The Berry Islands offer a sailing experience within the Bahamas that is distinct from the more-visited Abacos: quieter anchorages, sparser traffic, and a consistent winter trade wind that funnels across the Great Bahama Bank and along the eastern side of the chain with few obstructions. Perini Navi sailing yachts, known for their push-button furling rigs, aluminium construction, and large sail plans that move efficiently in moderate trade wind conditions, are well suited to this context. The seven Perini Navi charter yachts available in the Bahamas region represent some of the finest sailing yachts in the Caribbean winter fleet. Their ability to handle the moderate north-east trades of the Berry Islands with a small professional crew is a practical as much as an aesthetic advantage: a Perini Navi rigs up and sails down quickly, meaning passages between cays are accomplished under canvas rather than under power. Weekly charter rates for Perini Navi yachts in the Berry Islands run from approximately 80,000 to 220,000 euros. The advance provisioning allowance adds 30 percent for fuel, provisions from Nassau, marina fees at Great Harbour Cay or Chub Cay, and drinks. The trade wind sailing season from January to April aligns with the peak charter demand period. Provision at Nassau before the passage north-east and sail as much as possible within the chain, using Great Harbour Cay and Chub Cay as the two marina waypoints around which the sailing itinerary is structured.
