Transactions with Related Parties - Additional Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014 Capital Ship Management Corp	Jun. 30, 2013 Capital Ship Management Corp	Mar. 31, 2014 Capital Product Partners LP Adjusted Fee Payable
Related Party Transaction
Sales and purchase fee	1.00%
Commercial service fee	1.25%
Management agreement termination fees			$ 9,760
Additional fees related to unforeseen events	$ 640	$ 389

This item represents a sale and purchase fee as a percentage of the gross purchase or sale price upon the consummation of any purchase or sale of a vessel acquired by Crude Carriers, a subsidiary of Capital Product Partners LP.

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