Acquisition of Thiseas Container Carrier S.A. (M/V Hyundai Privilege) - Pro Forma Financial Information (Table) (Details) (Thiseas Container Carrier S.A., USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Thiseas Container Carrier S.A.
Business Acquisition
Total revenues	$ 174,045
Partnership's net income	100,144
Preferred unit holders' interest in Partnership's net income	18,805
General Partner's interest in Partnership's net income	1,611
Common unit holders interest in Partnership's net income	$ 79,728
Net income per common unit basic	$ 1.04
Net income per common unit diluted	$ 1.01

Acquisition of Thiseas Container Carrier S.A. (M/V Hyundai Privilege) - Pro Forma Financial Information (Table) (Details) (Thiseas Container Carrier S.A., USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Thiseas Container Carrier S.A.

Business Acquisition

Total revenues

$ 174,045

Partnership's net income

100,144

Preferred unit holders' interest in Partnership's net income

18,805

General Partner's interest in Partnership's net income

1,611

Common unit holders interest in Partnership's net income

$ 79,728

Net income per common unit basic

$ 1.04

Net income per common unit diluted

$ 1.01