Andaman in November: Weather, Ferries & Booking Guide

November is when the Andaman season properly starts. The monsoon has gone, the sea has settled, and every private operator is back on the water. It’s also the month when booking lead times jump — so the useful question isn’t “is November good?” (it is) but “which sailing, and how early?”

This guide answers that ferry-first: what the crossing feels like week by week, a dated snapshot of which sailings were actually on sale for November, and how far ahead people booked last season. Updated 29 September 2026.

November at a Glance

So the short version of Andaman in November: any week works, but the month has two moods. Diwali week at the start behaves like peak season. The middle is the quietest good weather you’ll get before March.

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Andaman Weather in November: Week by Week

Andaman weather in November is the reward for sitting out the monsoon. The southwest monsoon finishes by October; what November brings instead is the tail of the northeast monsoon, which reaches the islands as short showers rather than wet days. Skies clear between them and stay clear longer as the month goes on.

The first ten days can still produce a shower most afternoons. They’re brief. Mornings are reliably dry, which matters because morning is when you’ll be on a ferry.

By mid-month the pattern flips. Dry days outnumber wet ones, humidity eases, and the water gets that flat, glassy look the December brochures are actually photographed in.

The last week is early peak season in everything but price. Dry, calm, and busier every day as the December crowd starts arriving early.

What about temperature? Warm and humid throughout — a light layer for the air-conditioned cabins, not for the weather. We don’t publish a temperature table here; check a forecast for your dates rather than trusting a monthly average.

And the “is it still monsoon?” worry: no. If a site tells you November is risky for ferries, it’s describing September.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Andaman?

Yes — for ferry travel, Andaman in November is one of the two or three best months of the year. Seas are calm, all three private operators are selling every main route, and fares are still the base-season numbers on most sailings. The trade-off is that everyone else knows this too, and the second half of the month fills up.

Where November beats December: fewer people on the same boats and beaches, and you can still book a specific morning sailing a couple of weeks out. Where December beats November: nothing you’d notice on a ferry.

Where November loses to October: only on crowds. The October guide explains why early October is quieter — but you pay for that in unsettled seas. November has none of that.

If you’re choosing between months, the best time to visit Andaman guide sets all twelve side by side. For the ferry-specific answer, November is the month where you stop worrying about weather and start worrying about seats.

Ferry Conditions in November: What the Crossing Feels Like

Worried about a rough ride? Andaman in November is the month that worry retires. The swell that makes September crossings memorable has gone, and the 90-minute Port Blair to Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) hop on the fast catamarans feels like a bus with a better view.

A few planning notes:

• Morning departures are still the calmer choice. Not because November afternoons are rough, but because sea breezes pick up after midday everywhere in the islands. If you’re sensitive, take the 7:30 AM or 8:00 AM.
• Green Ocean is slower and it shows. Around 2 hours 15 minutes against 90 minutes on Nautika or Makruzz. In November’s flat water that’s a scenic open-deck ride rather than a longer ordeal — some people prefer it.
• Weather holds are rare in November. They happen in the monsoon; in November a delayed sailing is usually an operational thing, not the sea. Check your operator’s notices the evening before anyway.

Still nervous? The seasickness guide covers what actually helps, and the sea conditions guide explains why morning water is flatter.

Ferry Schedules in November: A Dated Snapshot

Inventory changes by day, so here’s a dated check rather than a claim. A live check on 29 September 2026 for travel on 1 November and again on 15 November returned the same six direct private sailings from Port Blair to Havelock, all departing Haddo Jetty:

Two things jump out of that table. The cheap 6:30 AM Green Ocean had 34 seats left for 1 November a month out, and the 7:00 AM had two. The fast catamarans had plenty. So “book early” in November really means “book the cheap early boat early.”

These are base fares, not totals. Checkout adds Rs 50 Port Service Fee per passenger per leg, plus the configured fuel charge (Rs 325 on Makruzz and Nautika, Rs 300 on Green Ocean). The fares guide walks through what lands on the final bill.

