One year when leaving the Outer Banks we made reservations on ferry from Ocracoke Island to Cedar Island.
So we lined up early for the Hatteras to Ocracoke Ferry.
Arrived WAY early so early in fact that Ferry scheduled prior to our reserved ferry was at dock and starting to load vehicles.
Asked the Port Master...."what are chances we can get on board now"
He stated he'd check and disappeared.
Shortly afterwards we noticed ALL the cars that had already gotten on ferry were backing off and then a loading hand came over and motioned us to board.
After placing us on deck they then reloaded all the other vehicles.
Didn't know if we should have felt like VIPs or embarrassed.
Did enjoy the trip and the earlier than expected start to our travel day
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