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Mafia Archipelago, Tanzania, Tanzania
Thanda Island
US$285,250per week · whole island · sleeps 18
Marketed since 2016
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Shortlist · 17 islands
Whole-Island Rentals
For those who want the experience before the commitment, or simply the place to themselves. Each of these rents as a whole-island buyout with rates attributed to public record.
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Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia, French Polynesia
Nukutepipi
€900,000per week · whole island · sleeps 52
Marketed since 2019
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Windward Islands, Grenada, Grenada
Calivigny Island
US$924,000per week · whole island · sleeps 40
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Exuma Cays, Bahamas
Musha Cay
US$399,000per week · whole island · sleeps 24
Marketed since 2006
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Belize, Belize
Cayo Espanto
US$133,000per week · whole island · sleeps 18
Marketed since 2008
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British Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands
Necker Island
US$140,000per night · sleeps 48
Marketed since 2010
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Bahamas, Bahamas
Over Yonder Cay
US$308,000per week · whole island · sleeps 30
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Grenadines, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Petit St Vincent
Closed since Hurricane Beryl (2024) · reopening not announced
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Outer Islands, Seychelles
Alphonse Island
Operating · government lease · on application
Government leaseSanction to Purchase required
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Inner Islands, Seychelles
Bird Island
Available discreetly · on application
FreeholdSanction to Purchase required
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Inner Islands, Seychelles
Denis Island
Available discreetly · on application
LeaseholdSanction to Purchase required
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Inner Islands, Seychelles
Frégate Island
Available discreetly · on application
LeaseholdSanction to Purchase required
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Inner Islands, Seychelles
Grande Soeur (Sister Islands)
Available discreetly · on application
FreeholdSanction to Purchase required
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Inner Islands, Seychelles
North Island
€840,000per week · whole island · sleeps 44
LeaseholdSanction to Purchase required
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Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain
Isla Sa Ferradura
€250,000per week · whole island · sleeps 12
Marketed since 1994
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Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom
Eilean Shona
Rate on application
Marketed since 1995
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Fiji, Fiji
Laucala Island
Closed for renovation · reopening February 2027 as an independent resort
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Ownership, cost, tenure and the few islands that come to market each season. Reported plainly. No. 1 — The Quiet Market is out now; No. 2 follows next quarter.
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