[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":476},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article-neil-island-guide":3,"all-articles":114},{"slug":4,"html":5,"toc":6,"faqItems":69,"meta":82,"article":89},"neil-island-guide","\u003Ch1 id=\"neil-island-shaheed-dweep-the-complete-2026-guide\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#neil-island-shaheed-dweep-the-complete-2026-guide\">\u003Cspan>Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep): The Complete 2026 Guide\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h1>\n\u003Cp>Neil Island is what people imagine when they picture slowing down. Thirteen square kilometres of paddy fields, coral beaches, and one main road — the Andamans’ “vegetable bowl,” officially renamed \u003Cstrong>Shaheed Dweep\u003C/strong> in 2018, and still called Neil by everyone who lives or sails there.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Where Havelock is the headline act, Neil is the exhale. Fewer crowds, cheaper stays, shorter distances, and two sights — the Natural Rock Bridge and Laxmanpur’s sunset — that hold their own against anything on the bigger island. This guide covers how to reach it (trickier than you’d think from Port Blair), which beaches suit which hours of the day, and how many days it deserves.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"/images/articles/neil-island/full/natural-bridge-08.webp\" alt=\"Natural Rock Bridge, Neil Island\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"neil-island-at-a-glance\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#neil-island-at-a-glance\">\u003Cspan>Neil Island at a Glance\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Neil sits in Ritchie’s Archipelago between Havelock and Port Blair, small enough that nowhere on the island is more than a short scooter ride away.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Official name:\u003C/strong> Shaheed Dweep (since December 2018, honouring Subhas Chandra Bose’s legacy)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Size:\u003C/strong> ~13.7 sq km — the whole island tours in half a day\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Vibe:\u003C/strong> rural, quiet, agricultural — the “vegetable bowl of the Andamans”\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Time needed:\u003C/strong> 1–2 days\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Star sights:\u003C/strong> the Natural Rock Bridge (at low tide) and Laxmanpur Beach at sunset\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Best time:\u003C/strong> October to May\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"how-to-reach-neil-island\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#how-to-reach-neil-island\">\u003Cspan>How to Reach Neil Island\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Here’s the quirk that catches most first-timers: \u003Cstrong>getting to Neil from Port Blair is harder than leaving it.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>No private ferry currently runs Port Blair → Neil direct. Makruzz launched one in September 2025 but it’s temporarily discontinued. Your two real options:\u003C/p>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Option\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Cost\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Time\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Catch\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Government ferry (direct)\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Rs 300–700\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>~90–120 min\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Tiny tourist quota, books out 2 days ahead on STARS\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Via Havelock (private, 2 tickets)\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>from Rs 2,100 combined\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>~2.5–3 hrs total\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>The route most travelers actually use\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp>Coming \u003Cstrong>from Havelock\u003C/strong> is easy — four operators run the ~18 km hop daily in two windows (morning and mid-afternoon):\u003C/p>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Operator\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Departures\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Duration\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>From\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Green Ocean\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>9:15–9:45 AM\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>60–75 min\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Rs 1,000\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Makruzz\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 2:30 PM\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>45 min\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Rs 1,500\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>ITT Majestic\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>10:15–10:30 AM\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>60 min\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Rs 1,328\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Nautika Pro\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>9:20–9:30 AM, 3:00–3:15 PM\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>45 min\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Rs 1,600\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp>Details and booking steps in our \u003Ca href=\"/havelock-to-neil-island-ferry\">Havelock to Neil Island ferry guide\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Leaving Neil is the easy direction:\u003C/strong> every major operator sails Neil → Port Blair direct daily — Makruzz (11:20 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM from Rs 1,550), Green Ocean (~11:00 AM from Rs 1,050), ITT Majestic (~11:30 AM from Rs 1,100), Nautika (from Rs 1,800). All from Bharatpur Jetty, ~75–90 minutes. Full timings: \u003Ca href=\"/neil-island-to-port-blair-ferry\">Neil Island to Port Blair ferry guide\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>So the standard loop runs \u003Cstrong>Port Blair → Havelock → Neil → Port Blair\u003C/strong> — Neil slots in second, and you fly out after a direct morning boat back. If it’s your first Andaman booking, the \u003Ca href=\"/how-to-book-andaman-ferry\">step-by-step ferry booking guide\u003C/a> covers documents and print rules.