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.
Crossing time: 70 minutes Capacity: 149 Passengers
Learn more about Ocracoke Express + FAQs here
Purchase tickets + reserve your seat here - Be sure to "select route" drop down
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:
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.