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.
02/07/2019 - 13:11
NCDOT is holding a Community Day celebration for the new bridge.
01/14/2019 - 14:21
It's time for Ocracoke peeps to get/renew Ocracoke-Hatteras ferry priority stickers!
12/21/2018 - 00:24
Ocracoke Express service to begin May 14th.
12/18/2018 - 10:53
N.C. Ferry System routes to run alternate schedules December 24-25.
11/19/2018 - 20:09
NCDOT awards contract for two new vehicle ferries.
10/19/2018 - 14:16
Deputy Director Jed Dixon presented an update on Monday, October 15.
10/10/2018 - 17:51
North Carolina coastal ferries revising schedule tomorrow to prepare for Hurricane Michael.
09/28/2018 - 20:25
Tolling resumes on sound ferries; tolls were suspended during Hurricane Florence.
09/27/2018 - 17:45
N.C. 12 to reopen for traffic Friday on north end of Ocracoke Island; Hatteras-Ocracoke ferries to resume service at 4:30 a.m.
09/24/2018 - 23:12
Repairs to NC 12 on Ocracoke could be complete by the 28th.