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Plan the Neil legs first\u003C/strong> — compare all four operators with live seat maps at \u003Ca href=\"/\">BookYourFerry.com\u003C/a>. The via-Havelock route needs two separate tickets.\u003C/p>\n\u003C/blockquote>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"the-beaches-which-one-at-which-hour\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#the-beaches-which-one-at-which-hour\">\u003Cspan>The Beaches: Which One, at Which Hour\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Neil’s three main beaches each have a job. Locals plan by the clock, and you should too.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"bharatpur-beach-mornings-water-sports\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#bharatpur-beach-mornings-water-sports\">\u003Cspan>Bharatpur Beach — mornings & water sports\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>The busiest and most turquoise of the three, right beside the jetty. This is Neil’s activity hub: snorkeling straight off the beach, scuba try-dives, glass-bottom boat rides over the coral for non-swimmers. Water is calm and shallow — the family-friendly pick. Come in the morning when visibility is best and the day-trippers haven’t landed yet.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"laxmanpur-beach-sunset\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#laxmanpur-beach-sunset\">\u003Cspan>Laxmanpur Beach — sunset\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>About 2 km from the jetty: a long, wide sweep of white sand facing west. This is \u003Cstrong>the sunset beach\u003C/strong> — arrive an hour before dusk, walk far enough to lose the crowd, and watch the sky do its work. Shallow, swimmable, and photogenic at golden hour in a way few Andaman beaches match.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"/images/articles/neil-island/full/laxmanpur-beach-06.webp\" alt=\"Sunset at Laxmanpur Beach, Neil Island\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"sitapur-beach-sunrise\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#sitapur-beach-sunrise\">\u003Cspan>Sitapur Beach — sunrise\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>On the island’s eastern tip — they call it “Sunrise Beach” for a reason. Dramatic rock formations, early light, and usually nobody else. One caveat from the locals that deserves respect: \u003Cstrong>swimming is prohibited here\u003C/strong> — currents are genuinely dangerous. Come for the dawn, not the dip.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"the-natural-rock-bridge-howrah-bridge\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#the-natural-rock-bridge-howrah-bridge\">\u003Cspan>The Natural Rock Bridge (Howrah Bridge)\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Neil’s icon: a natural coral arch the locals nicknamed Howrah Bridge, standing in a shelf of tidal pools on the island’s west side.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"/images/articles/neil-island/full/natural-bridge-17.webp\" alt=\"The Natural Rock Bridge arch at low tide\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The critical detail most visitors learn too late: \u003Cstrong>it’s only properly visible — and reachable — at low tide.\u003C/strong> At high tide the walk across the coral shelf is cut off. Check the day’s tide timings with your hotel the evening before and build your schedule around it; low tide also turns the surrounding pools into a small aquarium of starfish, crabs and trapped reef fish.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The approach is a short walk over uneven coral — wear something with grip, not flip-flops.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"/images/articles/neil-island/full/natural-bridge-05.webp\" alt=\"Tidal pools around the Natural Bridge\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"the-3-point-tour-seeing-neil-in-half-a-day\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#the-3-point-tour-seeing-neil-in-half-a-day\">\u003Cspan>The 3-Point Tour: Seeing Neil in Half a Day\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>The classic Neil circuit strings together Bharatpur, Sitapur and Laxmanpur — sold everywhere as the “3 Point Tour.” Two honest ways to do it:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Scooter (Rs 400–500/day):\u003C/strong> the best way. Neil’s roads are flat, short and nearly empty — ideal first-time scooter territory. You control the clock, which matters for tides and sunsets.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Auto tour (Rs 800–1,000):\u003C/strong> the no-license option. Drivers know the tide timings and sunset spots cold.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>Either way it’s a half-day. That’s the point of Neil — the sightseeing fits in one loop, and the rest of your stay is beach time, hammocks, and the slow lane.