{"id":2418,"date":"2015-11-12T02:16:26","date_gmt":"2015-11-12T01:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/magazine\/?p=2418"},"modified":"2026-05-13T13:02:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T13:02:48","slug":"top-10-exclusive-celebrity-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/en\/top-10-exclusive-celebrity-islands\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Celebrity-Owned Private Islands to Dream About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Who hasn\u2019t dreamed of escaping to a private island, just you, the sun, and the sea? For most of us, that\u2019s a fantasy, but for some celebrities, it\u2019s real life. These stars didn\u2019t just dream it; they bought it. Get ready to set your imagination <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/t\/sailboat\/\">sailing<\/a> as we explore how luxury meets seclusion on 10 of the world\u2019s most stunning celebrity-owned private islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why We\u2019re Obsessed with Celebrity-Owned Islands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Private islands represent the ultimate luxury: an escape from the crowds, the cameras, and the everyday. With global travel back in full swing, secluded boat-accessible destinations are having a moment, and many celebrity owners have leaned into eco-conscious development. You may not own one (yet!), but you can charter a boat and reach the same turquoise waters, sandy beaches, and reef anchorages nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Top 10 Celebrity-Owned Private Islands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Richard Branson \u2013 Necker Island, British Virgin Islands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leonardo DiCaprio \u2013 Blackadore Caye, Belize<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Larry Ellison \u2013 Lanai, Hawaii<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>David Copperfield \u2013 Musha Cay, Bahamas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aristotle Onassis (legacy) \u2013 Skorpios, Greece<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Johnny Depp \u2013 Little Halls Pond Cay, Bahamas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eddie Murphy \u2013 Rooster Cay, Bahamas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shakira \u2013 Bonds Cay, Bahamas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pamela Anderson \u2013 Island in Dubai\u2019s World archipelago<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ricky Martin \u2013 Angra dos Reis, Brazil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Richard Branson: Necker Island, British Virgin Islands<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/download-5_rtsup1.jpg\" alt=\"Richard Branson Necker Island\" class=\"wp-image-2433 lazyload\" title=\"Richard Branson Necker Island\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1055px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1055\/343;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Virgin Group founder bought Necker Island in 1979 for $180,000, when it was still uninhabited. Since then it has hosted guests like Princess Diana, Tony Blair, and Nelson Mandela. Renting a space on the island today costs in the region of $15,000 per night. Branson has said his most treasured memories on Necker are of time spent with family and friends along its beaches and reef.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Luxury Highlights<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Accommodates up to 28 guests, with Balinese-inspired villas, coral reefs, and a private marina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sail There With Borrow A Boat<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/c\/virgin-islands-british\/\"><strong>Charter a yacht in the British Virgin Islands<\/strong><\/a> and anchor at Virgin Gorda or Anegada for world-class snorkeling and beach bars. The BVIs hold our largest Caribbean fleet, with 622 boats across Tortola, Virgin Gorda, and the rest of the chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leonardo DiCaprio: Blackadore Caye, Belize<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/download-11_tglwxi.jpg\" alt=\"Leonardo Dicaprio celebrity islands\" class=\"wp-image-2428 lazyload\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1174px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1174\/410;\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Leonardo DiCaprio<\/strong> bought this island in the Caribbean Sea in 2005 for a reported <strong>$1.75 million<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2015\/04\/05\/realestate\/an-idea-hits-the-beach.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blackadore Caye<\/a> is 42 hectares, sitting right by the Belize Barrier Reef off the country\u2019s coast. DiCaprio, a long-time environmental philanthropist, has plans to develop the island into an eco-resort with a green hotel, an artificial reef, and habitat restoration. The project has been delayed repeatedly since the 2015 announcement; no current opening date is public.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Luxury Highlights<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>42 hectares, artificial reefs, green architecture, and a focus on restoring the island\u2019s natural habitat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sail There With Borrow A Boat<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/c\/belize\/\"><strong>Charter a boat in Belize<\/strong><\/a> and sail the Belize Barrier Reef. Anchor near Ambergris Caye for diving and snorkeling among vibrant marine life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Larry Ellison: Lanai, Hawaii<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/download-1_gud68x.jpg\" alt=\"Larry Ellison private island celebrity Borrow A Boat\" class=\"wp-image-2426 lazyload\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1331px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1331\/389;\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ellison bought a 97% stake of Lanai from billionaire David Murdock for a reported <strong>$300 million<\/strong> in 2012. <strong>Lanai is the sixth-largest Hawaiian island<\/strong> at roughly 140 square miles, with a population of around 3,200.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Luxury Highlights<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Two Four Seasons resorts, championship golf, and farm-to-table dining on a 140-square-mile canvas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sail There With Borrow A Boat<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Cruise the Hawaiian Islands, stopping at Maui and Lanai for breathtaking anchorages and coastal hikes. Borrow A Boat does not currently list Hawaii fleet directly; the closest options sit along the Florida and California coasts. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/c\/united-states\/\"><strong>Browse U.S. boat charters<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">David Copperfield: Musha Cay, Bahamas<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/download-3_nmhre2.jpg\" alt=\"David Copperfield private Island Musha Cay\" class=\"wp-image-2430 lazyload\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1063px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1063\/308;\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The famous illusionist owns a whopping four private islands in the Bahamas, which he paid a cool <strong>$50 million<\/strong> for. Who else is considering a career change right now? Yep, us too. