derivative Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Offsetting of Financial Assets under Master Netting Agreements [Abstract]
Gross Amount of Derivative Assets Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet	$ 19,397	$ 134,574
Gross Amount of Eligible Offsetting Recognized Derivative Liabilities	(19,397)	(129,815)
Net Amount of Derivative Assets	0	4,759
Offsetting of Financial Liabilities under Master Netting Agreements [Abstract]
Gross Amount of Derivative Liabilities Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet	(373,497)	(1,044,292)
Gross Amount of Eligible Offsetting Recognized Derivative Assets	19,397	129,815
Cash Collateral Pledged	7,213
Net Amount of Derivative Liabilities	$ (346,887)	$ (914,477)

Fair Value Measurements and D70

Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments (Interest Rate Risk) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	May 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Percentage of long-term debt with fixed interest rate	40.50%			31.20%
Interest rate swaps
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Notional amount	$ 4,000,000			$ 4,300,000
Cash flow hedge | Interest rate swaps
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract]
Notional Amount	3,179,681
Fair value hedging | Interest rate swaps
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedges [Abstract]
Long-term debt	825,000
Oasis of the Seas Unsecured Term Loan | Fair value hedging | Interest rate swaps
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedges [Abstract]
Long-term debt	$ 175,000
Debt Fixed Rate	5.41%
Fixed Rate 5.25 Percent Debt | Fair value hedging | Interest rate swaps
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedges [Abstract]
Long term debt, principal amount	$ 650,000
Debt Fixed Rate	5.25%
Floating Rate Celebrity Reflection Term Loan | Cash flow hedge | Interest rate swaps
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract]
Notional Amount	$ 436,333
All-in Swap Fixed Rate	2.85%
Quantum of the Seas Unsecured Term Loan | Cash flow hedge | Interest rate swaps
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract]
Notional Amount	$ 612,500
All-in Swap Fixed Rate	3.74%
Anthem of the Seas Unsecured Term Loan | Cash flow hedge | Interest rate swaps
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract]
Notional Amount	$ 634,375
All-in Swap Fixed Rate	3.86%
Ovation of the Seas Unsecured Term Loan | Interest rate swaps
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract]
All-in Swap Fixed Rate			3.16%
Ovation of the Seas Unsecured Term Loan | Cash flow hedge | Interest rate swaps
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract]
Notional Amount	$ 795,417
All-in Swap Fixed Rate	3.16%
Harmony of the Seas Unsecured Term Loan | Interest rate swaps
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract]
All-in Swap Fixed Rate		2.26%
Harmony of the Seas Unsecured Term Loan | Cash flow hedge | Interest rate swaps
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract]
Notional Amount	$ 701,056
All-in Swap Fixed Rate	2.26%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Oasis of the Seas Unsecured Term Loan | Fair value hedging | Interest rate swaps
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedges [Abstract]
Swap Floating Rate: LIBOR plus	3.87%
All-in Swap Floating Rate	5.13%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Fixed Rate 5.25 Percent Debt | Fair value hedging | Interest rate swaps
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedges [Abstract]
Swap Floating Rate: LIBOR plus	3.63%
All-in Swap Floating Rate	4.54%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Floating Rate Celebrity Reflection Term Loan | Cash flow hedge | Interest rate swaps
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract]
Debt Floating Rate	0.40%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Quantum of the Seas Unsecured Term Loan | Cash flow hedge | Interest rate swaps
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract]
Debt Floating Rate	1.30%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Anthem of the Seas Unsecured Term Loan | Cash flow hedge | Interest rate swaps
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract]
Debt Floating Rate	1.30%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Ovation of the Seas Unsecured Term Loan
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract]
Debt Floating Rate	1.00%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Ovation of the Seas Unsecured Term Loan | Cash flow hedge | Interest rate swaps
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract]
Debt Floating Rate	1.00%
Euro Interbank Offered Rate (EURIBOR) | Harmony of the Seas Unsecured Term Loan | Cash flow hedge | Interest rate swaps
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract]
Debt Floating Rate	1.15%

Fair Value Measurements and D71

Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments (Derivative Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative instruments disclosure
Aggregate cost of ships on order	$ 8,400
Amount deposited for cost of ships on order	$ 316.1
Percentage of aggregate cost exposed to fluctuations in the euro exchange rate	66.70%	58.20%
Exchange gains (losses) recorded in other income (expense)	$ 39.8	$ 34.6	$ 49.5
Foreign currency forward | Not Designated
Derivative instruments disclosure
Notional amount	642.4
Change in fair value of foreign currency forward contracts recognized in earnings	51.1	(55.5)	(48.6)
Exchange gains (losses) recorded in other income (expense)	39.8	34.6	$ 49.5
Foreign exchange contracts
Derivative instruments disclosure
Notional amount	$ 1,300	$ 2,400

