Necker Island
All-inclusive private island owned by Richard Branson, delivering the ultimate luxury dive getaway
Overview
- One of the most exclusive private island escapes on the planet
- Opportunities to hire the entire island or book an individual villa
- Scuba dive some of the British Virgin Islands best sites
- Exceptional range of all-inclusive activities and facilities
Necker Island is an exclusive, all-inclusive private island escape where guests will enjoy every comfort of home, without having to lift a finger. As the absolute epitome of luxury, Necker is not defined by its indulgent, five-star facilities – although these exist in abundance – but by the opportunity to feel totally and truly at ease. During a stay at this resort, guests can expect to experience full ownership of the island, with a range of all-inclusive amenities, as well as plenty of activities including scuba diving. Whether claiming the entire island as your own private oasis, or sharing this slice of paradise during select week-long celebrations, you’re guaranteed to forget what ‘real life’ is like during a stay at Necker Island.
Resort amenities
Resort amenities
Dive facilities
About Necker Island
About Necker Island
Located in the beautiful British Virgin Islands, Necker Island is one of the most exclusive and celebrated private islands on the planet. The 74-acre island estate is situated just a couple of kilometres north of Virgin Gorda and is surrounded by turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and kaleidoscopic coral reefs. Owned by Sir Richard Branson, and designed to be a home to his family, this unique escape is perfect for friends, families, and couples alike.
Necker Island is able to accommodate up to 48 adults and six children, in a variety of airy, well-appointed villas. The Great House takes pride of place on the highest point of the island with additional Balinese-style houses scattered throughout the landscape. While no two rooms are the same, all offer complete privacy and boast incredible panoramic ocean views and tropical outlooks.
With steady trade winds, warm turquoise waters, beautiful walking trails, and two tennis courts, Necker Island makes for the perfect private island playground, no matter what your interests. To enjoy the most tailored experience imaginable, Necker Island can be booked in its entirety, delivering a level of exclusivity that is simply unmatched. At certain times of the year, it is also possible to book individual rooms and enjoy the luxury of the island alongside other guests.
Explore the resort
As you’d expect, Necker Island’s inhouse chefs create truly mouthwatering menus, using fresh and local ingredients wherever possible, whilst adding a touch of the Caribbean to your plate. All you need to do is relax, take in the views and savour every mouthful. And, talking of relaxing, the onsite Samudra Spa treatment rooms are nestled between Red Dock and the Beach House, where the lush tropical landscape meets a white sandy beach with views out to sea. Whether you’d like to indulge in some much-needed self-care after an exhausting evening or recover from an energetic day full of activities, this is the ultimate sanctuary for a total mind-body-soul reset.
From sandy white beaches to crystal clear water, there is an endless list of activities on Necker Island to keep you busy throughout your stay. The island’s freeform infinity pool features a swim-up bar and rocks in the water where guests can sit and enjoy a drink, plus a hot tub on the beach with space for more than 30 people. For guests looking to keep active during their stay, Necker Island offers an onsite gym and two floodlit courts with a resident tennis pro to help hone your technique. Yoga and pilates classes are also offered, as well as guided hikes, and excursions to nearby islands. A variety of watersports are also included with a stay at Neck Island, such as kite surfing, waterskiing and wakeboarding, sailing, paddle boarding, kayaking, and subwinging.
Diving from Necker Island
Snorkelling and scuba diving are popular activities on Necker Island, with plenty of nearby reefs to explore. Wreck, reef, and night dives can all be arranged to suit your level of adventure. If you are already PADI qualified the team can arrange a number of incredible excursions, while in-house scuba training can be provided for those who are not yet certified. Snorkels, masks, and fins are available to all guests for self-guided exploration of the surrounding reefs. And, for those wanting to venture further afield, extended excursions can be organised with all equipment and plenty of refreshments.
Conservation
Conservation
To support its mission to eliminate fossil fuel consumption on the island, Necker Island has installed its very own Microgrid. Following the devastating effects of Hurricane Irma in 2017, the island underwent an extensive rebuild which included the installation of three giant wind turbines and a solar farm of over 1,230 solar panels. Collectively the wind turbines, solar farm and battery system allow the island to be without generators for around 90% of the time and save approximately 2.5 tons of carbon from going into the atmosphere each day.
Necker Island currently has over 100 hens, which are laying around 300 eggs per week. The chefs also support the local economy wherever possible, working with local fishermen and farmers to ensure food products are sourced from the local area and neighbouring islands within the Caribbean, reducing food miles along the way.
Necker is the most biodiverse island in the British Virgin Islands and is home to over 140 species of animals – 70% of which are facing extinction around the world. Interesting inhabitants include seven species of Madagascan Lemurs, giant tortoises, rock lizards, flamingos, and more.
