Reservations are necessary for the toll ferries and can be made up to 30 days prior to the departure date. The island of ocracoke is a part of the outer banks of north carolina. These limited modes of access have helped preserve the prominent old englishinspired brogue of the local residents and the oldtime island way of life. To purchase tickets, book below online or call 1800byferry. Swan quarter ocracoke toll ferry the swan quarter ferry is one of three ferry routes normally available to and from ocracoke. Covid19 mainland hyde county entry information 04082020 starting on april 9, 2020, in an effort to make check point verifications more efficient, all nonresident property owners wishing to enter mainland hyde county will need to be issued a temporary entry pass to enter the county.
Call ahead because this ferry does seem to have frequent cancellations for some runs due to mechanical problems. I am here to facilitate any county business on your behalf to keep you from having to travel to swan quarter. It is the longest of the three, taking about two and one half hours to cross the. The home has been recently renovated to capture its. My office hours are on tuesday and thursday from 9. From homestyle southern breakfasts to fine dining with international flair, ocracoke is proud of our. Let nature trails and preserves lead you into the heart of ocracoke island, exposing you to pristine shoreline, ancient trees, wildlife and mementos of ocracokes past. Departing just ahead of us was the mv carteret bound for swan quarter.
The hatterasocracoke ferry is free and runs often, the crossing time time is about 40 minutes. Swan quarter ferry from ocracoke friday when a ferry worker knocked on her car window and asked, are. Welcome to north carolinas outer banks ocracoke island. So ive finally been convinced by family that lives there to go ahead and camp on ocracoke for my time in outerbanks. Restricted access to ocracoke via the swan quarter ferry began sunday following the passage of hurricane florence and will continue into monday. You can eat indoors or out, on a screened porch tucked under the trees, or at the waters edge. Ferry ocracoke nc to swan quarter nc s1 v26 youtube. The ferry is now making five trips a day between swan quarter and ocracoke.
Chicken run thwarted on ocracoketoswan quarter ferry. Sep 20, 2018 the swan quarter to ocracoke island ferry service resumed on a limited schedule for essential personnel and residents on sept. The closest big towns to swan quarter include bath, washington, and belhaven, which makes this route one of the most secluded in the outer banks. Swan quarter, nc local news news break swan quarter, nc. From the south and west you have your choice of the cedar island and swan quarter ferries, both of which are toll ferries and require advance reservations. Department of transportation offers ferry reservations on the cedar islandocracoke and swan quarterocracoke routes. To estimate the travel cost, find the trip cost from ocracoke to swan quarter ferry terminal. The pearl of the outer banks by ray mcallister, the new guide to north carolina beache. Kate williams and sean itrichs wedding website zola. Hatterasocaracoke ferry if youre headed to ocracoke island from the. Aug 03, 2016 ocracoke island is only assessible by ferry.
We remove posts that do not follow our posting guidelines, and we reserve the. We just took the swan quarter ferry from ocracoke to sq on a tuesday aug 16 at 9. Tourists evacuate ocracoke, hatteras as businesses take. The outer banks terminal on ocracoke for both the cedar island and swan quarter. The swan quarter ferry 2 hours, 40 minutes and cedar island ferry 2 hours, 10 minutes routes are tolled, and reservations are required. There are three car and passenger ferries that head to ocracoke. Department of transportation offers ferry reservations on the cedar island ocracoke and swan quarterocracoke routes. To find the map for the shortest distance from ocracoke to swan quarter ferry terminal, please enter the source and destination and then select the shortest option in the mode dropdown. Ocracoke island realty offers all of our past guest the opportunity to book next years ocracoke vacation in advance as a part of our vacation club. Sep 09, 2011 ferry from swan quarter or cedar island to ocracoke island. Located on the edge of ocracoke village, and adjacent to the ferry lanes for the swan quarter and cedar island ferry landings, the visitor center offers a wide range of helpful info. Ocracoke island is reached by a free ferry from hatteras on sr 12 and by a toll ferry from cedar island and swan quarter.
