[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":498},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article-elephant-beach-boat-ride":3,"all-articles":86},{"slug":4,"html":5,"toc":6,"faqItems":45,"meta":56,"article":64},"elephant-beach-boat-ride","\u003Ch1 id=\"elephant-beach-boat-ride-from-havelock-price-timings-booking-2026\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#elephant-beach-boat-ride-from-havelock-price-timings-booking-2026\">\u003Cspan>Elephant Beach Boat Ride from Havelock: Price, Timings & Booking 2026\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h1>\n\u003Cp>Elephant Beach has the best easy-access snorkeling in the Andamans — a shallow, living coral reef starting barely 30 metres from the sand. There are exactly two ways to get there from Havelock (Swaraj Dweep): a \u003Cstrong>20-minute speedboat\u003C/strong> from Havelock jetty, or a \u003Cstrong>~2 km forest trek\u003C/strong>. This page covers both, with boat timings, prices, and instant booking.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"/images/articles/activities/full/elephant-beach-boat-01.webp\" alt=\"Speedboat carving through turquoise water near the Elephant Beach reef, Havelock\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Book your Elephant Beach boat with us\u003C/strong> — same jetty rates, confirmed on WhatsApp within the hour, and we hold your slot even in peak season. \u003Ca href=\"https://wa.me/919790714424?text=Hi!%20I%20want%20to%20book%20the%20Elephant%20Beach%20boat%20from%20Havelock.%20Date%3A%20___%20%C2%B7%20People%3A%20___\">\u003Cstrong>Book on WhatsApp →\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/blockquote>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"havelock-to-elephant-beach-your-two-options\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#havelock-to-elephant-beach-your-two-options\">\u003Cspan>Havelock to Elephant Beach: Your Two Options\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Speedboat\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Forest trek\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Time\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>~20 min each way\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>40–60 min each way\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Cost\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>from ₹1,000/person (round trip)\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Free (guide optional, ~₹300–500)\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Start point\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Havelock jetty\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Trailhead past Radhanagar road (~8 km from jetty)\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Difficulty\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>None — step in, step off\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Easy-moderate; muddy after rain; proper footwear needed\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Best for\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Families, limited time, gear in tow\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Budget travellers, walkers\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Catch\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Sea-condition dependent\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Trail closes in monsoon; tide can cover the final stretch\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp>Most visitors take the boat out and, if the tide chart cooperates, some trek back. If you have only one Havelock day with a ferry to catch later, take the boat both ways — the schedule risk isn’t worth it.