[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":564},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article-andaman-in-november":3,"all-articles":114},{"slug":4,"html":5,"toc":6,"faqItems":66,"meta":83,"article":91},"andaman-in-november","\u003Cp class=\"quotable-answer\" id=\"direct-answer\" data-quotable=\"true\">\u003Cstrong>November is when the Andaman season properly starts.\u003C/strong> 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?”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"/images/articles/green-ocean/medium/green_ocean_1_exterior.webp\" alt=\"Calm November morning crossing between Port Blair and Havelock\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"november-at-a-glance\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#november-at-a-glance\">\u003Cspan>November at a Glance\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ctable data-quotable=\"true\">\u003Ccaption>November at a Glance\u003C/caption>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Early November (1–10)\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Mid November (11–20)\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Late November (21–30)\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Rain\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Short showers possible, clearing fast\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Mostly dry\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Dry\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Sea state\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Calm on most mornings\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Calm\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Calm\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Ferries\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>All three operators selling\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Full timetable\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Full timetable\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Crowds\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Building — Diwali is 8 November\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Moderate\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Busy, December run-up\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Booking lead\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>2–3 weeks; Diwali week longer\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>2–3 weeks\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>3 weeks\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-november-at-a-glance\" data-quotable=\"true\">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.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Planning your crossings?\u003C/strong> Compare all operators — live seats, real fares — at \u003Ca href=\"/\">BookYourFerry.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003C/blockquote>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"andaman-weather-in-november-week-by-week\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#andaman-weather-in-november-week-by-week\">\u003Cspan>Andaman Weather in November: Week by Week\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-andaman-weather-in-november-week-by-week\" data-quotable=\"true\">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.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The first ten days\u003C/strong> 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.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>By mid-month\u003C/strong> 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.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The last week\u003C/strong> is early peak season in everything but price. Dry, calm, and busier every day as the December crowd starts arriving early.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>And the “is it still monsoon?” worry: no. If a site tells you November is risky for ferries, it’s describing September.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"is-november-a-good-time-to-visit-andaman\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#is-november-a-good-time-to-visit-andaman\">\u003Cspan>Is November a Good Time to Visit Andaman?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-is-november-a-good-time-to-visit-andaman\" data-quotable=\"true\">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.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Where November loses to October: only on crowds. The \u003Ca href=\"/andaman-in-october\">October guide\u003C/a> explains why early October is quieter — but you pay for that in unsettled seas. November has none of that.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>If you’re choosing between months, the \u003Ca href=\"/best-time-to-visit-andaman\">best time to visit Andaman\u003C/a> 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.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"ferry-conditions-in-november-what-the-crossing-feels-like\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#ferry-conditions-in-november-what-the-crossing-feels-like\">\u003Cspan>Ferry Conditions in November: What the Crossing Feels Like\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-ferry-conditions-in-november-what-the-crossing-feels-like\" data-quotable=\"true\">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.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>A few planning notes:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Morning departures are still the calmer choice.\u003C/strong> 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.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Green Ocean is slower and it shows.\u003C/strong> 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.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Weather holds are rare in November.\u003C/strong> 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.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>Still nervous? The \u003Ca href=\"/ferry-sickness-andaman\">seasickness guide\u003C/a> covers what actually helps, and the \u003Ca href=\"/andaman-sea-conditions\">sea conditions guide\u003C/a> explains why morning water is flatter.