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Ferries & Water Taxis in North Carolina

39 of the 1,467 marinas and boating businesses we track in North Carolina are ferry services and passenger boats. Full listings for every city are on the North Carolina page.

39locations
25cities
1,467locations statewide

Ferry routes vary widely between scheduled vehicular crossings, seasonal island shuttles, and passenger-only urban water taxis. Choosing the right service depends on whether you are transporting a vehicle, traveling with pets, or needing a strict commuter timeline. Map pins show terminal docks, but they do not indicate reservation requirements, vehicle height limits, or seasonal sailing schedules.

Southport 6

  1. Bald Head Island Ferry

    1301 Ferry Rd, Southport, NC 28461

    Call Website All Southport

  2. Cape Fearless Charters

    606 W West St, Southport, NC 28461

    Call Website All Southport

  3. NC Southport To Ft. Fisher Ferry

    1650 Ferry Rd SE, Southport, NC 28461

    Call All Southport

  4. Southport Ferry Terminal Visitors Center

    Southport Ferry, 1650 Ferry Rd SE, Southport, NC 28461

    All Southport

  5. Oak Island Boat Access

    Fish Factory Road, Southport, NC 28461

    All Southport

  6. Intercoastal Waterway

    Southport, NC

    All Southport

Beaufort 3

  1. Island Express Ferry Service

    600 Front St, Beaufort, NC 28516

    Call Website All Beaufort

  2. Island Ferry Adventures

    610 Front St, Beaufort, NC 28516

    Call Website All Beaufort

  3. Outer Banks Houseboats

    324 Front St, Beaufort, NC 28516

    Call Website All Beaufort

Hatteras 3

  1. Miss Hatteras

    57171 Kohler Dr, Hatteras, NC 27943

    Call Website All Hatteras

  2. Hatteras inlet - NC Ferry System

    58999 NC-12, Hatteras, NC 27943

    Call Website All Hatteras

  3. Ocracoke Island Ferry

    58848 Marina Way, Hatteras, NC 27943

    Call Website All Hatteras

Wanchese 3

  1. Bayliss Boatworks

    600 Harbor Rd, Wanchese, NC 27981

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  2. Daniels Boatworks Inc.

    620 Harbor Rd, Wanchese, NC 27981

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  3. Island Boat Works

    911 Harbor Rd, Wanchese, NC 27981-9617

    Call All Wanchese

Morehead City 2

  1. Mystique Boatworks

    311 Facility Dr, Morehead City, NC 28557-6322

    Call All Morehead City

  2. Shearline Boatworks

    321 Facility Dr, Morehead City, NC 28557

    Call All Morehead City

Ocracoke 2

  1. Swan Quarter Ferry

    6 Garrish Ln, Ocracoke, NC 27960-1119

    Website All Ocracoke

  2. Ocracoke Ferry Terminal

    Irvin Garrish Hwy, Ocracoke, NC 27960

    Call All Ocracoke

Sneads Ferry 2

  1. Open Water Inc.

    114 Sugar Ln, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460-7554

    Call Website All Sneads Ferry

  2. Topsail Fishing Charters

    104 James St, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460-8535

    Call Website All Sneads Ferry

Apex 1

  1. Parker’s Creek Boat Launch

    Apex, NC

    All Apex

Bath 1

  1. Bayview Ferry

    229 NC-306, Bath, NC 27808

    Call All Bath

Corolla 1

  1. Corolla Parasail

    798 Sunset Blvd, Corolla, NC 27927

    Call Website All Corolla

Currituck 1

  1. Currituck Sound Ferry

    173 Courthouse Rd, Currituck, NC 27929-9653

    Call Website

Davis 1

  1. Davis Shore Ferry Service

    148 Willis Rd, Davis, NC 28524-7018

    Call All Davis

Denver 1

  1. Jackson's Marine

    3333 N Carolina 16 Business, Denver, NC 28037

    Call Website All Denver

Edenton 1

  1. Layton's Boatworks

    103 Anchors Way Dr, Edenton, NC 27932

    Call All Edenton

Harkers Island 1

  1. Island Express Ferry Services

    1800 Island Rd, Harkers Island, NC 28531

    Call Website All Harkers Island

Havelock 1

  1. Cherry Branch

    2300 Ferry Rd, Havelock, NC 28532

    Call All Havelock

Knotts Island 1

  1. Knotts Island Ferry

    117 Ferryview Ln, Knotts Island, NC 27950-9648

    Website All Knotts Island

Kure Beach 1

  1. Fort Fisher Ferry

    2422 Fort Fisher Blvd S, Kure Beach, NC 28449

    Call Website All Kure Beach

Midland 1

  1. Coast to Coast Marine Transport

    1901 Cal Bost Rd, Midland, NC 28107

    Call Website

Oden's Dock 1

  1. Miss Hatteras & Cap N Clam Head Boats

    57878 Nc Highway 12, Oden's Dock, NC 27943

    Call Website

Shallotte 1

  1. Tripps Boat Yard

    Shallotte, NC

    All Shallotte

Swanquarter 1

  1. Swan Quarter Ferry Terminal

    748 Oyster Creek St, Swanquarter, NC 27885

    Call Website

Thomasville 1

  1. JaguarPowerboats.com

    1437 Cunningham Brick Yard Rd, Thomasville, NC 27360-8237

    Call Website All Thomasville

Topsail Beach 1

  1. Tuck's Water Shuttle

    636 Channel Blvd, Topsail Beach, NC 28445

    Call Website All Topsail Beach

Wilmington 1

  1. Uss North Carolina

    Wilmington, NC

    All Wilmington
Book vehicle spots early. Many island and long-distance passenger ferries require advance reservations for cars during peak summer months, while walk-on passengers can often buy tickets at the pier.

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Good to know

Do I need to arrive early if I already bought a ticket?

Yes, most operators require vehicles to be in the boarding lane 30 to 60 minutes before departure. Walk-on passengers usually need to clear the gate 15 to 20 minutes prior to sailing. Late arrivals risk losing their reserved spot to standby commuters.

Are pets allowed on ferry crossings?

Policies depend on the specific line and duration of the trip. Many passenger ferries allow leashed dogs on exterior decks, while vehicle ferries often require pets to remain inside your personal car during the transit. Always check specific carrier rules before arriving at the terminal.

How much do passenger and vehicle ferry tickets usually cost?

Short commuter water taxis often cost under $10 per passenger. Longer vehicular crossings to islands typically range from $20 to over $100 depending on the size of the vehicle, the number of passengers, and peak seasonal pricing.

How to shrink wrap a boat?

To shrink wrap a boat, cover support structures with protective padding, lay the shrink film across the hull, heat-shrink it with a heat gun, and add ventilation ports. For large vessels or professional weatherproofing in North Carolina, check the 39 marine service providers cataloged on MarinaAtlas.

What is a marine survey?

A marine survey is a detailed inspection of a boat's hull, mechanical systems, and overall condition conducted by a certified surveyor. Across North Carolina, MarinaAtlas indexes 39 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.