Getting around the Out Islands varies dramatically by island. Most Out Island resorts operate as self-contained destinations where the lodge or resort provides or coordinates all transport. Plan before you arrive: improvising transport on a remote island is difficult.
On the Island
Most Out Island accommodations arrange airport transfers and provide or coordinate any transport their guests need. Independent car rental is possible on some islands (Cat Island) but supply is very limited and advance arrangement is critical.
Between Islands and Cays
Berry Islands
Great Harbour Cay has a water taxi service that runs tours to the Blue Hole and surrounding cays (242-367-8145). The archipelago spans nearly 30 cays with a total landmass under 12 square miles, so boat is the only practical way to move between them.
Acklins and Crooked Island
The two islands are separated by the Bight of Acklins, a 500-square-mile lagoon. Ferry service connects Crooked Island, Acklins, and Long Cay, but there is no scheduled inter-island road link. Anyone planning to move between the three should confirm current ferry availability locally, as service can be irregular.
Ragged Island
Most visitors base themselves on Long Island and come over by day. Access is by boat or charter flight to Duncan Town Airport, the island's only airstrip. Hog Cay, just north of Ragged Island, is reachable by boat from there.
Little Inagua
There is no airport and no regular boat service. Little Inagua is the largest uninhabited cay in the Caribbean and requires a private boat arrangement to visit.
Marinas
A $300 Dock and Stay Credit applies to pre-booked stays of four or more nights at member marinas as of 2026. Verify current eligibility and terms before booking.
Practical Notes
- Book transport before you arrive: rental cars and boat charters on Out Islands operate with limited supply and no walk-up availability at many locations.
- Out Island resorts generally coordinate transport for their guests. The lodge-provided model is the norm, and it is efficient, confirm with your accommodation before independently booking anything.
- GPS coverage may lag behind actual road conditions on more remote islands. Maps can show roads that are unpaved tracks or have deteriorated. Ask locally.