There are regular flights and mailboat services to bring you to Cat Island and once you're here, it's easy to hire a car, take a tour or explore on foot:
Bahamasair flies to both The Bight and Arthur's Town twice weekly from Nassau. Sky Bahamas (242) 377-8993, Cat Island Air and Southern Air also serve Cat Island from Nassau.
Continental Connection/Gulfstream and Lynx Air offer scheduled flights from South Florida.
Find out more at Trivago for visitor and hotel reviews about Cat Island.
Mailboats
North Cat Island Special service from Nassau to Cat Island
Settlements: Arthur's Town, Bennett's Harbour, New Bight
Frequency: Once a week
Sailing Time: 14 hours
Cost per person: $40
Telephone: (242) 393-1064 for outward/return travel days/times
Sea Hauter service from Nassau to South Cat Island
Settlements: Smith's Bay Bight, Old Bight
Frequency: Once a week
Sailing Time: 12 hours
Cost per person: $40
Telephone: (242) 393-1064 for outward/return travel days/times
Hire cars and tours
Although there is only one road on the island, there are a few hire cars ranging from $80 to $100 per day.
Driving Miss Daisy Tours specialises in tours and sightseeing. Telephone: (242) 342-5011 for details.
There are no taxis on Cat Island, and arrivals are usually met by the hotels. Unexpected visitors need only ask "Are you going my way?" for the offer of a ride.
