Acquisition of Cronus Container Carrier S.A. (M/V Hyundai Platinum) - Pro Forma Financial Information (Table) (Details) (Cronus Container Carrier S.A., USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Cronus Container Carrier S.A.
Business Acquisition
Total revenues	$ 173,699
Partnership's net income	100,031
Preferred unit holders' interest in Partnership's net income	18,805
General Partner's interest in Partnership's net income	1,609
Common unit holders interest in Partnership's net income	$ 79,617
Net income per common unit basic	$ 1.04
Net income per common unit diluted	$ 1.01

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

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Cronus Container Carrier S.A.

Business Acquisition

Total revenues

$ 173,699

Partnership's net income

100,031

Preferred unit holders' interest in Partnership's net income

18,805

General Partner's interest in Partnership's net income

1,609

Common unit holders interest in Partnership's net income

$ 79,617

Net income per common unit basic

$ 1.04

Net income per common unit diluted

$ 1.01