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"/images/articles/haddo-jetty/full/haddo-jetty-terminal-boarding.webp\" alt=\"Morning boarding queue at Haddo Jetty, Port Blair\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"ferry-schedules-in-november-a-dated-snapshot\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#ferry-schedules-in-november-a-dated-snapshot\">\u003Cspan>Ferry Schedules in November: A Dated Snapshot\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-ferry-schedules-in-november-a-dated-snapshot\" data-quotable=\"true\">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 \u003Ca href=\"/haddo-jetty-port-blair\">Haddo Jetty\u003C/a>:\u003C/p>\n\u003Ctable data-quotable=\"true\">\u003Ccaption>Ferry Schedules in November: A Dated Snapshot\u003C/caption>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Time\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Operator\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Duration\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>From (base fare)\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Seats left (1 Nov)\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>6:30 AM\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Green Ocean\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>~2h 15m\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Rs 1,050 Economy\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>34\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>7:00 AM\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Green Ocean\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>~2h\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Rs 1,450\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>2\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>7:30 AM\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Nautika\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>90 min\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Rs 1,550 Luxury\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>174\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>8:00 AM\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Makruzz\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>90 min\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Rs 1,500 Premium\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>239\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>12:30 PM\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Nautika\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>90 min\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Rs 1,550 Luxury\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>212\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>1:00 PM\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Makruzz\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>90 min\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Rs 1,500 Premium\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>280\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>1:15 PM\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Green Ocean\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>~2h 15m\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Rs 1,050 Economy\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>262\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp>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.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>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 \u003Ca href=\"/andaman-ferry-prices\">fares guide\u003C/a> walks through what lands on the final bill.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Onward hops in the same snapshot:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ctable data-quotable=\"true\">\u003Ccaption>Ferry Schedules in November: A Dated Snapshot\u003C/caption>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Route\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Operator\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Departure\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Duration\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>From (base fare)\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Havelock → Neil\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Green Ocean\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>9:15 AM\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>~75 min\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Rs 1,050\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Havelock → Neil\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Nautika\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>9:25 AM\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>45 min\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Rs 1,700\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Havelock → Neil\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Makruzz\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>10:00 AM\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>60 min\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Rs 1,700\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Neil → Port Blair\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Nautika\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>10:35 AM\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>~75 min\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Rs 1,800\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Neil → Port Blair\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Green Ocean\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>11:00 AM\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>~1h 45m\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Rs 1,050\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Neil → Port Blair\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Makruzz\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>11:30 AM\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>60 min\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Rs 1,750\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Havelock → Port Blair\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Makruzz\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>10:00 AM · 3:30 PM\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>150 · 90 min\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Rs 1,450–1,500\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Havelock → Port Blair\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Nautika · Green Ocean\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>3:45 PM\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>90 min · ~2h 15m\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Rs 1,450 · Rs 1,050\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp>Three November-specific notes:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Port Blair → Neil direct:\u003C/strong> 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 \u003Ca href=\"/port-blair-to-neil-island-ferry\">Port Blair to Neil guide\u003C/a>.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Neil → Havelock:\u003C/strong> 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 \u003Ca href=\"/neil-island-to-havelock-ferry\">Neil to Havelock guide\u003C/a> has the workarounds.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>ITT Majestic\u003C/strong> returned no inventory on any route for either date. Don’t build a plan around it.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>Government ferries run their own system: current eligibility, release information and fares come from DSS/STARS, not from us. The \u003Ca href=\"/government-ferry-andaman\">government ferry guide\u003C/a> explains how that works.