Celebrities Who Own Private Islands: Check Out The Luxury Retreats These Stars Call Getaway
Louis Bacon – Robins Island, $11 Million
Back in 1993, Louis Bacon bought an island called the Robins Island which is said to be worth around $11 million. Before acquiring it, a lot of companies planned to purchase the island so that they can put up several developments. Thankfully, Bacon acquired the property and he has no plans of putting up any resorts for he wants to protect and preserve it. The Robins Island Foundation has been created to help the protection and restoration of the island’s coastline, landscapes, and waterways.
David Copperfield – Musha Cay, $50 Million
You should not underestimate magician David Copperfield because he was actually able to grow his net worth massively to the point that he was able to purchase his very own island in the Bahamas called the Musha Cay. The $50-million island became a destination for a luxury resort which has very high nightly rates and a rule that says you have to stay at least for four nights. We wonder if their $39K nightly rate already comes with vacation insurance.
Marlon Brando – Tetiaroa, Amount Undisclosed
The late Marlon Brando was able to buy his own private island during the 1960s because he could afford to do due to the success of his career that started way back in the 1940s. The island was originally named the Tetiaroa island but in 1973, the island’s name was changed to the Marlon Brando island. Pacific Beachcomber SC acquired the island after Brando’s death and by 2014, they were able to put up a resort which they named The Brando Resort.
Larry Ellison – Lanai, $300 Million
Larry Ellison built his billion-dollar net worth through the success of his company, the Oracle Corporation. Back in 2012, he purchased a $300-million island in Hawaii and the island has a total of two Four Seasons resorts that really give you the whole luxurious vacation experience.
The Barclay Brothers – Brecqhou, $4.3 Million
The Barclay twins, David and Frederick, love investing in real estate properties, thanks to the billions they have in their bank account. They purchased the Brecqhou island back in 1993 and it is said that the island is worth around $4.3 million.
John Lennon – Dorinish Island, $42.50K
The Beatles is considered to be one of the most legendary bands in the music industry and it made its members crazy rich. John Lennon was the group’s co-founder who was able to buy an island in Ireland called the Dorinish Island. His wife sold the island for over $42K after his passing and she donated the money to an Irish orphanage.
Steven Spielberg – Madeira Archipelago, Amount Undisclosed
Steven Spielberg has got to be one of the top filmmakers in the industry for generations now so we’re sure you’re not really surprised that he has the money to buy his own island. He bought not one, but two islands at the Madeira Archipelago which he uses for his family vacations. He also has a luxury yacht which he can use to cruise between the two.
Jay-Z and Beyoncé – The Bahamas, $3 Million
Jay-Z and Beyoncé have a massive joint net worth that we bet that they can afford anything they want. The couple loves giving each other lavish gifts and an example of this is Jay-Z’s fifth-year anniversary gift to his wife which was a $- million island in the Bahamas.
Larry Page – Eustasia Island, Amount Undisclosed
Larry Page has amassed a million-dollar net worth after he co-founded Google. He is said to be the owner of a private island called Eustatia which is within the British Virgin Islands. He put up solar-powered luxury villas that would give the most enjoyable experience to those who need a break from the city. Well, they might as well secure a travel insurance too so that they’d take their trips worry-free.
Naomi Campbell – Turkey, Amount Undisclosed
Naomi Campbell makes guys go crazy over her and an example was when one of her former suitors gifted her for her birthday a property on a private island. The beach house is on an island in Turkey and is entirely eco-friendly. Architect Luis de Garrido was the man behind the whole property’s design.
Bernard Arnault – Indigo Island, $35 Million
Bernard Arnault is the man behind the luxury goods company, LVMH. He actually takes credit for being one of the wealthiest people in the world. In fact, he is that rich that he owns a $35-million island called the Indigo Island and it has some villas that are owned by very high-profile Hollywood stars.
Richard Branson – Necker Island, $180K
The Virgin Group founder Richard Branson has had one of the greatest returns on his investments because when he purchased the Necker island back in the late 1970s, it had only cost him around $180K. Today, he has put up several luxury resorts and really proves that he is an expert in making money.
Ted Turner – St. Phillips Island, $4.9 Million
Ted Turner is the man behind CNN and has been living in affluence for several decades already, He bought the 4,680-acre St. Phillips island back in 1979 where he built a deluxe house and maintained the lush greenery surrounding it. The State of Carolina bought the island from him for $4.9 million and they plan to open it to the public.
