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Star Island Celebrity Homes: What You'll Actually See on a Yacht Tour
Diddy, Shaq, Gloria Estefan, Rosie O'Donnell — who actually lives on Star Island, and what you can see from the water on a private yacht tour.
The Star Island loop
Star Island sits between Miami and Miami Beach in Biscayne Bay, accessible only by the MacArthur Causeway or by boat. The homes are best seen from the water — most are walled off from the road.
Notable homes (water-visible)
- Diddy's old compound (the white modern at the south tip)
- Shaq's house (the blue Mediterranean — sold)
- Gloria & Emilio Estefan' s estate (one of the largest)
- Rosie O'Donnell's former home
- Phil Collins' old place (now owned by a hedge fund manager)
How to do it
- Best on a 4-hour Miami Beach charter
- ~90 minutes including the Palm/Hibiscus Islands extension
- Combine with a 2-hour sandbar stop
- Sunset timing (5pm departure) gives the best photo light
Book a Star Island yacht tour from Miami Beach Marina.