ATM Offering [Member] The "ATM Offering" Tabular disclosure of the amount of amortization expense expected to be recorded in succeeding fiscal years for above market acquired charter. Above Market Acquired Charter Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Above market acquired charter future amortization expense The acquisition of the asset arising from the difference between the existing value of the charter assumed at the time of a vessel acquisition and the value of the charter prevailing in the market at this time, for vessels acquired during the period. Above Market Acquired Charters Acquisition Above market acquired charters acquisition Acquisitions The entire disclosure for above market acquired charters. Above Market Acquired Charters Disclosure Text Block Above market acquired charters The non-current portion of the asset arising from the difference between the existing value of the charter assumed at the time of a vessel acquisition and the value of the charter prevailing in the market at this time. Above Market Acquired Charters Non Current Above market acquired charters (Note 6) Above market acquired charters Tabular disclosure of above market acquired charters. Above Market Acquired Charters [Table Text Block] Above market acquired charters The assets arising from the difference between the existing value of the charter assumed at the time of a vessel acquisition and the value of the charter prevailing in the market at this time. Carrying amount, end of period Carrying amount, beginning of period Above market acquired time charter for Patroklos Above Market Acquired Charters Above market acquired charters (Note 6) Total Total Tabular disclosure of above market acquired time charter. Above Market Acquired Time Charter [Table Text Block] Identifiable intangible assets Total liability, recognized on accrual basis, on the gain on sale of claim. Accrual On Gain Sale Claim Accrual on gain on sale of claim (Note 15) Accrued general and administrative expenses. Accrued General And Administrative Expenses Accrued general and administrative expenses Accrued loan interest and loan fees. Accrued Loan Interest And Loan Fees Accrued loan interest and loan fees Accrued operating expenses. Accrued Operating Expenses Accrued operating expenses Accrued voyage expenses and commissions. Accrued Voyage Expenses And Commissions Accrued voyage expenses and commissions Achilleas [Member] M/T Achilleas Acquisition Of Crude Carriers Corp By Partnership Crude Employee Equity Incentive Plan [Member] Acquisition of Crude Carriers Corp. by the Partnership - Crude Employee Equity Incentive Plan Acquisition Of Crude Carriers Corp By Partnership Crude Equity Incentive Plan [Member] Acquisition of Crude Carriers Corp. by the Partnership - Crude Equity Incentive Plan Acquisition Of Crude Carriers Corp By Partnership Crude Independent Committee [Member] Acquisition of Crude Carriers Corp. by the Partnership - Crude Independent Committee Acquisition Of Crude Carriers Corp By Partnership Crude Non Employee Equity Incentive Plan [Member] Acquisition of Crude Carriers Corp. by the Partnership - Crude Non Employee Equity Incentive Plan Date of acquisition. Acquisitions Date Of Transaction For Acquisitions Date of vessel acquisition Active 1 [Member] M/T Active Active [Member] M/T Active Additional Eighteen Months [Member] Additional 18 months Additional Twelve Months [Member] Additional 12 months Additional Twenty Four Months [Member] Additional 24 months Additional Two Years [Member] Additional 2 years Adonis [Member] M/V Adonis (renamed to "CMA CGM Uruguay") M/V CMA CGM Uruguay Advances For Vessels Under Construction [Member] Advances for vessels under construction Note (5a) This element represents advances to a related party for vessels under construction. Advances For Vessels Under Construction Related Party Advances for vessels under construction - related party Tabular disclosure of advances for vessels under construction. Advances For Vessels Under Construction (Table Text Block) Advances for vessels under construction - related party This element represents advances to a related party for vessels under construction and the excess between the fair value and the contractual cash consideration for these vessels, amount transferred to vessels. Advances For Vessels Under Construction Transfer To Vessels Transfer to vessels This element represents advances to a related