On Monday, the crew of the M/V Hatteras received NCDOT's "Extra Mile Award", as well as official commendations from the U.S. Coast Guard for their heroic rescue of two fishermen and a dog from an overturned boat in Hatteras Inlet on January 12. We couldn't be more proud of them!

June 1 marks the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, and the experts say it'll be a busy one. We hope they're wrong, of course, but now is the time to prepare. The NC Ferry System is ready to help if you need us, from evacuation before the storm to recovery efforts after it.

Take the easy way to Ocracoke this summer... on the OCRACOKE EXPRESS. No cars, no waits, no worries!

🎶 Come sail away, come sail away. Come sail away with me 🎶 It's a great day to hop on board the Ocracoke Express ➡️ bit.ly/3Wf3vXl #NationalWannaGetAwayDay

The Ferry Division is keeping a close eye Hurricane Debby as it nears NC. Ferry schedule interruptions are possible later this week. If you're planning a ferry trip soon, sign up for text and/or email alerts from your chosen route's terminal at: ncdot.gov/fins

Tropical Storm Debby's winds are causing some ferry routes to temporarily suspend operations: our Pamlico Sound Routes and the Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach route are currently suspended, and the Ocracoke Express Passenger ferry will suspend after the 3pm run from Ocracoke. #ncwx

The latest from our ferry routes this afternoon as Debby makes her way through NC. We will resume service on individual routes as soon as it is safe to do so.

Great news, everyone! All North Carolina ferry routes are back in service! Enjoy your weekend!

You've got just FOUR MORE WEEKS to take the ride that our visitors are calling "absolutely wonderful", "super convenient", and "the best way to go to Ocracoke"! Make your reservations today for a ride on the Ocracoke Express, running every day through September 9!

The North Carolina Ferry reservation site is currently offline for maintenance. Those wishing to make reservations on the Swan Quarter-Ocracoke, Cedar Island-Ocracoke, or Ocracoke Express passenger ferry routes can call 1-800-BY-FERRY to complete their transactions.

Beautiful fall-like weather is starting to make its way to the NC Coast, so there's no better time to plan a ferry trip! Our friends at VisitNC have some great ideas of places to explore by ferry (ours and others) all along our beautiful coastline! visitnc.com/story/MjSw/fee…

Great news! Our online ferry reservation system is back online! It's a great time to book a late summer or fall visit. ferry.ncdot.gov/#/

It's back to school week in NC! We may be biased, but we think the kids of Knotts Island have the coolest school commute in the whole state. 🙂 ⛴️ 🏫 Here's to a great school year for everyone headed back to classes!

All of us here at the North Carolina Ferry System would like to wish everyone out there a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend! We hope to see you on board soon! 📷 : Amy Edge

Attention Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach ferry passengers: The route will be on a one-boat schedule between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. TOMORROW, 9/10, as we take part in an active shooter exercise with the US Coast Guard. More information here: news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases…

The tropical system that came ashore yesterday is affecting several roadways leading to our terminals at Southport and Ocracoke, and thus ferry service between Southport-Fort Fisher and Hatteras-Ocracoke are currently suspended until further notice.

While the Southport-Fort Fisher ferry route remains suspended due to unsafe road conditions, our ferries there are helping move NCDOT crews and equipment into place to repair damaged roads and bridges.

Great news! NC12 on the north end of Ocracoke is being reopened at 12:30 p.m. today, so ferry service between Hatteras and Ocracoke will also resume at 12:30 with departures from both sides.

The Southport-Fort Fisher ferry has resumed service. Please be patient. The ferry is essential to our ongoing emergency response effort as it provides critical access to Southport. Unless your needs are urgent, please refrain from using the ferry to allow for a faster recovery.

Yesterday, we officially christened our two newest ferries, the M/V Avon and the M/V Salvo, into our fleet at the Cherry Branch ferry terminal. The two new vessels are part of a larger effort to upgrade and modernize our fleet. Fair winds and calm seas to the Avon and Salvo!