Onward hops in the same snapshot:

Three November-specific notes:

• Port Blair → Neil direct: the snapshot returned one private option, Makruzz at 8:00 AM, about 3 hours, from Rs 1,950 Premium. Everything else routes via Havelock — two tickets. See the Port Blair to Neil guide.
• Neil → Havelock: no private sailing was listed for either November date. If your plan runs Neil first and Havelock second, check your date before booking hotels, or reverse the order. The Neil to Havelock guide has the workarounds.
• ITT Majestic returned no inventory on any route for either date. Don’t build a plan around it.

Government ferries run their own system: current eligibility, release information and fares come from DSS/STARS, not from us. The government ferry guide explains how that works.

The dated ferry schedule is the full-route version of this snapshot.

Which Ferry Should You Pick in November?

Same boats as every month, but Andaman in November has flat water, and that changes the calculation: comfort style and timing matter more than sea-handling.

• Want the cheapest crossing? Green Ocean Economy at Rs 1,050 base, 6:30 AM or 1:15 PM. Accept the extra 45 minutes and enjoy the open deck — November is the month it’s actually pleasant up there.
• Want speed and quiet? Makruzz Premium at Rs 1,500 base. No DJ, 90 minutes, the most seats on the route. The 8:00 AM also continues to Neil if you’re going straight through.
• Want the newest boat? Nautika at Rs 1,550 base, 7:30 AM or 12:30 PM. Livelier onboard — music and a crowd — which some people love and some bring headphones for.
• Doing Baratang? New for this season: Makruzz Pearl sails Port Blair → Baratang → Havelock, leaving 5:45 AM with the limestone cave visit built in and arriving at Havelock at 1:30 PM. One-way, no return to Port Blair. Details in the Port Blair to Baratang guide.

The operator comparison goes deeper on cabins and classes; seat classes explains what Premium, Luxury and Economy actually buy you.

November Prices & How Early to Book

November fares in the snapshot were base-season numbers: Rs 1,050 to Rs 1,550 for Port Blair to Havelock depending on operator and class. What moves in November isn’t the fare so much as the seat count on the popular departures.

How early is early? Our own booking data is the honest guide here. Across the 2025–26 season, peak months averaged about 2,837 ferry legs a month on our platform against 717 in the monsoon — roughly four times the demand, on the same number of boats. And the way people book shifts with it: of bookings made in June, more than half were for a sailing within 48 hours; of bookings made in September, only about one in six were, and the median lead time had stretched to around three weeks. The seasonal patterns study has the full numbers.

So for November:

1. Fix your dates, then book the ferries before the hotels. Hotels have alternatives; the 6:30 AM Green Ocean doesn’t.
2. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable for most November dates on the fast catamarans.
3. Diwali week is the exception. Diwali falls on 8 November in 2026, and the surrounding days compress a lot of family travel into a few sailings. Treat 5–12 November like a December date and book as soon as the dates are fixed.
4. Return legs matter more than you think. The Havelock → Port Blair afternoon sailings are where last-season travellers most often booked at the last minute — and where a flight the same evening makes that a bad idea. Book the return with the outbound.

Search once your dates are fixed. Release windows vary by operator and route, so if a date doesn’t show yet, check again rather than assuming it’s gone. The booking walkthrough covers the mechanics.

November dates fixed? Check live availability for your exact sailing at BookYourFerry.com — every operator in one search.

What’s Open in November

For getting around, everything is. All three selling operators run the main triangle daily, the Baratang sea route is in its first season, and the Elephant Beach boat from Havelock runs on November’s calm mornings, without the weather holds that interrupt it in the monsoon.

Two practical notes:

• Diwali (8 November) is a public holiday. Ferries run, but counters and local transport around Port Blair get slower, and hotels around Havelock fill for the long weekend either side.
• Ross Island and North Bay boats from Port Blair are a half-day option; the Ross Island ferry guide has current timings and how to book.