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"boat-timings-what-the-trip-looks-like\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#boat-timings-what-the-trip-looks-like\">\u003Cspan>Boat Timings & What the Trip Looks Like\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Departures:\u003C/strong> roughly \u003Cstrong>8:30 AM to 2:00 PM\u003C/strong> from Havelock jetty, in batches as boats fill\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Return:\u003C/strong> boats shuttle back through the afternoon; the beach winds down by \u003Cstrong>~4:00 PM\u003C/strong>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Ride time:\u003C/strong> about 20 minutes each way, life jackets provided\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Best slot: the first boats (8:30–9:30 AM)\u003C/strong> — calmest sea, clearest water for snorkeling, and the reef before the day-trip crowds\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>The boat drops you directly on the sand. The famous fallen tree on the white sandbar — the most photographed spot on Havelock — is right at the landing point.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"price-what-you-pay-in-2026\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#price-what-you-pay-in-2026\">\u003Cspan>Price: What You Pay in 2026\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Item\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Typical rate\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Speedboat round trip\u003C/strong> (incl. a guided snorkeling dip near shore)\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>from ₹1,000/person\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Extended snorkeling with guide & gear\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>₹500–1,000 add-on\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Sea walk (helmet dive)\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>₹3,000–3,500\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Jet ski / banana boat\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>₹500–900\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Kids (under ~5)\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>usually free on the boat; confirm when booking\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp>Rates are the standard jetty-counter prices — \u003Cstrong>booking through us costs the same\u003C/strong>, you just skip the morning queue and the “boats are full” gamble. Exact fare for your date is confirmed on WhatsApp before you pay.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Travelling with 4+ people or want a specific departure time?\u003C/strong> Message us your date and group size and we’ll block the boat: \u003Ca href=\"https://wa.me/919790714424?text=Hi!%20Elephant%20Beach%20boat%20booking%20%E2%80%94%20Date%3A%20___%20%C2%B7%20People%3A%20___%20%C2%B7%20Preferred%20time%3A%20___\">\u003Cstrong>WhatsApp booking →\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/blockquote>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-to-carry-and-what-to-leave\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#what-to-carry-and-what-to-leave\">\u003Cspan>What to Carry (and What to Leave)\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Carry:\u003C/strong> swimwear worn under clothes, towel, dry bag or zip-lock for phones, water, cash for on-beach activities, reef-safe sunscreen.\n\u003Cstrong>Leave behind:\u003C/strong> large bags (no lockers), drones (permits are a headache), anything you can’t afford to get wet. There are basic snack stalls and gear-rental counters on the beach — it’s more organised than “remote beach” suggests, without being built up.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"when-elephant-beach-boats-dont-run\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#when-elephant-beach-boats-dont-run\">\u003Cspan>When Elephant Beach Boats Don’t Run\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Boats are \u003Cstrong>sea-condition dependent\u003C/strong>. In the monsoon window (roughly \u003Cstrong>June to early September\u003C/strong>) services get suspended on rough days, sometimes for several days in a row — this is decided each morning. If the sea gods cancel your slot, you get a full refund or a free move to the next day, your choice. October to May is dependable, with \u003Cstrong>December–February the sweet spot\u003C/strong>: flat sea, maximum visibility.