Located on the edge of ocracoke village, and adjacent to the ferry. From the south and west you have your choice of the cedar island or swan quarter ferries, both of which are toll ferries and require advance reservations. Travelers between hatteras and ocracoke village now have a new choice to reach their destination an addition to the vehicle ferries that already serve the popular route. Ocracoke vacation rental policies ocracoke island realty. Lynchburg to outer banks 7 ways to travel via train, car. Tourists evacuate ocracoke, hatteras as businesses take devastating hit amid power outage. Map and directions captains landing waterfront inn. The visitor center the nps manages and maintains is a great place to learn about the island ponies and seashore history.
Mattamuskeet national wildlife refuge is located 9 miles 14 km east of swan quarter by u. At various times throughout recorded history the barrier island now known as ocracoke has been part of hatteras island. The home has been recently renovated to capture its history and is the perfect place to unwind, relax, and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Restricted access to ocracoke via swan quarter continues. Hyde county public information, swan quarter, north carolina. Ocracoke liaison welcome to hyde county, north carolina. The ferry is now making five trips a day between swan. Ferry reservations to ocracoke are offered on the cedar islandtoocracoke and swan quartertoocracoke routes. If you are coming from either cedar island or swan quarter, our office will be located on the left approximately one mile from the ferry landing. This ferry ride traverses the entire pamlico sound.
Music, good cold drinks, justcaught seafood, and a lot of laughterthis is ocracoke island. From homestyle southern breakfasts to fine dining with international flair, ocracoke is proud of our collection of unique and passionate chefs. It is the longest of the three, taking about two and one half hours to cross the pamlico sound. Jeana mincey fletcher, 78, of ocracoke island and formerly of swan quarter and greenville died friday, jan. Ocracoke island is accessible only by air, water or by one of three ferry routes. The swan quarter ferry 2 hours, 40 minutes and cedar island ferry 2 hours, 10 minutes ferry routes are tolled. This is the official public information page for hyde county, nc.
Although dare county is now completely open, the hatteras ocracoke ferry is not running due to road damage on n. Places to stay in swan quarter the peace on the pungo guest house is a charming cottage built in 1927 and overlooks slades creek on the pungo river. Unlike the other ferries servicing the hatterasocracoke route, the ocracoke express only carries people no cars. Get directions, maps, and traffic for swan quarter, nc. Page, links to information, submit information requests, comments. I will most likely be taking the swan quarter ferry over and back. The outer banks ferry schedules times, ticket prices. If youve lived on ocracoke a while, this all makes perfect sense. The old hatteras inlet opened prior to 1657 south of the current inlet separating ocracoke from hatteras, but closed around 1764 causing the islands to. The north carolina department of transportation operates a vehicle and passenger ferry between swan quarter, nc and ocracoke, nc.
Ocracoke island ferry schedules o cracoke is accessible only by water or air. You will need to book ferry reservations about one. Where to eat from chic seafood to casual carryout, heres where to grab your grub on ocracoke. Passenger ferry service aboard the ocracoke express now runs seven days a week from may 20 through sept. Ferry from swan quarter or cedar island to ocracoke island. Service for five of north carolinas seven ferry routes is on a firstcome, firstserved basis.
Directions ocracoke harbor inn ocracoke island, nc. The north carolina department of transportation provides ferry service to ocracoke from hatteras island, cedar island. How far in advance forswan quarter ferry reservations. Ocracoke island can only be accessed by ferry, private boat or plane. Dec 03, 2019 service for five of north carolinas seven ferry routes is on a firstcome, firstserved basis.
The swan quarter ferry is actually the longest of the seven north carolina routes, and travels 2. From the south and west you have your choice of the cedar island and swan quarter ferries. Reservations are necessary for the toll ferries and can be made up to 30 days prior. Cedar island to ocracoke resumed limited service for essential personnel and residents of ocracoke on tuesday and will resume service for. There is a free hour long ferry from hatteras island on the outer banks, or there are two toll ferries from cedar island near morehead city or swan quarter near greenville. Travelers between hatteras and ocracoke village now have a new choice to reach their destination an addition to the vehicle ferries that already serve the popular.