For what to do once you’re there — beaches, dive sites, the caves themselves — our sister site Tropical Andamans covers destinations; this page stays on the transport.

A Simple November Itinerary (5 Days, Ferry-Led)

Built around the sailings in the snapshot above, so every crossing in this Andaman in November itinerary is one that was actually on sale.

The Baratang variation: replace Day 2 with the 5:45 AM Makruzz Pearl via Baratang, arriving Havelock at 1:30 PM. You lose the lazy morning and gain the caves without a road day.

The Neil-first variation doesn’t work in November on the snapshot: no Neil → Havelock private sailing was listed. Keep the order Havelock → Neil → Port Blair.

Leave the final night in Port Blair rather than sailing on your flight day. November is reliable; your airline’s rebooking desk is not.

What to Pack for November

Light. Andaman in November needs a rain layer for the first ten days, then nothing but sun protection.

• A thin waterproof for early November showers and the open deck’s spray
• A light jumper or scarf — the catamaran cabins run cold
• Reef-safe sunscreen; November sun is strong and the water’s flat enough that you’ll be in it
• Motion-sickness tablets if you’re sensitive — you probably won’t need them, but the pharmacy in Havelock isn’t where you want to find out
• Original photo ID for every passenger, including children; every operator checks it at boarding
• Your issued ticket saved offline; jetty signal is patchy

Baggage limits differ by operator — Makruzz allows more than Nautika — so check the one you’ve booked before you pack the second suitcase.

Andaman in November: FAQs

Is November a good time to visit Andaman?

Yes. November has calm seas, dry weather after the first ten days, and all private ferry operators selling every main route. It’s quieter than December with the same conditions. The only week to treat as peak is Diwali week (around 8 November in 2026), when family travel fills the popular morning sailings.

What is the weather in Andaman in November?

Warm, humid and mostly dry. Early November can bring short afternoon showers from the northeast monsoon’s tail; by mid-month dry days dominate and the sea is flat on most mornings. Check a dated forecast for temperatures rather than a monthly average; conditions vary between the islands.

Are ferries running normally in November?

Yes. On 29 September 2026, a live check for 1 and 15 November returned six direct private Port Blair to Havelock sailings from Makruzz, Nautika and Green Ocean, plus the usual Havelock to Neil and Neil to Port Blair services. ITT Majestic returned no inventory. Check your own date before booking hotels.

Is the sea rough in November?

No. November is one of the calmest months for the Port Blair–Havelock–Neil crossings. Morning departures are still the smoother choice because sea breezes pick up after midday, and the open-deck Green Ocean feels different from the enclosed fast catamarans, but weather-related disruption is rare.

How early should I book ferries for November?

Two to three weeks ahead for most dates; as soon as dates are fixed for Diwali week (5–12 November 2026). Our booking data shows lead times stretch to a median of about three weeks going into peak season, and the cheapest early-morning sailings are the first to thin out. Book the return leg with the outbound.

When not to visit Andaman?

For ferry travel, the monsoon months of June to September are the ones to avoid: rough seas, reduced timetables and weather holds. November sits at the opposite end — calm and fully scheduled. If crowds bother you, avoid the Diwali long weekend and the last week of December rather than November itself.

Which is the cheapest month to visit Andaman?

Ferry fares don’t swing much by month; the cheapest crossing in November was Green Ocean Economy at Rs 1,050 base, the same class that’s cheapest year-round. Accommodation is where months differ — monsoon months are cheapest, November sits in the middle, December and January are the priciest.

What should I wear in Andaman in November?

Light cotton, a thin rain layer for early November, and a jumper for the ferry cabins, which are air-conditioned hard. Sun protection matters more than rain protection by mid-month. On the open deck a hat won’t survive the wind; sunglasses will.

Snapshot checked 29 September 2026 for travel on 1 and 15 November 2026 via the operators’ booking systems. Fares are base fares before port and fuel charges. The live search and your issued ticket take precedence over the dated examples here.