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"fitting-it-around-your-ferries\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#fitting-it-around-your-ferries\">\u003Cspan>Fitting It Around Your Ferries\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>The clean plan for a Havelock day-trip with Elephant Beach in it:\u003C/p>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>Morning ferry from Port Blair — \u003Ca href=\"/port-blair-to-havelock-ferry\">Port Blair to Havelock timings\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>First available Elephant Beach boat (we’ll sync your slot with your ferry arrival if you book both with us)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Back by early afternoon; Radhanagar Beach for sunset\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Evening ferry out, or overnight — \u003Ca href=\"/havelock-to-port-blair-ferry\">Havelock to Port Blair\u003C/a> / \u003Ca href=\"/havelock-to-neil-island-ferry\">Havelock to Neil Island\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ol>\n\u003Cp>Booking your \u003Ca href=\"/port-blair-to-havelock-ferry\">Havelock ferry\u003C/a> and Elephant Beach boat together means one WhatsApp thread and zero timing guesswork.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"faqs\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#faqs\">\u003Cspan>FAQs\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"how-do-i-reach-elephant-beach-from-havelock\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#how-do-i-reach-elephant-beach-from-havelock\">\u003Cspan>How do I reach Elephant Beach from Havelock?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Speedboat from Havelock jetty (~20 min, from ₹1,000 round trip) or a ~2 km forest trek from the trailhead off the Radhanagar road. The boat is the reliable option; the trek closes in monsoon and depends on tides.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"is-the-boat-ride-safe-for-kids-and-non-swimmers\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#is-the-boat-ride-safe-for-kids-and-non-swimmers\">\u003Cspan>Is the boat ride safe for kids and non-swimmers?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Yes — it’s a short, life-jacketed hop in sheltered water on operating days. Snorkeling for non-swimmers is done holding a guide’s float ring in shallow water.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"how-long-should-i-plan-for-elephant-beach\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#how-long-should-i-plan-for-elephant-beach\">\u003Cspan>How long should I plan for Elephant Beach?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Half a day. Boat out by 9 AM, 2–3 hours on the beach and reef, back by early afternoon.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"can-i-book-the-boat-in-advance\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#can-i-book-the-boat-in-advance\">\u003Cspan>Can I book the boat in advance?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Yes — that’s exactly what we do. \u003Ca href=\"https://wa.me/919790714424?text=Hi!%20Elephant%20Beach%20boat%20booking\">Message us on WhatsApp\u003C/a> with your date and group size; you’ll get confirmation within the hour and pay the same jetty rate.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"is-elephant-beach-worth-it-compared-to-radhanagar\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#is-elephant-beach-worth-it-compared-to-radhanagar\">\u003Cspan>Is Elephant Beach worth it compared to Radhanagar?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>They’re different products: Radhanagar is the walk-and-sunset beach; Elephant Beach is the \u003Cem>in-the-water\u003C/em> beach — snorkeling, sea walk, water sports. Most one-day itineraries do both.\u003C/p>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Planning the full trip?