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.
06/15/2015 - 14:25
A new bridge coming soon!
06/03/2015 - 09:33
Security exercise drill underway today at the Hatteras/South Dock ferry terminals.
05/19/2015 - 01:07
More Swan Quarter and Cedar Island runs added today; schedule adjusted for the Hatteras ferry.
05/12/2015 - 23:58
NC Ferry system seeks Hatteras 'Early Birds' after switch to full summer schedule
05/04/2015 - 15:41
Faced with a shifting shoreline, the ferry system charts a new course.
05/04/2015 - 11:51
The passenger ferry arrived in Ocracoke this morning on the first leg of its trial run.
04/29/2015 - 17:13
NCDOT's ferry division will implement an interim Spring schedule on its Hatteras-Ocracoke route from May 5-11.
04/16/2015 - 00:57
NCDOT Ferry Division to hold open houses, ship tours during passenger ferry visit.
03/25/2015 - 16:57
NCDOT Ferry Division accommodates holiday travelers with more Hatteras runs.
03/15/2015 - 21:45
Vehicles unloaded in Ocracoke after
Saturday incident.
