Aerial view of Fregate Island, a lush private island ringed by white-sand beaches in the turquoise Indian Ocean

The ultimate private island

Unique in the world

Fregate is an exclusive and owner-managed island, spanning 200 hectares—the size of Monaco—with just 17 Fregate Villas and Estates and 7 beautiful beaches.

A secluded white-sand beach cove framed by granite boulders and palm forest, with turquoise waves rolling in

Only 10% of Fregate is developed. 90% remains preserved conservation land. Access to the island is reserved exclusively for island guests.

A person walking along a long, empty white-sand beach beside turquoise surf

Sunlight streaming through towering banyan trees over a forest path

Fregate Villas and Estates

A luxury villa with a curved roof and infinity pool set into tropical gardens

Iconic architecture and design with rooflines inspired by the wings of the frigatebird. Sculptural forms that blend into the island’s landscape.

A villa infinity pool beside a thatched pavilion, palms reflected in the water at sunset

A curved timber-roofed villa glowing at dusk, mirrored in its reflecting pool

Fregate Villas and Estates are ranging from 5 to 10 rooms, include a kitchen and are designed for couples, families, and multi-generational stays. Each can be configured to your preferences.

An open-plan villa lounge with deep sofas and ocean views through floor-to-ceiling glass

A villa dining room with a long wooden table and chairs beneath a warm timber ceiling

Each Fregate Villa comes with a dedicated 24/7 butler and your own buggy for exploring the island at your pace.

Flexible layouts allow adaptation of spaces into an additional bedroom or study or private wellness and fitness room. The Fregate Villas include separate accommodations for your own nanny or other personal staff.

Fregate Estates have been designed for multigenerational gatherings or groups of friends and have professional kitchens, dedicated chefs upon request, and additional personal staff accommodation as well.

A villa bedroom opening onto ocean and palm views through full-height windows

A villa bathroom with a freestanding stone bathtub facing the ocean

Conservation

Fregate is home to extraordinary biodiversity and one of the Indian Ocean's most ambitious island restoration projects. Now, more than 3000 Aldabra giant tortoises roam free, from an original 150.

After 50 years of ecological restoration and species protection, Fregate Foundation's research and conservation initiatives encompass a further 100-year vision, safeguarding the island for future generations.

Over 40 bird species have been restored, including 9 endemic to the Seychelles. The Seychelles Magpie Robin, once the world's second-rarest bird, with only 14 remaining and all living on Fregate, was brought back from the brink of extinction through conservation work on the island, with a number of Magpie Robins later donated for re-introduction to surrounding islands.

Fregate's beaches serve as a nesting ground for approximately 1% of the global population of critically endangered Hawksbill sea turtles.