\u003C/strong> Start with the \u003Ca href=\"/havelock-island-guide\">Havelock Island guide\u003C/a>, lock your \u003Ca href=\"/port-blair-to-havelock-ferry\">ferry seats\u003C/a>, and check the \u003Ca href=\"/andaman-ferry-schedule\">complete ferry schedule\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n",[7,11,14,17,20,23,26,29,33,36,39,42],{"level":8,"id":9,"text":10},2,"havelock-to-elephant-beach-your-two-options","Havelock to Elephant Beach: Your Two Options",{"level":8,"id":12,"text":13},"boat-timings-what-the-trip-looks-like","Boat Timings & What the Trip Looks Like",{"level":8,"id":15,"text":16},"price-what-you-pay-in-2026","Price: What You Pay in 2026",{"level":8,"id":18,"text":19},"what-to-carry-and-what-to-leave","What to Carry (and What to Leave)",{"level":8,"id":21,"text":22},"when-elephant-beach-boats-dont-run","When Elephant Beach Boats Don’t Run",{"level":8,"id":24,"text":25},"fitting-it-around-your-ferries","Fitting It Around Your Ferries",{"level":8,"id":27,"text":28},"faqs","FAQs",{"level":30,"id":31,"text":32},3,"how-do-i-reach-elephant-beach-from-havelock","How do I reach Elephant Beach from Havelock?",{"level":30,"id":34,"text":35},"is-the-boat-ride-safe-for-kids-and-non-swimmers","Is the boat ride safe for kids and non-swimmers?",{"level":30,"id":37,"text":38},"how-long-should-i-plan-for-elephant-beach","How long should I plan for Elephant Beach?",{"level":30,"id":40,"text":41},"can-i-book-the-boat-in-advance","Can I book the boat in advance?",{"level":30,"id":43,"text":44},"is-elephant-beach-worth-it-compared-to-radhanagar","Is Elephant Beach worth it compared to Radhanagar?",[46,48,50,52,54],{"question":32,"answer":47},"Speedboat from Havelock jetty (~20 min, from ₹1,000 round trip) or a ~2 km forest trek from the trailhead off the Radhanagar road. The boat is the reliable option; the trek closes in monsoon and depends on tides.",{"question":35,"answer":49},"Yes — it’s a short, life-jacketed hop in sheltered water on operating days. Snorkeling for non-swimmers is done holding a guide’s float ring in shallow water.",{"question":38,"answer":51},"Half a day. Boat out by 9 AM, 2–3 hours on the beach and reef, back by early afternoon.",{"question":41,"answer":53},"Yes — that’s exactly what we do. Message us on WhatsApp with your date and group size; you’ll get confirmation within the hour and pay the same jetty rate.",{"question":44,"answer":55},"They’re different products: Radhanagar is the walk-and-sunset beach; Elephant Beach is the in-the-water beach — snorkeling, sea walk, water sports. Most one-day itineraries do both. Planning the full trip? 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Book on WhatsApp in a minute.","8 min read","/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",[98,99,100,101,102,103],"ross island ferry","port blair to ross island","ross island ferry timings","north bay island","ross island ticket","ross island north bay tour",[105,80,4,84,106,107],"port-blair-guide","andaman-ferry-prices","stars-e-ticketing-andaman",{"slug":107,"title":109,"description":110,"category":111,"author":66,"publishedDate":112,"updatedDate":112,"readTime":113,"image":114,"imageMedium":114,"imageAlt":115,"tags":116,"status":77,"pillar":78,"relatedSlugs":124},"STARS E-Ticketing Andaman 2026: Login, Booking & Tourist Quota","STARS e-ticketing Andaman guide: dss.andaman.gov.in login & registration, how to book government ferry tickets, the 9 AM 2-day rule, tourist quota tips & prices.","Prices & Booking","2026-07-03","10 min read","/images/articles/general/ferry_boarding_waiting_area.webp","Ferry ticket counter and waiting area at a Port Blair jetty",[117,118,119,120,121,122,123],"stars e ticketing","star e ticket","stars portal","dss andaman","government ferry booking","andaman ship booking","stars login",[125,126,84,127,128,106],"andaman-ferry-booking","government-ferry-andaman","port-blair-to-neil-island-ferry","how-to-book-andaman-ferry",{"slug":105,"title":130,"description":131,"category":132,"author":66,"publishedDate":133,"updatedDate":133,"readTime":113,"image":134,"imageMedium":135,"imageAlt":136,"tags":137,"status":77,"pillar":78,"relatedSlugs":145},"Port Blair City Guide 2026: Sights, Cellular Jail & Ferries","Port Blair city guide 2026: Cellular Jail & the Light Show, places to visit, beaches, and how the Havelock & Neil ferries work. 