A private island buyout in the Maldives is the ultimate expression of exclusive travel. Every beach, every villa, every member of staff — reserved entirely for your party. IMJ manages the full lifecycle of a private island stay: from initial negotiations and contract review to the final lighting instruction on the evening of arrival.
What IMJ arranges
- —Full island exclusive buyout with all villas
- —Private arrival experience (seaplane or speedboat chartered for group)
- —Dedicated island manager and staff pre-briefed on group preferences
- —Personalised dining programme designed around the group
- —Private activities programme (dive guides, spa, watersports) for all guests
- —Celebration arrangements (milestones, weddings, proposals)
- —IMJ on-site or remote concierge support throughout the stay
Sample Itinerary
A blueprint — not a fixed schedule. IMJ designs every itinerary around your resort, your rhythm, and your specific preferences.
Day 1
Chartered transfer for all guests arriving together. Island arrival designed as a theatrical moment — music, flowers, welcome cocktails on the beach.
Day 2
Morning island orientation. Private snorkelling and dive session. Afternoon at each guest's leisure. Sunset cocktails on the main beach.
Day 3–4
Group activities designed around the party composition — from watersports for families to private yoga and wellness for couples. Each day closes with a curated dining experience.
Day 5
Centrepiece event day — whether a private beach dinner for a celebration, a milestone dinner, or a formal group experience. IMJ manages every logistical element.
Final Day
Leisurely final morning. Chartered group transfer back to Malé coordinated by IMJ.
Included
- ✓IMJ full private island consultation and negotiation
- ✓Contract review and buyout coordination
- ✓All transfer and villa bookings
- ✓Pre-arrival staff briefing and group programme design
- ✓24h IMJ support throughout the stay
Not Included
- —International flights
- —Private island buyout costs
- —Additional dining, spa, or activities beyond the agreed programme
- —Travel insurance
Price Guidance
Private island buyouts begin at approximately USD 80,000–150,000+ per stay depending on island, villa count, and duration. IMJ manages the full negotiation and can model the cost per villa night for group planning.
