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.
05/21/2019 - 03:33
Reader, I was one of them.
05/17/2019 - 15:48
Ocracoke Express Passenger Ferry service launches May 20.
05/16/2019 - 11:53
The passenger ferry welcomed the curious aboard for a meet and greet.
05/15/2019 - 10:11
All are welcome to the civic meeting tonight at 5pm aboard the passenger ferry.
04/12/2019 - 09:36
The passenger ferry may or may not be on its way.
04/08/2019 - 20:30
Pamlico Sound routes adding extra departures for Easter weekend.
03/28/2019 - 09:17
Split will allow NC ferry passengers to get real-time information on preferred routes.
03/11/2019 - 17:41
Updated 5 years ago
Fast-breaking news: the Ocracoke rumor mill was going strong today!
02/14/2019 - 02:09
Crystal Canterbury offers another perspective on the Community Day at the new bridge over Oregon Inlet, which could open this week to traffic.
02/10/2019 - 13:05
It was a blustery, cold winter walk to the top of the new Oregon Inlet bridge.
