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.
12/05/2012 - 11:20
Crews Begin Rebuilding Process on N.C. 12 in Dare County
11/29/2012 - 12:39
The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division’s Pamlico Sound routes are phasing out extra runs added post Hurricane Sandy and returning to normal winter schedules.
11/29/2012 - 09:34
Due to the volume of traffic and condition of the sand on the four-wheel drive access, N.C. Department of Transportation crews are implementing vehicle size and weight restrictions.
11/15/2012 - 14:11
The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division will offer extra departures from each side on its Swan Quarter-Ocracoke route beginning Wednesday, Nov. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 25, to accommodate holiday traffic demand.
11/14/2012 - 13:53
Updated 11 years ago
Four-wheel drive access on Pea Island along N.C. 12 is open again, following closure due to ocean overwash this morning.
11/11/2012 - 23:44
The four-wheeled drive only access area of N.C. 12 has re-opened for daylight travel only, following an early morning accident that killed one North Carolina Department of Transportation employee.
11/08/2012 - 20:53
NCDOT plans to open highway 12 on Pea Island to four-wheel drive vehicles on Saturday.
11/06/2012 - 18:57
Crews Continue to Clear Sand from Highway
11/06/2012 - 15:50
Weekend schedule will continue until NC 12 reopens.