party for vessels under construction or the excess between the fair value and the contractual cash consideration for these vessels, or both. Balance as at end of period, Balance as at beginning of period, Advances for vessels under construction Advances For Vessels Under Construction Advances for vessels under construction - related party (Notes 4, 5) Advances for vessels under construction - related party After Amendment [Member] After the amendment After Charter Reduction Period [Member] After the "Charter Reduction Period" Agamemnon 4 [Member] M/V Agamemnon Agamemnon Ii [Member] M/T Agamemnon II Agamemnon [Member] M/V Cape Agamemnon M/V Agamemnon Agisilaos 1 [Member] M/T Agisilaos Agisilaos 2 [Member] M/T Agisilaos Agisilaos 3 [Member] M/T Agisilaos Agisilaos 4 [Member] M/T Agisilaos The agreed purchase price of the vessel option agreement with the charterer. Agreed Purchase Price Of Vessel Option Agreement Aias 2 [Member] M/T Aias Aias 3 [Member] M/T Aias Aias [Member] M/T Aias Aiolos [Member] M/T Aiolos (M/T British Emissary) M/T British Emissary Akadimos [Member] M/V CMA CGM Amazon M/V Akadimos (renamed to "CMA CGM Amazon") Akeraios 2 [Member] M/T Akeraios Akeraios Credit Facility 370000 [Member] M/T Akeraios - $370,000 Credit Facility (i) Akeraios [Member] M/T Akeraios Aktoras [Member] M/T Aktoras (M/T British Envoy) M/T British Envoy Alexander Great [Member] M/T Alexander The Great Alexandros Ii Credit Facility 370000 [Member] M/T Alexandros II - $370,000 Credit Facility (i) Alexandros Ii [Member] M/T Alexandros II (M/T Overseas Serifos) Alkiviadis 2 [Member] M/T Alkiviadis Alkiviadis 3 [Member] M/T Alkiviadis Alkiviadis [Member] M/T Alkiviadis Amadeus [Member] M/T Amadeus Amendment [Member] After Fourth Amendment Amor Chemical Product Tanker [Member] Filonikis Product Carrier S.A. M/T Amor Amore Mio II 2 [Member] M/T Amore Mio II Amore Mio II 3 [Member] M/T Amore Mio II Amore Mio II [Member] M/T Amore Mio II Amore Mio Ii Credit Facility 350000 [Member] M/T Amore Mio II - $350,000 Credit Facility (ii) Amore Mio Ii [Member] M/T Amore Mio II The amortization of the asset arising from the difference between the existing value of the charter assumed at the time of a vessel acquisition and the value of the charter prevailing in the market at this time, after year five following the latest balance sheet date. Amortization Of Above Market Acquired Charters After Year Five Thereafter The amortization of the asset arising from the difference between the existing value of the charter assumed at the time of a vessel acquisition and the value of the charter prevailing in the market at this time, in the next rolling twelve months. Amortization Of Above Market Acquired Charters Next Rolling Twelve Months 2017 The amortization of the asset arising from the difference between the existing value of the charter assumed at the time of a vessel acquisition and the value of the charter prevailing in the market at this time, in the fifth rolling twelve months following the latest balance sheet date. Amortization Of Above Market Acquired Charters Rolling Year Five 2021 The amortization of the asset arising from the difference between the existing value of the charter assumed at the time of a vessel acquisition and the value of the charter prevailing in the market at this time, in the fourth rolling twelve months following the latest balance sheet date. Amortization Of Above Market Acquired Charters Rolling Year Four 2020 The amortization of the asset arising from the difference between the existing value of the charter assumed at the time of a vessel acquisition and the value of the charter prevailing in the market at this time, in the third rolling twelve months following the latest balance sheet date. Amortization Of Above Market Acquired Charters Rolling Year Three 2019 The amortization of the asset arising from the difference between the existing value of the charter assumed at the time of a vessel acquisition and the value of the charter prevailing in the market at this time, in the second rolling twelve months following the latest balance sheet date. Amortization Of Above Market Acquired Charters Rolling Year Two 2018 The amortization of the asset arising from the difference between the existing value of the charter assumed at the time of a vessel acquisition and the value of the charter prevailing in the market at this time. Amortization Of Above Market Acquired