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Acquisition of Patroklos (M/V Cape Agamemnon) - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 09, 2011
Jun. 30, 2011
Patroklos Marine Corporation
Dec. 31, 2011
Patroklos Marine Corporation
Jun. 09, 2011
Patroklos Marine Corporation
Dec. 31, 2011
Patroklos Marine Corporation - Cash
Dec. 31, 2011
Patroklos Marine Corporation - Credit Facility Utilized
Jun. 09, 2011
Capital Maritime And Trading Corp
Dec. 31, 2011
Capital General Partners
Jun. 30, 2011
Partnership Units
Sep. 30, 2011
Partnership General Partner
Jun. 09, 2011
Partnership General Partner
Jun. 09, 2011
Capital Product Partners LP
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                                
Duration of above market acquired time charter           9 years 0 months 22 days                    
WACC used for calculation of above market acquired time charter             11.00%                  
Business acquisition financing $ 1,614 $ 27,003 $ 99,842           $ 1,470 $ 25,000            
Acquisition related costs               409                
Common unit price         $ 8.2                      
Common unit price       $ 10.35                        
Number of common units issued                     6,958,000          
Number of common units issued                         142,000      
Conversion of common units to general partner units                           499,346 142,000  
Proceeds from conversion to general partner units                               1,470
Interest of CGP in the partnership                       2.00%        
Charter Revenues 84,012 98,517 113,562       5,305                  
Net (loss) / income $ (21,189) $ 87,120 $ 18,919       $ 2,899