The Berry Islands
30 islands of secluded paradise
The Berry Islands are the Bahamas you imagined before you ever visited—pristine, peaceful, and practically private. This chain of 30 cays north of Nassau remains one of the best-kept secrets in the Caribbean.
With only a few hundred permanent residents spread across the entire chain, the Berry Islands offer something increasingly precious: genuine seclusion. Most cays are uninhabited, their beaches unmarked by footprints, their waters undisturbed by crowds.
For yacht charterers, the Berry Islands represent perfect cruising grounds. Protected anchorages, easy navigation, exceptional fishing, and the profound peace of anchoring alone in a turquoise bay. Add the convenience of easy access from either Nassau or the Abacos, and you have an ideal charter destination that few have discovered.
Must-See Highlights
Great Harbour Cay
The largest settlement with a protected marina, beautiful beaches, and a golf course. The seven-mile beach is one of the Bahamas' finest yet rarely crowded.
Chub Cay
Known as the "Gateway to the Bahamas" for vessels crossing from Florida, this private island cay offers excellent marinas and access to world-class fishing.
Hoffman's Cay
Uninhabited and pristine, featuring a blue hole accessible by a short hike. The anchorage here is peaceful and the snorkeling exceptional.
Bond Cay
Remote and rarely visited, this cay offers some of the clearest waters in the Bahamas and excellent opportunities for solitude-seekers.
Planning Your Charter
Navigation Notes
The Berry Islands offer relatively easy navigation with good water depth throughout. The main concern is coral heads in certain anchorages—always approach in good light. Great Harbour Cay Marina provides full services including fuel and provisions. Outside the main settlements, facilities are non-existent, so provision accordingly for extended cruising.
What Makes the Berry Islands Special
The Berry Islands occupy a sweet spot in Bahamas cruising: close enough for easy access, remote enough for genuine discovery. They're perfect as a destination on their own or as a waypoint between Nassau and the Abacos. Most importantly, they offer what the more famous destinations increasingly cannot—the chance to drop anchor and have an entire island to yourself.
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