Charters Amortization of above market acquired charters (Note 6) Amortization Amoureux 2 [Member] M/T Amoureux Amoureux 3 [Member] M/T Amoureux Amoureux [Member] M/T Amoureux Anax Container Carrier S.A. [Member] Anax Container Carrier S.A. Anemos I 2 [Member] M/T Anemos M/T Anemos I Anemos I Credit Facility 370000 [Member] M/T Anemos I - $370,000 Credit Facility (i) Anemos I [Member] M/T Anemos I The annual distribution rate of the amount of incentive obligation paid in cash or stock during the period to a limited liability corporation managing member or limited partnership general partner., subject to adjustment in the cases where clause of change of contrrol, and/ or clause of cross default provisions of the ''Agreement'' applies. Annual Distribution Rate Ap Moller Maersk As [Member] A.P. Moler-Maersk A.S. ("Maersk") Apostolos 2 [Member] M/T Apostolos Apostolos Credit Facility 370000 [Member] M/T Apostolos - $370,000 Credit Facility (i) Apostolos [Member] M/T Apostolos Archimidis 2 [Member] M/V Archimidis Archimidis [Member] M/V Archimidis Arionas 2 [Member] M/T Arionas Arionas 3 [Member] M/T Arionas Arionas [Member] M/T Arionas Aris Ii Credit Facility 350000 [Member] M/T Aris II - $350,000 Credit Facility (ii) Aris Ii Credit Facility 370000 [Member] M/T Aris II - $370,000 Credit Facility (i) Aris Ii [Member] M/T Aris II (M/T Overseas Kimolos) Aristofanis Claim Proceeds [Member] M/T Aristofanis - Claim Proceeds Aristofanis Credit Facility 350000 [Member] M/T Aristofanis - $350,000 Credit Facility (ii) Aristofanis [Member] M/T Aristofanis Aristotelis 2 [Member] M/T Aristotelis Aristotelis Ii Credit Facility 370000 [Member] M/T Aristotelis II - $370,000 Credit Facility (i) Aristotelis Ii [Member] M/T Aristotelis II (M/T Overseas Sifnos) Aristotelis [Member] M/T Aristotelis M/T Aristarchos (renamed M/T Aristotelis) Assos 2 [Member] M/T Assos (M/T Insurgentes) M/T Assos Assos [Member] M/T Assos M/T Assos (M/T Insurgentes) Atlantas [Member] M/T Atlantas II M/T British Ensign Atrotos 3 [Member] M/T Atrotos Atrotos [Member] M/T Atrotos (M/T El Pipila) M/T Atrotos Attikos [Member] M/T Attikos Avax 1 [Member] M/T Avax Avax 2 [Member] M/T Avax Avax 3 [Member] M/T Avax Avax [Member] M/T Avax Axios 2 [Member] M/T Axios Axios 3 [Member] M/T Axios Axios [Member] M/T Axios Ayrton II [Member] M/T Ayrton II Ayrton Ii [Member] M/T Ayrton II Basic [Member] Basic British Petroleum Shipping Limited 1 [Member] BP British Petroleum Shipping Limited [Member] British Petroleum Shipping Limited ("BP") Percentage of commission on the gross sales price of the units sold. Brokerage Commission Percentage Fee Commission percentage The asset arising from the difference between the existing value of the charter assumed at the time of a vessel acquisition and the value of the charter prevailing in the market at this time. Business Acquisition Above Market Acquired Time Charter Above market acquired time charters The total cost of the entities that will be acquired. Business Acquisition Contracted Price Contracted price Cash consideration for the acquisition of a vessel. Business Acquisition Cost Of Acquired Entity Cash Paid Cash consideration for acquisition of vessel Amount of available cash paid to acquire the entity. Business Acquisition Cost Of Acquired Entity Available Cash Paid Cash consideration for acquisition of vessel Amount of available cash paid for acquisition of vessel The total cost of the acquired entity including the cash paid to shareholders of the acquired entities and the fair value of equity securities issued. Purchase price consideration for the acquisition of Crude Carriers Corp - units issued to Crude Carriers Corp shareholders Business Acquisition Cost Of Acquired Entity Purchase Price 1 Purchase price Purchase price Initial expenses capitalized for vessels' acquisitions. Business Acquisition Initial Expenses Capitalized Initial acquisition expenses The pro forma net income/ (loss) to each outstanding basic and diluted common limited partnership unit if the business combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Business Acquisition Pro Forma Income Loss Per Common Unit Basic And Diluted Net income per common unit basic and diluted The pro forma net income/ (loss) to each outstanding basic common limited partnership unit if the business combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Business Acquisition Pro Forma Income Loss Per Common Unit