OUTER BANKS FERRIES
HATTERAS – OCRACOKE FERRY
When you want a break from driving, sit back and relax on a picturesque ferry ride between Hatteras and Ocracoke Island. Vehicle ferries run regularly, they’re free, and they’re a wonderful way to view the beautiful shores of the Outer Banks.
Times vary by season. The earliest departure is 5 a.m. The last departures are at midnight.
Times vary by season. The earliest departure is 4:30 and 5 a.m. The last departures are midnight and 12:30 a.m.
OCRACOKE EXPRESS PASSENGER FERRY
Fare required to travel
Times may vary. 9 a.m., 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Times may vary. 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
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While the Hatteras – Ocracoke ferry is the most convenient of the Outer Banks ferries for North Carolina visitors, there are actually a number of ferry routes located throughout the region, including:
- The Knotts Island – Currituck County Ferry
- The Ocracoke – Cedar Island Ferry
- The Ocracoke – Swanquarter Ferry
There are also a half-dozen other North Carolina ferry routes located throughout the eastern region of the state. For more information on Outer Banks ferries, call 1-800-BY-FERRY, or visit the; NC Ferry website for a complete list of departure times.
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