Maps & Directions

Bald Head Island, North Carolina is located at the mouth of the Cape Fear River. Transportation to Bald Head Island is by passenger ferry from Indigo Plantation Ferry Terminal, located off of W. 9th Street on Indigo Plantation Drive in Southport, NC. Note: There are two ferry terminals in Southport, NC. One is the Ft. Fisher / Southport ferry and the other is the Bald Head Island ferry. Please be sure to follow the signs to the Bald Head Island ferry. Before You Leave Advanced reservations are recommended for the Bald Head Island ferry. To check ferry schedules, make and confirm reservations you may call (910) 457-5003. Please indicate that you would like tram service when making your ferry reservations. Plan to arrive at the Ferry Terminal at least 30 minutes ahead of your departing time. The ferry departs Southport for Bald Head Island on the hour and departs Bald Head Island for Southport on the half hour. By Car From Virginia and points North - Take I-95 South to I-40 East (toward Wilmington, NC), take exit #414 for Castle Hayne and Brunswick County Beaches. Follow the signs for Hwy 133, directing you toward US 17 South. Take US 17 South 11.5 miles, then turn left onto Hwy 87 South. Travel 12 miles on Hwy 87 South to Hwy 133, merge right on Hwy 133 and travel to the first traffic light in Southport, NC. Turn Left on Hwy 211, also known as Howe Street, and travel one half mile to W. 9th St. Turn right on W. 9th Street and travel to the entrance of Indigo Plantation located at the end of W. 9th Street. Travel Straight on Indigo Plantation Drive to the Ferry Terminal. From South Carolina and points South - Take I-95 North to Hwy 74 East (toward Wilmington, NC) then exit on US 17 South and turn left on Hwy 87 South. Travel 12 miles on Hwy 87 South to Hwy 133, merge right on Hwy 133 and travel to the first traffic light in Southport, NC. Turn Left on Hwy 211, also known as Howe. Street, and travel one half mile to W. 9th Street, Turn right on W. 9th Street and travel to the entrance of Indigo Plantation located at the end of W. 9th Street. Travel Straight on Indigo Plantation Drive to the Ferry Terminal.  From Myrtle Beach, Charleston or Hilton Head Island, SC - Take US 17 North to Hwy 211 South. Turn Right on Hwy 211 South and travel straight to Southport, NC. From Charlotte, NC and points West - take Hwy 74 East (toward Wilmington, NC) and exit on US 17 South then turn left on Hwy 87 South. Travel 12 miles on Hwy 87 South to Hwy 133, merge right on Hwy 133 and travel to the first traffic light in Southport, NC. Turn Left on Hwy 211, also known as Howe Street, and travel one half mile to W. 9th Street. Turn right on W. 9th Street and travel to the entrance of Indigo Plantation located at the end of W. 9th Street. Travel Straight on Indigo Plantation Drive to the Ferry Terminal. From Raleigh, Durham and Greensboro, NC - Take I-40 East toward Wilmington, NC and take exit #414 for Castle Hayne and Brunswick County Beaches. Follow the signs for Hwy 133, directing you toward US 17 South. Take US 17 South 11.5 miles, then turn left on Hwy 87 South. Travel 12 miles on Hwy 87 South to Hwy 133, merge right on Hwy 133 and travel to the first traffic light in Southport, NC. Turn Left on Hwy 211, also known as Howe Street, and travel one half mile to W. 9th Street. Turn right on W. 9th Street and travel to the entrance of Indigo Plantation located at the end of W. 9th Street. Travel Straight on Indigo Plantation Drive to the Ferry Terminal. By Plane 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. See Ground Transportation below for information on arranging transportation from the airport to the Indigo Plantation Ferry Terminal. Myrtle Beach Airport - This is the second closest airport and is located in Myrtle Beach, SC (1.25 hours from Southport, NC). See Ground Transportation below for information on arranging transportation from the airport to the Indigo Plantation Ferry Terminal. Raleigh/Durham International Airport - This is the third closest airport and is located in Raleigh, NC (2.5 hours from Southport, NC). See Ground Transportation below for information on arranging transportation from the airport to the Indigo Plantation Ferry Terminal. Ground Transportation - Transportation from the airport to Indigo Plantation Ferry Terminal can be arranged through: Southern Hospitality (910) 457-4949 or (800) 406-4949, Affordable Affluence (910) 251-8999 or (800) 250-6851, or Oak Island Cab (910) 278-6373. When Arriving At Indigo Plantation Ferry Terminal Place your bags on the racks marked for departing guests. Then park your car in one of the three general parking lots.  Lot B is the closest, and has a daily rate of $7.00. Lot C has a daily rate of $5.00.  And, Lot D, located about a half mile from the ferry terminal, has a rate of $15.00 per vehicle on exit from the lot. Pay for your parking at the building located at the entrance to Lot B. Purchase a round-trip ticket for each passenger at the ferry terminal ticket office ($15.00, $10.00 for children under 12 years of age.) This ticket also entitles you to transportation via tram from the ferry terminal on Bald Head Island to your rental home. Please indicate that you would like tram service when making your ferry reservations. Upon Arrival On Bald Head Island An agent will greet you and direct you to your assigned tram. Identify your bags as they are placed on the racks, and place them next to your assigned tram. The tram driver will load them for you. The tram will take you to your rental home