Fair Value Measurements and D72

Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments (Non-Derivative Instruments) (Details) - Foreign currency debt $ in Thousands, € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Net investment hedge
Carrying Value of Non-derivative instrument Designated as hedging instrument	$ 311,225		$ 0
Pullmantur and TUI Cruises
Net investment hedge
Carrying Value of Non-derivative instrument Designated as hedging instrument	311,200	€ 295
Current portion of long-term debt
Net investment hedge
Carrying Value of Non-derivative instrument Designated as hedging instrument	61,601		0
Long-term debt
Net investment hedge
Carrying Value of Non-derivative instrument Designated as hedging instrument	$ 249,624		$ 0

Fair Value Measurements and D73

Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments (Fuel Price Risk) (Details) - Fuel Price Risk $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)T	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)T
Derivative instruments disclosure
Estimated unrealized net gains associated with cash flow hedges pertaining to fuel swap agreements expected to be reclassified to earnings from other accumulated comprehensive income (loss) | $	$ (138.5)	$ (321)
2,016
Derivative instruments disclosure
Fuel Swap Agreements (metric tons)	0	930,000
Percentage of projected requirements	0.00%	65.00%
2,017
Derivative instruments disclosure
Fuel Swap Agreements (metric tons)	799,065	854,000
Percentage of projected requirements	60.00%	59.00%
2,018
Derivative instruments disclosure
Fuel Swap Agreements (metric tons)	616,300	583,000
Percentage of projected requirements	44.00%	40.00%
2,019
Derivative instruments disclosure
Fuel Swap Agreements (metric tons)	521,000	231,000
Percentage of projected requirements	35.00%	15.00%
2,020
Derivative instruments disclosure
Fuel Swap Agreements (metric tons)	306,500	0
Percentage of projected requirements	20.00%	0.00%

Fair Value Measurements and D74

Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments (Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Asset Derivatives
Asset Derivatives	$ 19,397	$ 134,574
Liability Derivatives
Liability Derivatives	373,497	1,044,292
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Asset Derivatives
Asset Derivatives	18,854	93,996
Liability Derivatives
Liability Derivatives	356,029	1,020,774
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Asset Derivatives
Asset Derivatives	543	40,578
Liability Derivatives
Liability Derivatives	17,468	23,518
Interest rate swaps | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Assets
Asset Derivatives
Asset Derivatives	5,246	0
Interest rate swaps | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other long-term Liabilities
Liability Derivatives
Liability Derivatives	57,679	67,371
Foreign currency forward contracts | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Assets
Asset Derivatives
Asset Derivatives	0	0
Foreign currency forward contracts | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Derivative Financial Instruments
Asset Derivatives
Asset Derivatives	0	93,996
Liability Derivatives
Liability Derivatives	5,574	320,873
Foreign currency forward contracts | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other long-term Liabilities
Liability Derivatives
Liability Derivatives	68,165	0
Foreign currency forward contracts | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Derivative Financial Instruments
Asset Derivatives
Asset Derivatives	0	32,339
Liability Derivatives
Liability Derivatives	0	0
Fuel contracts | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Assets
Asset Derivatives
Asset Derivatives	13,608	0
Fuel contracts | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Derivative Financial Instruments
Asset Derivatives
Asset Derivatives	0	0
Liability Derivatives
Liability Derivatives	129,486	307,475
Fuel contracts | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other long-term Liabilities
Liability Derivatives
Liability Derivatives	95,125	325,055
Fuel contracts | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Assets
Asset Derivatives
Asset Derivatives	543	0
Fuel contracts | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Derivative Financial Instruments
Asset Derivatives
Asset Derivatives	0	8,239
Liability Derivatives
Liability Derivatives	11,532	23,518
Fuel contracts | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other long-term Liabilities
Liability Derivatives
Liability Derivatives	$ 5,936	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements and D75

Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments (Income Statement Hedging Instruments) (Details) - Fair value hedging - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Effect of derivative instruments involved in fair value hedging on the consolidated financial statements
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative	$ 3,823	$ 22,055
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Hedged Item	12,275	8,210
Interest rate swaps | Interest expense, net of interest capitalized
Effect of derivative instruments involved in fair value hedging on the consolidated financial statements
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative	7,448	11,276
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Hedged Item	7,203	15,743
Interest rate swaps | Other income (expense)
Effect of derivative instruments involved in fair value hedging on the consolidated financial statements
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative	(3,625)	10,779
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Hedged Item	$ 5,072	$ (7,533)