John Wayne – Taborcillo Island, Amount Undisclosed
The late John Wayne was a Hollywood star who was lucky enough to receive an island for a gift. The former Maximum Leader of the Panamanian Revolution, Omar Torrijos, gifted him the Taborcillo island back in 1977. These days, Austrian billionaire Ralph Hübner owns the island and has put up a luxury resort and theme park. Yes, you heard it right, a theme park, so let’s hope that the island offers a pretty good vacation insurance because anything can happen at a theme park.
Roger Waters – Bonds Cay, $16 Million
As we mentioned earlier, Pink Floyd member Roger Waters teamed up with Shakira to purchase a $16-million island in Bonds Cay. They plan to make a ton of money once the construction of the luxury resorts is done. We wonder how much will they charge for travel deals to their island.
Rudolf Nureyev – Il Gallo Lungo, $2.4 Million
Rudolf Nureyev is a big name in the ballet industry and his hard work has taken him to greater heights. He bought the dolphin-shaped II Gallo Lungo Island back in the 1980s which is said to have cost him around $2.4 million. After he passed away in 1992, the island became a rentable private vacation destination.
Gene Hackman – British Columbia, Amount Undisclosed
Gene Hackman was already the owner of a $3.9-million island but he later decided to sell it so he can purchase a more secluded island. His new island in British Columbia is his perfect paradise since he has already entered retirement. Well, with the millions he has stored in the bank, he can perhaps look up great travel deals as often as he wants from the comfort of his own island.
Shah Rukh Khan – Palm Jumeirah, $2.8 Million
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan owns a $2.8-million property on the prestigious Palm Jumeirah. His six-bedroom villa is the perfect place to take his family whenever they want to go on vacation. He just proves that Bollywood stars live a luxurious life just like Hollywood stars.
Roman Abramovich – St. Bart’s, $90 Million
Roman Abramovich owns the Chelsea Football Club and is the man behind Millhouse LLC, which is a successful investment company. He owns a $90-million island in St. Barts which he uses for family vacations and a lot of star-studded parties.
Johnny Depp – Little Halls Pond Cay, $3.6 Million
Johnny Depp deserves every single penny he earns through his projects because he always gives us such remarkable performances. He purchased an island called Little Halls Pond Cay back in 2004 which is said to be worth around $3.6 million. The purchase happened when he was still dating Vanessa Paradis.
Louis Bacon – Robins Island, $11 Million
Back in 1993, Louis Bacon bought an island called the Robins Island which is said to be worth around $11 million. Before acquiring it, a lot of companies planned to purchase the island so that they can put up several developments. Thankfully, Bacon acquired the property and he has no plans of putting up any resorts for he wants to protect and preserve it. The Robins Island Foundation has been created to help the protection and restoration of the island’s coastline, landscapes, and waterways.
Aristotle Onassis – Skorpios, $142 Million
Shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis takes credit for being one of the first few millionaires who was able to acquire their very own island. Back in 1968, he purchased the Skorpios island and when he died in 1975, it became a part of his children’s inheritance. Athina Onassis sold the private island to Ekaterina Rybolovleva back in 2013 (which we mentioned earlier) for around $150 million. For certain, no loan was needed there.
Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani – Greek Islands, $11 Million
Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani used to be the Emir of Qatar. He surely had a big bank account because he bought not one, but six Greek islands! The islands had cost him around $11 million and the previous owner was so happy when he bought it because they have been trying to sell their property for years already. Hamad said he doesn’t plan on opening the island to the public.
Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt – Petra Island, $14.9 Million
There was once a rumor that Angelina Jolie gave Brad Pitt a private island as a gift during his 50th birthday. The property was reportedly heart-shaped and was called the Petra Island. The rumors were later shut down and the island is actually listed with a $14.9-million price tag.
Mikhail Prokhorov – North Island, $35 Million
Billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov was already an owner of a luxury yacht but he later it took a step further when he decided to purchase a $35-million island called simply the North Island. He apparently bought the island (and we doubt that he took out a loan for that) after spending a memorable holiday vacation on it.
Tyler Perry – White Bay Cay, Amount Undisclosed
Tyler Perry is the owner of the White Bay Cay that’s located in the Bahamas. We’re not sure how much the purchase had cost him but it’s likely that millions of dollars were deducted from his bank account. Other than his private home on the island, there’s also a marina, spa, and guest cottages.
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