What Fisher Island Club does

Fisher Island Club operates a private membership-only luxury resort on a 216-acre private island located off Miami Beach, Florida, accessible exclusively by a 24-hour ferry service (six boats) from two Miami Beach terminals or by private yacht. The club, founded in 1987 and converted to Equity Club status in 1993, serves approximately 800 families representing more than 40 countries, with equity membership restricted to Fisher Island property owners. Its facilities include a P.B. Dye-designed 9-hole championship golf course (ranked in the top ten nationally by Golf Digest), a racquet club with 17 tennis courts spanning all four Grand Slam surfaces plus pickleball and padel courts (ranked #1 in the East Coast by Tennis Magazine), two deep-water marinas accommodating yachts up to 250 feet, seven restaurants and lounges, a Mediterranean-style Spa Internazionale and salon, 15 all-suite Club Cottages, The Cove kids' club, an aviary, the historic Vanderbilt Mansion, the Vanderbilt Theater, and round-the-clock ferry transportation. Technology is operational rather than differentiating, centering on golf instruction tools (JC Video, Flight Scope X3 Launch Monitor, Titleist Custom Fitting) and marina infrastructure (concrete floating docks with 15 feet of depth at entrance); no AI, software platform, or API layer is disclosed.

The business model combines recurring dues with transaction-based spend. Equity membership subscriptions form the recurring revenue base, supplemented by an optional annual golf membership and marina berth subscriptions, while dining, spa, salon, in-room dining, ferry transportation, and event services generate transaction fees. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; equity membership requires Fisher Island property ownership, where real estate prices range from $2 million to $40 million, embedding the Club into the largest financial commitment of an owner's life. The go-to-market is relationship-driven and referral-led via a dedicated membership team, supported by a website with inquiry forms, rather than mass marketing. Distribution is exclusively direct: membership sales are handled in-house, guest cottage reservations require member sponsorship, and physical access is gated by security-controlled ferry terminals.

The customer base is concentrated in Fisher Island property owners (approximately 800 residences, with 30% occupied year-round), supplemented by sponsored guests using the Club Cottages and a small global membership representing 40+ countries. The asset base of $60 million in completed restoration, a Vanderbilt-era historic landmark, and dedicated island infrastructure creates a deeply embedded moat; the company is privately held under Fisher Island Holdings, LLC, does not raise external funding, and shows no M&A activity. Strategic activity has centered on capital reinvestment in core products (the 2013 $60M restoration and the 2025 Links golf course renovation) rather than expansion of membership scale or geography.

Name

Fisher Island Club

Legal name

Fisher Island Club

Website

https://fisherislandclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Fisher Island Club is a private membership-only luxury resort on a 216-acre private island off Miami Beach, serving approximately 800 ultra-high-net-worth property-owner families with integrated amenities including golf, tennis, dining, spa, marina, and cottages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Private Membership Club

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Private Island Resorts (THAGACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Islands & Exclusive-Use Compounds (THAMAEAF), Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA)

Keywords

• Private membership club
• Luxury hospitality services
• Private island resort
• Golf and tennis club
• Marina and yacht services

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Equity Membership Dues: Annual membership dues for property owners representing equity ownership in the Club, with preferred rates for equity members
2. Optional Golf Membership: Additional annual fee for golf privileges including unlimited play without greens fees and unlimited range use. Cart fees apply separately.
3. Club Cottage Accommodations: Luxury guest accommodations including historic cottages, courtyard villas, and guesthouse suites available exclusively to sponsored guests of members
4. Dining and F&B: Seven restaurants and lounges including Beach Club, Theapolis, Library, La Trattoria, Lola's French Brasserie, Snooker Club, Garwood Lounge, Greenside, and Island Market
5. Spa and Wellness Services: Full-service Spa Internazionale with therapeutic techniques, salon services, fitness center, and personal training
6. Marina Services: Deep-water marina berths, utilities, WiFi, ship store, private yacht and fishing charters. Preferred rates for equity members.
7. Island Transportation: 24-hour ferry service for vehicles and passengers between mainland terminal and island

