How much is it to rent Necker Island for a week?
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Asked by: Monique Butler
Staying at Richard Branson’s private island will cost you $42,000 a night if you rent the whole island, or just $27,000 a week if you book a villa. The Necker villas can host 16-28 people who enjoy Bali-style accommodations, nature-inspired, open living quarters, and wildlife mise-en-scène.
How much is a wedding on Necker Island?
Necker Island can be exclusively yours from $80,000+ per night (minimum stay may apply).
Can anyone stay on Necker Island?
Staying on Necker Island
The island can be hired exclusively for groups of up to 48 people, or if you’re not looking to hire it exclusively you can still enjoy the Necker experience by taking a room as a couple, individual or family during selected weeks throughout the year – we call these ‘Celebration Weeks’.
Is Necker Island open to the public?
While Branson owns all the land and buildings on the island, all the beaches technically belong to the British Crown and are open to the public although few people have the resources or time to visit. The island has a dedicated team of staff and its own flock of flamingos.
How much would it cost to buy Necker Island?
$180,000
“Virgin Records was in a much better position than it had been a year before, so I quickly agreed to a purchase price of $180,000 (£145,000) – the only condition was that I would need to build a resort on the island within four years.” The deal was struck and thus Necker was born.
Why is it called Necker Island?
The island was named after the 17th-century Dutch squadron commander Jonathan de Neckere. It remained uninhabited until the late 20th century. In 1965, the photographer Don McCullin and journalist Andrew Alexander, spent 15 days on the island at the behest of The Daily Telegraph newspaper for which they worked.
Where is Virgin private island?
the British Virgin Islands
Sir Richard Branson’s newest private-island destination is officially open, according to Virgin Limited Edition. The-125 acre Moskito Island, set in the heart of the British Virgin Islands, is the “newest jewel in the Caribbean,” Virgin says.
