Outer Banks Ferry Route Map
Ferry routes » Outer Banks
The Outer Banks of North Carolina are served by ferry routes that connect mainland ports like Hatteras, Swan Quarter, and Cedar Island with Ocracoke Island. These ferries are operated under the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The Hatteras–Ocracoke route runs year-round and is the busiest, with up to 60 daily crossings in peak seasons. Ferries also carry vehicles and freight for nearby communities.