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he Cherry Branch – Minnesott Beach Ferry went on a reduced schedule at the end of March due to the coronavirus and North Carolina’s Stay-At-home Orders. Really reduced: one run every two hours. That meant a total of six runs per terminal, per day.

In May, the schedule increased. From six runs to a near-normal 17.

There is another increase on December 1. That Tuesday, the Cherry Branch – Minnesott Beach Ferry will return to full service. That’s 28 departures from each terminal daily with all three ferries in service.

The ferry at sunrise.

The schedule beginning December 1 is:

From Cherry Branch: 5a, 5:45a, 6:15a, 6:45a, 7:15a, 7:45a, 8:30a, 9a, 9:30a, 10a, 10:30a, 11a, 11:30a, noon, 12:30p, 1:30p, 2p, 2:30p, 3p, 3:30p, 4p, 4:30p, 5p, 5:30p, 6:30p, 7:30p, 8:30p and 10p

From Minnesott Beach: 5:25a, 6:15a, 6:45a, 7:15a, 7:45a, 8:30a, 9a, 9:30a, 10a, 10:30a, 11a, 11:30a, noon, 12:30p, 1:30p, 2p, 2:30p, 3p, 3:30p, 4p, 4:30p, 5p, 5:30p, 6p, 7p, 8p, 9p and 11p

From the NC Department of Transportation:

Ferry passengers are reminded to observe all COVID-related safety measures, including remaining in vehicles whenever possible. All passengers should wear face coverings and practice social distancing when out on ferry decks or in passenger lounges.

Posted Monday November 23, 2020 by Allison DeWeese