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The \u003Ca href=\"/andaman-ferry-schedule\">dated ferry schedule\u003C/a> is the full-route version of this snapshot.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"which-ferry-should-you-pick-in-november\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#which-ferry-should-you-pick-in-november\">\u003Cspan>Which Ferry Should You Pick in November?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-which-ferry-should-you-pick-in-november\" data-quotable=\"true\">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.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Want the cheapest crossing?\u003C/strong> 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.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Want speed and quiet?\u003C/strong> 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.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Want the newest boat?\u003C/strong> 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.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Doing Baratang?\u003C/strong> 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 \u003Ca href=\"/port-blair-to-baratang-ferry\">Port Blair to Baratang guide\u003C/a>.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>The \u003Ca href=\"/makruzz-vs-nautika-vs-green-ocean\">operator comparison\u003C/a> goes deeper on cabins and classes; \u003Ca href=\"/ferry-seat-classes-andaman\">seat classes\u003C/a> explains what Premium, Luxury and Economy actually buy you.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"november-prices-how-early-to-book\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#november-prices-how-early-to-book\">\u003Cspan>November Prices & How Early to Book\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-november-prices-how-early-to-book\" data-quotable=\"true\">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.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>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 \u003Ca href=\"/andaman-ferry-seasonal-patterns-2026\">seasonal patterns study\u003C/a> has the full numbers.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>So for November:\u003C/p>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Fix your dates, then book the ferries before the hotels.\u003C/strong> Hotels have alternatives; the 6:30 AM Green Ocean doesn’t.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Two to three weeks ahead\u003C/strong> is comfortable for most November dates on the fast catamarans.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Diwali week is the exception.\u003C/strong> 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.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Return legs matter more than you think.\u003C/strong> 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.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ol>\n\u003Cp>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 \u003Ca href=\"/how-to-book-andaman-ferry\">booking walkthrough\u003C/a> covers the mechanics.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>November dates fixed?\u003C/strong> Check live availability for your exact sailing at \u003Ca href=\"/\">BookYourFerry.com\u003C/a> — every operator in one search.\u003C/p>\n\u003C/blockquote>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"whats-open-in-november\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#whats-open-in-november\">\u003Cspan>What’s Open in November\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-whats-open-in-november\" data-quotable=\"true\">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 \u003Ca href=\"/elephant-beach-boat-ride\">Elephant Beach boat\u003C/a> from Havelock runs on November’s calm mornings, without the weather holds that interrupt it in the monsoon.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Two practical notes:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Diwali (8 November)\u003C/strong> 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.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Ross Island and North Bay\u003C/strong> boats from Port Blair are a half-day option; the \u003Ca href=\"/ross-island-ferry\">Ross Island ferry guide\u003C/a> has current timings and how to book.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"/images/articles/green-ocean/full/green-ocean-disembarking-01.webp\" alt=\"Passengers disembarking a Green Ocean ferry under clear season skies\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"a-simple-november-itinerary-5-days-ferry-led\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#a-simple-november-itinerary-5-days-ferry-led\">\u003Cspan>A Simple November Itinerary (5 Days, Ferry-Led)\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-a-simple-november-itinerary-5-days-ferry-led\" data-quotable=\"true\">Built around the sailings in the snapshot above, so every crossing in this Andaman in November itinerary is one that was actually on sale.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ctable data-quotable=\"true\">\u003Ccaption>A Simple November Itinerary (5 Days, Ferry-Led)\u003C/caption>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Day\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Plan\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Crossing\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>1\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Arrive Port Blair, settle in\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>—\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>2\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Port Blair → Havelock, morning\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Makruzz 8:00 AM (90 min) or Green Ocean 6:30 AM (~2h 15m)\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>3\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Havelock\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>—\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>4\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Havelock → Neil, morning\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Nautika 9:25 AM (45 min) or Green Ocean 9:15 AM\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>5\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Neil → Port Blair, late morning; fly out next day\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Makruzz 11:30 AM (60 min)\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The Baratang variation:\u003C/strong> 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.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The Neil-first variation doesn’t work in November\u003C/strong> on the snapshot: no Neil → Havelock private sailing was listed. Keep the order Havelock → Neil → Port Blair.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Leave the final night in Port Blair rather than sailing on your flight day. November is reliable; your airline’s rebooking desk is not.