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.
01/24/2013 - 23:31
The N.C.
01/23/2013 - 14:52
Departure Times Temporarily Adjusted at Swan Quarter Ferry Route to Accommodate Vendors to Ocracoke
01/18/2013 - 14:57
Operations at the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry route are suspended until further notice.
01/08/2013 - 17:11
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division will add two night departures at its Swan Quarter-Ocracoke route, beginning Wednesday, Jan. 9, to assist Ocracoke residents, vendors and visitors while the Hatteras ferry channel is dredged.
01/03/2013 - 14:44
MANNS HARBOR — Travelers using the Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry route could encounter suspensions and weight restrictions due to extreme shoaling of the Hatteras Inlet channel.
12/26/2012 - 15:59
MANNS HABOR -
12/20/2012 - 07:23
Hurricane-Damaged Section of N.C. 12 Reopened on Wednesday
12/18/2012 - 12:59
Paving Begins on N.C. 12 in Dare County!
12/10/2012 - 17:44
Crews Continue to Make Progress on N.C. 12 in Dare County
