South of Eleuthera, and 325 miles southeast of Miami, Cat
Island is the sixth largest island in the Bahamas. A famous landmark is Mt. Alvernia, the Bahamas tallest summit,
is all of 206 feet. There are nearly 1700 residents throughout Cat Island's 150 square miles. The island is picturesque
with rolling hills, dense vegetation and fantastic beaches.
There are four airports or airstrips on Cat Island. Arthur's Town on the north end of the island is the largest.
The other three are at Fernandez Bay, New Bight and Hawk's Nest. Both commercial and private charter flights are
available from the mainland U.S. and Nassau.
Transportation on Cat Island is by taxi, but resorts often provide transportation to and from airports.
Accommodations are low-rise, laidback resorts that cater to divers in every way. All-inclusive packages are the
standard fare. Cat Island offers divers a mixture of beautiful shallow and deep reefs and a healthy population
of colorful fish life. |
