(Loss) Earnings Per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2020

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Reconciliation Between Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share

A reconciliation between basic and diluted (loss) earnings per share is as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

	Quarter Ended March 31,
	2020		2019
Net (Loss) Income attributable to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. for basic and diluted earnings per share	$	(1,444,479)	$	249,681
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	209,097		209,322
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards	—		552
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	209,097		209,874
Basic (loss) earnings per share	$	(6.91)	$	1.19
Diluted (loss) earnings per share	$	(6.91)	$	1.19