The History of

Jumby Bay Island

The Caribbean’s most elite all-inclusive private island paradise.

1493

Christopher Columbus’ ships landed on the island on their exploratory voyage to the West Indies.

1987

Jumby Bay Hawksbill Project is initiated to tag adult female hawksbill sea turtles and trace their nesting visits to the island.

2002

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts purchases a 39-room hotel property and transforms it into a five-star all-inclusive resort.

2017

Oetker Collection takes over management of Jumby Bay Island.

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