Billfishcapital of The Bahamas. Besides sportfishing, the surrounding
waters of The Berry Islands offer dozens of uninhabited cays, miles of
secluded beaches, and invigorating dive sites.
City/Settlement: Bullock's Harbour, Great Harbour Cay; Chub Cay
Location: 150 miles east of Miami and 50 miles northeast of Nassau
Want to live like a millionaire? Here, you can at least vacation like
one. A popular stopover for yachtsmen en route between Florida and
Nassau, it is claimed that The Berry Islands boast more millionaires
per square mile than most places on earth. A chain of about 30 islands
and 100 hundred small cays, The Berry Islands – given their name
because of the abundance of thatch berry trees – lure vacationers
seeking privacy and exclusivity.
"The Berrys," as locals callthem, were believed to have been first
settled in 1836 when Governor Colebrooke established a settlement of
liberated Africans at Great Harbour Cay. Over a century later, Great
Harbour Cay underwent a period of intense and successful development
in the late 1960's when Cary Grant, Brigitte Bardot and
othercelebrities holidayed there. Today, Great Harbour Cay is a quiet,
simple paradise with seven miles of beautiful beaches and one of the
best protected harbors inThe Bahamas.
The surrounding waters offer dozens of uninhabited cays, miles of
secluded beaches, and invigorating dive and snorkel sites. Home to
Chub Cay, Billfish capital of The Bahamas, The Berrys are known for
championship sport fishing, second only to Bimini. Many desolate cays
are the nesting grounds of wildlife such as terns, pelicans and
noddies. The groves of coconut, pine and thatchberry trees offer a
variety of indigenous flora and fauna. Local cuisine and entertainment
offer cultural samples to guestswhile history can be uncovered with
stops at two lighthouses, ancient churches and abandonedcays.
Shopping:
Although The Berry Islands are not known forshopping, small general
stores are located in Bullock's Harbour, at marinas and in some of the
cays. They offer provisions for boaters, plus a limited collection of
resort wear, including sunglasses, shoes and bags. Handmade
authentically-Bahamian shell jewelery, straw creations and other gift
items are also available from local craft persons.
Airline Service:
There are two airports serving The Berry Islands – Great Harbour Cay
Airport (MYGB) and Chub Cay Airport (UBL) , which is private but an
official port of entry. Daily scheduled air service is available from
Nassau, Grand Bahama Island andFlorida into Great Harbour Cay. Charter
services can be arranged through any of the certified local and
international carriers.
Hoffman Cay's Blue Hole: Hoffman Cay is famous for 600-ft. wide and
20-ft. deep blue hole, whose only living inhabitants are said to
beoysters.
Little Stirrup Cay Ruins: Little Stirrup Cay, privately owned and
called "Coco Cay", is a 140-acre island located between Freeport and
Nassau that has been transformed by Royal Caribbean Cruise Line into a
tropical oasis for its guests. Used as a one day stopover for
cruisers,the white sandy beaches and lush greenery, offer a relaxing
getaway.
R.N. Gomez All Age School: The first and currently the only school
within The Berry Islands. Located in Bullock's Harbour, it serves as a
lending library, and books are available to borrow between the hours
of 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Sugar Beach & Caves: considered to be one of the prettiest places in
TheBahamas. Located on Great Harbour Cay, it consists of numerous
sandy coves set among cliffs, which are said to resemble the great
Mediterranean beaches. There are also caves, an abundance of
thatchberry trees and ruins. The shelling is excellent and, for the
more adventurous, the creeks are filled with many species of wild life
The Ship Yard Beach: was the first settlement in Great Harbour Cay. It
is surrounded by sea-grapetrees and is the best beach for suntanning
with limited shading.
Little Whale Cay Bird Sanctuary: Home to a wide variety of birds, many
of which can be traced back to Englishman Wallace Groves' bird
collection. He developed the cay in the 1930s as a private residence
and established a bird sanctuary there. It has become a lush paradise
for flamingos, the endangered West Indian whistling duck, Bahama
woodstar, hummingbirdsand domestic peacocks.
Great Harbour Cay Golf Course: A beautiful nine-hole golf course
that's free to all guests of the Marina. Golfing equipment is not
available.
Great Stirrup Cay Lighthouse: located northof Great Harbour Cay, Great
Stirrup cay is home to a lighthouse that datesback to 1863 and
sheltersthe wreck of an unidentified ship lying just offshore. It is
owned by the Norwegian Cruise Line – the first island to be owned
exclusively by a cruise line – and is usedas a stopover for
passengers.
U.S. currency is accepted and is interchangeable with the Bahamian
dollar. In September through May, the temperature on the Island
averages 70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit; the rest of the year is warmer,
with temperatures between 80 and 85 degrees. Nighttime temperatures
are generally cooler by 5-7 degrees. All U.S. citizens and foreign
nationals traveling to/from the United Statesto/from The Bahamas
arerequired to present a valid passport, passport card or
WHTI-compliant document to re-enter theUnited States. All Canadian
citizens traveling to/from Canada to/from The Bahamas arerequired to
present either a valid passport, an official birth certificate or an
original naturalization/citizenship certificate.
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