Getting Here by Land, Sea or Air

Bald Head Island is located 2 miles off the North Carolina coast at the mouth of the Cape Fear River. Guest are transported to BHI via a passenger ferry that departs at the Indigo Plantation Ferry Terminal located in Southport, NC. We have provided directions for getting here by Land, Sea or Air. Please click here to have Map Quest® plan a route to the Indigo Plantation Ferry Terminal located off W. 9th St, in Southport, NC from your location.

By Land

• From Virginia and other states north of NC - Take I-95 South to Hwy 74 East (towards Wilmington, NC) then exit on Hwy 17 South and turn left on Hwy 87 South. Hwy 87 South will end a Hwy 133, merge right on Hwy 133 and travel to the 1st stoplight in Southport, NC. Turn Left Hwy 211 also known as Lord. St. and travel .5 miles to W. 9th St. Turn right on W. 9th St. and travel to the entrance of Indigo Plantation located at the end of W. 9th St. Travel Straight on Indigo Plantation Drive to the parking area located adjacent to the Marina and Ferry Terminal.

• From South Carolina and states south of NC - Take I-95 North to Hwy 74 East (towards Wilmington, NC) then exit on Hwy 17 South and turn left on Hwy 87 South. Hwy 87 South will end a Hwy 133, merge right on Hwy 133 and travel to the 1st stoplight in Southport, NC. Turn Left Hwy 211 also known as Lord. St. and travel .5 miles to W. 9th St. Turn right on W. 9th St. and travel to the entrance of Indigo Plantation located at the end of W. 9th St. Travel Straight on Indigo Plantation Drive to the parking area located adjacent to the Marina and Ferry Terminal. Note - If you are traveling from Myrtle Beach, Charleston or Hilton Head Island, SC then travel on Hwy 17 North to Hwy 87 South and follow the directions above when on 87 South.

• From Charlotte, NC and states west of NC - take Hwy 74 East (towards Wilmington, NC) and exit on Hwy 17 South then turn left on Hwy 87 South. Hwy 87 South will end a Hwy 133, merge right on Hwy 133 and travel to the 1st stoplight in Southport, NC. Turn Left Hwy 211 also known as Lord. St. and travel .5 miles to W. 9th St.. Turn right on W. 9th St. and travel to the entrance of Indigo Plantation located at the end of W. 9th St. Travel Straight on Indigo Plantation Drive to the parking area located adjacent to the Marina and Ferry Terminal.

• From Raleigh, Durham and Greensboro, NC - take I-40 East to Wilmington and exit on Hwy 17 South. Travel on Hwy 17 South then turn left on Hwy 87 South. Hwy 87 South will end a Hwy 133, merge right on Hwy 133 and travel to the 1st stoplight in Southport, NC. Turn Left Hwy 211 also known as Lord. St. and travel .5 miles to W. 9th St.. Turn right on W. 9th St. and travel to the entrance of Indigo Plantation located at the end of W. 9th St. Travel Straight on Indigo Plantation Drive to the parking area located adjacent to the Marina and Ferry Terminal.
  

By Air

• Wilmington International Airport - This is the closest major airport to Bald Head Island, NC and is located in Wilmington, NC (30 minutes from Southport, NC). Flights from US Airways® and Delta® arrive and depart daily. Please contact us to make arrangements for your transportation from the airport to the Indigo Plantation Ferry Terminal, where you will be transported to Bald Head Island via a passenger ferry.

• Myrtle Beach Airport - This is the second closest airport and is located in Myrtle Beach, SC (1.25 hours from Southport, NC). Please contact us to make arrangements for your transportation from the airport to the Indigo Plantation Ferry Terminal, where you will be transported to Bald Head Island via a passenger ferry.

• Raleigh/Durham International Airport - This is the third closest airport and is located in Raleigh, NC (2.5 hours from Southport, NC). Please contact us to make arrangements for your transportation from the airport to the Indigo Plantation Ferry Terminal, where you will be transported to Bald Head Island via a passenger ferry.

By Sea

• The entrance to the Bald Head Island Marina is located near buoy #13 at the mouth of the Cape Fear River. The Bald Head Island Marina has 112 slips and accommodates vessels up to 65 feet. Water, electric and cable hookups are provided on most boat slips. Gas and diesel fuel, rest rooms, laundry facilities, pump-out stations and showers are available. Please contact us to make docking reservations for your vessel.

Important Notes and Numbers

• Plan to arrive at the Ferry Terminal 30 minutes ahead of your departing time.

• The BHI passenger ferry departs the mainland on the hour and departs the Island on the 1/2 hour.

• The following services provide ground transportation to the Indigo Plantation Ferry Terminal: Southern Hospitality (910) 457-4949 or (800) 406-4949, Oak Island Cab (910) 278-6373, and Affordable Affluence (910) 251-8999 or (800) 250-6851.

• If you are traveling by boat you may reach the BHI dockmaster on channel 16 or by phone (910) 457-7380

• If you are having difficulties getting to the Ferry Terminal please call us (800) 680-8322 and we will be glad to provide directions from your location.

• Always contact us for any assistance you may need