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.
10/09/2013 - 14:20
Two sailors were rescued from Pamlico Sound after their boat capsized September 26.
09/26/2013 - 13:52
Annual Reduction in Departures Concludes Successful Summer
09/21/2013 - 09:57
Proactive surveys also to take place – bridge will be open during work; only minimal impact to traffic expected.
09/19/2013 - 14:11
The North Carolina Ferry Division announced today it has installed limited wireless internet service on five boats that make runs between Ocracoke, Cedar Island, and Swan Quarter.
09/17/2013 - 08:26
A federal judge rules in favor of NCDOT in the Bonner Bridge lawsuit.
09/05/2013 - 09:38
One of the state’s most crucial lifelines stands on borrowed time.
07/14/2013 - 23:45
This tweet came out Friday, July 12 from NCDOT.
07/08/2013 - 13:36
Two departures on the Cedar Island-Ocracoke ferry route on Wednesday, July 10 have been canceled.
06/15/2013 - 17:59
The NCDOT Ferry Division’s Hatteras-Ocracoke route is expected to return to its original route with the start of service on Sunday morning.
06/07/2013 - 16:14
Strong winds from Tropical Storm Andrea have made ferry travel between Ocracoke and both Cedar Island and Swan Quarter too dangerous, so the afternoon trips on those routes have been cancelled.