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.
07/03/2014 - 11:05
Ocracoke-Hatteras ferry will shut down at 5pm today.
06/25/2014 - 13:29
Hatteras-Ocracoke run to remain on alternate route; further dredging needed.
06/22/2014 - 14:47
The NCDOT Ferry Division announced today that it will once again be testing the waters of its original "short route" in Hatteras Inlet this week.
06/20/2014 - 08:41
Updated 9 years ago
New Schedule Released June 20
06/12/2014 - 13:23
A public ferry meeting was held in the Ocracoke School’s gym on Monday.
05/28/2014 - 00:18
Travel Early, Travel Late; Get On The Boat, Avoid The Wait!
05/21/2014 - 01:32
Just when you thought you had the ferry schedule memorized….
05/14/2014 - 17:59
Hatteras and Ocracoke terminals now have live NCDOT traffic cameras.
05/10/2014 - 18:46
The Hatteras–Ocracoke, and Pamlico Sound ferry routes will add trips over the next two weeks.
04/13/2014 - 23:32
They really mean it! Priority pass holders need to be in line 15 minutes prior to boarding.