Traveling to and around BHI

Travel Note

TRAVEL

Getting to Bald Head Island is half the fun! Travel by air, then ferry, and finally a golf cart to get to your final destination. Read below for more detailed information.

Flight

Travel 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. 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 hour drive to the marina but has a larger selection of flights to chose from at a lower price.

Travel Note

Travel by Ferry

There are no cars on Bald Head Island, only golf carts. You will leave your car at Deep Point Marina in Southport, NC before boarding the 20-minute ferry ride that will transport you from the ferry terminal to the harbor at Bald Head Island. We recommend arriving to the marina at least 30 minutes before your planned departure time so you have time to unload your luggage, park your vehicle and purchase your tickets. Please click on the website link below to view the ferry schedule. Ferries leave the mainland on the hour and the island on the half-hour, beginning at 7 A.M. The last ferry leaves Bald Head island at 11:30 P.M most nights. After the ferry, you'll catch a tram to your rental home. All trams are included with your ferry ticket. There are no vehicles on the island, so tram service is required for you to get between your rental and the ferry. Tram reservations can be made by calling 910.457.5006 and should be done as soon as you've booked your housing for the weekend.

Shuttle

Travel by Golf Cart

September 26, 2020 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Although most houses come with golf carts to use during your stay, golf carts and bikes can also be rented once you are on the island. If you’re coming to the island just for the day and won’t be needing tram service, you can rent a golf cart by the hour or by the day from Cary Cart Company's cart hut, located a short distance from the ferry landing across from Delphina Cantina. Advance reservations are recommended.

Travel Note

ACCOMMODATIONS

There are several vacation rental homes as well as a couple B&B's on Bald Head Island. We encourage you to book quickly so you have the best options available. If you would prefer to stay in a hotel, you'll need to stay in Southport which is the little town where you'll catch the ferry to the island. In addition to the rental agencies we've listed below, you can also search for properties on VRBO and Air BNB if you prefer. When booking, mention you're coming for a wedding as some agencies offer discounts for wedding groups. We have blocked off several rooms at the Inn at Bald Head Island for our wedding guests. If you would like to stay here, please contact the Inn. FCFS.

House Or Rental

The Inn at Bald Head Island

We have reserved all 10 rooms at the Inn at Bald Head Island for our wedding guests. These rooms are first come first serve. If you would like to book one of these rooms, please reach out to Debbie Silverstein at dchildsbrown@aol.com.

House Or Rental

Tiffany's Beach Properties

House Or Rental

Bald Head Island Limited Vacation Rentals

House Or Rental

Wendy Wilmot Properties

House Or Rental

Bald Head Island Vacations

Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites of Southport

If you would prefer to stay off island, there are a hand full of hotels in Southport, which is the little town where you'll catch the ferry to BHI.

Hotel

VRBO