Whether arriving by land or air, transportation to the island is by a 20 minute passenger ferry ride from the ferry terminal at Deep Point Marina in historic Southport, N.C. to the harbor at Bald Head Island.
Free tram services are provided on the Island at the marina. These can take you to your rental, or to and from the wedding location if you are not staying on the island.
Wilmington, N.C. is 30 miles north of Southport, N.C. and Myrtle Beach, S.C. is 60 miles south. Please reach out to us if you have any questions when booking your travel.
The Ferry
You should plan on arriving at the ferry landing about 30 minutes prior to departure. Round-trip tickets cost $22 for adults, $11 for children ages 3-12, and are free for children ages two and younger. Tickets can be purchased at the Deep Point Marina ferry landing.
As part of the ferry ticket, you will receive tram service on the Island from the ferry landing to your destination when you arrive and from your destination to the ferry landing when you depart. Be sure to book both reservations and specify your destination when you make your reservations.
To make ferry reservations to Bald Head Island, call (910) 457-5003.
To make ferry reservations from Bald Head Island to the mainland, call (910) 457-5006
Tram reservations can be made when you make your ferry reservation.
Your luggage is dropped off and loaded onto dollies that will be transported onto the ferry. Please pack as though you were traveling on a plane (no open packages and all bags should be labeled).
By Air
Bald Head is serviced by two airports, Wilmington International Airport (ILM) airport in Wilmington, N.C., 35 miles north of Southport, N.C. and Myrtle Beach Airport (MYR) in Myrtle Beach, S.C., 60 miles south of Southport, N.C.
Wilmington’s carriers are Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. Myrtle Beach carriers are Allegiant Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Elite Airways, Porter Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, and West Jet.
Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
By Car
Via Highway 17, Southport is 30 miles south of Wilmington, N.C. and 60 miles north of Myrtle Beach, S.C.
From points west, Interstate 40 and Highway 74/76 link the region directly with I-95.
Bald Head Island’s mainland ferry terminal at Deep Point Marina is located at 1301 Ferry Road in Southport, NC. Entering Southport on Route 211 South (Howe Street), take a left on East Moore Street and then a right onto Ferry Road at the roundabout. Proceed about a half mile and then turn right into the entrance to Deep Point Marina, following the signs to the ferry terminal.
Please use the following address on your GPS for directions to the ferry terminal:
1301 Ferry Rd SE
Southport, NC 28461
Parking
The Premium Parking Lot and the General Parking Lot, owned and operated by Bald Head Island Limited, are both conveniently located directly across the street from the ferry terminal. General Lot Parking is $8 a day. A ticket is issued from an electronic parking device upon entering the lot. You will need to present this ticket to the parking lot attendant for payment upon exiting the lot.
Accommodations
On the Island:
With no hotels and no cars on the island, Bald Head Island is a truly unique place to get away. While there are bed and breakfast’s (The Marsh Harbour Inn and The Inn at Bald Head Island), most accommodations are either rental homes or villas. Most rentals include at least one golf cart and in some cases more. Renting a house with a group of people can be a lot of fun and also helps reduce cost. If you are interested in finding other guests to share a house with, please let us know. We’re great matchmakers! Some rental companies offer a discount if you mention that you are coming to the island for a wedding.
Bed & Breakfasts on the Island:
The Marsh Harbor Inn is the closest thing to a hotel on the island and consists of individually owned rooms and suites that are available for rent. The Inn is located right at the marina. You may be able to find more available rooms by contacting them directly, as not every room is listed on the website. Website: www.marshharbourinn.com For questions and reservations, please call (910) 454-0451 or fill out this form on their website.
The Inn at Bald Head Island artfully placed in the heart of the Harbor Village, the Inn offers 10 unique bedroom suites each with their own full bath. The interior is a beautiful blend of West Indies and Coastal Carolina Décor, featuring hardwood floors and elegant fabrics throughout. Eight of the ten rooms are located in the main house with two rooms in separate crofter cottages. A handicap equipped suite featuring a king bed is located on the first floor. The second floor offers a sitting area and five suites with king beds. On the third floor are two suites, one with a queen and daybed, the other with a king bed. All suites in the Inn have flat screen tv’s and balconies with lovely views of the harbor, and easterly facing rooms have a view of Old Baldy Lighthouse. Adjoining the main house are the two individually accessed crofter cottages each containing two twin beds (convert to king), a full bath and porch sitting area. As a guest you will enjoy daily continental breakfast, afternoon hors d’oeuvres and refreshments in the main dining hall. Bicycles, beach chairs and beach umbrellas are complimentary with your stay. The Inn at Bald Head Island is proud to offer exclusive adults-only accommodations and is a pet-free environment.
https://www.theinnatbaldheadisland.com
Homes, Villas and More on the Island:
Below are recommended agencies to book accommodations through. Our wedding falls in the off season, which typically means reduced pricing and partial week rentals (two night/three day minimums). Note that each rental agency quotes prices differently on their website. Some agencies include tax and other fees in the total price shown while others only quote the base rental price.
