Berry Islands, Bahamas

Great Stirrup Cay, Berry Islands, Bahamas
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Berry Islands is a string of islands in Bahamas. It covers 78 sq km (30 sq mi) and comprise thirty islands as well as over a hundred islets or cays. Due to the rich tropical marine life in the shallows, Berry Islands are often called the "Fish Bowl of the Bahamas".

The population of the Berry Islands stands at around 700 people (2012 estimate), almost all of whom live on the main island, Great Harbour Cay. The exclusivity of the Berry Islands attract the rich, some buying up a whole cay to build their holiday villas. The Berry Islands are said to have a higher concentration of millionaires than any other place in the world.

As with most of the main islands of the Bahamas, the Berry Islands embrace tourism wholeheartedly. It is a destination for big game fishing. The ocean surrounding the islands teem with different game fish including the tuna, grouper, billfish, yellowtail snapper, king mackerel and more. In addition, Berry Islands are popular for snorkelling and scuba diving.

Little Stirrup Cay
One of the many cays and islets within the Berry Islands group. It is very small, measuring less than a mile across. The cay is leased by Royal Caribbean Cruises, and renamed Coco Cay for use of its passengers and guests. Activities here include swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, scuba diving and parasailing. The island is adjacent to Great Stirrup Cay, bought by Norwegian Cruise Line in 1977.

Coco Cay, Bahamas
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Little Whale Cay
This is another private island within the Berry Island chain of islands. It was developed in the 1930s as the private residence of businessman Wallace Grove. It was sold to the present owners in 1985, and is let out to guests. The island is 230 km (140 mi) southeast of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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