Berry Islands yacht charter
Some thirty cays between Nassau and Bimini with more bonefish than people, a few small marinas and anchorages you may have entirely to yourself.
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The Berry Islands are a chain of small islands and cays north-west of Nassau, with Chub Cay at the southern end and Great Harbour Cay to the north. They suit guests who want privacy, fishing and simple island days rather than restaurants and nightlife. Most charters reach the Berrys from Nassau or as part of a Florida–Bimini–Nassau route. Crewed catamarans start around $20,000 a week; motor yachts are quoted plus expenses.
For privacy, fishing and slow island days
The Berry Islands see far fewer visitors than the Exumas. Chub Cay, close to the deep Tongue of the Ocean, is a well-known sportfishing base, while Great Harbour Cay has a long, curving beach and a small marina. In between are uninhabited cays, sandbars and turtle-filled creeks that are a pleasure to explore by tender.
Two of the northern cays host cruise-line private islands, so captains time visits and anchorages to keep your days quiet.
Highlights of the Berry Islands
Chub Cay
A marina and sportfishing base on the edge of the Tongue of the Ocean.
Hoffman’s Cay blue hole
A short walk from the beach to a deep inland blue hole, a memorable swim for confident swimmers.
Great Harbour Cay
A long beach, a small marina and easy bonefishing flats.
Bonefishing and snorkelling
Shallow flats and patch reefs throughout the chain; ask about a local fishing guide.
A sample week: Nassau, the Berrys and back
Nassau to Chub Cay
Cross the north-west channel to Chub Cay; afternoon swim and sunset at anchor.
Chub Cay
Morning offshore fishing or snorkelling, then a lazy afternoon on the beach.
Chub Cay to Hoffman’s Cay
Cruise north along the chain; walk to the blue hole and swim.
Hoffman’s Cay to Great Harbour Cay
Bonefishing on the flats and a long beach walk.
Great Harbour Cay
A free day for paddleboards, tender exploring and a beach barbecue.
Berry Islands to Rose Island
Head back south and anchor at Rose Island for a last night.
Rose Island to Nassau
A short morning hop to Nassau for disembarkation.
What a Berry Islands yacht charter costs
| Yacht type | Typical weekly fee | How it is priced |
|---|---|---|
| Crewed catamaran, 45–60 ft | $20,000–$40,000 | Often all-inclusive |
| Luxury catamaran, 60–80 ft | $40,000–$90,000+ | All-inclusive or plus expenses |
| Motor yacht, 75–100 ft | $60,000–$120,000 | Plus APA of 25–35% |
| Superyacht, 100 ft+ | $150,000–$500,000+ | Plus APA of 25–35% |
Because most yachts are based in Nassau, a round trip from Nassau avoids relocation fees. A one-way route from Florida via Bimini is also popular.
Add Bahamas charter taxes (10% VAT plus a 4% charter fee, about 14% in total) and a crew gratuity of 15–20%. Our Bahamas charter cost guide walks through all-in examples.
Ranges are our own guide and vary with yacht, season and availability.
Want a quiet week in the Berry Islands?
Tell us your dates, group and the kind of week you have in mind. Within one business day we reply with yachts that are genuinely available, with every cost set out in advance. There is no fee to you: the yacht pays our commission.
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Hansel Sneed
Founder and Yacht Charter BrokerHansel founded Sneed Charters in 1992 and has spent more than three decades matching families, couples and companies with crewed yachts across the Bahamas, Florida and the Caribbean.
Adrian Sneed
Yacht Charter BrokerAdrian handles day-to-day charter planning, from Nassau day charters to week-long journeys through the Exumas and the Abacos, and works directly with captains and owners on availability, relocation and pricing.
Berry Islands yacht charter FAQs
North-west of Nassau, between New Providence and Grand Bahama/Bimini. Chub Cay is the southern end and Great Harbour Cay the north.
No. They are among the quietest cruising grounds in the Bahamas. Two northern cays host cruise-line private islands, which captains plan around.
Yes. Chub Cay is close to deep water for offshore fishing, and the flats throughout the chain are known for bonefish.
Yes. A popular route runs Florida to Bimini, across the bank to the Berry Islands and on to Nassau.
Three to four nights is enough for the highlights; a full week lets you slow down and combine them with Nassau or Bimini.