With the beginning of spring, state transportation officials have added ferry runs between Ocracoke and the mainland terminals at Cedar Island and Swan Quarter.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation Ferry Division will increase the number of daily trips across Pamlico Sound from four to six, beginning this week.
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The following is the schedule Tuesday through May 19:
- Ocracoke to Cedar Island: 7:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
- Cedar Island to Ocracoke: 7:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
- Ocracoke to Swan Quarter: 7 a.m., 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
- Swan Quarter to Ocracoke: 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m.
Reservations for Pamlico Sound ferry routes can be made up to 90 days in advance at ncferry.org or by calling 1-800-BY-FERRY.
For real-time text or email notifications on schedule adjustments and other ferry information, sign up for the Ferry Information Notification System at www.ncdot.gov/fins.
