Getting toBald Head Island

is easier than you think.

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We have simplified the process so you can focus on the experience -- not the logistics.

3 Steps to BHI

STEP 1: FERRY

  • Your ticket includes round-trip ferry access to Bald Head Island.
  • Enjoy a quick scenic ride
  • We'll provide timing guidance after booking.


STEP 2: ARRIVAL

  • Once on the island: no cars, no stress.
  • Everything at Ebb & Flow Festival is walkable (and we'll guide you every step of the way).
  • Want to explore? We have added tram, bike, kayak and SUP options, just for fun.


STEP 3: STAYING OVER (if applicable)

  • Rent a home on BHI
  • Stay nearby in Southport
  • Or attend as a day trip
  • 

1-Day Passes Available

Getting to the Ferry

Bald Head Island is car-free, and visitors utilize golf carts, electric and traditional bicycles to explore and navigate the island. The first thing to know is that you'll immediately feel the calm - the lack of sirens, stoplights, honking horns, thumping radios. It's fresh-air bliss, and you are going to fall in love.


To get to BHI, you first have to drive to Deep Point Marina, located at 1301 Ferry Road, Southport, NC 28461.


The BHI Ferry is conveniently located next to the Fort Fisher Ferry, so travel from Wilmington and Carolina Beach can be a two-boat adventure, or you can drive via highway in just under an hour.

The good news is, we know how to guide you, starting with making sure your Ebb & Flow ticket also includes a ferry ticket. All you have to do is show up, and we'll take care of the rest.


Whether you are Looking to stay overnight or explore as a day tripper, Ebb & Flow is pedestrian-friendly, day-trip friendly, and a fun intro to the island life you didn't know you were missing.

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Travel to the island for the day is simple. Head to Deep Point Marina in Southport, park, and walk to the ferry. You will receive a QR code ferry ticket within 48hrs of the event. If you have not gotten your ferry ticket code by5pm on April 30th, please send us a message via Sched   or email wellness@islandretreatspa.com


Our team of Festival Volunteers will greet you to ensure you get to us safely and confidently!


From Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach/Castle Hayne/Hampstead:

  • 40-60min drive to the BHI Ferry in Southport via hwy 87 or hwy 133


From Carolina/Kure Beaches:

  • 30min via the Fort Fisher Ferry or 60min drive to Southport. If you take the Fort Fisher ferry, please note that Deep Point Marina (BHI ferry) is the first turn on your left after you get off the Fort Fisher Ferry (so easy!)


From Oak Island/St. James areas:

  • 15-25min to BHI Ferry


From Ocean Isle/Holden/Sunset Beaches, Shallotte:

  • 30-40min drive to the BHI Ferry in Southport

Getting there is half the fun! Ferry tickets included in attendee ticket pricing to simplify and create an easier overall first-time BHI experience.

FAQ'S

Does my event ticket include ferry transportation?
Yes! We are trying to make it super easy for you! Once you purchase your ticket, we will add you to our reservation list. Approximately 7 days before the event, our team will email and-or text you your ticket, which will be a QR code to get onto the passenger ferry. Please see the recommended ferry times below to plan your trip accordingly.


BALD HEAD ISLAND FERRY ADDRESS: 

DEEP POINT MARINA

1301 Ferry Road, Southport, NC 28461

(910) 457-5003

View Ferry Schedule: https://www.baldheadislandferry.com

Isn't Bald Head Island Private?
No, that is a common misunderstanding! While BHI can be a difficult place to navigate as a newbie, it is not a private island! In fact, the island welcomes "Day Trippers" and first-timers. This event is a perfect first introduction to all the island has to offer. 

Do I need to plan ferry times?
No, we will guide you based on your ticket type.

Can I come for just the day?
Yes! 1-Day Passes are available.


LOCALS - click here for LOCALS-ONLY Options.

Should I pack a lunch?
That one is up to you! We will have food vendors and some light snacks at the event and the VIP lounge will be stocked with plenty of beverages + food, but some guests who visit for the day may also enjoy packing a picnic. There are a few restaurants and a grocery store on the island, too.

Do I need to rent a golf cart for the day?
Not unless you want to. We have crafted the event to be pedestrian-friendly. Our main venue and most class sites are just across the marina from the ferry landing and are walkable. We will also have bike rentals available, and if you stay overnight on the island, your rental should have a cart too

Come for the Day—or Make a Retreat of It

Ebb & Flow is designed to meet you where you are. Visit for the day from Wilmington, Southport, Oak Island, or nearby coastal communities. Stay for the weekend and turn the festival into a personal retreat—unplugging, restoring, and fully immersing yourself.

However you choose to attend, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive, intentional environment that honors both effort and ease.


A Festival That Moves Like the Tide

Ebb & Flow is about balance—
movement and stillness, learning and listening, energy and rest.


It’s a reminder that wellness isn’t something to rush or perfect—it’s something to experience.

Come curious.
Come open.
Come exactly as you are.


May 1-3, 2026

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