Statements of Condensed Consolidated Comprehensive Income (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ (4,971)	$ 8,308	$ (22,948)	$ 6,839
Other comprehensive income/(losses), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax provision/(benefit) of $Nil,$Nil, $Nil and $Nil	15,896	(9,175)	28,977	5,899
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax provision/(benefit) of $21, $(89), $196 and $(548)	95	(247)	759	(1,715)
Change in pension liability, net of tax provision of $33, $29, $65 and $58	160	132	316	265
Total other comprehensive income/(losses), net of tax	16,151	(9,290)	30,052	4,449
Total comprehensive income/(losses)	11,180	(982)	7,104	11,288
Comprehensive losses/(income) attributable to non-controlling interests	3	4	(94)	(142)
Comprehensive income/(losses) attributable to Belmond Ltd.	$ 11,183	$ (978)	$ 7,010	$ 11,146