The Berry Islands

Lying in a long lacy line, this group of 30 cays covers an area of 12 sq. miles. With names like Fish Cay, Bird Cay, Frozen Cay, Whale Cay and Little Whale Cay, these largely uninhabited islands offer spectacular diving and snorkeling and are known for championship sportsfishing, second only to the Biminis.

The islands' main attraction are their seclusion, privacy, and beautiful beaches and surrounding waters. They have a reputation as a holiday retreat. A good number of the cays like Fraser's Hog Cay and Bonds Cay, are privately owned. There are more millionaires here per square mile than most places on earth. Only a few of the islands have a permanent population, which totals 634.

Whale Cay was once the site of an extensive coconut and sisal plantation.

AIR SERVICE

Flight is the primary mode of travel for the majority of visitors to the islands.

Don't miss the spectacular views during your approach and departure to and from The Bahamas.

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GREAT HARBOUR CAY

Great Harbour Cay, Berry Islands

Eight miles of beautiful white sand and you. Come to our quiet, off the beaten path paradise, kick off your shoes, and slow your pulse rate to Bahamian Time. Go fishing, snorkeling, diving, or just sit by our pool catching rays and drinking Kalik. Villas on the beach or townhouses in our marina, and three restaurants provide all the comforts of home. Free brochure. Use Great Harbour Cay Airport (GHC). --

Credit Cards: VS/MC/AMX

Accommodations:: 16 villas, 2 houses - air conditioning, ceiling fans, cribs, connecting rooms, rollaway beds, babysitting; satellite TV partially available

Activities available at Resort:: beach, freshwater pool, tennis courts, restaurant, bike rentals, boat rentals, diving, fishing, snorkeling, meeting facilities

Daily Rates*:: Summer Rates (April 13, 1997 - December 20, 1997)
single, $90/200;
double, $90/200;
triple, $105/350

*Rates do not include Government taxes, Resort levies, or service charges.

Meal Plan:: no set meal plan

Airlines serving: Great Harbour Cay from:: Fort Lauderdale: Island Express (2S), hotel charter

Taxi Transfer Costs and Procedures:: Fly into Great Harbour Cay Airport (GHC), the hotel provides transportation from the airport to Great Harbour Cay.

For reservations - call 1-800-688-4752

Your Own Private Island

• Little Whale Cay - Bahamas

This stunning, 93 acre island, located in the region known as the Berry Islands of the Bahamas is a magical place. Developed in the 1930's by Wallace Groves the island is beautifully landscaped and tended to by a staff of nine.

There is room for twelve guests in elegantly appointed accommodations.

Several beautiful beaches ring the island and a fleet of boats stand waiting to take you bonefishing, exploring, or deep sea fishing. A gourmet chef will prepare meals designed just for you. A private landing strip on the island makes getting there simple.

This property rents for a base fee of $30,000 per week.

From Cruising World, September 1997

Sailing South to the Bahamas

"Some island in our ocean..." This is how one poetic local described his wondrous island nation -- the Bahamas -- where the water is clear, the livin' is easy, and the cruising is beyond belief.

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By Tom Neale.

. . . Southwest of the Abacos, another huge area of small islands and shallow banks rise from the wall of a swift and deep ocean. These are the Berry Islands, or "Der Berries" to many Bahamians. Rimmed from north to south by cays such as Great Stirrup, Great Harbor, Whale Cay, and Chub Cay, they are cruised less than the Abacos due to their shallow depths and often rolly anchorages; however, to many, this isolation makes them more attractive.

A few marinas make good bases for exploration. One of the more notable is Chub Cay Marina, completely protected within an enclosed basin. This private island has a beautiful beach, good snorkeling spots, makes its own reverse osmosis water, has a dependable power plant, a great restaurant... and it welcomes cruisers. It can also be a critical safe harbor while waiting for weather when heading stateside or when crossing the sometimes very rough Tongue of the Ocean to Nassau.

Tom Neale is a Cruising World contributing editor.

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