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-to-pack-for-november\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#what-to-pack-for-november\">\u003Cspan>What to Pack for November\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-what-to-pack-for-november\" data-quotable=\"true\">Light. Andaman in November needs a rain layer for the first ten days, then nothing but sun protection.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>A thin waterproof for early November showers and the open deck’s spray\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>A light jumper or scarf — the catamaran cabins run cold\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Reef-safe sunscreen; November sun is strong and the water’s flat enough that you’ll be in it\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>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\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Original photo ID for every passenger, including children; every operator checks it at boarding\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Your issued ticket saved offline; jetty signal is patchy\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>Baggage limits differ by operator — Makruzz allows more than Nautika — so check the one you’ve booked before you pack the second suitcase.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"andaman-in-november-faqs\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#andaman-in-november-faqs\">\u003Cspan>Andaman in November: FAQs\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"is-november-a-good-time-to-visit-andaman-1\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#is-november-a-good-time-to-visit-andaman-1\">\u003Cspan>Is November a good time to visit Andaman?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-is-november-a-good-time-to-visit-andaman-1\" data-quotable=\"true\">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.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"what-is-the-weather-in-andaman-in-november\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#what-is-the-weather-in-andaman-in-november\">\u003Cspan>What is the weather in Andaman in November?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-what-is-the-weather-in-andaman-in-november\" data-quotable=\"true\">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.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"are-ferries-running-normally-in-november\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#are-ferries-running-normally-in-november\">\u003Cspan>Are ferries running normally in November?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-are-ferries-running-normally-in-november\" data-quotable=\"true\">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.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"is-the-sea-rough-in-november\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#is-the-sea-rough-in-november\">\u003Cspan>Is the sea rough in November?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-is-the-sea-rough-in-november\" data-quotable=\"true\">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.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"how-early-should-i-book-ferries-for-november\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#how-early-should-i-book-ferries-for-november\">\u003Cspan>How early should I book ferries for November?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-how-early-should-i-book-ferries-for-november\" data-quotable=\"true\">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.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"when-not-to-visit-andaman\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#when-not-to-visit-andaman\">\u003Cspan>When not to visit Andaman?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-when-not-to-visit-andaman\" data-quotable=\"true\">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.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"which-is-the-cheapest-month-to-visit-andaman\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#which-is-the-cheapest-month-to-visit-andaman\">\u003Cspan>Which is the cheapest month to visit Andaman?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-which-is-the-cheapest-month-to-visit-andaman\" data-quotable=\"true\">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.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"what-should-i-wear-in-andaman-in-november\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#what-should-i-wear-in-andaman-in-november\">\u003Cspan>What should I wear in Andaman in November?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-what-should-i-wear-in-andaman-in-november\" data-quotable=\"true\">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.\u003C/p>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>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.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n",[7,11,14,17,20,23,26,29,32,35,38,41,45,48,51,54,57,60,63],{"level":8,"id":9,"text":10},2,"november-at-a-glance","November at a Glance",{"level":8,"id":12,"text":13},"andaman-weather-in-november-week-by-week","Andaman Weather in November: Week by Week",{"level":8,"id":15,"text":16},"is-november-a-good-time-to-visit-andaman","Is November a Good Time to Visit Andaman?",{"level":8,"id":18,"text":19},"ferry-conditions-in-november-what-the-crossing-feels-like","Ferry Conditions in November: What the Crossing Feels Like",{"level":8,"id":21,"text":22},"ferry-schedules-in-november-a-dated-snapshot","Ferry Schedules in November: A Dated Snapshot",{"level":8,"id":24,"text":25},"which-ferry-should-you-pick-in-november","Which Ferry Should You Pick in November?",{"level":8,"id":27,"text":28},"november-prices-how-early-to-book","November Prices & How Early to Book",{"level":8,"id":30,"text":31},"whats-open-in-november","What’s Open in November",{"level":8,"id":33,"text":34},"a-simple-november-itinerary-5-days-ferry-led","A Simple November Itinerary (5 Days, Ferry-Led)",{"level":8,"id":36,"text":37},"what-to-pack-for-november","What to Pack for November",{"level":8,"id":39,"text":40},"andaman-in-november-faqs","Andaman in November: FAQs",{"level":42,"id":43,"text":44},3,"is-november-a-good-time-to-visit-andaman-1","Is November a good time to visit Andaman?",{"level":42,"id":46,"text":47},"what-is-the-weather-in-andaman-in-november","What is the weather in Andaman in November?",{"level":42,"id":49,"text":50},"are-ferries-running-normally-in-november","Are ferries running normally in November?",{"level":42,"id":52,"text":53},"is-the-sea-rough-in-november","Is the sea rough in November?",{"level":42,"id":55,"text":56},"how-early-should-i-book-ferries-for-november","How early should I book ferries for November?",{"level":42,"id":58,"text":59},"when-not-to-visit-andaman","When not to visit Andaman?",{"level":42,"id":61,"text":62},"which-is-the-cheapest-month-to-visit-andaman","Which is the cheapest month to visit Andaman?",{"level":42,"id":64,"text":65},"what-should-i-wear-in-andaman-in-november","What