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.
05/30/2017 - 15:18
It all started with a single route linking Manns Harbor and Roanoke Island in 1947.
05/15/2017 - 01:26
Summer heats up on the N.C. Coast with additional ferry runs.
05/02/2017 - 16:22
The Ocracoke Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament begins May 3, and arriving contestants and families will enjoy smooth sailing to their destination thanks to an enhanced ferry schedule between Hatteras and Ocracoke.
04/27/2017 - 11:50
Updated 6 years ago
UPDATE: As of April 27th, the dredging is complete and all ferries are running.
04/11/2017 - 16:01
Good news first: The Hatteras ferry route is stable, requiring only occasional dredging.
04/10/2017 - 23:08
Hatteras-Ocracoke spring ferry schedules begin Tuesday, April 11th.
04/04/2017 - 22:52
Regular schedules will resume when M/V Sea Level returns to service.
04/04/2017 - 22:49
No injuries to passengers or crew; vessel freed under own power at high tide.
03/31/2017 - 02:28
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03/13/2017 - 12:16
To tram or not to tram.... that is not the question.