Shakira is making headlines again, but this time it's not about a new album or a world tour. The Colombian superstar has put Bonds Cay, her private island in the Bahamas, up for sale. The asking price: €25 million, more than double what she and a group of investors paid back in 2006.
Located about 200 kilometers from Miami, Bonds Cay spans 263 hectares of untouched tropical landscape and 21 kilometers of white-sand coastline. The only ways to reach it are by private yacht or helicopter, which guarantees the kind of seclusion that celebrities and billionaires prize. Despite its potential, the island has never been developed. Shakira originally envisioned eco-resorts, sustainable housing, and creative spaces for artists, but those plans never moved forward. After two decades of holding onto the property, she's decided to let it go.
A piece of music history
Before Shakira owned Bonds Cay, the island had a different kind of rock-star pedigree. It was once linked to Roger Waters, the co-founder of Pink Floyd, who also considered ecological projects there. That connection adds a layer of musical lore to a place that already sits at the crossroads of Caribbean beauty and celebrity privacy.
The island's proximity to Miami has made it a convenient escape for friends and collaborators like Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz, who values both the exclusivity and the short flight from Florida. For Shakira, who splits time between Miami and Barcelona, Bonds Cay was meant to be a sanctuary away from the constant media attention that has followed her since her early days in Barranquilla.
Real estate experts say finding a property of this size that remains completely wild is increasingly rare in the Bahamas. That scarcity is what drives the €25 million price tag. The listing is being handled by a firm specializing in high-end private islands, and the sale is expected to attract interest from other celebrities, tech moguls, or hospitality groups looking for a blank canvas.
Shakira's decision to sell comes at a busy moment in her career. She's currently on a world tour, preparing for major international shows, and recently made headlines for her involvement in the 2026 World Cup final halftime show, where she'll perform alongside Madonna and Justin Bieber. She's also been in the news for her rigorous diet and training regimen, which keeps her stage-ready at 49.
Beyond the music, Shakira has built a business empire that includes real estate, endorsements, and philanthropy. Selling Bonds Cay is part of a broader strategy to streamline her portfolio, much like other Latin stars who have turned their fame into lasting financial success. For a deeper look at how Shakira and other artists have built their business empires, check out our piece on how Latin stars built business empires.
As for Bonds Cay, it remains a pristine slice of the Caribbean, waiting for a new owner with the vision—and the resources—to turn it into something extraordinary. Until then, Shakira keeps sweeping stages across the globe, proving that her ability to generate both economic and cultural impact is as strong as ever.
