The Berry Islands sit in the northern Bahamas just 35 miles from Nassau, yet the near-absence of other charter yachts in the anchorages makes them feel far removed from the main Bahamas circuit. This solitude is the defining characteristic of a Berry Islands charter, and it finds its most natural expression aboard a vessel of the size and specification that Oceanco produces: a large Dutch custom motor yacht whose beach clubs, pool decks, and crew complement are best appreciated against a backdrop of empty cays rather than crowded resort marinas. Oceanco, based in Alblasserdam in the Netherlands, has built some of the most celebrated large custom motor yachts delivered in the last two decades, in the 60 to 110 metre range, with design collaborations that produce vessels of genuine architectural ambition. The six Oceanco charter yachts available in the Bahamas region represent the upper end of what is available for private charter in the Atlantic winter market. Weekly charter rates for Oceanco yachts in the Berry Islands range from approximately 250,000 to 700,000 euros or more. The advance provisioning allowance adds 30 percent for fuel, provisions from Nassau, and drinks. Berth availability at Great Harbour Cay marina should be confirmed for the largest vessels. Provision extensively at Nassau before the passage north-east. The standard Berry Islands programme from Great Harbour Cay south through the uninhabited middle cays to Chub Cay delivers the full range of what the group offers: empty beaches, coral snorkelling, bone-fishing on the flats, and wall diving at the south end.