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fisher Island Club is a private membership-only luxury club operating on a 216-acre private island off Miami Beach. It sells equity membership (restricted to property owners), optional golf membership, Club Cottage accommodations for sponsored guests, dining across seven venues, beach, spa, fitness, salon, two deep-water marinas, racquet sports, kids club, and 24-hour ferry transportation. The integrated offering targets ultra-high-net-worth individuals and their guests seeking a private island lifestyle.

Product overview

Fisher Island Club is a private membership-only luxury resort offering an integrated platform of world-class amenities across a 216-acre private island. The portfolio centers on Equity Membership for property owners and encompasses: The Links golf course (P.B. Dye-designed 9-hole championship course); Racquet Club with 17 tennis courts across all Grand Slam surfaces plus 4 pickleball courts; Beach Club with private beach and Vanderbilt Mansion Pool; Spa Internazionale with full wellness and fitness facilities; two deep-water Marinas accommodating yachts up to 250 feet; diverse Dining venues including Beach Club, La Trattoria, Lola's French Brasserie, Garwood Lounge, Greenside, Snooker Club, and In-Room Dining; Club Cottages with 15 all-suite accommodations; The Cove Kids Club; Aviary; Vanderbilt Mansion historic landmark; and 24-hour ferry transportation. The $60 million restoration completed in 2013 modernized all facilities while preserving the historic Vanderbilt estate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Equity Membership Primary membership available exclusively to Fisher Island property owners, conferring equity ownership in the Club and comprehensive access to amenities with preferred member dues, priority reservations, preferred golf and marina rates, and unlimited complimentary tennis privileges.
• Optional Annual Golf Membership Annual add-on subscription available to Equity Members that provides unlimited play without greens fees, unlimited range use, and complimentary golf clinics; cart fees apply separately.
• The Links at Fisher Island

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #1 in the East Coast region by Tennis Magazine
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Indian Creek Country Club: Ultra-exclusive private island country club on Indian Creek Island in Miami Beach; closest geographic and conceptual analogue with similar UHNW membership, golf, marina, and island-access model.
• The Breakers Palm Beach: Iconic Florida luxury oceanfront resort with private membership tiers, multiple dining venues, golf, spa, and beach club — comparable luxury-amenity-stack business model serving UHNW families.
• Jupiter Island Club: Highly exclusive private club in Jupiter, Florida — similar UHNW membership profile, club-based equity model, and Florida coastal luxury positioning.
• La Gorce Country Club: Private members-only country club in Miami Beach offering golf, tennis, dining, and marina-adjacent amenities — comparable Florida luxury club operating model.
• Lyford Cay Club: Private island gated community club in Nassau, Bahamas featuring golf, marina, beach club, and dining — directly comparable private-island luxury club model.
• Yellowstone Club: Ultra-exclusive private members-only ski and golf club in Big Sky, Montana — comparable ultra-luxury membership model with property-ownership requirement and bundled lifestyle amenities.
• Maidstone Club: Ultra-exclusive private beach and tennis club in East Hampton, NY — comparable UHNW membership club with beach access, tennis, golf, and dining venues.
• Sea Island Resort: Private island resort in Georgia offering members-only amenities including golf, tennis, spa, beach club, dining, and marina — closely aligned private-island luxury resort model.

Broad incumbents

• Boca West Country Club: Large private residential country club in Boca Raton, FL with golf, tennis, dining, and spa — broader Florida luxury club landscape comparable but at larger scale and lower exclusivity.

Emerging players

• The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island: Luxury resort on Kiawah Island, SC with beach, golf, spa, and dining — comparable coastal-island luxury resort experience adjacent to private-club model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/fisherislandclubcareers/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fisher-island-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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