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Document and Entity Information - shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
Jul. 31, 2017
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 Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2017  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Trading Symbol HOS  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   37,028,306