The Best Private Islands Available to Charter

Encompassed by luminous white sands and sheer granite peaks, North Island offers 11 luxurious villas for an exclusive takeover. The island boasts a star-studded guest list including George and Amal Clooney and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, as well as its own fleet of yachts for exploring the surrounding waters.

This slice of paradise in the Seychelles is ideal for travellers who want to prioritise sustainability without forfeiting five-star service. For over a decade North Island has been actively protecting the natural flora and fauna, meaning that species such as turtles, tortoises and tropical birds can flourish there. Alongside enjoying the Island's natural beauty, guests can spend their day scuba diving amidst colourful corals or receiving custom-tailored treatments at the island's sea-facing spa.

Buyout price: Bookings for North Island can be made through private members travel club Little Emperors, which offers a special buyout package including full board and selected activities starting at €185,000 for a minimum stay of three nights.

How to get there: A scenic helicopter ride will transfer visitors from Mahé International Airport to North Island in less than 20 minutes.

If you want to go one better than Leonardo DiCaprio, Pippa Middleton and President Barack Obama then take over the whole of this world-famous paradisiacal retreat for 60 of your closest family or pals (you might suddenly find you have more friends than you think). The best part is that you can lounge guilt-free by your sparkling pool overlooking the spectacular lagoon, because the resort prides itself on being the most environmentally friendly in the world (the air-conditioning is created by a pioneering deep seawater system, solar heating provides all hot water and the resort is fully biofuel capable). Set in the Tetiaroa Atoll, once a favoured holiday retreat for Tahitian royalty, the resort was the passion project of the late Marlon Brando, who discovered the islands in 1960 while filming Mutiny on the Bounty.

Bikes are the best way to navigate your way through its palm-tree-lined sandy tracks and days can slip by paddleboarding to one of the neighbouring motus (small islands) or kayaking above the rainbow-coloured coral gardens. Adding a touch of French flair, the island’s restaurants are overseen by Guy Martin, the chef behind two-Michelin-starred Le Grand Véfour in Paris. The Brando’s fine-dining Les Mutinés restaurant – which is surrounded by a moat and shaped to resemble the upturned hull of a boat – features Martin’s classic dishes with an emphasis on local ingredients such as papaya and reef fish. And, in case you get peckish on your tipsy cycle back to your villa, you leave armed with a patisserie gift.

Buyout Price: Rates start from €79,200 per night to takeover the 30 one bedroom villas, for a minimum stay of three nights.

How to get there: Just a 20 minute flight will bring you from Faa’a International Airport in Papeete, Tahiti to Tetiaroa.

This private island can host up to 22 guests and is expertly managed by the Four Seasons brand. It opened its shores in December 2016 and is the first exclusive-use UNESCO World Heritage site getaway. Vibrant jungles surrounded by white beaches and complete exclusivity makes this one of the best ways to see the Maldives when away from your superyacht.

Keep active with the multitude of watersports on offer, such as kitesurfing, kayaking, sailing, jet-skiing and fishing. The Maldives is famed for its extraordinary marine life and divers of all levels can explore boat wrecks and swim alongside sharks, turtles and manta rays. Additionally, Voavah is one of the best hotels with luxury yachts - their private 19 metre luxury yacht Voavah Summer can whisk guests away to spot dolphins and turtles.

The Ocean of Consciousness Spa offers bespoke beauty and wellness treatments, as well as yoga, meditation, hairdressing and acupuncture. Relax at the spa or enjoy one of the private pools on the island to fully unwind in the sunshine.

Buyout price: Rates for the island buyout experience start at $37,500.

How to get there: A 40-minute flight on a private jet will take you from Malé to Voavah Island.