Great Saint James Island

Great Saint James is a small private island in the United States Virgin Islands located off the eastern end of Saint Thomas. The island is privately developed with residential structures, docks and cleared areas that are not open to the public.

The island gained international attention because it was owned by Jeffrey Epstein until his death in 2019 and was associated with his private properties in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Access to the island has been restricted and it is not operated as a public destination.

Geographically the island lies close to Little Saint James and is part of the territory administered as the U.S. Virgin Islands, positioned off the east end of the island of Saint Thomas.

• Ownership history: Remained private property and was owned by financier Jeffrey Epstein until his death in 2019

Great Saint James is a private island off Saint Thomas (U.S. Virgin Islands). There is no regular public ferry service to the island; access requires a private boat from Charlotte Amalie, Red Hook or other Saint Thomas harbors, and landing/visits may be restricted - obtain permission before attempting to go ashore.

• Do not plan to land or expect visitor facilities-Great Saint James is privately owned and access is restricted; treat it as off-limits unless you have explicit permission from the owners.
• If you're on a charter or sightseeing boat around St. Thomas, view the island from the water for photos and keep your distance to respect private-property rules and local regulations.