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.
11/06/2019 - 11:32
Ferry System amends Ocracoke schedule to facilitate N.C. 12 paving.
10/21/2019 - 09:06
Nothing has changed since October 8, but here's the update anyway.
10/08/2019 - 10:49
Ferry Division updates emergency schedules for Pamlico Sound routes
10/02/2019 - 20:00
UPDATE: Ferry System announces new schedules, procedures for Ocracoke.
09/21/2019 - 23:09
NCDOT adjusting Ocracoke ferry schedules Tuesday, September 24th.
09/04/2019 - 23:28
1,441 people, 756 vehicles carried to safety on NC ferries.
09/02/2019 - 15:41
N.C. ferries assisting in Ocracoke evacuation; Hyde County issues orders for visitors and residents.
06/25/2019 - 20:41
Contract awarded to start emergency work at South Dock Ferry Terminal.
06/17/2019 - 00:55
Schedule change begins June 16; later final run allows for dinner plans, sunset viewing
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05/23/2019 - 11:15
Reservations now available for Ocracoke Express Passenger Ferry