VRBO.com is a self-service website that enables you to directly contact vacation rental owners on Bald Head Island. This can be a good starting point for your search as some rental agencies also list their houses on VRBO. After finding your ideal rental, contact the rental owner or manager on the listing to confirm availability and pricing. Website: www.vrbo.com
Seabreeze Rentals offers partial week rentals. Houses range from 2 bedrooms that sleep 4 people up to 5 bedrooms that sleep 12. Website: www.seabreezerentals.com
Tiffany’s Rentals offers partial week rentals are available for houses booked through Tiffany’s rentals. Houses range from 2 bedrooms that sleep 4 people up to 6 bedrooms that sleep 14. Website: www.tiffanysrentals.com
Bald Head Island Limited offers two night rentals are available for houses. Click the link below to book online. Website: www.baldheadisland.com For more information, please call (800) 432-7368 or e-mail vacations@bhisland.com
Wendy Wilmot Properties offers partial week rentals are for houses. Houses range from 2 bedrooms that sleep 4 people up to 7 bedrooms that sleep 16. When searching properties, make sure to scroll down through the results as larger homes are listed first. Prices listed on the website are typically for a full week rental. Website: www.wendywilmotproperties.com
Off the Island Accommodations:
We have contacted these hotels to get a group rate just let them know you are coming for the Gilliland-Morgante Wedding.
Wingate by Wyndham Hotel Southport, Hotel and Meeting Center-1511 N Howe St, Southport, NC 28461 (910)-454-0086 Website
Comfort Suites of Southport All Suite Hotel– 4963 Southport-Supply Rd SE, Southport, NC 28461 (910)-454-7444 Website
Other Hotels off the island:
Riverside Motel– Motel 103 W Bay Street, Southport, NC 28461
(910)-457-6986 Website
The Inn at River Oaks– Inn/Motel- 512 N. Howe Street, Southport, NC 28461
(910)-457-1100 Website
Condos on the Mainland:
Southport Angler Inn Waterfront Lodging– 600 West Brunswick St., Southport, NC 28461
(910)-457-7096 Website
Bed & Breakfasts on the Mainland:
Lois Jane’s Riverview Inn, Bed & Breakfast – 106 W Bay Street, Southport, NC
(910)-457-6701 Website
Robert Ruark Inn, Bed & Breakfast-119 N. Lord Street, Southport, NC 28461
(910)-363-4169 Website
Brunswick Inn Bed & Breakfast– Historic Bed & Breakfast – 301 East Bay Street, Southport, NC 28461 (910)-457-5278 Website
The Southport Inn Bed & Breakfast– Bed & Breakfast- 119 N. Davis Street, Southport, NC 28461 thesouthportinn@gmail.com (910)-713-5799 Website
Island Transportation Rentals
If you’re coming to the island just for the day and won’t be needing tram service, you can rent a golf cart or bicycle by the hour or by the day from the following vendors:
Rent a golf cart by the hour or by the day from the following vendors:
Cary Cart Company’s cart hut, located a short distance from the ferry landing across from Delphina Cantina. Advance reservations are recommended by visiting bhicarts.com or by calling 910-457-3333.
Bike rentals by the hour, day or week are available through two island outlets:
Coastal Urge, Bald Head Island Marina 86 Keelson Row Bald Head Island, NC 28461 Monday – Sunday 10am-5pm (910)-833-0206 http://www.coastalurge.com
Riverside Adventure Company, 10 Marina Wynd, Bald Head Island NC Sunday-Thursday 9am-4pm | Friday and Saturday 9am-5pm http://www.riversideadventure.com
Food and Drink
Get a bite to eat or have a drink at any of the few restaurants on the island. While selection is limited, the food and beverages do not disappoint:
- Delphina is a good place for Mexican dining
- Mojo’s on the Harbor is a seafood restaurant and lively bar
- Honey’s BBQ Shack is a wonderful place to grab brisket and barbecue to go
- The Bald Head Island Club has several fine dining options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- The Maritime Market Cafe is open daily for breakfast and lunch and offers casual dining
The Maritime Market Grocery Store sells wine and beer, however there are no liquor stores on the Island. If you are staying on the island for a few days make sure you pack your favorite beverages from the mainland with you.