The Berry Islands occupy a distinctive position in the northern Bahamas: accessible enough from Nassau for a morning passage, remote enough to feel genuinely undiscovered, and structured around a 30-mile chain of cays that rewards a self-sufficient explorer yacht more than any other vessel type. Gulf Craft Nomad yachts, built in the UAE for long-range warm-water exploration, fit this brief precisely. The Nomad range is characterised by composite construction, generous fuel and water capacity, extended range capability, and deck layouts designed for a cruising lifestyle rather than resort-style entertaining at anchor. In the Berry Islands, where fuel and provisioning resources are limited to the marinas at Great Harbour Cay and Chub Cay, the self-sufficiency of a Nomad reduces the dependency on shore infrastructure that affects less capable yachts. The ability to anchor in the uninhabited middle cays of the chain for extended periods without returning to the marina each night is a meaningful advantage in a destination defined by its solitude. Weekly charter rates for Gulf Craft Nomad yachts in the Berry Islands run from approximately 60,000 to 110,000 euros. The advance provisioning allowance adds 30 percent for fuel, provisions loaded at Nassau, and drinks. Provision comprehensively in Nassau before the 35-mile passage north-east. The itinerary covers Great Harbour Cay on arrival, then explores systematically south through the uninhabited middle cays to Chub Cay, with detours onto the western bone-fishing flats and the coral snorkel spots scattered across the group.
