Blank canvas
Undeveloped Cay
For buyers who want maximum design freedom and can plan utilities, marine access, permitting, logistics and phased construction from the ground up.
Build from scratch →Own your horizon
Your private island in The Bahamas.
From untouched cays to fully serviced luxury compounds, discover what it takes to buy, build, renovate and live on a Bahamian private island—then move from research to real listings with BHHS Bahamas.
Live BHHS inventory13private-island results found Aug. 2026
Entry point$500Kcurrent BHHS listed Mini Cay
Top current ask$39.5MCrown Pigeon Island & Cay
Bahamas advantage700+islands and cays across the archipelago
One market. Many ownership paths.
Private island ownership is not one product.
The biggest difference is not acreage—it is infrastructure. A lower-priced raw cay can require substantial investment in docks, power, water, staff housing and storm-resilient construction. A serviced island may command more upfront but shorten the path to use.
Value-add
Existing + Renovate
Often the sweet spot: docks, structures or utility systems already exist, while architecture and interiors can be modernized to the owner's taste.
Plan renovations →
Ready now
Turnkey Estate
Residences, staff quarters, docks, power, water and recreation may already be in place—ideal for buyers who value immediacy and operational certainty.
See market positioning →Explore by island group
Where should you own a private island in The Bahamas?
Each island group offers a different balance of airlift, boating access, privacy, nearby services, development complexity and lifestyle. Explore the regions buyers search most often, then continue to live BHHS Bahamas inventory.
Exuma Cays
Iconic water. Global demand.
Staniel Cay access, trophy cays, exceptional boating and some of the most recognized private-island real estate in The Bahamas.
Abaco
Boating infrastructure + island privacy.
Strong marina culture, access from Florida and a broad network of inhabited cays make Abaco especially practical for private-island ownership.
Berry Islands
Close to Nassau. Remarkably secluded.
A compact island chain prized for deep-water access, sportfishing, privacy and proximity to New Providence.
Eleuthera + Harbour Island
Privacy near established luxury destinations.
Private cays can pair seclusion with access to Eleuthera airports, Harbour Island dining and the broader North Eleuthera lifestyle.
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Current market snapshot
Scarcity is the defining feature.
BHHS Bahamas currently surfaces only a small set of private-island listings nationwide. Pricing stretches from sub-$1M undeveloped opportunities to eight-figure developed compounds, with location, access, beaches, elevation and utility infrastructure driving large valuation differences.
Illustrative market spectrum: entry-level raw cays → mid-market islands → trophy/turnkey estates.
Explore the 2026 MarketCurrent BHHS examples
Mini Cay, Exuma — $500,000
Entry-level island opportunity.
Leaf Cay, Exuma — $15.9M
14 acres, buildings, dock and underwater power from Staniel Cay.
Crown Pigeon Island & Cay — $39.5M
15 bedrooms, 15 baths and approximately 12,000 sq. ft.
From Miami to your dock
Remote does not have to mean difficult.
Many private-island owners pair international airlift into Nassau, Exuma, Eleuthera, Abaco or other Out Island airports with a final boat, charter aircraft, seaplane or helicopter transfer.
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International gateway
Arrive through Nassau or a direct-service Out Island airport.
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Regional hop
Continue by scheduled flight, charter or private aircraft.
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Water transfer
Use a center-console, tender, yacht or local ferry where appropriate.
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Private arrival
Dock, beach landing, heliport or private airstrip depending on the property.
Why The Bahamas
A global luxury destination only a short flight from Florida.
The country combines warm weather, clear shallow seas, established yachting routes, English-speaking legal and business infrastructure and a long history of international property ownership.
- No personal income tax in The Bahamas.
- No capital gains tax or inheritance tax at the national level.
- Foreign purchasers can own Bahamian real estate, subject to registration/permit rules that depend on the property.
- Private-island ownership can support personal, family, hospitality or long-term development goals.
AI-ready buyer answers
Frequently asked private-island questions.
Can foreigners buy a private island in The Bahamas?
Yes. Non-Bahamians can own real estate. Government registration or a permit may apply depending on acreage, intended use and whether the land is developed or undeveloped.
How much does a private island in The Bahamas cost?
Current inventory spans widely. In August 2026, BHHS Bahamas displayed examples from about $500,000 for Mini Cay to $39.5 million for Crown Pigeon Island & Cay, with other global private-island marketplaces showing trophy offerings above that range.
Is it cheaper to build or buy a turnkey island?
A raw island may have a lower purchase price, but total cost can rise quickly once docks, barging, power, water, waste systems, staff housing and hurricane-resilient construction are added. The right comparison is total project cost and time-to-use, not acquisition price alone.
Where are the most desirable private islands?
The Exumas are internationally recognized for turquoise water, yachting and proximity to hubs such as Staniel Cay and Great Exuma. Abaco, the Berry Islands, Eleuthera, Andros and other island groups can offer different combinations of access, scale and value.
Your search should end with live local inventory.
Find the island that fits your vision.
Search current Bahamas MLS private-island inventory on BHHSB.com or connect with a local Bahamas real estate professional for off-market and specialized opportunities.