Statements of Condensed Consolidated Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings/(losses)	$ 5,996	$ 17,337	$ (14,648)	$ (29,669)
Other comprehensive income/(losses), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax provision/(benefit) of $Nil, $(371), $Nil and $(257)	10,602	(9,224)	(41,495)	(25,662)
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax provision/(benefit) of $Nil, $319, $1,503 and $633	(2,144)	830	481	2,041
Change in pension liability, net of tax provision/(benefit) of $Nil, $1, $Nil and $(52)	0	18	0	(116)
Total other comprehensive income/(losses), net of tax	8,458	(8,376)	(41,014)	(23,737)
Total comprehensive income/(losses)	14,454	8,961	(55,662)	(53,406)
Comprehensive (income)/losses attributable to non-controlling interests	60	126	822	(89)
Comprehensive income/(losses) attributable to Belmond Ltd.	$ 14,514	$ 9,087	$ (54,840)	$ (53,495)