Booking an exclusive private island

An exclusive private island offers something very few stays can: an entire island for one group, with complete privacy and a team dedicated to every guest.

For milestone celebrations, family gatherings and high-profile guests, it is one of the most remarkable ways to travel.

Exclusive use

Exclusive use means the whole island is reserved for one group. No other guests arrive, and the island's villas, beaches, dining and staff are there for that group alone.

Islands vary widely in size, from intimate hideaways for a single family to larger estates that can host weddings and celebrations for many guests. Most have a minimum stay, which is often longer over the holidays.

Choosing the season

Timing matters as much as the island itself.

• In the Caribbean and Bahamas, the most popular season runs from December to April.
• In the Indian Ocean, including the Maldives and Seychelles, the drier months are generally November to April.
• In the South Pacific, the drier months run from around May to October.

Christmas, New Year and Easter are secured furthest in advance, often a year or more ahead.

Getting there

Access is part of the experience, and worth understanding early.

Some islands are reached by a short boat transfer, others by seaplane or helicopter, and a few have their own airstrip for private aircraft. Transfer times, luggage limits and arrival windows all shape the first day of the stay.

Privacy and security

For high-profile guests, an island offers a level of privacy that is difficult to match on the mainland. The setting itself limits who can arrive, and many islands can arrange additional security and confidentiality measures when needed.

Staffing and experiences

Most exclusive islands include a full team, often with a private chef, butlers, housekeeping and an island manager. Water sports, diving, spa treatments and excursions are frequently available, and many islands can create private dinners on the beach or celebrations planned around the group.

Private events

For weddings, anniversaries and private events, an island offers a setting that is completely your own. Guest numbers, accommodation on the island and the space available for an event all guide which islands are the right fit.

If you are considering an exclusive private island, enquire and we will connect you with a curated selection of islands from our network.