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mushacay.com\/#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Musha Cay<\/a><\/strong> is the only one of<strong> Copperfield\u2019s islands<\/strong> that serves as a resort. According to <em>Forbes<\/em>, it<strong> costs the public $37,000 per night<\/strong> (with a minimum of four nights) to stay here. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Luxury Highlights<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Private villas, movie theater, on-call staff, and even custom fireworks shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sail There With Borrow A Boat<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/c\/bahamas\/\"><strong>Charter a yacht in the Bahamas<\/strong><\/a> and island-hop through the Exumas. Visit Staniel Cay and Thunderball Grotto for unforgettable snorkeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aristotle Onassis (legacy): Skorpios, Greece<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Skorpios is the original celebrity private island. Aristotle Onassis bought the 200-hectare Ionian island in 1963, married Jacqueline Kennedy on it in 1968, and is buried there alongside his son Alexander and daughter Christina. After his granddaughter Athina inherited the estate, she sold the island in 2013 for a reported $153 million to Ekaterina Rybolovleva, daughter of Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev. The Onassis legacy and the Kennedy connection still draw the eye of every yacht passing the Ionian. Skorpios remains private and not open to land tourism, but the surrounding waters are international and the views from a chartered boat anchored just off Madouri Bay or Lefkada are unmatched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Luxury Highlights<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Onassis-era main villa, the family chapel where Onassis and Jackie were married, the private boathouse, and a 200-hectare nature reserve still managed by the estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sail There With Borrow A Boat<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Skorpios sits in the Ionian, between Lefkada and Meganisi. Charter from Lefkada Town or Nidri (around 5 nautical miles away) and you can anchor in Madouri Bay or sail past the island&#8217;s western shore for the best Onassis-villa view. The Ionian is one of the calmest sailing grounds in the Mediterranean, ideal for first-time skippered or bareboat charters. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/c\/greece\/\"><strong>Charter a boat in Greece<\/strong><\/a> with 3,800+ boats across the Cyclades, Ionian, and Saronic islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Johnny Depp: Little Halls Pond Cay, Bahamas<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/download_pv2xdc.jpg\" alt=\"jonny depp private island celebrity Borrow A Boat\" class=\"wp-image-2424 lazyload\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 804px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 804\/467;\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Word has it that <strong>Johnny Depp<\/strong> fell in love with this small island in the Bahamas after filming on location for Pirates of the Caribbean. According to <em>Forbes<\/em>, Depp paid a reported <strong>$3.6 million for Little Halls Pond Cay<\/strong>. He named two of its beaches \u2018Gonzo\u2019 and \u2018Brando\u2019 in honour of his friends Hunter S. Thompson and Marlon Brando, with the others named after his family. Depp told <em>Vanity Fair<\/em>, <\/span><strong>\u201cI don\u2019t think I\u2019d ever seen any place so pure and beautiful. You can feel your pulse rate drop about 20 beats. It\u2019s instant freedom.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Luxury Highlights<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Six beaches, coral reefs, and total seclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sail There With Borrow A Boat<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Charter through the Exumas and Eleuthera, where turquoise waters and sandbars abound. For sailing across the wider Pirates-of-the-Caribbean coast, browse our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/gt\/caribbean-sailboat\/\"><strong>Caribbean sailboat selection<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eddie Murphy: Rooster Cay, Bahamas<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/download-21_iv81wp.jpg\" alt=\"Eddie Murphy Private Island Rooster Cay Celebrities Borrow A Boat\" class=\"wp-image-2429 lazyload\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 996px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 996\/409;\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No novice to the private island business: Rooster Cay was Murphy\u2019s second Bahamas purchase. He previously owned Pearl Cay (next to Paradise Island), which he sold in 2007 before acquiring Rooster for a reported <strong>$15 million<\/strong>. <strong>Rooster Cay sits right by Nassau.<\/strong> Murphy reportedly never built on the cay, so the island remains undeveloped.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Luxury Highlights<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Six hectares of unspoiled beauty and proximity to the lively capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sail There With Borrow A Boat<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/c\/bahamas\/\"><strong>Base your charter in the Bahamas<\/strong><\/a>, sailing from Nassau out to Rose Island, Blue Lagoon, or down to the Exuma Cays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shakira: Bonds Cay, Bahamas<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/download-2_ucf1pa.jpg\" alt=\"Shakira private island bonds Cay Borrow A Boat\" class=\"wp-image-2427 lazyload\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1168px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1168\/413;\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Shakira<\/strong> bought this island in the north of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/c\/bahamas\/\">Bahamas<\/a> in 2011 with Pink Floyd\u2019s Roger Waters and Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz, for a reported <strong>$16 million<\/strong>. The trio\u2019s plan was to develop Bonds Cay into <strong>an eco-friendly, carbon-neutral artists\u2019 retreat<\/strong>. The project never materialised; Bonds Cay was relisted for sale in 2022. The island sits just over 120 miles off the coast of Florida and covers around 700 acres.