The tallest point in The Bahamas. Miles of empty pink sand, deep rooted Junkanoo culture, and barefoot luxury far from the crowds.
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Cat Island is one of the most remote and least developed of the major Bahamian islands, stretching nearly 50 miles end to end with a population of just over 1,500 year round residents. It is a destination for travelers who measure luxury in silence, horizon lines, and unbroken stretches of beach.
New Bight Airport (ICAO: MYCB) serves the center of the island with a 7,000 foot paved runway capable of handling midsize and even some large cabin jets. Arthur's Town Airport (MYCA) serves the north of the island with a shorter runway.
From Fort Lauderdale the flight takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes. Cat Island's longer runway is a welcome feature for guests arriving on faster, higher performance aircraft.
Cat Island rewards travelers with space, authenticity, and an unhurried pace that has largely vanished from the Caribbean.
At 206 feet above sea level, Mount Alvernia is the highest point in The Bahamas. The summit is crowned by The Hermitage, a stone monastery built by Father Jerome in the 1930s and now a pilgrimage site with sweeping ocean views on both sides of the island.
Cat Island has miles of blush colored beaches that rival those of Harbour Island without the crowds. Fernandez Bay and the beaches along the east coast stretch uninterrupted for miles with barely a footprint.
Cat Island is the birthplace of Rake and Scrape, a traditional Bahamian music form still celebrated at the annual Cat Island Rake and Scrape Festival every June. Live music spills out of local bars and yards across the island.
Fernandez Bay Village offers a cluster of beachfront stone cottages on a picture perfect crescent of white sand. The honor bar and family style dining evoke a bygone era of Caribbean hospitality.
Rollezz Villas Beach Resort provides colorful villas just steps from the beach, while Pigeon Cay Beach Club caters to families seeking larger accommodations with full kitchens.
Vanbert Aviation flies midsize and super midsize jets directly into New Bight (MYCB). The longer 7,000 foot runway accepts aircraft such as the Challenger 350, Citation XLS, Hawker 800, and Learjet 60.
From Fort Lauderdale or Miami the flight runs approximately 1 hour 20 minutes. Customs clears on arrival at MYCB. Ground transportation and rental vehicles are coordinated by the Vanbert concierge.
Because Cat Island has limited commercial service, private charter remains the most efficient way to reach the island directly without connecting through Nassau.
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