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.
05/14/2018 - 22:00
Hatteras-Ocracoke switch today; Cedar Island & Swan Quarter on May 22.
05/01/2018 - 17:29
Hatteras-Ocracoke will run full summer schedule on tourney arrival, departure dates.
04/06/2018 - 10:39
Pamlico Sound ferry routes return to published schedule.
04/06/2018 - 10:31
Ferry Division, Department of Natural & Cultural Resources observe 300th anniversary of Blackbeard's demise.
04/02/2018 - 18:16
Ferry Division adjusts Hatteras schedule due to dredging operations.
03/22/2018 - 04:58
Updated 6 years ago
Hatteras ferry moves to spring schedule March 27th.
03/02/2018 - 15:08
Ferries stay in port during Friday's high winds.
02/26/2018 - 06:19
NC ferry system implements size, weight limits on Pamlico Sound routes.
01/31/2018 - 03:51
It takes a lot of meetings to keep life in this little offshore community running smoothly.
01/27/2018 - 17:49
In Swansboro, the beginnings of a ferry’s keel are being assembled.
