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.
09/08/2017 - 22:42
M/V Frisco out of service; amended schedule in effect until further notice.
08/28/2017 - 10:21
The Current goes behind the scenes at the State Shipyard.
07/30/2017 - 01:57
Regular schedules to resume when evacuation order lifted.
07/29/2017 - 19:43
Visitors are gone; the Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry will go to "winter" schedule.
07/27/2017 - 18:20
Due to the power outage affecting Ocracoke Island, the Hyde County Board of Commissioners has issued a mandatory evacuation of all non-residents effective on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 5:00pm.
07/24/2017 - 00:32
The closures are required for the repositioning of cranes and other building materials used for the project.
07/13/2017 - 12:16
Request approved for improvements to support a NCDOT Hatteras-Ocracoke passenger ferry.
06/19/2017 - 16:21
Want to go 'behind the scenes' at the Shipyard? Here's your chance!
06/05/2017 - 16:50
Cape Hatteras National Seashore announces Public Review Period for Environmental Assessment to support improvements for a new North Carolina Department of Transportation passenger ferry.
06/05/2017 - 00:21
Contract awarded for construction of state's first Passenger Ferry.
