Plan your trip
Getting to Bald Head Island is half the charm and, on other websites, most of the confusion. The short version: drive to Southport, park, ride the ferry, and let the tram carry your bags to the door. These three guides cover every detail.
Next ferry
Departures leave the mainland on the hour and the island on the half hour, roughly 7 am to midnight in season.
Simplified seasonal schedule. Always confirm with Bald Head Island Transportation.
Getting here
The ferry from Deep Point Marina: tickets, parking, baggage rules, and the timeline from your car to the island.
Getting around
Golf carts, bikes, the tram, and why the island runs at 18 miles per hour.
Your first day
A step-by-step arrival guide from booking the ferry to your first walk on the beach.
Where to stay
This guide doesn't book rooms. Most visitors rent houses through the island's rental agencies, and a small number of inns (like the Marsh Harbour Inn) take shorter stays. Book directly with the operator you choose.