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Document and Entity Information
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Apr. 30, 2015
Document Document And Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name HORNBECK OFFSHORE SERVICES INC /LA  
Entity Central Index Key 0001131227  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2015  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2015  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Trading Symbol HOS  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   35,703,701