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BERRY ISLANDS
POP 800
Just north of Nassau, 30 mostly uninhabited islands freckle the turquoise shallows. Although
a popular stop for passing yachties, these islands have virtually no tourism infrastructure and
attract precious few traditional vacationers. But if you have your own boat or are willing
to shell out for charter flights, the Berries are an ideal place to kick off your shoes and go
native. Spend long days cruising from secluded cay to secluded cay, bonefishing in the gin-
clear flats, beachcombing the starfish-spangled sands, snorkeling in isolated coves.
Although the Berry Islands only make up 12 sq miles of land, they span a distance of
about 30 miles across the ocean. The largest and most important island is Great Harbour
Cay, a 10-mile-long, mile-wide stretch of scrub-covered rolling terrain. Chub Cay, a favorite
of mid-20th-century jetsetters, now attracts yachties and big game fishermen. Several other
cays are privately owned, such as Bond's Cay, a private bird sanctuary, Coco Cay, owned by
Royal Caribbean cruise lines for their guests' exclusive use, and Great Stirrup Cay, owned
by Norwegian Cruise Line for the same purpose.
