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Cat Island, Bahamas

Cat Island is located in the Bahamas, and is one of its districts. Cat Island also has the nation's highest point, Mount Alvernia.

Type Place

Why go

  • Island District in The Bahamas.
  • Served by New Bight Airport (TBI).

History

Cat Island is located in the Bahamas, and is one of its districts. Cat Island also has the nation's highest point, Mount Alvernia. It rises to 63 metres (207 ft) and is topped by a monastery called The Hermitage. This assembly of buildings was erected by the Franciscan "Brother Jerome".

Airports

New Bight Airport (TBI) 17 km to the centre
Cat Island, CI, BS — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (SkyBahamas Airlines, Aeroper) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Nassau, Arthur's Town (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Arthur's Town Airport (ATC) 33 km to the centre
Arthur's Town, CI, BS — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (SkyBahamas Airlines, Aeroper) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Nassau, Cat Island (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Hawks Nest Airport 23 km to the centre
Hawks Nest Creek, CI, BS
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Cat Island, Bahamas
Cat Island, Bahamas
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is New Bight Airport (TBI); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TBI has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Nassau, Arthur's Town).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cat Island, Bahamas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.