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.
09/13/2016 - 00:11
Ferry division meetings can be nearly painless.
09/08/2016 - 22:53
M/V Swan Quarter crew aided vessel in distress on
09/01/2016 - 18:41
As Hurricane Hermine approaches, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division is assisting with the evacuation of non-residents from Ocracoke Island.
08/29/2016 - 21:57
Service interruptions possible Tuesday PM through Wednesday AM.
07/29/2016 - 11:43
A letter from the lobbyists working for Hyde County on ferry issues.
07/28/2016 - 17:06
Updated 8 years ago
All Pamlico Sound ferries will run their regular schedules as of Sunday, 7/31.
07/21/2016 - 12:15
No new tolls; vessel replacement, passenger ferry among funded items.
06/29/2016 - 13:13
Study results now available to the public.
06/19/2016 - 14:12
DOT officials will present Rodanthe Bridge Project information at the Ocracoke Community Center on Monday, June 20th, 4–7pm.
06/14/2016 - 01:40
This is the latest news from Joe and Henri McClees, the hired lobbyists representing Hyde County in Raleigh.
