Few island chains in the Atlantic reward patience as consistently as the Berry Islands. The roughly thirty cays between Nassau and Bimini carry reef systems, blue holes and shallow-water fishing grounds that receive a fraction of the attention directed at the Exumas or the Abacos, and the anchorages are quiet in all but the most unusual circumstances. VSY yachts bring a refined motor yacht character to this setting: high-specification construction, considered interior layouts and performance hull forms suited to both passage-making and extended anchoring. The charter-available VSY fleet operating in the Bahamas runs primarily in the 35 to 55-metre range, carrying six to ten guests in well-appointed cabins with experienced crews. Weekly charter rates for VSY vessels in the Bahamas sit between approximately 75,000 and 150,000 euros before the advance provisioning allowance of 30 per cent. That allowance covers fuel loaded at Nassau and Chub Cay Marina, food and drinks, harbour dues at Great Harbour Cay and any incidental fishing permit fees. The Berry Islands have limited provisioning resources outside the two main marinas, so most charters arrive fully loaded from Nassau. Peak season runs from November through April. A week in the Berry Islands suits guests who are content to spend daylight hours on the water and evenings at anchor, with no resort infrastructure to compete with the yacht for attention.
