Self-guided · DrivingCat Island
Cat Island Hermitage, Music & Beach Culture
A Cat Island route connecting Mt. Alvernia, New Bight, Arthur's Town, Rake & Scrape, secluded beaches, local food, community traditions, fishing, kitesurfing, and airport logistics.
- 8 hr total
- 12 stops · first stop Mt. Alvernia / The Hermitage
About 8 hours of stops and travel: a full day.
Before you start
- Start:
- New Bight Airport, Arthur's Town Airport, hotel pickup, or New Bight
- Finish:
- New Bight Fish Fry, hotel return, or airport return
- Getting around:
- The stops are spread out, so plan a car, taxi or driver between them. Car rentals and taxis
Following the itinerary is free. Attractions, transport and boat trips may charge separately.
Each stop keeps its own hours; check before visiting.
Preview the first stops
Mt. Alvernia / The Hermitage
Climb Mt. Alvernia, the highest point in The Bahamas, to Father Jerome's Hermitage.
New Bight / New Bight Airport Area
Get oriented in New Bight, the central Cat Island base near Mt. Alvernia.
10 more stops in the full route.