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.
02/01/2016 - 14:51
Please take note of the amended schedule for Monday – Wednesday this week.
01/31/2016 - 23:25
No injuries to passengers or crew; vehicles reclaimed Sunday morning.
01/23/2016 - 02:23
Ocracoke needs you to go to Swan Quarter and back on Monday to tell NC legislators how important the ferries are to the island's people and economy.
12/07/2015 - 22:50
Construction to begin in March 2016.
12/04/2015 - 13:20
The dunes were damaged in the October storms, and will be rebuilt.
12/03/2015 - 21:27
Summer travel season is getting a little bit longer on the North Carolina Department of Transportation's Ferry System.
11/09/2015 - 22:21
Some passengers took the really, really long route to Hatteras today.
11/09/2015 - 18:02
23 passengers to be taken to Hatteras Terminal; Ferry to be pulled off shoal.
11/08/2015 - 22:01
Construction will begin soon on the new interim bridge along N.C. 12 at Pea Island in Dare County.
11/06/2015 - 09:06
Ocracoke resident gets op-ed in Raleigh News and Observer.