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Updated 2026.","2026-06-30","12 min read","/images/articles/havelock/full/radhanagar-beach-01.webp","/images/articles/havelock/medium/radhanagar-beach-01.webp","Radhanagar Beach, Havelock Island — white sand and turquoise water",[175,176,177,178,179,180,181],"havelock island","swaraj dweep","havelock island guide","radhanagar beach","havelock beaches","things to do in havelock","how to reach havelock",[125,146,105,80,183,147,83,82,148,184],"how-to-reach-havelock","andaman-trip-under-15000",{"slug":183,"title":186,"description":187,"category":188,"author":66,"publishedDate":189,"updatedDate":133,"readTime":93,"image":190,"imageMedium":191,"imageAlt":192,"tags":193,"status":77,"pillar":78,"relatedSlugs":198},"How to Reach Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) 2026","Reaching Havelock Island takes two steps: fly to Port Blair, then a ~90-min ferry. Compare all 4 operators, 2026 fares from Rs 1,100 & same-day timing tips.","Trip Planning","2026-06-21","/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",[194,195,196,197,176],"how to reach havelock island","how to reach havelock from port blair","havelock ferry","port blair to havelock",[125,81,184,199,200,80,84,106,201,202,203,147],"andaman-ferry-faqs","ferry-sickness-andaman","makruzz-ferry","nautika-ferry","green-ocean-ferry",{"slug":200,"title":205,"description":206,"category":111,"author":66,"publishedDate":189,"updatedDate":189,"readTime":207,"image":208,"imageMedium":209,"imageAlt":210,"tags":211,"status":77,"pillar":78,"relatedSlugs":217},"Avoid Seasickness on Andaman Ferries: 2026 Guide","Seasickness on the Andaman ferry is preventable. Sail in the morning, sit midship on the lower deck, pick the smoother Green Ocean, and medicate early. Full tips.","5 min read","/images/articles/green-ocean/green_ocean_1_open_deck.webp","/images/articles/green-ocean/medium/green_ocean_1_open_deck.webp","Green Ocean 1 open deck on the Andaman ferry crossing, which helps with seasickness",[212,213,214,215,216],"andaman ferry seasickness","seasickness ferry","andaman ferry motion sickness","port blair to havelock ferry","ferry sickness",[125,203,80,201,202,147,183,84],{"slug":199,"title":219,"description":220,"category":111,"author":66,"publishedDate":189,"updatedDate":189,"readTime":67,"image":114,"imageMedium":221,"imageAlt":222,"tags":223,"status":77,"pillar":78,"relatedSlugs":229},"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.","/images/articles/general/medium/ferry_boarding_waiting_area.webp","Passengers boarding an Andaman ferry at Haddo Jetty, Port Blair",[224,225,226,227,228],"andaman ferry faq","andaman ferry questions","andaman ferry booking","andaman ferry guide","port blair ferry",[125,106,84,201,202,203,126,183],{"slug":231,"title":232,"description":233,"category":234,"author":66,"publishedDate":189,"updatedDate":189,"readTime":207,"image":235,"imageMedium":236,"imageAlt":237,"tags":238,"status":77,"pillar":78,"relatedSlugs":244},"cheapest-ferry-andaman","Cheapest Ferry in Andaman: How to Pay Less (2026)","The cheapest Andaman ferry is Green Ocean Economy at Rs 1,100. Compare every operator’s lowest fare, the government option, and how to actually pay less in 2026.","Ferry Operators","/images/articles/green-ocean/green_ocean_1_exterior.webp","/images/articles/green-ocean/medium/green_ocean_1_exterior.webp","Green Ocean ferry exterior, the cheapest Andaman ferry option",[239,240,241,242,243],"cheapest ferry andaman","cheapest ferry to havelock","andaman ferry price","cheap andaman ferry","green ocean economy",[125,203,126,106,80,201,202,245],"itt-majestic-ferry",{"slug":247,"title":248,"description":249,"category":234,"author":66,"publishedDate":189,"updatedDate":189,"readTime":207,"image":250,"imageMedium":251,"imageAlt":252,"tags":253,"status":77,"pillar":78,"relatedSlugs":259},"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",[254,255,256,257,258],"andaman ferry classes","ferry seat classes andaman","makruzz classes","nautika classes","ferry class