Ferry booking in Andaman

1. Ferry from Port Blair To Havelock Island - The Ferry to Andaman Islands Ferry from Port Blair to Havelock Island usually it takes 1.5 - 2.5 hours to cover the distance of 57 kms. There are both government Ferry and private ferry that operates from Port Blair to Havelock Island. These ferries have different kind of classes and seatings. Some provide premium, deluxe and royal class and some provides Luxury and Royal class seating only. Based on the class that is selected you are provided with snacks for your tour journey to Havelock Island from Port Blair. We can book tickets both online and offline. There private ferry from Port Blair to Havelock Island are Makruzz, Nautika, Aashi, Green ocean and ITT Majestic cruise. Where Makkruzz is the Oldest ferry, Nautika is the fastest ferry and Green ocean has an open deck. The price of these ferry ranges from 1400/- to 3500/- per person, based on the category, like premium, deluxe, luxury. These ferry are operational on all days and the timings that they start are from 6:30 AM to 02:00 PM. Basically all the ferry that operates from Port Blair start early and reach Havelock Island. The first sailing time is at 6:30 AM, followed by 7:30 and 8:00 AM. Then the second slot of ferry starts at 11:00 AM and sails until 02:00 PM. Based on your preference you can select any timings to sail from Port Blair to Havelock Island. After reaching Havelock Island, you can hire a cab to reach your hotel. The cab charges vary from 200 - 500 rupees based upon the distance to travel. Once you have checked in to your hotel, you can spend time at the property at Havelock Island. Post this you can visit various places in Havelock Island. Things to consider when booking a ferry from Port Blair to Havelock : 1) Make sure you select window seat 2) Select morning timing 3) Select a good ferry that sails 4) Carry vomiting bags and pills just in case of sea sickness 5) Wear comfortable clothing 6) Do your bookings in advance to avoid last minute issues The ferry from Port Blair leaves from Haddo wharf and the boarding closes 20 minutes before departure. The security check starts around 2 hours before the tour program. Make sure you are on time at the Haddo wharf to take ferry to Havelock. At this route there is heavy traffic so start early to avoid last minute hassles. A valid ID proof and vaccination certificate is required to board the ferry to Havelock Island. In case you are not vaccinated and you don’t have a proper report then you will not be allowed to board the vessel. Please be aware that all ferry charges for kids above 1 year of age in full. So purchase tickets accordingly. Try to take a hotel near to the city to reduce travel time when you are in transit phase from Port Blair to Havelock. Many customers feel that they can take a ferry to after 2 PM to Havelock Island and hence book their hotels accordingly at Havelock. However, please note that the last ferry to Havelock Island will depart only at 2 PM and

2. therefore it is very much recommended to stay at Port Blair on Day 1 and then travel to Havelock Island the next day based on your timings at which you reach Port Blair.