Fair Value Measurements and D76

Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments (Designated Cash Flow Hedges) (Details) - Cash flow hedge - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Effect of derivative instruments involved in fair value hedging on the consolidated financial statements
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives (Effective Portion)	$ 73,998	$ (697,671)
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Income (Effective Portion)	(337,250)	(291,624)
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness testing)	(810)	(449)
Interest rate swaps
Effect of derivative instruments involved in fair value hedging on the consolidated financial statements
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives (Effective Portion)	(31,049)	(52,602)
Interest rate swaps | Interest Expense
Effect of derivative instruments involved in fair value hedging on the consolidated financial statements
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Income (Effective Portion)	(41,480)	(36,401)
Interest rate swaps | Other income (expense)
Effect of derivative instruments involved in fair value hedging on the consolidated financial statements
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness testing)	0	38
Foreign currency forward contracts
Effect of derivative instruments involved in fair value hedging on the consolidated financial statements
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives (Effective Portion)	(51,092)	(141,470)
Foreign currency forward contracts | Depreciation and amortization expenses
Effect of derivative instruments involved in fair value hedging on the consolidated financial statements
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Income (Effective Portion)	(8,114)	(2,871)
Foreign currency forward contracts | Other income (expense)
Effect of derivative instruments involved in fair value hedging on the consolidated financial statements
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Income (Effective Portion)	(14,342)	7,580
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness testing)	(59)	0
Foreign currency forward contracts | Other Indirect Operating Expense
Effect of derivative instruments involved in fair value hedging on the consolidated financial statements
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Income (Effective Portion)	(207)	0
Foreign currency collar options
Effect of derivative instruments involved in fair value hedging on the consolidated financial statements
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives (Effective Portion)	0	(64,559)
Foreign currency collar options | Depreciation and amortization expenses
Effect of derivative instruments involved in fair value hedging on the consolidated financial statements
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Income (Effective Portion)	(2,408)	(1,605)
Fuel Swaps
Effect of derivative instruments involved in fair value hedging on the consolidated financial statements
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives (Effective Portion)	156,139	(439,040)
Fuel Swaps | Other income (expense)
Effect of derivative instruments involved in fair value hedging on the consolidated financial statements
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Income (Effective Portion)	13,685	(9,583)
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness testing)	(751)	(487)
Fuel Swaps | Fuel cost
Effect of derivative instruments involved in fair value hedging on the consolidated financial statements
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Income (Effective Portion)	$ (284,384)	$ (248,744)

Fair Value Measurements and D77

Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments (Non-Derivative Net Investment) (Details) - Foreign currency debt - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Net investment hedge
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion)	$ 20,295	$ 8,955
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)	0	0
Other income (expense)
Net investment hedge
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements and D78

Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments (Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivative instruments disclosure
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	$ (52,029)	$ (55,664)
Foreign exchange contracts | Other income (expense)
Derivative instruments disclosure
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	(51,029)	(55,489)
Fuel contracts | Other income (expense)
Derivative instruments disclosure
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives	$ (1,000)	$ (175)

Fair Value Measurements and D79

Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments (Credit Features) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)derivative	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Derivative instruments disclosure
Number derivatives that have matured	2
Financial Instruments, Owned and Pledged as Collateral, at Fair Value | $	$ 7.2
Number of Derivatives arriving at their five year anniversary in the Next Twelve Months	2
Maximum cash collateral exposure | $	$ 22.8	$ 14.6
Maturity of at least five years | Lower Limit
Derivative instruments disclosure
Interest rate instrument term	5 years
Interest rate contracts
Derivative instruments disclosure
Number of derivative instruments	7
Standard & Poor's, BBB- Rating | Lower Limit
Derivative instruments disclosure
Credit ratings for senior debt	BBB-
Standard & Poor's, BB Rating
Derivative instruments disclosure
Credit ratings for senior debt	BB+
Moody's, Baa3 Rating
Derivative instruments disclosure
Credit ratings for senior debt	Baa3
Moody's, Ba1 Rating
Derivative instruments disclosure
Credit ratings for senior debt	Ba1

