Where does the Swan Quarter ferry take you to?
Ocracoke Island
The Swan Quarter ferry is actually the longest of the seven North Carolina routes, and travels 2.5 hours across the quiet North Carolina mainland to Ocracoke Island. 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.
How long is the ferry from Swan Quarter to Ocracoke?
2 hours, 45 minutes
If you’re making a day trip to Ocracoke, plan to arrive at the Hatteras Ferry landing as early as possible since it operates on a first-come, first-served basis. The Swan Quarter Ferry (2 hours, 45 minutes) and Cedar Island Ferry (2 hours, 10 minutes) routes are tolled, and reservations are required.
Where does the Cedar Island ferry go?
The Ocracoke – Cedar Island Ferry is a public vehicular ferry that provides service from Cedar Island on the mainland of North Carolina to Ocracoke Island. It is run by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, and is one of three ferries that service isolated Ocracoke Island.
What is the zip code for Swan Quarter North Carolina?
27885
Swan Quarter/Zip codes
Do you have to take a ferry to get to Rodanthe?
There is no direct connection from New Bern to Rodanthe. However, you can take the drive to Cedar Island, NC, take the car ferry to Ocracoke, NC, take the drive to Ocracoke, NC, take the car ferry to Hatteras Island, NC, then take the drive to Rodanthe. Alternatively, you can take the drive to Rodanthe.
Do you need to take a ferry to get to the Outer Banks?
If you are staying in Ocracoke, you’ll need to take a ferry no matter which direction you arrive from! From the mainland, there are two ferries to the Outer Banks; each takes about two and a half hours. If you are traveling from the south of the Pamlico Sound, you’ll take the Cedar Island to Ocracoke Ferry.
Where does the Rodanthe ferry go?
The river-class Rodanthe is the first new vehicular ferry for the North Carolina system since 2006. Starting mid-July, the Rodanthe will ply the waters from Hatteras village to Ocracoke’s ferry terminal across Hatteras Inlet.
Where do I fly into for the Outer Banks?
Norfolk International Airport
As for flights, the Outer Banks is easily accessible from Norfolk International Airport (82 miles north), Raleigh Durham International Airport (192 miles west), or Coastal Carolina Airport (138 miles southwest). Expect a scenic drive in and one filled with anticipation.
When was the Cedar Island and Swan Quarter ferry built?
In it’s defense, it was built in 1965, making it one of the two oldest “sound class” ferrys in the fleet (the Pamlico being the other ferry built in 1965). Both the Swan Quarter and Cedar Island ferrys pass near a small sandbar/island next to the ferry channel just west of Ocracoke.
How long is the ferry from Ocracoke to Swan Quarter?
The Swan Quarter ferry is one of three ferry routes normally available to and from Ocracoke. It is the longest of the three, taking about two and one half hours to cross the Pamlico Sound.
Where is the Swan Quarter in North Carolina?
Swan Quarter is in the middle of Swan Quarter National Wildlife Refuge, and an easy ten minute drive from Lake Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge. This area is a popular spot in the winter for wildlife enthusiasts because so many geese and Tundra Swans winter here.
Where is Cedar Island Ferry West of Ocracoke?
Both the Swan Quarter and Cedar Island ferrys pass near a small sandbar/island next to the ferry channel just west of Ocracoke. This location is a favorite gathering spotfor gulls, terns, cormorantsand pelicans.