The Hatteras ferry crossing is FREE and takes about 1 hour. It makes up to 40 departures a day depending on the season.
If you're making a daytrip to Ocracoke, please plan to arrive at the Hatteras ferry landing as early as possible for the first-come, first-served ferry. Be an early bird and you won't wait in line! The busiest spring, summer, and fall daytripping days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. You can avoid a long wait by arriving at the ferry before 9am, or visiting Ocracoke on Monday, Friday, and/or the weekend.
The schedule can be subject to change due to weather conditions and traffic. It's always a good idea to call ahead at (252)-996-6000. Enjoy the ride!
For NCDOT ferry route information, schedules, and reservations, click here.
You can also get information or make a reservation by calling 1-800-BY-FERRY.
03/03/2017 - 05:42
And we're going to do it again on March 9th.
03/01/2017 - 12:34
Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore), in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), will host two public meetings in late March to obtain public comments on projects related to a new NCDOT passenger ferry service from Hatteras Island to Ocracoke Island.
03/01/2017 - 11:57
The N.C. Department of Transportation will close a section of N.C. 12 in Frisco at 7am on Sunday, March 12th to replace three aging culverts under the roadway.
02/25/2017 - 01:49
Ocracoke's representative to the Hyde County Board of Commissioners has set up two meetings to discuss the proposed ground transportation tram system.
02/23/2017 - 04:28
There are more meetings in Ocracoke's future!
02/22/2017 - 17:24
Over 60% of respondents oppose using occupancy tax funds for a tram system.
01/18/2017 - 18:20
Shoaling requires immediate action; some service interruptions possible.
01/15/2017 - 02:55
The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a design-build contract to construct a new bridge at Rodanthe.
01/02/2017 - 01:14
On New Year's Eve, the Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry collided with a sportfishing boat in Hatteras Inlet.
12/17/2016 - 23:50
Give feedback about ferries and more on the NCDOT survey.