should I wear in Andaman in November?",[67,69,71,73,75,77,79,81],{"question":44,"answer":68},"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.",{"question":47,"answer":70},"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.",{"question":50,"answer":72},"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.",{"question":53,"answer":74},"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.",{"question":56,"answer":76},"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.",{"question":59,"answer":78},"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.",{"question":62,"answer":80},"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.",{"question":65,"answer":82},"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.",{"title":84,"description":85,"canonical":86,"ogTitle":87,"ogDescription":85,"ogImage":88,"schemaType":89,"datePublished":90,"dateModified":90,"heroImage":88},"Andaman in November: Weather, Ferries & Booking Guide | BookYourFerry","Andaman in November, explained ferry-first: week-by-week weather, calm-sea crossings, a dated ferry snapshot for 1 and 15 November and how early to book. 2026.","https://www.bookyourferry.com/andaman-in-november","Andaman in November: Weather, Ferries & Booking Guide","/images/articles/green-ocean/medium/green_ocean_1_exterior.webp","Article","2026-09-29",{"slug":4,"title":87,"description":85,"category":92,"author":93,"publishedDate":90,"updatedDate":90,"readTime":94,"image":88,"imageMedium":88,"imageAlt":95,"tags":96,"status":102,"pillar":103,"relatedSlugs":104},"Trip Planning","BookYourFerry Team","13 min read","Calm November morning crossing between Port Blair and Havelock",[97,98,99,100,101],"andaman in november","andaman weather in november","andaman in november weather","november ferry schedule andaman","diwali andaman ferries","published",false,[105,106,107,108,109,110,111,112,113],"best-time-to-visit-andaman","andaman-in-october","andaman-ferry-schedule","andaman-ferry-prices","andaman-ferry-seasonal-patterns-2026","port-blair-to-havelock-ferry","port-blair-to-baratang-ferry","ferry-sickness-andaman","elephant-beach-boat-ride",[115,118,135,153,173,181,199,212,229,246,261,279,296,309,320,335,349,365,380,395,412,430,443,456,469,483,493,507,519,532,543,553],{"slug":4,"title":87,"description":85,"category":92,"author":93,"publishedDate":90,"updatedDate":90,"readTime":94,"image":88,"imageMedium":88,"imageAlt":95,"tags":116,"status":102,"pillar":103,"relatedSlugs":117},[97,98,99,100,101],[105,106,107,108,109,110,111,112,113],{"slug":109,"title":119,"description":120,"category":92,"author":93,"publishedDate":121,"updatedDate":122,"readTime":123,"image":124,"imageMedium":125,"imageAlt":126,"tags":127,"status":102,"pillar":103,"relatedSlugs":133},"Andaman Ferry Seasonal Patterns 2026: BookYourFerry Booking Data","How Andaman ferry bookings on BookYourFerry changed between monsoon and peak season, June 2025–July 2026: monthly averages, route shares and method.","2026-09-23","2026-09-24","6 min read","/images/articles/general/ferry_boarding_waiting_area.webp","/images/articles/general/medium/ferry_boarding_waiting_area.webp","Passengers waiting to board a ferry at an Andaman jetty",[128,129,130,131,132],"andaman ferry data","andaman monsoon ferry","andaman ferry bookings","havelock","neil island",[105,134,107,110],"havelock-to-neil-island-ferry",{"slug":136,"title":137,"description":138,"category":92,"author":93,"publishedDate":139,"updatedDate":140,"readTime":123,"image":141,"imageMedium":142,"imageAlt":143,"tags":144,"status":102,"pillar":103,"relatedSlugs":151},"andaman-sea-conditions","Andaman Sea Conditions by Month: Historical Wave Data","Historical regional wave statistics for 2015–2024 and their limits for ferry planning. Check current advisories; these figures are not route forecasts or safety guarantees.","2026-07-28","2026-09-17","/images/articles/green-ocean/full/green_ocean_1_aerial.webp","/images/articles/green-ocean/medium/green_ocean_1_aerial.webp","Ferry crossing open water between the Andaman Islands — sea conditions by month",[145,146,147,148,149,150],"andaman sea conditions","rough sea andaman","andaman ferry monsoon","andaman ferry cancellations","sea state andaman","andaman waves by month",[105,112,106,107,111,134,152],"andaman-ferry-booking",{"slug":111,"title":154,"description":155,"category":156,"author":93,"publishedDate":157,"updatedDate":158,"readTime":159,"image":160,"imageMedium":161,"imageAlt":162,"tags":163,"status":102,"pillar":103,"relatedSlugs":169},"Port Blair to Baratang Ferry 2026: New Sea Route, Times & Fare","Port Blair to Baratang ferry timings and fares. Compare the ferry-only sector with the cave-included journey to Havelock: example Rs 5,200 per adult.","Ferry Routes","2026-07-27","2026-09-28","7 min read","/images/articles/baratang/full/baratang-gorge.webp","/images/articles/baratang/medium/baratang-gorge.webp","Limestone gorge trail on Baratang Island in the Andamans",[164,165,166,167,168],"port blair to baratang","baratang ferry","baratang island ferry","makruzz baratang","andaman ferry",[170,136,110,134,171,107,108,152,172],"baratang-to-havelock-ferry","havelock-to-port-blair-ferry","haddo-jetty-port-blair",{"slug":170,"title":174,"description":175,"category":156,"author":93,"publishedDate":157,"updatedDate":157,"readTime":123,"image":160,"imageMedium":161,"imageAlt":162,"tags":176,"status":102,"pillar":103,"relatedSlugs":180},"Baratang to Havelock Ferry 2026: Timings, Fare & Booking","Baratang to Havelock ferry: Makruzz Pearl departs 12:00 PM, arrives 1:30 PM, Rs 2,000. Daily from 1 Oct 2026 — the only direct sea link. Book online.",[177,165,178,179,168],"baratang to havelock","havelock ferry","makruzz pearl",[111,110,134,171,107,108,152,172],{"slug":182,"title":183,"description":184,"category":156,"author":93,"publishedDate":185,"updatedDate":186,"readTime":187,"image":188,"imageMedium":189,"imageAlt":190,"tags":191,"status":102,"pillar":103,"relatedSlugs":196},"neil-island-to-havelock-ferry","Neil Island to Havelock Ferry: Route Status & Alternatives","No direct private Neil-to-Havelock ferry is currently offered on BookYourFerry. Plan Havelock first or check separate journeys via Port Blair.","2026-07-22","2026-09-19","5 min read","/images/articles/makruzz/full/makruzz-jetty-boarding-01.webp","/images/articles/makruzz/medium/makruzz-jetty-boarding-01.webp","Passengers boarding a Makruzz ferry at an Andaman island jetty",[192,193,179,194,195],"neil island to havelock ferry","neil to havelock","bharatpur jetty","andaman ferry timings",[111,134,197,110,171,107,152,198],"neil-island-to-port-blair-ferry","government-ferry-andaman",{"slug":106,"title":200,"description":201,"category":92,"author":93,"publishedDate":202,"updatedDate":90,"readTime":94,"image":141,"imageMedium":142,"imageAlt":203,"tags":204,"status":102,"pillar":103,"relatedSlugs":210},"Andaman in October: Weather, Ferries & Booking Guide","Andaman in October, explained ferry-first: week-by-week weather, sea conditions, a dated ferry snapshot and how early to book seats. Updated for 2026.","2026-07-18","Ferry crossing calm post-monsoon seas in the Andamans in October",[205,206,207,208,209],"andaman in october","andaman in october weather","post-monsoon andaman","andaman ferry conditions october","october ferry schedule",[4,152,136,105,107,108,112,211,113],"how-to-reach-havelock",{"slug":172,"title":213,"description":214,"category":92,"author":93,"publishedDate":215,"updatedDate":215,"readTime":216,"image":217,"imageMedium":218,"imageAlt":219,"tags":220,"status":102,"pillar":103,"relatedSlugs":227},"Haddo Jetty Port Blair 2026: Ferry Timings, Boarding & Transfers","Haddo Jetty is where Port Blair's private ferries to Havelock & Neil depart. 