From the May 25th Wilmington (NC) Star-News.
Some Things You May Not Know About the Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry and NC ferries.
1. The NC State Ferry System is the second largest state-run ferry system in the US, behind the Washington state one. (We've been on most NC ferries as well as the one in Washington.)
2. The state has seven ferry locations. Four are free and three charge fare. The largest operation, at Hatteras, is free. (Imagine something from a government that's free?)
3. The last Southport-Fort Fisher fare increase was 2006, when it was raised from $3 to the current $5.
4. Homeland security has required eight additional positions for screening at the Hatteras ferry.
5. You can buy a season pass for $150, good on all ferry services. This is especially a break if you are a commuter using the service.
6. At the Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry, it's first-come, first-served. Even if you have a season pass, you have to take your place in line and hope you get aboard.
7. The Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry operates two vessels, 365 days a year, from 5:30 am to 7:45 pm. They leave each terminus at the same time.
8. Six crewmen are required for under 150 passengers, eight if more.
A Highly Recommended Trip if You're Ever in the Area. --Old B-Runner
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