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.
09/19/2018 - 19:02
State ferries also being used to transport emergency resources to help in storm recovery.
09/16/2018 - 22:06
Swan Quarter open to residents; no changes to re-entry restrictions for visitors.
09/13/2018 - 11:31
State transportation officials are helping with evacuations along the coast, readying emergency supplies and finalizing preparations for Hurricane Florence.
09/11/2018 - 22:46
Ferry Division Announces Final Evacuation Schedules From Ocracoke: All Ocracoke routes to suspend service starting Wednesday morning.
09/10/2018 - 15:12
N.C. Ferries to Aid in Ocracoke Evacuation:
Hyde County issues order for all visitors and residents
08/10/2018 - 16:35
Updated 6 years ago
UPDATE: Captain and crew were suspended for seven days without pay.
06/25/2018 - 17:12
As they were preparing for an afternoon departure Friday from Cedar Island to Ocracoke, crew members from the N.C. Ferry Division’s
M/V Silver Lake noticed something amiss in Pamlico Sound.
06/21/2018 - 05:45
Construction on passenger ferry enters final stages.
05/24/2018 - 16:16
Project will rebuild storm-damaged waiting lanes on north end of Ocracoke Island.
05/18/2018 - 14:38
The N.C. Department of Transportation's Ferry Division today provided stakeholders an update on the Ocracoke Express passenger-only ferry service.