2026 timings, airport transfer, boarding tips & the Phoenix Bay mix-up explained.","2026-07-11","8 min read","/images/articles/haddo-jetty/full/haddo-jetty-entrance-gate.webp","/images/articles/haddo-jetty/medium/haddo-jetty-entrance-gate.webp","Haddo Jetty passenger terminal entrance gate in Port Blair, Andaman Islands",[221,222,223,224,225,226],"haddo jetty","haddo jetty port blair","port blair ferry terminal","haddo wharf","port blair to havelock","andaman ferry boarding",[111,152,110,211,107,228],"ross-island-ferry",{"slug":113,"title":230,"description":231,"category":232,"author":93,"publishedDate":233,"updatedDate":234,"readTime":159,"image":235,"imageMedium":236,"imageAlt":237,"tags":238,"status":102,"pillar":103,"relatedSlugs":245},"Elephant Beach Boat from Havelock 2026: Price, Timings & Booking","Havelock to Elephant Beach: speedboat ₹1,250 (20 min) or free 2 km trek. 2026 boat timings, cruise day trips, water-sport prices & instant online booking.","Activities & Boats","2026-07-08","2026-07-10","/images/articles/activities/full/elephant-beach-boat-01.webp","/images/articles/activities/medium/elephant-beach-boat-01.webp","Speedboat carving through turquoise water near the Elephant Beach reef, Havelock",[239,240,241,242,243,244],"havelock to elephant beach","elephant beach boat ride","elephant beach havelock","elephant beach boat price","elephant beach snorkeling","havelock boat trip",[110,171,134,107,228],{"slug":228,"title":247,"description":248,"category":232,"author":93,"publishedDate":233,"updatedDate":233,"readTime":216,"image":249,"imageMedium":250,"imageAlt":251,"tags":252,"status":102,"pillar":103,"relatedSlugs":259},"Ross Island Ferry & North Bay Boat 2026: Timings, Tickets & Booking","Ross Island ferry from Port Blair: boats from Aberdeen Jetty, combo with North Bay from ₹750, timings, ₹50 entry, closed Wednesdays. Book on WhatsApp in a minute.","/images/articles/ross-north-bay/full/north-bay-lighthouse-01.webp","/images/articles/ross-north-bay/medium/north-bay-lighthouse-01.webp","Approaching North Bay Island by boat — the lighthouse from the old ₹20 note",[253,254,255,256,257,258],"ross island ferry","port blair to ross island","ross island ferry timings","north bay island","ross island ticket","ross island north bay tour",[172,110,113,107,108,260],"stars-e-ticketing-andaman",{"slug":260,"title":262,"description":263,"category":264,"author":93,"publishedDate":265,"updatedDate":140,"readTime":266,"image":124,"imageMedium":124,"imageAlt":267,"tags":268,"status":102,"pillar":103,"relatedSlugs":276},"STARS Andaman Ferry Booking: Official Portal & Ticket Guide","How to use the official DSS/STARS portal, check current ticket-release notices and prepare passenger details. Booking windows and eligibility depend on the service.","Prices & Booking","2026-07-03","10 min read","Ferry ticket counter and waiting area at a Port Blair jetty",[269,270,271,272,273,274,275],"stars e ticketing","star e ticket","stars portal","dss andaman","government ferry booking","andaman ship booking","stars login",[152,198,107,277,278,108],"port-blair-to-neil-island-ferry","how-to-book-andaman-ferry",{"slug":211,"title":280,"description":281,"category":92,"author":93,"publishedDate":282,"updatedDate":283,"readTime":216,"image":284,"imageMedium":285,"imageAlt":286,"tags":287,"status":102,"pillar":103,"relatedSlugs":291},"How to Reach Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) 2026","Reach Havelock by flying to Port Blair, then taking a private ferry from Haddo Jetty. See a dated 2026 schedule snapshot and check live fares.","2026-06-21","2026-09-02","/images/articles/havelock/full/kalapathar-beach-24.webp","/images/articles/havelock/medium/kalapathar-beach-24.webp","Sunset over Havelock Island beach after the Andaman ferry journey",[288,289,178,225,290],"how to reach havelock island","how to reach havelock from port blair","swaraj dweep",[152,182,106,172,292,112,110,107,108,293,294,295,105],"andaman-ferry-faqs","makruzz-ferry","nautika-ferry","green-ocean-ferry",{"slug":112,"title":297,"description":298,"category":264,"author":93,"publishedDate":282,"updatedDate":140,"readTime":187,"image":299,"imageMedium":300,"imageAlt":301,"tags":302,"status":102,"pillar":103,"relatedSlugs":308},"Andaman Ferry Motion Sickness: Comfort & Planning Advice","Practical ferry comfort tips, questions to ask about seating, and when to seek pharmacist advice. No operator or departure time guarantees a nausea-free crossing.","/images/articles/green-ocean/green_ocean_1_open_deck.webp","/images/articles/green-ocean/medium/green_ocean_1_open_deck.webp","Green Ocean vessel deck; access subject to crew instructions",[303,304,305,306,307],"andaman ferry seasickness","seasickness ferry","andaman ferry motion sickness","port blair to havelock ferry","ferry sickness",[152,136,106,295,110,293,294,105,211,107],{"slug":292,"title":310,"description":311,"category":264,"author":93,"publishedDate":282,"updatedDate":282,"readTime":159,"image":124,"imageMedium":125,"imageAlt":312,"tags":313,"status":102,"pillar":103,"relatedSlugs":319},"Andaman Ferry FAQs: 25+ Questions Answered (2026)","Answers to 25+ common Andaman ferry questions — booking, prices, schedules, operators, foreigner rules, cancellations and what the crossing is actually like.","Passengers boarding an Andaman ferry at Haddo Jetty, Port Blair",[314,315,316,317,318],"andaman ferry faq","andaman ferry questions","andaman ferry booking","andaman ferry guide","port blair ferry",[152,108,107,293,294,295,198,211],{"slug":321,"title":322,"description":323,"category":324,"author":93,"publishedDate":282,"updatedDate":140,"readTime":187,"image":325,"imageMedium":88,"imageAlt":326,"tags":327,"status":102,"pillar":103,"relatedSlugs":333},"cheapest-ferry-andaman","Find Cheaper Andaman Ferries: Compare Dates, Classes & Total Fares","Compare available ferry dates and classes, understand itemised fees and review the final total. Historical fare examples do not guarantee the cheapest operator.","Ferry Operators","/images/articles/green-ocean/green_ocean_1_exterior.webp","Green Ocean ferry, one of the operators to compare for your travel date",[328,329,330,331,332],"cheapest ferry andaman","cheapest ferry to havelock","andaman ferry price","cheap andaman ferry","green ocean