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.
06/14/2016 - 00:20
Repairs to be made on
M/V Swan Quarter.
06/13/2016 - 01:47
6:30 p.m. Cedar Island and
9 p.m. Ocracoke departures canceled Monday-Friday.
05/31/2016 - 16:24
News from Ocracoke's hired lobbyists in the ferry tolls fight:
05/25/2016 - 14:26
North Carolina received approval from the federal government today to move forward with planning of the Rodanthe Bridge.
05/10/2016 - 00:13
The Hatteras ferry route will have 7 boats running this summer.
05/10/2016 - 00:06
Come before 9, and you won't wait in line!
05/06/2016 - 12:00
Hatteras-Ocracoke ferries are on an alternate schedule through May 9th.
05/06/2016 - 08:49
Senators Cook and Sanderson sponsor legislation to block tolls on all NC ferries.
05/06/2016 - 08:39
The Hyde County Emergency Services Department issues re-entry permits to Ocracoke residents and property owners to be used when emergency conditions limit general access to Ocracoke Island.
05/02/2016 - 17:00
NC Ferry system begins summer schedule switch May 3rd.