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.
11/03/2012 - 21:21
Most areas are clear and open to traffic, with a few exceptions.
10/31/2012 - 10:51
Hatteras-Ocracoke service expected to resume later today.
10/30/2012 - 23:07
Swan Quarter and Cedar Island ferrries are available to everyone.
10/30/2012 - 15:50
There will be two return runs at 4 p.m.
10/30/2012 - 11:38
From Dare County Emergency Management:
10/27/2012 - 13:58
Updated 11 years ago
Update: The last ferry is leaving Ocracoke Island today at 2 p.m. to Cedar Island. If you want to be on it, you have 10 minutes!
MOREHEAD CITY — The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division has suspended operations on the Currituck/Knotts Island route as Hurricane Sandy approaches.
10/27/2012 - 12:17
MOREHEAD CITY — The
North Carolina Department of Transportation’s
Ferry Division has suspended operations on the Hatteras Inlet route due to high water over N.C.12 in Hatteras.
05/12/2012 - 17:48
MANNS HARBOR — The
09/03/2014 - 10:33
Hatteras-Ocracoke Ferry Service Survey
Conducted: August 19, 2014
04/14/2013 - 01:04
If you have any questions about the ferries, please call before you go.