This island resort also works with Unite BVI, a not-for-profit foundation based in the British Virgin Islands focussed on bringing people, ideas and resources together to tackle community and environmental changes to benefit current and future generations. From improving education for local children, controlling the spread of mosquito-borne diseases as part of the BugOut BVI programme and, in partnership with The Branson Centre, supporting budding entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge they need.
About
About Necker Island
Located in the beautiful British Virgin Islands, Necker Island is one of the most exclusive and celebrated private islands on the planet. The 74-acre island estate is situated just a couple of kilometres north of Virgin Gorda and is surrounded by turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and kaleidoscopic coral reefs. Owned by Sir Richard Branson, and designed to be a home to his family, this unique escape is perfect for friends, families, and couples alike.
Necker Island is able to accommodate up to 48 adults and six children, in a variety of airy, well-appointed villas. The Great House takes pride of place on the highest point of the island with additional Balinese-style houses scattered throughout the landscape. While no two rooms are the same, all offer complete privacy and boast incredible panoramic ocean views and tropical outlooks.
With steady trade winds, warm turquoise waters, beautiful walking trails, and two tennis courts, Necker Island makes for the perfect private island playground, no matter what your interests. To enjoy the most tailored experience imaginable, Necker Island can be booked in its entirety, delivering a level of exclusivity that is simply unmatched. At certain times of the year, it is also possible to book individual rooms and enjoy the luxury of the island alongside other guests.
Explore the resort
As you’d expect, Necker Island’s inhouse chefs create truly mouthwatering menus, using fresh and local ingredients wherever possible, whilst adding a touch of the Caribbean to your plate. All you need to do is relax, take in the views and savour every mouthful. And, talking of relaxing, the onsite Samudra Spa treatment rooms are nestled between Red Dock and the Beach House, where the lush tropical landscape meets a white sandy beach with views out to sea. Whether you’d like to indulge in some much-needed self-care after an exhausting evening or recover from an energetic day full of activities, this is the ultimate sanctuary for a total mind-body-soul reset.
From sandy white beaches to crystal clear water, there is an endless list of activities on Necker Island to keep you busy throughout your stay. The island’s freeform infinity pool features a swim-up bar and rocks in the water where guests can sit and enjoy a drink, plus a hot tub on the beach with space for more than 30 people. For guests looking to keep active during their stay, Necker Island offers an onsite gym and two floodlit courts with a resident tennis pro to help hone your technique. Yoga and pilates classes are also offered, as well as guided hikes, and excursions to nearby islands. A variety of watersports are also included with a stay at Neck Island, such as kite surfing, waterskiing and wakeboarding, sailing, paddle boarding, kayaking, and subwinging.
Diving from Necker Island
Snorkelling and scuba diving are popular activities on Necker Island, with plenty of nearby reefs to explore. Wreck, reef, and night dives can all be arranged to suit your level of adventure. If you are already PADI qualified the team can arrange a number of incredible excursions, while in-house scuba training can be provided for those who are not yet certified. Snorkels, masks, and fins are available to all guests for self-guided exploration of the surrounding reefs. And, for those wanting to venture further afield, extended excursions can be organised with all equipment and plenty of refreshments.
Conservation
To support its mission to eliminate fossil fuel consumption on the island, Necker Island has installed its very own Microgrid. Following the devastating effects of Hurricane Irma in 2017, the island underwent an extensive rebuild which included the installation of three giant wind turbines and a solar farm of over 1,230 solar panels. Collectively the wind turbines, solar farm and battery system allow the island to be without generators for around 90% of the time and save approximately 2.5 tons of carbon from going into the atmosphere each day.
Necker Island currently has over 100 hens, which are laying around 300 eggs per week. The chefs also support the local economy wherever possible, working with local fishermen and farmers to ensure food products are sourced from the local area and neighbouring islands within the Caribbean, reducing food miles along the way.
Necker is the most biodiverse island in the British Virgin Islands and is home to over 140 species of animals – 70% of which are facing extinction around the world. Interesting inhabitants include seven species of Madagascan Lemurs, giant tortoises, rock lizards, flamingos, and more.
This island resort also works with Unite BVI, a not-for-profit foundation based in the British Virgin Islands focussed on bringing people, ideas and resources together to tackle community and environmental changes to benefit current and future generations. From improving education for local children, controlling the spread of mosquito-borne diseases as part of the BugOut BVI programme and, in partnership with The Branson Centre, supporting budding entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge they need.
Diving
Diving in British Virgin Islands
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Plentiful reef lifeYear round