Basic Net income per common unit basic The pro forma net income/ (loss) to each outstanding diluted common limited partnership unit if the business combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Business Acquisition Pro Forma Income Loss Per Common Unit Diluted Net income per common unit diluted The fair value of the vessel at the time of the acquisition. Vessels Business Acquisition Vessels Fair Value Vessel Fair value of vessels acquired The fair value of the vessels under construction at the time of the agreement to acquire the vessels. Business Acquisition Vessels Under Construction Fair Value Fair value of vessels under construction acquired Aggregate amount of pro forma net Income or loss for the period allocated to common unit holders, as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Business Acquisitions Pro Forma Net Income Loss Allocated To Common Unit Holders Common unit holders interest in Partnership's net income Aggregate amount of pro forma net Income or loss for the period allocated to general partners, as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Business Acquisitions Pro Forma Net Income Loss Allocated To General Partners General Partner's interest in Partnership's net income Aggregate amount of pro forma net income or loss for the period allocated to noncontrolling preferred unit holders, as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Business Acquisitions Pro Forma Net Income Loss Allocated To Preferred Unit Holders Preferred unit holders' interest in Partnership's net income This value represents the excess between the fair value of the contracted vessels and the contractual cash consideration. Business Combination Excess Acquisition Cost Recognized Amount Excess between the fair value of the contracted vessels and the contractual cash consideration (Note 5) Excess between the fair value of the contracted vessels and the contractual cash consideration Amount recognized as of the acquisition date for the identifiable assets acquired. Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Identifiable assets CMA CGM [Member] CMA CGM Cancellation of undrawn tranche under the credit facility. Cancellation Of Undrawn Tranche Under Credit Facility Cancellation of undrawn tranche Cape Agamemnon 2 [Member] M/V Cape Agamemnon Cape Agamemnon Credit Facility 25000 [Member] M/V Cape Agamemnon - $25,000 Credit Facility (iii) Cape Agamemnon [Member] M/V Cape Agamemnon Capesize Bulk Carrier [Member] Capesize Bulk Carrier Capital General Partner [Member] Capital General Partner Capital Maritime And Trading Corp [Member] Capital Maritime And Trading Corp. CMTC Capital Maritime Trading Corp Credit Risk [Member] CMTC Capital Maritime Trading Corp [Member] CMTC Capital Product Operating Gp Llc [Member] Capital Product Operating LLC Capital Product Partners LP [Member] Capital Product Partners L.P. Capital Product Partners Lp Adjusted Fee Payable [Member] Capital Product Partners L.P. Adjusted Fee Payable Capital Ship Management Corp Management Fee Payable [Member] Management fee payable to CSM (b) Capital Ship Management Corp [Member] Capital Ship Management Corp. Capital Ship Management Corp Payments On Behalf Of The Partnership [Member] Manager - payments on behalf of the Partnership (a) Capitalized dry docking and deferred costs included in liabilities. Capitalized Dry Docking And Deferred Costs Included In Liabilities Capitalized dry docking costs included in liabilities Capitalized expenditures included in liabilities. Capitalized Vessel Costs Included In Liabilities Capital expenditures included in liabilities Capitalized and dry-docking vessel cost included in liabilities Cargill International SA [Member] Cargill International S.A. (Cargill) Tabular disclosure of time charter agreements in effect. Charter Agreements [Table Text Block] Charter Agreements Charter earliest redelivery. Charter Earliest Redelivery Charter earliest redelivery Charter Reduction Period [Member] The ''Charter Reduction Period" Revenues arising from services provided to related parties according to the terms and conditions included in each time, voyage and bare boat charter agreement. Charter Revenues Related Party Revenues - related party (Note 4) Revenues (c) Revenues arising from services provided to charterers according to the terms and conditions included in each time, voyage and bare boat charter agreement. Charter Revenues Revenues The