The Berry Islands sit in the northern Bahamas just 35 miles from Nassau, yet feel entirely removed from the main charter circuit: fewer boats, quieter anchorages, better fishing, and a quality of natural solitude that the more-visited Exumas and Abacos can no longer reliably provide. For a Christensen Shipyards vessel, built in Washington State with composite hulls designed for warm-water efficiency, the Berry Islands represent an ideal operational environment that plays to the strength of both the vessel and the destination. Christensen Shipyards builds semi-displacement composite motor yachts in the 30 to 55 metre range that cover ground at twelve to fifteen knots without disproportionate fuel consumption. In the Berry Islands, this efficiency translates to more time at anchor and less time on passage between cays. The swim platform and aft deck are well positioned for tender launches and water sports deployment in the sheltered anchorages throughout the chain. Weekly charter rates for Christensen Shipyards yachts in the Berry Islands run from approximately 75,000 to 130,000 euros. The advance provisioning allowance adds 30 percent for fuel, provisions from Nassau, marina fees, and drinks. Provision fully in Nassau before departure as local supply in the Berry Islands is limited to basic groceries. The standard itinerary visits Great Harbour Cay marina on arrival, then works south through Little Harbour Cay, Frozen Cay, and Bond Cay to Chub Cay for diving before returning north and back to Nassau to complete the week.
