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Acquisition of Hercules Container Carrier S.A. (M/V Hyundai Premium) - Pro Forma Financial Information (Table) (Details) - Hercules Container Carrier S.A. $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($) $ / shares
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Total revenues | $ 171,717
Partnership's net income | 99,571
Preferred unit holders' interest in Partnership's net income | 18,805
General Partner's interest in Partnership's net income | 1,600
Common unit holders interest in Partnership's net income | $ 79,166
Net income per common unit basic | $ / shares | $ 1.04
Net income per common unit diluted | $ / shares | $ 1.01

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