A massive private island in the northern Bahamas — once owned by a high-profile investor group that included pop superstar Shakira and Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters — is back on the market for $30 million.
The 650-acre island, known as Bonds Cay, sits in the Berry Islands and is being listed by Gavin Christie of Corcoran CA Christie Bahamas. This marks the first time the island has been publicly offered for sale in many years.
At its asking price, Bonds Cay will rank among the most expensive private island listings currently available in The Bahamas, but comes with an unmatchable mix of celebrity history, vast untouched land, and development potential in one of the Caribbean’s most sought-after regions.
A 650-acre blank canvas in the Berry Islands
Bonds Cay is located in the southeastern portion of the Berry Islands, a cluster of small islands known for clear water, fishing, and low-density development.
The island spans roughly 650 acres and remains largely untouched, featuring:
- Long stretches of white sandy beaches
- Lush tropical vegetation
- Natural ponds
- Iron-shore coastline along portions of the perimeter
Its scale alone sets it apart from most private islands that hit the open market, many of which measure in the tens — not hundreds — of acres.
Once envisioned as a celebrity-backed artists’ retreat
Bonds Cay made headlines years ago when it was purchased by a group of investors that included Shakira and Roger Waters.
The group reportedly planned to transform the island into a creative retreat for artists, alongside luxury residences and resort-style accommodations. At one point, a full master plan was commissioned to explore large-scale development across the island.
That vision ultimately never came to fruition — and the island has remained largely in its natural state ever since.
Previously master-planned for a resort-style community
Although undeveloped today, Bonds Cay has already gone through extensive conceptual planning in the past.
Architects once explored transforming the 4.25-mile-long island into a year-round resort destination with:
- Luxury beachfront villas
- Marina facilities
- Hospitality spaces
- Arts and culture programming
According to the current listing team, that groundwork shows how development could be ambitious while still preserving the island’s natural landscape — pending government approvals.
Currently set up for off-grid living and entertaining
While no major construction has taken place, the island isn’t completely raw. Bonds Cay currently includes:
- A handful of glamping-style bungalows
- A beachfront bar used for gatherings and entertaining
It offers just enough infrastructure for private stays while leaving the vast majority of the island open for a future owner’s vision — whether that’s a private retreat, a resort project, or a multi-residence compound.
Access by boat, seaplane, or helicopter
Despite its remote feel, the island remains relatively accessible. Owners and guests can reach Bonds Cay via boat, seaplane, or helicopter.
It sits about 37 miles from Nassau and roughly 155 miles from Fort Lauderdale, creating a balance between privacy and convenience that many private island buyers look for.
Surrounded by some of the Bahamas’ best fishing waters
The Berry Islands are widely known among anglers as one of the top sport-fishing regions in the Bahamas.
Nearby Chub Cay is often called the “Billfish Capital of The Bahamas,” with waters home to the blue marlin, white marlin, sailfish, tuna, and wahoo.
Home to a species found nowhere else on Earth
Bonds Cay isn’t just visually striking, it’s also biologically unique.
In 1921, naturalists discovered a species of land snail from the Cerionidae family that exists only on this island and nowhere else in the world.
It’s one of the many reasons environmental sensitivity has been a key part of past development discussions for the property.
One of the priciest private island offerings in the Bahamas
With its $30 million asking price, Bonds Cay is expected to rank among the most expensive private islands currently listed in the country.
Its size, development flexibility, celebrity backstory, and location close to Nassau give it appeal across several buyer profiles — from ultra-private retreat seekers to resort developers.
A rare chance to own a true mega-island in the Caribbean
Private islands over 600 acres almost never come up for sale in the open market, especially in regions as established as the northern Bahamas.
Between its untouched beaches, massive footprint, celebrity connections, and past resort planning, Bonds Cay offers something far beyond a typical luxury island listing.
For the next owner, it’s a chance to shape an entire island — whether into a private paradise, a hospitality destination, or something entirely new. Bonds Cay is listed with Gavin Christie из Corcoran CA Christie Bahamas.
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