Commitments and Contingencies80

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)shipberth	Dec. 31, 2015berth	Feb. 23, 2017EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2016EUR (€)shipberth	Oct. 28, 2016shipberth
Commitments and Contingencies
Aggregate cost of ships expected to enter service | $			$ 8,400
Deposit for the purchase of ships expected to enter service | $			$ 316.1
Percentage of aggregate cost exposed to fluctuations in the euro exchange rate			66.70%	58.20%		66.70%
Oasis class ship term loans | Oasis-fourth class ship
Commitments and Contingencies
Bank financing commitment percentage				80.00%
Percentage of unsecured term loan guaranteed by an export credit agency				100.00%
Unsecured term loan, amortization period			12 years
Long term debt, stated interest rate (as a percent)			3.82%			3.82%
Unsecured term loan maturing twelve years after ship delivery | Quantum-class ship
Commitments and Contingencies
Unsecured term loan, amortization period			12 years
Long term debt, stated interest rate (as a percent)			3.45%			3.45%
Unsecured term loan maturing twelve years after ship delivery | Oasis-fourth class ship
Commitments and Contingencies
Unsecured term loan, construction financing commitment per ship			$ 982,400			€ 931.2
Unsecured term loan maturing twelve years after ship delivery | Quantum class fourth ship
Commitments and Contingencies
Unsecured term loan, construction financing commitment per ship			804.9			762.9
Unsecured term loan maturing twelve years after ship delivery | Quantum class fifth ship
Commitments and Contingencies
Unsecured term loan, construction financing commitment per ship			820.3			777.5
Quantum of the Seas term loan | Quantum-class ship
Commitments and Contingencies
Bank financing commitment percentage				80.00%
Percentage of unsecured term loan guaranteed by an export credit agency				95.00%
Project Edge Class Ship Term Loans | Project edge ship I
Commitments and Contingencies
Unsecured term loan, construction financing commitment per ship			656.8			622.6
Project Edge Class Ship Term Loans | Project edge ship II
Commitments and Contingencies
Unsecured term loan, construction financing commitment per ship			$ 688.5			€ 652.6
Project Edge Class Ship Term Loans | Project edge-class ship
Commitments and Contingencies
Bank financing commitment percentage			80.00%			80.00%
Percentage of unsecured term loan guaranteed by an export credit agency			100.00%
Unsecured term loan, amortization period		12 years
Long term debt, stated interest rate (as a percent)		3.23%
LIBOR | Unsecured term loan maturing twelve years after ship delivery | Quantum-class ship
Commitments and Contingencies
Margin on floating rate base (as a percent)			0.95%
Royal Caribbean International | Quantum-class ship
Commitments and Contingencies
Approximate Berths			4,150			4,150
Royal Caribbean International | Project Icon ships [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies
Approximate Berths							5,000
Number of ships on order | ship							2
Royal Caribbean International | Oasis-fourth class ship
Commitments and Contingencies
Approximate Berths				5,450
Royal Caribbean International | Cruise ships on order
Commitments and Contingencies
Approximate Berths			19,200			19,200
Royal Caribbean International | Cruise ships on order | Quantum-class ship
Commitments and Contingencies
Number of ships under construction | ship			2			2
Royal Caribbean International | Cruise ships on order | Oasis-class ship
Commitments and Contingencies
Number of ships under construction | ship			2			2
Celebrity Cruise Ships | Project edge-class ship
Commitments and Contingencies
Number of ships under construction | ship			2			2
Approximate Berths			2,900			2,900
Celebrity Cruise Ships | Cruise ships on order | Two project edge class ships
Commitments and Contingencies
Number of ships under construction | ship			4			4
Approximate Berths			11,600			11,600
Subsequent event | Unsecured term loan maturing twelve years after ship delivery | Oasis-fourth class ship
Commitments and Contingencies
Unsecured term loan, construction financing commitment per ship | €					€ 1,000
Port of Miami Terminal
Commitments and Contingencies
Terminal lease term, term of contract	5 years

Commitments and Contingencies81

Commitments and Contingencies (Future Payments) (Details) ft² in Thousands, $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016ft²	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases
2,017		$ 20,749
2,018		17,422
2,019		15,603
2,020		14,365
2,021		9,770
Thereafter		231,888
Future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases, Total		309,797
Change of control provisions in debt covenants
Expenses related to operating leases		29,000	$ 29,700	$ 52,000
Future noncancelable purchase commitments
2,017		232,055
2,018		162,434
2,019		129,920
2,020		103,013
2,021		57,506
Thereafter		110,319
Future noncancelable purchase commitments, Total		$ 795,247
Credit agreement
Change of control provisions in debt covenants
Number of months considered to determine requirement of prepayment of debts		24 months
Lower Limit | Credit agreement
Change of control provisions in debt covenants
Debt instrument covenant, minimum percentage of ownership by a person		50.00%
Lower Limit | Debt Securities
Change of control provisions in debt covenants
Debt instrument covenant, minimum percentage of ownership by a person		50.00%
Port of Miami Terminal
Change of control provisions in debt covenants
Expected size of terminal | ft²	170
Terminal lease term, term of contract	5 years

