Travel

Flight

Getting to Bald Head... by Air

Wilmington International Airport (ILM) is the closest airport to the island and is approximately a 40 minute drive to Deep Point Marina. Taxis, Uber, and rental car agencies are all available for transport from Wilmington International to Deep Point Marina, however rental cars are not recommended.  Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) is 1.5 hours away from the marina and offers the same ground transportation as Wilmington airport.  Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is a 2.5 - 3 hour drive to the marina but has a larger selection of flights to choose from at a lower price.

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Getting to Bald Head... by Ferry

A 20-minute passenger ferry ride will transport you from the ferry terminal at Deep Point Marina in Southport, N.C. to the harbor at Bald Head Island. There are no cars on the island - only golf carts! So you'll need to leave your vehicle parked in a secure lot on the mainland at Deep Point Marina. Parking is $13/day. Uber or Lyft is recommended for those staying over on the island. You'll need to reserve your spot on the ferry and it is recommended that you do this about a month out. Ferries leave the mainland every 60 to 90 minutes and leave the island on an a similar schedule. Mainland departures are from 7 A.M to 10:30 P.M on weekdays. **If you are not staying on the island, the last returning ferries on the Friday wedding evening are 9:30 P.M. and 11:30 P.M. Tram pickup at the Shoals Club are 45 minutes prior to the ferry departure time.** Plan to arrive at the Deep Point Ferry terminal at least 30-45 minutes before your planned departure time to allow enough time to drop off your luggage, park your vehicle and walk back down to the loading zone. You can book your preferred ferry departure times (both for your arrival and departure) by viewing the booking link below. Make sure to add your Tram to this booking (see Tram section below). Deep Point Ferry dispatch/call line: 910.457.5003

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Getting to Bald Head... by Tram

At the island ferry terminal, you will check in with the tram dispatcher to confirm your destination. You will then need to collect your luggage and make sure it makes it on your designated tram. All tram rides are included with the price of a ferry ticket. Since your rental golf cart will already be at your house, a tram is required for you to get from the ferry terminal to your accommodations on the island (and back at the end of your stay). You must make your tram reservations when you book your ferry tickets online. The tram reservations are located under the "Enhancements and Upgrades" tab when purchasing ferry tickets. **For Southport locals, the last trams returning from Shoals Club on the wedding night will be 8:45 P.M. & 10:45 P.M. (for the 9:30 P.M. & 11:30 P.M. ferries respectively).**

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Getting Around Bald Head... by Golf Cart

Although most rental homes come with golf carts to use during your stay, additional golf carts and bikes can also be rented once you are on the island. You can rent a golf cart by the day from Cary Cart Company. Golf carts are around $99 - $150 per day, depending on the size of the cart and must be returned by closing time which is usually around 4pm or 5pm. If you return after closing, you will be charged for the extra day, so it is recommended that you rent for two days if planning to keep past closing hours. CCC is located within walking distance from the ferry terminal. Advance reservations are recommended.

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Where to Stay... Homes on Bald Head

Bald Head Island is truly a unique place to visit and stay. There are no hotels on the island, but there are hundreds of vacation rental homes you can secure through the agencies listed below. Most of these rental companies require a 2-3 night minimum for booking. VRBO and AirBNB are also an option for renting. All homes come with at least 1 golf cart but many of the larger homes that sleep more than 6 guests will come with multiple golf carts.

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Stoked Village

March 1 update: We just added this to our website. It is a brand new place and they are being very aggressive on pricing to get the word out. Just tell them you are with the Brolley/Holben wedding party to get this pricing... 2 nights, all fees and taxes included 3 bedroom $1,074 5 bedroom $1,164 8 bedroom $1,500 4 nights, all fees and taxes 3 bedroom $1,539 5 bedroom $1,712 8 bedroom $2,330 The phone number is for Jen at Intracoastal Realty. Stoked Village uses them for bookings.

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Tiffany's Beach Properties

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Bald Head Island Services

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Intracoastal Realty - Bald Head Island

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Bald Head Island Vacations

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Where to Stay... Inns on Bald Head

If you are looking for an individual room on the island, there are some quaint bed & breakfast options. Communicate with your host about golf cart needs.

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The Inn at Bald Head Island

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The Marsh Harbour Inn

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Where is Everyone Staying?

We are trying to maintain an updated list of accommodations. If you have booked a house or inn on the island, please reach out to Carol and Bob to let us know where it is and we'll add this to the map so it's easier to get around and socialize.