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.
04/15/2016 - 19:31
Seasonal schedule to start on Pamlico Sound May 24th; May 3rd at Hatteras.
04/10/2016 - 01:07
The busy summer season is just around the corner, and with it comes the deadline for businesses and vendors serving Ocracoke Island to secure their 2016 Priority Passes for the Hatteras Inlet ferry.
04/05/2016 - 23:55
Priority Passes for 2016-2017-2018 to be issued to permanent residents.
03/18/2016 - 10:59
NC Ferry System expands Hatteras-Ocracoke schedule for Easter break.
03/11/2016 - 14:57
Governor Pat McCrory broke ground on the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge replacement over Oregon Inlet on Tuesday, March 8th.
03/11/2016 - 14:53
Here's the official construction schedule for the new bridge!
03/03/2016 - 13:48
The crew of the M/V Silver Lake rescued two from an overturned vessel in August.
02/15/2016 - 23:03
NCDOT issues RFP for ferry sponsorships; opportunities include branding Wi-Fi, concessions, vessels.
02/10/2016 - 17:38
$3,225,00 for Oregon Inlet; $1,000,000 for Hatteras Inlet
02/09/2016 - 19:27
Updated 8 years ago
Ferry service to Hatteras is running on schedule.
