The Bahamas
Private Islands for Sale in the Berry Islands
The Berry Islands form a compact chain of around thirty cays north of Nassau. Their defining advantage is position: the group sits close to both Nassau and the Florida coast, with deep water along its western edge and shallow banks to the east.
The chain has a long history of private ownership, and its combination of short transfers and genuine seclusion continues to attract buyers who travel frequently.
Highlights
- Short flight or boat transfer from Nassau and reachable from Florida
- Deep water on the western side suited to larger vessels
- Established precedent for privately held cays in the chain
- Excellent fishing grounds along the edge of the Tongue of the Ocean
Considerations
- Limited local services mean most support comes from Nassau
- Exposure varies sharply between the bank and ocean sides of the chain
- Full off-grid infrastructure is required on most cays
- Supply of available islands is small and irregular
Frequently asked questions
What makes the Berry Islands distinctive?
Position. Few Bahamian cay groups combine deep-water access with such short transfer times to both Nassau and Florida.
Are there services in the chain?
Limited. Most owners plan around Nassau for supplies, contractors and medical services.
Other areas in The Bahamas
Areathe ExumasPrivate islands in the Exumas: the best-known Bahamian cay chain, its access patterns, water conditions and buying considerations.Areathe AbacosPrivate islands in the Abacos: a boating-focused Bahamian region with strong services, sheltered sailing and established communities.AreaEleutheraPrivate islands near Eleuthera and Harbour Island: established residential infrastructure with nearby cays suited to private estates.