comparison",[125,201,202,203,245,106,200,80],{"slug":184,"title":261,"description":262,"category":188,"author":66,"publishedDate":189,"updatedDate":169,"readTime":207,"image":263,"imageMedium":264,"imageAlt":265,"tags":266,"status":77,"pillar":78,"relatedSlugs":272},"Andaman Trip Under Rs 15,000: Realistic Budget (2026)","Can you do Andaman under Rs 15,000? An honest on-ground budget breakdown — ferries, stay, food, transport — and how to keep your ferry cost low. 2026 guide.","/images/articles/havelock/full/kalapathar-beach-31.webp","/images/articles/havelock/medium/kalapathar-beach-31.webp","Havelock Island beach — a budget Andaman trip under Rs 15,000",[267,268,269,270,271],"andaman trip under 15000","andaman budget trip","andaman trip cost","cheap andaman trip","andaman on a budget",[125,231,106,80,147,183,203,84],{"slug":148,"title":274,"description":275,"category":188,"author":66,"publishedDate":276,"updatedDate":169,"readTime":277,"image":278,"imageMedium":279,"imageAlt":280,"tags":281,"status":77,"pillar":78,"relatedSlugs":287},"Andaman Trip Cost 2026: Budget Breakdown (Backpacker to Luxury)","What does an Andaman trip really cost? Honest 2026 budget breakdown — flights, ferries, hotels, food & activities across backpacker, mid-range & luxury tiers.","2026-05-29","13 min read","/images/articles/islands/full/ross-and-smith-04.webp","/images/articles/islands/medium/ross-and-smith-04.webp","Ross and Smith twin-island sandbar, Andaman — plan your trip budget",[269,282,283,284,285,286],"andaman tour cost","andaman trip budget","andaman trip cost per person","andaman tour package cost","cost of andaman trip",[125,81,183,106,147,84,80,126,128,288],"makruzz-vs-nautika-vs-green-ocean",{"slug":127,"title":290,"description":291,"category":292,"author":66,"publishedDate":293,"updatedDate":112,"readTime":294,"image":295,"imageMedium":296,"imageAlt":297,"tags":298,"status":77,"pillar":78,"relatedSlugs":305},"Port Blair to Neil Island Ferry 2026: Fare, Route & Distance","Port Blair to Neil Island ferry 2026: no direct private boat. Book the government ferry (Rs 725, ~65 km, 90-120 min) or route via Havelock. Compare 3 options.","Ferry Routes","2026-05-28","18 min read","/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",[299,300,301,302,303,304],"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",[125,107,146,105,165,82,83,80,126,84,201,202,203,245,288,128],{"slug":165,"title":307,"description":308,"category":292,"author":66,"publishedDate":293,"updatedDate":112,"readTime":294,"image":309,"imageMedium":310,"imageAlt":311,"tags":312,"status":77,"pillar":78,"relatedSlugs":319},"Neil Island to Port Blair Ferry 2026: All 4 Operators Compared","All 4 private operators run direct Neil Island to Port Blair daily. Compare Makruzz, Nautika, Green Ocean, ITT fares & timings. Book on BookYourFerry.","/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",[313,314,315,316,317,318],"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","all 4 operators return ferry",[125,107,146,105,127,82,83,80,126,84,106,201,202,203,245,288,128],{"slug":82,"title":321,"description":322,"category":292,"author":66,"publishedDate":323,"updatedDate":112,"readTime":324,"image":134,"imageMedium":135,"imageAlt":325,"tags":326,"status":77,"pillar":78,"relatedSlugs":332},"Havelock to Port Blair Ferry 2026: All 4 Operators, Timings & Pricing","Return ferry from Havelock to Port Blair: 4 private operators + government, fares Rs 400-3,400, daily timings. Honest comparison + booking tips.","2026-05-26","14 min read","Cellular Jail, Port Blair — arriving back from Havelock by ferry",[327,328,329,330,331],"havelock to port blair ferry","havelock to port blair return","return ferry havelock port blair","havelock port blair schedule","andaman ferry return journey",[105,81,80,83,125,183,165,127,84,106,126,201,202,203,245,128,288],{"slug":128,"title":334,"description":335,"category":111,"author":66,"publishedDate":336,"updatedDate":112,"readTime":337,"image":338,"imageMedium":339,"imageAlt":340,"tags":341,"status":77,"pillar":348,"relatedSlugs":349},"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",[342,343,344,345,346,227,347],"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,[125,107,148,165,127,80,245,83,126,147,288,106,84,201,202,203],{"slug":147,"title":351,"description":352,"category":353,"author":66,"publishedDate":354,"updatedDate":133,"readTime":355,"image":263,"imageMedium":264,"imageAlt":356,"tags":357,"status":77,"pillar":78,"relatedSlugs":365},"Best & Worst Time to Visit Andaman 2026: Monthly Guide","Best & worst time to visit Andaman: Nov-Feb has calm seas & full ferry schedules. Month-by-month weather, ferry cancellations, family & honeymoon tips, 2026.","Travel Guide","2026-05-03","19 min read","Turquoise Havelock beach during Andaman's peak season",[358,359,360,361,362,363,364],"best time to visit andaman","andaman weather","andaman in december","andaman monsoon","andaman honeymoon","andaman with family","month by month",[125,146,105,81,184,200,183,148,245,126,128,288,84,106,80,83,201,202,203],{"slug":288,"title":367,"description":368,"category":234,"author":66,"publishedDate":354,"updatedDate":354,"readTime":355,"image":338,"imageMedium":339,"imageAlt":369,"tags":370,"status":77,"pillar":78,"relatedSlugs":378},"Makruzz vs Nautika vs Green Ocean: Best Andaman Ferry 2026","Makruzz vs Nautika vs Green Ocean compared — prices, comfort, reliability, fleet, 1,235 reviews analysed. Which Andaman ferry is best for you? 2026 guide.","Makruzz Nautika and Green Ocean ferries at Haddo Jetty Port Blair",[371,372,373,374,375,376,377],"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",[125,165,127,80,83,126,128,147,201,202,203,245,106,84],{"slug":106,"title":380,"description":381,"category":111,"author":66,"publishedDate":382,"updatedDate":133,"readTime":355,"image":114,"imageMedium":221,"imageAlt":383,"tags":384,"status":77,"pillar":78,"relatedSlugs":391},"Andaman Ferry Prices 2026: Port Blair-Havelock from Rs 400","Andaman ferry prices 2026: Port Blair to Havelock from Rs 400 (govt) to Rs 3,400 (Makruzz, Nautika, Green Ocean, ITT). Full fare table, PSF & GST breakdown.","2026-04-28","Andaman ferry ticket counter at Haddo Jetty Port Blair with passengers buying tickets",[385,386,387,388,389,390,239],"andaman ferry prices","andaman ferry ticket price","port blair to havelock ferry price","andaman ferry fare","makruzz ferry price","nautika ferry price",[125,184,247,231,199,183,148,165,127,83,128,288,147,84,201,202,203,245,126,80],{"slug":84,"title":393,"description":394,"category":111,"author":66,"publishedDate":395,"updatedDate":112,"readTime":277,"image":114,"imageMedium":221,"imageAlt":396,"tags":397,"status":77,"pillar":78,"relatedSlugs":405},"Port Blair to Havelock Ferry Timings 2026 + Neil Island","Port Blair to Havelock & Neil ferry timings 2026: 16 daily Havelock departures across Makruzz, Nautika, Green Ocean, ITT & govt ferries. Compare & book online.","2026-04-25","Andaman ferry departing Haddo Jetty Port Blair at sunrise with morning travelers boarding",[398,399,400,401,402,403,404],"andaman ferry schedule","andaman ferry timings","port blair to havelock ferry schedule","andaman ferry timetable","havelock to neil ferry schedule","makruzz schedule","nautika ferry timing",[125,107,184,199,200,183,148,165,127,128,288,147,106,80,83,201,202,203,245,126],{"slug":83,"title":407,"description":408,"category":292,"author":66,"publishedDate":409,"updatedDate":112,"readTime":324,"image":153,"imageMedium":154,"imageAlt":410,"tags":411,"status":77,"pillar":78,"relatedSlugs":417},"Havelock to Neil Island Ferry: Complete Booking Guide 2026","Havelock to Neil Island ferry from Rs 1,000. Compare 4 operators, 5+ daily sailings, 45-75 min journey. Distance, prices, schedules & booking tips 2026.","2026-03-08","Neil Island Natural Bridge — reached by ferry from Havelock",[412,413,414,415,416],"havelock to neil island ferry","havelock neil ferry price","havelock neil ferry schedule","neil island ferry booking","andaman ferry route",[125,146,81,183,165,127,126,128,288,147,84,106,80,201,202,203,245],{"slug":126,"title":419,"description":420,"category":353,"author":66,"publishedDate":409,"updatedDate":112,"readTime":324,"image":114,"imageMedium":221,"imageAlt":421,"tags":422,"status":77,"pillar":78,"relatedSlugs":427},"Govt