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Acquisition of Iason Container Carrier S.A. (M/V Hyundai Paramount) - Additional Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Mar. 27, 2013 Iason Container Carrier S.A. | Dec. 31, 2013 Iason Container Carrier S.A. | Dec. 31, 2013 Iason Container Carrier S.A. | Mar. 27, 2013 Iason Container Carrier S.A. - Cash | Mar. 27, 2013 Iason Container Carrier S.A. - $350,000 Credit Facility Utilized | Mar. 27, 2013 Iason Container Carrier S.A. - Part of net proceeds used from the issuance of Partnership's Class B Convertible Preferred Units
Business Acquisition |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Business acquisition financing | $ 363,038 | $ 1,614 | $ 27,003 |  |  |  |  | $ 27,000 | $ 36,278
Cash consideration for acquisition of vessel |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,722 |  |
Duration of above market acquired time charter |  |  |  | 11 years 9 months 4 days |  |  |  |  |
WACC used for calculation of above market acquired time charter |  |  |  |  |  | 11.00% |  |  |
Charter Revenues | 116,520 | 84,012 | 98,517 |  | 6,732 |  |  |  |
Net income / (loss) |  |  |  |  | $ 3,220 |  |  |  |

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