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Getting to Bald Head Island
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The southernmost of North
Carolina's cape islands, Bald Head Island is located at the confluence of the Cape Fear River and Atlantic
Ocean. A pleasant 20-minute passenger ferry ride transports you
from the ferry terminal at Indigo Plantation and Marina in historic Southport, N.C.to the
harbor at Bald Head Island,
a distance of two nautical miles.
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FERRY LANDING DIRECTIONS (NEW)
1301 Ferry Road, Southport, NC
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By Land:
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Via Highway 17, Southport is 30 miles south of Wilmington, N.C. and 60 miles north of Myrtle Beach. S.C.
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From points west, Interstate 40 and Highway 74/76 link the region directly with I-95.
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Entering Southport on Route 211 (Howe Street), turn left onto East Moore Street (NC-211), go 1.5 miles and at the traffic circle turn right onto Ferry Road, a quarter mile down on your right you will see the Deep Point Landing & Bald Head Island Ferry entrance.
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By Air:
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New Hanover International Airport in Wilmington, N.C., is just 35 miles north of Southport, and the Myrtle Beach Jetport is 60 miles south. Please consult your carrier or travel agent for daily flight schedules.
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Additionally, Brunswick County Airport/ Ocean Air Aviation, Inc. is a public, non-commercial airport in the Southport area. Please call (910) 457-6483 for more information.
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Ground transportation to ferry terminal is available. Cost is approximately $55 for one person and $75 for two people "one way.
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Arrival at Deep Point Ferry Landing
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Once you turn off of Ferry Road and approach the Deep Point ferry facility you will notice that the new ferry landing is set up much like an airport. You should drive to the upper level to drop off your luggage.
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This experience will feel much like arriving at an airport.
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You should pack items in covered containers. To prevent conveyor belt jams, loose items will not be accepted by dock staff. All items must be packed securely in a covered container.
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Golf bags must have top hoods in place or be in an enclosed protective cover.
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Oversized items that will require an Excess Baggage ticket will need to be brought to the lower level baggage area which is marked for "Oversized Items." Normal-sized baggage will not be accepted at this location, but should instead be taken to the upper level departures curb.
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Vehicles taller than nine feet will not be able to drive to the lower level; otherwise, damage to the vehicle and the bridge span over the lower roadway will occur.
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Ensure that each piece of luggage is properly tagged with your vacation address: 127 West Bald Head Wynd.
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You will park your car in one of the two pay lots.
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PAYING for PARKING: You no longer need to take your ticket stub with you. Upon departure, you will pay as you leave the parking lot.
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Parking Rates (approximate)
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Passenger Ferry Information
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For most of the year, ferries leave the mainland on the hour and the island on the half-hour, beginning at 6 a.m. The winter schedule may be abbreviated, and the summer schedule expanded.
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Current schedules are posted at the ferry, or may be obtained by calling the Indigo depot at (910) 457-5003. Advance ferry reservations are required, and should be confirmed three days in advance.
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Please arrive at the ferry terminal at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
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Ferry Rates (Round Trip)
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Adults - $16.00 (Transport of Luggage Included)
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Children (3 - 12) $9.00
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Children Under 3 - Free
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Oversized Cargo Ticket - $16.00 (Bikes, Kayaks, Canoes, Etc.)
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Tram service to your accommodations is included in the price.
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A discounted "no-frills" ticket is available at the Bald Head Island Marina for same-day round-trips that originate on the island and require no baggage handling or tram service. "No-Frills" service is $11
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