charterer's name. Charterer Name Charterer Chartering And Shipping Services SA [Member] CSSA The total claim amount. Claim Amount Total claim amount The percentage of right, title, interest, claims and causes of action transferred. Claims Percentage Transferred Percentage of right, title, interest, claims and causes of action transferred Cmtc [Member] CMTC The collateral maintenance requirement is based on the aggregate average fair market value of the collateral vessels related to the aggregate outstanding amount under the credit facilities. Collateral Maintenance Requirement The date of commencement of charter. Commencement Of Charter Date Commencement of Charter This item represents the commercial services fee in all gross charter revenues generated by vessels of Crude Carriers Corp (a subsidiary of Capital Product Partners LP) for commercial services rendered. Commercial Service Fee Commercial service fee Brokerage Commissions on contracted Charter Revenues. Commissions Commissions Common Limited Partner Dei [Member] Common Limited Partner The number of common partnership units issued. Common Partnership Units Issued Limited Partners - Common Units Issued The number of common partnership units outstanding. Common Partnership Units Outstanding Common units Limited Partners - Common Units Outstanding The net price per common unit. Common Unit Net Price Net price per common unit This element represents advances to a related party for vessels under construction and the excess between the fair value and the contractual cash consideration for these vessels, additions. Construction In Progress Additions Related Party Additions The vessels' capacity in twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU). Containership Capacity Hyundai Prestige, Hyundai Privilege and Hyundai Platinum containership capacity TEU Fees related to the termination of the Crude management agreement. Contract Terms Termination Fees Management agreement termination fees The price per unit of the convertible Class B preferred shares. Convertible Preferred Stock Share Price Class B convertible preferred unit price The number of convertible Class B preferred shares that have been issued during the period. Convertible Preferred Stock Shares Issued Class B convertible preferred unit issued Minimum percentage of common units price to conversion price of convertible preferred units to determine eligibility of conversion. Convertible Threshold Percentage Of Stock Price Trigger Percentage for the conversion Credit Facility 15800 [Member] Credit Facility of $15.8 million CreditFacility 2015 II [Member] 2015 Credit Facility Credit Facility 2015 [Member] (v) Assumed in October 2016 maturing in November 2022 (the ''2015 credit facility'') 2015 Credit Facility (v) Credit Facility 2016 II [Member] 2016 Credit Facility Credit Facility 2016 [Member] (v) Assumed in October 2016 maturing in November 2022 (the ''2016 credit facility'') 2016 Credit Facility (v) Credit Facility 25000 [Member] 2011 Credit Facility (iii) 2011 Credit Facility Credit Facility 350000 Drawn Down Portion 54000 [Member] $350,000 Credit Facility (ii) $54,000 Drawn Down Portion Credit Facility 350000 [Member] 2008 Credit Facility (ii) 2008 Credit Facility Credit Facility 370000 [Member] 2007 Credit Facility (i) 2007 Credit Facility The date the credit facility amount was drawn down. Credit Facility Amount Drawn Down Date Amount drawn down date Crew wages and related costs. Crew Wages And Related Costs Crew costs and related costs Cronus Container S.A. [Member] Cronus Container Carrier S.A. Crude Carriers Corp Equity Incentive Plan [Member] Crude Carriers Corp. Equity Incentive Plan Crude Carriers Corp Management Agreement [Member] Crude Carriers Corp. ("Crude") management agreement Crude Carriers Corp [Member] Crude Carriers Corp. Crude Carriers Credit Facility 350000 [Member] Crude Carriers Corp. and its subsidiaries - $350,000 Credit Facility (ii) Crude Carriers Operating Corp [Member] Crude Carriers Operating Corp. Daily Bareboat Rate [Member] Bareboat rate per day for the optional periods if declared This element represents the number of days required for the cancellation of the chartering agreement. Days Required For Cancellation Notice Of Agreement Days required for cancellation of agreement with Cargill International S.A. The deferral period of scheduled amortization payments. Deferral of scheduled amortization payments