Statements of Condensed Consolidated Comprehensive Income (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net losses	$ (17,977)	$ (1,469)
Other comprehensive income/(losses), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax benefit of $Nil and $Nil	13,081	15,074
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax provision/(benefit) of $175 and $(459)	664	(1,468)
Change in pension liability, net of tax provision of $32 and $29	156	133
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	13,901	13,739
Total comprehensive (loss)/income	(4,076)	12,270
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(97)	(146)
Comprehensive income attributable to Belmond Ltd.	$ (4,173)	$ 12,124