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Luxury Highlights<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Five beaches, private coves, art galleries, and luxury resorts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sail There With Borrow A Boat<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Cruise the northern Bahamas and anchor near Abaco or Grand Bahama for secluded beaches and marinas. Or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/g\/caribbean\/\"><strong>browse our wider Caribbean fleet<\/strong><\/a> for itineraries that thread the Bahamas, BVIs, and beyond on a single trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pamela Anderson: Island in Dubai\u2019s World Archipelago<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/download1_ztmihh.jpg\" alt=\"Pamela Anderson private island Borrow A Boat\" class=\"wp-image-2425 lazyload\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 688px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 688\/414;\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pamela Anderson has been linked for years to one of the parcels in Dubai\u2019s <strong>The World<\/strong> archipelago, the offshore project that splits 300 artificial islands into the shapes of countries. The reported plan, announced around the time of her brief 2008 reconciliation with Tommy Lee, was to develop an eco-friendly hotel on the parcel. The development never happened. The World project itself stalled after the 2008 financial crisis, and most of its parcels were never built on; ownership of individual islands has been disputed for years.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Luxury Highlights<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of The World Islands project, with stunning Dubai skyline views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sail There With Borrow A Boat<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/l\/dubai\/\"><strong>Charter from Dubai<\/strong><\/a> and cruise the coastline taking in Palm Jumeirah, The World archipelago, and the Burj Al Arab from the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ricky Martin: Island in Angra dos Reis, Brazil<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/download-31_srcunv.jpg\" alt=\"Ricky Martin celebrity islands\" class=\"wp-image-2432 lazyload\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1296px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1296\/404;\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2008, the Latin pop<\/span> star<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> purchased this island for his family for<strong> $8 million<\/strong>. Martin\u2019s private island is situated off the coast of Brazil, near the stylish resort region of the <strong>Angra dos Reis islands<\/strong>. This scattering of islands is said to be some of the <strong>most scenic in the Southern Hemisphere.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Luxury Highlights<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Lush landscapes, turquoise bays, and proximity to luxury Brazilian resorts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sail There With Borrow A Boat<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/c\/brazil\/\"><strong>Charter a boat in Brazil<\/strong><\/a> and sail the Green Coast (Costa Verde), exploring Angra\u2019s islands and the charming colonial town of Paraty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sail Close to the Stars &#8211; Charter Routes Near Celebrity Islands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover dream itineraries near these A-list retreats:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BVIs: Island-hop past Necker Island, Virgin Gorda, and Jost Van Dyke.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bahamas: Sail the Exumas and peek at Musha Cay or Little Halls Pond Cay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Belize: Cruise Ambergris Caye and Hol Chan Marine Reserve near Blackadore Caye.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greece: Sail the Ionian past Skorpios, Madouri, and the Lefkada coast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brazil: Navigate the emerald bays of Angra dos Reis.<br><strong>Tips:<\/strong> Check local anchoring regulations, permits, and respect private zones. Many of these waters also offer top-notch diving, snorkeling, and beach-hopping. Choose from bareboat, skippered, or crewed yacht options through Borrow A Boat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sail Past Them (You Don&#8217;t Need to Own One)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can&#8217;t book a night on Necker, but you can drop anchor in the same waters. Borrow A Boat puts the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, and the South Atlantic within reach of any group with a week to spare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>British Virgin Islands:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/c\/virgin-islands-british\/\">622 boats<\/a>, sail past Necker and anchor at Jost Van Dyke for sundowners.<\/li><li><strong>Bahamas:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/c\/bahamas\/\">132 boats<\/a>, Exumas island-hopping with a Musha Cay flyby on the way.<\/li><li><strong>Caribbean overall:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/g\/caribbean\/\">1,143 boats<\/a>, or jump straight to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/gt\/caribbean-sailboat\/\">Caribbean sailboat<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Greece (Ionian):<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/c\/greece\/\">3,888 boats<\/a>, sail past Skorpios and the Onassis chapel from Lefkada or Nidri.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pair this with our guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/en\/10-best-caribbean-party-islands\/\">10 best Caribbean party islands<\/a> for the louder side of the same coast, or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/en\/top-ten-most-beautiful-yachts-in-the-world\/\">most beautiful yachts in the world<\/a> if you want to sail past Necker on something Branson himself would admire.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who hasn\u2019t dreamed of escaping to a private island, just you, the sun, and the sea? For most of us, that\u2019s a fantasy, but for some celebrities, it\u2019s real life. These stars didn\u2019t just dream it; they bought it. Get ready to set your imagination sailing as we explore how luxury meets seclusion on 10 &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Top 10 Celebrity-Owned Private Islands to Dream About\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/en\/top-10-exclusive-celebrity-islands\/#more-2418\" aria-label=\"More on Top 10 Celebrity-Owned Private Islands to Dream About\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":58234,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2418","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","infinite-scroll-item","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2418","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2418"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2418\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":60301,"href":"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2418\/revisions\/60301"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/58234"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2418"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2418"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2418"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}