Ferry Port Blair to Havelock: Fare 2026 (Rs 630-920)","Government ferry Port Blair to Havelock fare 2026: Rs 630-920 vs private Rs 1,100-3,200. See class-wise prices, schedules & how to book on the STARS portal.","Passengers boarding ferry at Haddo Jetty Andaman Islands",[423,424,425,373,426],"government ferry andaman","govt ferry booking","government vs private ferry andaman","DSS ferry andaman",[125,107,231,199,148,165,127,128,288,147,84,106,80,83,201,202,203,245],{"slug":202,"title":429,"description":430,"category":234,"author":66,"publishedDate":431,"updatedDate":112,"readTime":324,"image":432,"imageMedium":433,"imageAlt":434,"tags":435,"status":77,"pillar":78,"relatedSlugs":441},"Nautika Ferry Andaman 2026: Prices, Timings & Review","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",[436,437,438,439,440],"nautika ferry","nautika review","nautika vs makruzz","andaman ferry operator","nautika pro business class",[125,247,231,199,200,183,165,127,245,83,126,128,288,147,84,106,80,201,203],{"slug":203,"title":443,"description":444,"category":234,"author":66,"publishedDate":431,"updatedDate":133,"readTime":170,"image":235,"imageMedium":236,"imageAlt":445,"tags":446,"status":77,"pillar":78,"relatedSlugs":452},"Green Ocean Ferry Andaman 2026: Prices, Timings & Booking","Green Ocean Ferry Andaman 2026: tickets from Rs 1,100, full timings, GO1 vs GO2 and the only open deck. Compare classes, read our honest review & book online.","Green Ocean 1 ferry exterior at Port Blair Andaman Islands",[447,448,449,450,451],"green ocean ferry","green ocean andaman","budget ferry andaman","green ocean booking","open deck ferry",[125,184,247,231,199,200,165,127,83,126,128,288,147,84,106,80,201,202,245],{"slug":245,"title":454,"description":455,"category":234,"author":66,"publishedDate":431,"updatedDate":112,"readTime":324,"image":456,"imageMedium":457,"imageAlt":458,"tags":459,"status":77,"pillar":78,"relatedSlugs":465},"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",[460,461,462,463,464],"itt majestic","itt majestic ferry","itt majestic andaman","mid-range ferry andaman","silver class ferry",[125,247,231,165,127,83,126,128,288,147,84,106,80,201,202,203],{"slug":80,"title":467,"description":468,"category":292,"author":66,"publishedDate":431,"updatedDate":112,"readTime":170,"image":469,"imageMedium":470,"imageAlt":471,"tags":472,"status":77,"pillar":78,"relatedSlugs":476},"Port Blair to Havelock Ferry 2026: Times, Prices & Booking","Port Blair to Havelock ferry from Rs 1,100, 90-min journey, 16 daily sailings. Compare Makruzz, Nautika, Green Ocean, ITT prices + booking tips 2026.","/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",[215,473,474,475,416],"port blair havelock ferry schedule","port blair havelock ferry price","havelock ferry booking",[125,105,81,184,247,231,200,183,148,165,127,126,128,288,147,84,106,201,202,203,245,83],{"slug":125,"title":478,"description":479,"category":353,"author":66,"publishedDate":480,"updatedDate":112,"readTime":481,"image":114,"imageMedium":221,"imageAlt":421,"tags":482,"status":77,"pillar":348,"relatedSlugs":486},"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",[226,483,484,138,485,157],"ferry booking andaman","andaman ferry ticket booking","havelock",[107,146,105,81,184,247,231,199,200,183,106,84,80,83,201,202,203,245,126,147,288,128,127,165,148],{"slug":201,"title":488,"description":489,"category":234,"author":66,"publishedDate":480,"updatedDate":112,"readTime":170,"image":490,"imageMedium":491,"imageAlt":492,"tags":493,"status":77,"pillar":78,"relatedSlugs":497},"Makruzz Ferry Price 2026: From Rs 1,250 + Class Reviews","Makruzz ferry price 2026: Premium Rs 1,250, Deluxe Rs 2,180, Royal Rs 2,940. Honest class reviews, live timings, fleet guide & online booking for all routes.","/images/articles/makruzz/makruzz_exterior_2.webp","/images/articles/makruzz/medium/makruzz_exterior_2.webp","MV Makruzz ferry catamaran docked at Port Blair Andaman",[494,495,496,439,196],"makruzz ferry","makruzz premium vs royal","makruzz booking",[125,247,231,199,200,183,165,127,245,83,126,128,288,147,84,106,80,202,203],1783475120048]