Travel Note
Bald Head Island is only accessible by private boat and ferry. The BHI ferry departs the mainland from Deep Point Marina located at 1301 Ferry Road SE, Southport, NC. Ferries leave Deep Point Marina on the hour and the island on the half-hour, beginning at 7 a.m. Round-trip tickets cost $22 for adults. If you are staying on the island tram service to your accommodations is included in the price. Tram reservations can be made online (https://baldheadislandferry.com/tram) or by calling (910) 457-5003. If you are coming for the day, the latest ferry we would recommend taking is the ferry departing at 2:00pm. The last ferry on the night of our wedding will depart the island at 11:30pm.
Travel Note
If you are staying on the island, BHI offers complimentary tram service from the ferry terminal to your rental and back upon departure. You can book tram service here: https://baldheadislandferry.com/tram Most accommodations on the island come with a golf cart to get around. However, if your rental does not come with a cart or you are coming for the day and would like to rent a cart you may rent them from Cary Cart Company. Cary Cart Company 1 Marina Wynd Bald Head Island, NC 910-457-7333 Bicycles are a great way to get around the island and can be rented from Riverside Adventure Company. Riverside Adventure Company 10 Marina Wynd Bald Head Island, NC 910-457-4944 http://www.riversideadventure.com/rentals.html
Flight
The closest airports to ferry terminal are Wilmington International (ILM) and Myrtle Beach International (MYR). Wilmington is approximately a 45 minute drive and Myrtle Beach is approximately an hour and a half drive.
Shuttle
October 29, 2022 2:30 pm - 10:00 pm
For guests coming for the day, we have arranged tram service that will pick guests up from the ferry terminal at 2:30pm and take them to the Chapel. Please take the 2pm ferry from the mainland if you plan to take the tram to the ceremony. The reception venue is next door to the chapel and an easy walk. We have also arranged return shuttles from the reception to the ferry terminal for the 9:30pm and 10:30pm ferries to the mainland on the evening of our wedding.
House Or Rental
There are a great number of wonderful rental houses on BHI ranging from small studios to large homes. These can be booked through local sources and VRBO. Links below. Intracoastal Realty - Bald Head Island - https://www.baldheadisland.com/vacation/all-rentals/ Bald Head Island Services - https://baldheadislandservices.com/ VRBO - https://www.vrbo.com/
Hotel
If you prefer not to stay on the island, you can book a hotel in Southport. There are a number of charming Bed and Breakfasts in Southport as well as commercial hotels. The link below will provide you with options.