Restructuring Charges (Details)

Restructuring Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2016	Mar. 30, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 8,452	$ 0	$ 4,318
Ownership interest retained, percent	50.00%
Other restructuring
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs	$ 5,800
Restructuring charges	5,797
Consolidation of Structure | Restructuring and Related Impairment Charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other restructuring costs			1,100
Consolidation of Structure | Marketing, Selling and Administrative and Depreciation and Amortization Expenses
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other restructuring costs			7,400
Pullmantur
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs	2,700
Restructuring charges	2,655
Pullmantur | Cruise operating, depreciation and amortization expenses
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other costs to implement initiatives	$ 3,600
Pullmantur | Restructuring and Related Impairment Charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges			3,200
Pullmantur | Marketing, Selling and Administrative and Depreciation and Amortization Expenses
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other restructuring costs			8,900
Pullmantur and CDF Croisieres de France
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Percentage of subsidiary which has been sold	51.00%			51.00%
Other costs associated with the sale of subsidiary	$ 4,900
Ownership interest retained, percent	49.00%
Pullmantur Air and Nautalia Viajes, S.L.
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by parent					49.00%
Ownership interest retained, percent					19.00%
Pullmantur Air
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership on aircraft					100.00%
Other Operating Expenses | Pullmantur Air and Nautalia Viajes, S.L.
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on disposition of business			$ 600

Restructuring Charges Rollforwa

Restructuring Charges Rollforward (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Pullmantur
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 0
Accruals	2,655
Payments	2,655
Balance at the end of the period	0	$ 0
Cumulative Charges Incurred		2,655
Other restructuring
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period	0
Accruals	5,797
Payments	2,869
Balance at the end of the period	0	2,928
Cumulative Charges Incurred		5,797
Termination benefits | Pullmantur
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period	0
Accruals	2,587
Payments	2,587
Balance at the end of the period	0	0
Cumulative Charges Incurred		2,587
Termination benefits | Other restructuring
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period	0
Accruals	5,612
Payments	2,851
Balance at the end of the period	0	2,761
Cumulative Charges Incurred		5,612
Contract termination costs | Pullmantur
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period	0
Accruals	68
Payments	68
Balance at the end of the period	0	0
Cumulative Charges Incurred		68
Contract termination costs | Other restructuring
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period	0
Accruals	15
Payments	15
Balance at the end of the period	0	0
Cumulative Charges Incurred		15
Other restructuring | Pullmantur
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period	0
Accruals	0
Payments	0
Balance at the end of the period	0	0
Cumulative Charges Incurred		0
Other restructuring | Other restructuring
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period	0
Accruals	170
Payments	3
Balance at the end of the period	$ 0	167
Cumulative Charges Incurred		$ 170

Quarterly Selected Financial 84

Quarterly Selected Financial Data (Unaudited) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Total revenues	$ 1,909,603	$ 2,563,741	$ 2,105,262	$ 1,917,795	$ 1,902,053	$ 2,523,100	$ 2,058,322	$ 1,815,599		$ 8,496,401	$ 8,299,074	$ 8,073,855
Operating income	296,842	734,963	282,273	163,127	249,918	258,005	261,297	105,682		1,477,205	874,902	941,859
Net income	$ 261,086	$ 693,257	$ 229,905	$ 99,140	$ 206,799	$ 228,787	$ 184,967	$ 45,230		$ 1,283,388	$ 665,783	$ 764,146
Earnings per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 1.22	$ 1.04	$ 1.07	$ 0.46	$ 0.94	$ 1.04	$ 0.84	$ 0.21		$ 5.96	$ 3.03	$ 3.45
Diluted (in dollars per share)	1.21	1.03	1.06	0.46	0.95	1.03	0.84	0.20		$ 5.93	$ 3.02	$ 3.43
Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.48	$ 0.48	$ 0.375	$ 0.375	$ 0.375	$ 0.375	$ 0.3	$ 0.3	$ 0.30
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Current Fiscal Year End Date										--12-31
Impairment of Pullmantur related assets										$ 0	$ 411,267	$ 0
Loss from elimination of reporting lag of subsidiary										(21,700)
Pullmantur
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Impairment of Pullmantur related assets						$ 411,300
Income tax expense (benefit)						$ (12,000)
Other income (expense)
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Income tax expense (benefit)										20,100	$ 11,100	$ (20,900)
Pullmantur
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Restructuring charges										2,655
Pullmantur | Cruise operating, depreciation and amortization expenses
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Other costs to implement initiatives										$ 3,600
Pullmantur and CDF Croisieres De France
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Loss from elimination of reporting lag of subsidiary				$ (21,700)