economy",[152,295,198,108,110,293,294,334],"itt-majestic-ferry",{"slug":336,"title":337,"description":338,"category":324,"author":93,"publishedDate":282,"updatedDate":282,"readTime":187,"image":339,"imageMedium":340,"imageAlt":341,"tags":342,"status":102,"pillar":103,"relatedSlugs":348},"ferry-seat-classes-andaman","Andaman Ferry Classes Explained: Which to Book (2026)","Andaman ferry classes decoded — Economy to Royal across Makruzz, Nautika, Green Ocean and ITT. What each class actually gets you, and which one is worth booking.","/images/articles/green-ocean/green_ocean_premium_class.webp","/images/articles/green-ocean/medium/green_ocean_premium_class.webp","Andaman ferry premium class seating on Green Ocean",[343,344,345,346,347],"andaman ferry classes","ferry seat classes andaman","makruzz classes","nautika classes","ferry class comparison",[152,293,294,295,334,108,112,110],{"slug":277,"title":350,"description":351,"category":156,"author":93,"publishedDate":352,"updatedDate":186,"readTime":187,"image":353,"imageMedium":354,"imageAlt":355,"tags":356,"status":102,"pillar":103,"relatedSlugs":363},"Port Blair to Neil Island Ferry: Route via Havelock","No direct private Port Blair-to-Neil ferry is currently offered on BookYourFerry. Check two legs via Havelock and government options separately.","2026-05-28","/images/articles/neil-island/full/laxmanpur-beach-06.webp","/images/articles/neil-island/medium/laxmanpur-beach-06.webp","Laxmanpur Beach sunset, Neil Island — the Port Blair to Neil journey",[357,358,359,360,361,362],"port blair to neil island ferry","port blair to neil island distance","government ferry port blair neil","no direct ferry port blair neil","via havelock to neil island","stars portal booking",[152,182,172,260,197,171,134,110,198,107,293,294,295,334,364,278],"makruzz-vs-nautika-vs-green-ocean",{"slug":197,"title":366,"description":367,"category":156,"author":93,"publishedDate":352,"updatedDate":283,"readTime":368,"image":369,"imageMedium":370,"imageAlt":371,"tags":372,"status":102,"pillar":103,"relatedSlugs":379},"Neil Island to Port Blair Ferry 2026: Timings & Fares","Neil Island to Port Blair ferry with a dated snapshot of 8 private sailings across three reporting operators. Compare current timings, fares and live availability.","18 min read","/images/articles/port-blair/full/corbyn-cove-03.webp","/images/articles/port-blair/medium/corbyn-cove-03.webp","Corbyn Cove beach, Port Blair — returning from Neil Island",[373,374,375,376,377,378],"neil island to port blair ferry","neil island to port blair ferry timings","neil to port blair ferry price","neil island return ferry","bharatpur jetty ferry","neil port blair live ferry availability",[111,152,182,260,277,171,134,110,198,107,108,293,294,295,334,364,278],{"slug":171,"title":381,"description":382,"category":156,"author":93,"publishedDate":383,"updatedDate":283,"readTime":384,"image":385,"imageMedium":386,"imageAlt":387,"tags":388,"status":102,"pillar":103,"relatedSlugs":394},"Havelock to Port Blair Ferry 2026: Timings & Pricing","Havelock to Port Blair return ferry with a dated snapshot of 5 private sailings from Rs 1,050. Compare current timings, fares and live availability.","2026-05-26","14 min read","/images/articles/port-blair/full/cellular-jail-07.webp","/images/articles/port-blair/medium/cellular-jail-07.webp","Cellular Jail, Port Blair — arriving back from Havelock by ferry",[389,390,391,392,393],"havelock to port blair ferry","havelock to port blair return","return ferry havelock port blair","havelock port blair schedule","andaman ferry return journey",[111,110,134,152,182,211,197,277,107,108,198,293,294,295,334,278,364],{"slug":278,"title":396,"description":397,"category":264,"author":93,"publishedDate":398,"updatedDate":265,"readTime":399,"image":400,"imageMedium":401,"imageAlt":402,"tags":403,"status":102,"pillar":410,"relatedSlugs":411},"Andaman Govt Ferry Booking 2026: STARS Portal + Private","Book the Andaman govt ferry via the STARS portal, or compare 4 private operators (Makruzz, Nautika, Green Ocean, ITT): 2026 prices, documents, refunds.","2026-05-04","23 min read","/images/articles/general/full/jetty_waiting_area.webp","/images/articles/general/medium/jetty_waiting_area.webp","Haddo Jetty Port Blair ferry booking and boarding for Andaman Islands",[404,405,406,407,408,317,409],"how to book andaman ferry","book ferry andaman","andaman ferry booking online","how to book government ferry in andaman","STARS portal","book andaman ferry tickets",true,[152,260,197,277,110,334,134,198,105,364,108,107,293,294,295],{"slug":105,"title":413,"description":414,"category":415,"author":93,"publishedDate":416,"updatedDate":90,"readTime":417,"image":418,"imageMedium":419,"imageAlt":420,"tags":421,"status":102,"pillar":103,"relatedSlugs":429},"Best & Worst Time to Visit Andaman 2026: Monthly Guide","Plan an Andaman trip by season: compare weather considerations, dated ferry information and booking checks. Confirm live sailings and current advisories.","Travel Guide","2026-05-03","19 min read","/images/articles/havelock/full/kalapathar-beach-31.webp","/images/articles/havelock/medium/kalapathar-beach-31.webp","Turquoise Havelock beach during Andaman's peak season",[422,423,424,425,426,427,428],"best time to visit andaman","andaman weather","andaman in december","andaman monsoon","andaman honeymoon","andaman with family","month by month",[4,152,136,106,112,211,334,198,278,364,107,108,110,134,293,294,295],{"slug":364,"title":431,"description":432,"category":324,"author":93,"publishedDate":416,"updatedDate":283,"readTime":417,"image":400,"imageMedium":401,"imageAlt":433,"tags":434,"status":102,"pillar":103,"relatedSlugs":442},"Makruzz vs Nautika vs Green Ocean: Best Andaman Ferry 2026","Compare Makruzz, Nautika and Green Ocean by cabin type, journey time, open-deck access and live fares. Dated 2026 schedule examples included.","Makruzz Nautika and Green Ocean ferries at Haddo Jetty Port Blair",[435,436,437,438,439,440,441],"best ferry in andaman","makruzz vs nautika","andaman ferry comparison","best andaman ferry","makruzz vs green ocean","nautika vs green ocean","which ferry is best in andaman",[152,197,277,110,134,198,278,105,293,294,295,334,108,107],{"slug":108,"title":444,"description":445,"category":264,"author":93,"publishedDate":446,"updatedDate":140,"readTime":417,"image":124,"imageMedium":125,"imageAlt":447,"tags":448,"status":102,"pillar":103,"relatedSlugs":455},"Andaman Ferry Prices 2026: Fares, Port Fees & Booking","Compare historical Andaman ferry fare references, understand the Rs 50 port fee and applicable fuel surcharges, and check the total for your travel date.","2026-04-28","Andaman ferry ticket counter at Haddo Jetty Port Blair with passengers buying tickets",[449,450,451,452,453,454,328],"andaman ferry prices","andaman ferry ticket price","port blair to havelock ferry price","andaman ferry fare","makruzz ferry price","nautika ferry