Obx connection home obx connection forum cedar island and swan quarter ferries. Route 264 and north carolina highway 94 in hyde county. For homes with keys, ocracoke island realtys checkin office is located on your right as you first enter the village from the hatteras ferryfive doors from howards pub. Ferry division, however, does accept reservations up to 90 days in advance for service on the. There is a free hour long ferry from hatteras island on the outer banks, or there are two toll ferries from cedar island near morehead city or swan. However, you can take the drive to swan quarter, nc, take the ferry to ocracoke, nc, take the drive to ocracoke, nc, take the car ferry to hatteras island, nc, then take the drive to buxton. Ocracoke island ferry from swan quarter or cedar island. May 27, 2019 we just took the swan quarter ferry from ocracoke to sq on a tuesday aug 16 at 9. Ferry division, however, does accept reservations up to 90 days in advance for service on the popular cedar island ocracoke and swan quarter ocracoke routes. There is no direct connection from lynchburg to outer banks. Covid19 mainland hyde county entry information 04082020 starting on april 9, 2020, in an effort to make check point. Outer banks ferry system explained for visitors first. Taking the swan quarter ferry to cedar island ocracokecurrent. The swan quarter to ocracoke island ferry service resumed on a limited schedule for essential personnel and residents on sept.
The swan quarterly is an online magazine that first went on facebook in 2008 showcasing hyde county, north carolina in stories and photographs. If youre making a day trip to ocracoke, plan to arrive at the hatteras ferry landing as early as possible for the firstcome, firstserved service. A 50car ferry connects swan quarter in hyde county on the mainland with ocracoke island, crossing pamlico sound in two and a half hours. The village of ocracoke at the southern tip of the island is accessible only by private plane, private boat, or one of the staterun ferries from cedar island, swan quarter, and hatteras village. However, you can take the drive to swan quarter, nc, take.
Things to do on ocracoke ocracoke island im fixin to. Ocracoke island ocracoke harbor inn ocracoke island, nc. The second of the outer banks routes serviced by sound ferry, ocracokeswan quarter is the. Swan quarterocracoke ferry service information north. We did not need reservations and the ferry was at perhaps 25% capacity. Ocracoke swan quarter ferry if youre coming in from the west, take 264 to the swan quarter ferry terminal. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Jul 28, 2017 tourists evacuate ocracoke, hatteras as businesses take devastating hit amid power outage. The ocracoke national park service visitor center and bookstore is located along. From the north there is a free ferry from hatteras. Map of the island showing location, ferry and pilot info. Some of ocracokes most popular attractions are a history buffs dream.
Jean fletcher obituary greenville, nc the daily reflector. The north carolina department of transportation provides ferry service to ocracoke from hatteras island, cedar island and swan quarter. Department of transportation fare prices for pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers and other passengers on the cedar islandocracoke and swan. Ocracoke island is accessible only by one of three ferries. Cedar island and swan quarter ferries obx connection. Book next years ocracoke vacation ocracoke island realty. What companies run services between lynchburg, va, usa and outer banks, nc, usa. The berkley manor is a beautiful, 3acre venue on ocracoke island, nc. The seclusion and intimacy of this seaside estate makes it the perfect location for weddings, events, retreats, and lodging. The ocracoke alive board met and determined that in the interest of public health and the financial stability of the. The ocrafolk festival 2020, scheduled for june 57, will be canceled for this year. Ocracoke liaison the ocracoke liaison is the countys representative on the island. The north carolina department of transportation operates a vehicle and passenger ferry between swan quarter, nc and. Ocracoke island airport if youve got access to a small plane, this publicuse airport is available during daylight hours.
Book your nc ferry trip now with the north carolina ferry reservation system. From highway 12 located along the outer banks, the hatteras ferry crossing is free and takes about 1 hour. It moves at 2x the speed and takes riders right into silver lake harbor. The ocracoke alive board met and determined that in the interest of public health and the financial stability of the ocracoke alive community nonprofit, this years event on ocracoke island, nc would officially be called off. From the south and west you have your choice of the cedar island or swan. Transportation to and from ocracoke island north carolina. The berkley manor venues hotelmotel ocracoke village.
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