price",[111,152,336,321,292,211,197,277,134,278,364,105,107,293,294,295,334,198,110],{"slug":107,"title":457,"description":458,"category":264,"author":93,"publishedDate":459,"updatedDate":283,"readTime":94,"image":124,"imageMedium":125,"imageAlt":460,"tags":461,"status":102,"pillar":103,"relatedSlugs":468},"Andaman Ferry Timings & Schedule 2026 (All Routes)","Andaman ferry timings with a dated 15 October operator-feed snapshot for the main private routes. Compare current schedules, fares and live availability.","2026-04-25","Andaman ferry departing Haddo Jetty Port Blair at sunrise with morning travelers boarding",[462,195,463,464,465,466,467],"andaman ferry schedule","port blair to havelock ferry schedule","andaman ferry timetable","havelock to neil ferry schedule","makruzz schedule","nautika ferry timing",[111,136,152,182,106,172,260,292,112,211,197,277,278,364,105,108,110,134,293,294,295,334,198],{"slug":134,"title":470,"description":471,"category":156,"author":93,"publishedDate":472,"updatedDate":283,"readTime":384,"image":473,"imageMedium":474,"imageAlt":475,"tags":476,"status":102,"pillar":103,"relatedSlugs":482},"Havelock to Neil Island Ferry: Complete Booking Guide 2026","Havelock to Neil Island ferry: 18 km crossing with a dated snapshot of 8 private sailings. Compare live Makruzz, Nautika, Green Ocean and ITT availability.","2026-03-08","/images/articles/neil-island/full/natural-bridge-08.webp","/images/articles/neil-island/medium/natural-bridge-08.webp","Neil Island Natural Bridge — reached by ferry from Havelock",[477,478,479,480,481],"havelock to neil island ferry","havelock neil ferry price","havelock neil ferry schedule","neil island ferry booking","andaman ferry route",[111,152,182,211,197,277,198,278,364,105,107,108,110,293,294,295,334],{"slug":198,"title":484,"description":485,"category":415,"author":93,"publishedDate":472,"updatedDate":140,"readTime":384,"image":124,"imageMedium":125,"imageAlt":486,"tags":487,"status":102,"pillar":103,"relatedSlugs":492},"Government Ferry Andaman: DSS Routes, STARS & Ticket Guide","Plan a government ferry journey with current DSS/STARS notices, passenger eligibility and ticket conditions. Historical fares are not live quotes.","Passengers boarding ferry at Haddo Jetty Andaman Islands",[488,489,490,437,491],"government ferry andaman","govt ferry booking","government vs private ferry andaman","DSS ferry andaman",[152,260,321,292,197,277,278,364,105,107,108,110,134,293,294,295,334],{"slug":294,"title":494,"description":495,"category":324,"author":93,"publishedDate":496,"updatedDate":90,"readTime":384,"image":497,"imageMedium":498,"imageAlt":499,"tags":500,"status":102,"pillar":103,"relatedSlugs":506},"Nautika Ferry 2026: Prices, Timings & Booking (GoNautika)","Nautika (GoNautika) ferry Andaman: prices from Rs 1,250, daily timings & online booking. Honest review of the newest fleet & business class. Compare & book.","2026-03-02","/images/articles/nautika/nautika_exterior.webp","/images/articles/nautika/medium/nautika_exterior.webp","Nautika ferry catamaran at Port Blair Andaman Islands",[501,502,503,504,505],"nautika ferry","nautika review","nautika vs makruzz","andaman ferry operator","nautika pro business class",[152,172,336,321,292,112,211,197,277,334,134,198,278,364,105,107,108,110,293,295],{"slug":295,"title":508,"description":509,"category":324,"author":93,"publishedDate":496,"updatedDate":90,"readTime":510,"image":325,"imageMedium":88,"imageAlt":511,"tags":512,"status":102,"pillar":103,"relatedSlugs":518},"Green Ocean Ferry: Vessels, Classes & Booking Guide","Compare Green Ocean vessels and available classes, check current fares and confirm baggage, boarding and deck-access conditions for your selected sailing.","12 min read","Green Ocean 1 ferry exterior at Port Blair Andaman Islands",[513,514,515,516,517],"green ocean ferry","green ocean andaman","budget ferry andaman","green ocean booking","open deck ferry",[152,172,336,321,292,112,197,277,134,198,278,364,105,107,108,110,293,294,334],{"slug":334,"title":520,"description":521,"category":324,"author":93,"publishedDate":496,"updatedDate":90,"readTime":384,"image":522,"imageMedium":523,"imageAlt":524,"tags":525,"status":102,"pillar":103,"relatedSlugs":531},"ITT Majestic Ferry Review 2026: Fares, Schedule & Honest Verdict","ITT Majestic ferry review 2026 with honest fares, schedule & booking tips. Silver Class Rs 1,564 Port Blair-Havelock in 90 min. Compare vs Makruzz & Nautika.","/images/articles/itt-majestic/itt_majestic_exterior.webp","/images/articles/itt-majestic/medium/itt_majestic_exterior.webp","ITT Majestic ferry catamaran at Port Blair Andaman Islands",[526,527,528,529,530],"itt majestic","itt majestic ferry","itt majestic andaman","mid-range ferry andaman","silver class ferry",[152,172,336,321,197,277,134,198,278,364,105,107,108,110,293,294,295],{"slug":110,"title":533,"description":534,"category":156,"author":93,"publishedDate":496,"updatedDate":283,"readTime":510,"image":535,"imageMedium":536,"imageAlt":537,"tags":538,"status":102,"pillar":103,"relatedSlugs":542},"Port Blair to Havelock Ferry 2026: Book Tickets Online","Port Blair to Havelock ferry with a dated 15 October operator-feed snapshot: 12 direct private sailings from Rs 1,050. Compare live fares and availability.","/images/articles/havelock/full/kalapathar-beach-16.webp","/images/articles/havelock/medium/kalapathar-beach-16.webp","Turquoise Havelock Island beach — your Port Blair to Havelock ferry destination",[306,539,540,541,481],"port blair havelock ferry schedule","port blair havelock ferry price","havelock ferry booking",[111,152,182,172,336,321,112,211,197,277,198,278,364,105,107,108,293,294,295,334,134],{"slug":152,"title":544,"description":545,"category":415,"author":93,"publishedDate":546,"updatedDate":157,"readTime":547,"image":124,"imageMedium":125,"imageAlt":486,"tags":548,"status":102,"pillar":410,"relatedSlugs":552},"Andaman Ferry Guide 2026: Routes, Operators, Prices & Tips","The complete Andaman ferry guide: every route between Port Blair, Havelock & Neil, all 5 operators compared, 2026 prices, timings and smart booking tips.","2026-02-27","15 min read",[316,549,550,551,131,132],"ferry booking andaman","andaman ferry ticket booking","port blair",[111,260,106,336,321,292,112,211,108,107,110,134,293,294,295,334,198,105,364,278,277,197,182],{"slug":293,"title":554,"description":555,"category":324,"author":93,"publishedDate":546,"updatedDate":90,"readTime":510,"image":556,"imageMedium":557,"imageAlt":558,"tags":559,"status":102,"pillar":103,"relatedSlugs":563},"Makruzz Ferry 2026: Prices, Timings, Booking & Class Review","Check Makruzz ferry routes, available vessels and seat classes. Compare the selected fare and final total, then follow your issued ticket's boarding instructions.","/images/articles/makruzz/makruzz_exterior_2.webp","/images/articles/makruzz/medium/makruzz_exterior_2.webp","MV Makruzz ferry catamaran docked at Port Blair Andaman",[560,561,562,504,178],"makruzz ferry","makruzz premium vs royal","makruzz booking",[152,172,336,321,292,112,211,197,277,334,134,198,278,364,105,107,108,110,294,295],1790668688166]