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"things-to-do-beyond-the-beaches\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#things-to-do-beyond-the-beaches\">\u003Cspan>Things to Do Beyond the Beaches\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Neil’s activity menu is shorter than Havelock’s — deliberately. What’s here:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>In the water:\u003C/strong> snorkeling straight off Bharatpur (the coral starts shallow), beginner \u003Cstrong>scuba try-dives\u003C/strong>, and \u003Cstrong>glass-bottom boat rides\u003C/strong> for anyone who’d rather stay dry. Book at the Bharatpur beachfront counters in the morning.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>On land:\u003C/strong> rent a bicycle and ride the paddy-field lanes — the island is flat, tiny, and made for it. Walk the market street in the evening when the day boats have left. Watch fishermen bring in the catch at the jetty around sunset.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>And that’s roughly it — which is the review, not a complaint. Neil is the island where the plan \u003Cem>is\u003C/em> the absence of one. Honeymooners and anyone recovering from an overstuffed itinerary tend to call it their favourite stop for exactly this reason.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"where-to-stay-on-neil\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#where-to-stay-on-neil\">\u003Cspan>Where to Stay on Neil\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Neil is \u003Cstrong>noticeably cheaper than Havelock\u003C/strong> — that’s half its appeal for longer Andaman trips. The inventory skews to guesthouses, homestays and mid-range resorts rather than luxury properties, mostly clustered between the jetty and Laxmanpur.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Budget:\u003C/strong> guesthouses and bamboo-hut homestays — the backpacker default\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Mid-range:\u003C/strong> small resorts with AC cottages near Bharatpur or Laxmanpur\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Luxury:\u003C/strong> thin on the ground — if a five-star matters, stay on Havelock and day-trip\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>Book ahead for December–January; the island is small and the good mid-range rooms go first.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"how-many-days-on-neil-island\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#how-many-days-on-neil-island\">\u003Cspan>How Many Days on Neil Island?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>One full day covers the sights; two days is the right amount.\u003C/strong> A working shape:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Day 1:\u003C/strong> morning ferry in from Havelock, check in, Bharatpur snorkel in the late morning, Natural Bridge at the day’s low tide, Laxmanpur for sunset\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Day 2:\u003C/strong> Sitapur sunrise, slow morning, then the direct ferry back to Port Blair — Makruzz’s 11:20 AM or Green Ocean’s 11:00 AM connect comfortably to evening flights (keep the 4–5 hour buffer)\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>Budgeting the whole loop? Our \u003Ca href=\"/andaman-trip-cost-budget\">Andaman trip cost guide\u003C/a> breaks down ferry + stay + activity costs across all three islands.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"neil-vs-havelock-the-honest-comparison\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#neil-vs-havelock-the-honest-comparison\">\u003Cspan>Neil vs Havelock: The Honest Comparison\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Do both — they’re 45 minutes apart and complement each other. But if your dates force a choice:\u003C/p>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Neil (Shaheed Dweep)\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Feel\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Rural, quiet, slow\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Livelier, developed\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Best for\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Couples, budget travelers, unwinding\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>First trips, diving, range of stays\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Star sight\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Natural Rock Bridge\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Radhanagar Beach\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Stays\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Cheaper, homestay-heavy\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Budget to Taj-level luxury\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Days\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>1–2\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>2–3\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp>First time in the Andamans and only one island fits? Take Havelock — our \u003Ca href=\"/havelock-island-guide\">Havelock Island guide\u003C/a> covers it. Returning visitors and honeymooners chasing quiet often rate Neil higher.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"practical-notes\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#practical-notes\">\u003Cspan>Practical Notes\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Cash:\u003C/strong> ATMs are scarce and unreliable — carry what you need from Port Blair\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Connectivity:\u003C/strong> patchy at best; treat Neil as offline and enjoy it\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Season:\u003C/strong> October–May, same as the archipelago; November is the calm-sea sweet spot (\u003Ca href=\"/best-time-to-visit-andaman\">month-by-month guide\u003C/a>)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Tides rule the schedule:\u003C/strong> the Natural Bridge needs low tide, sunsets need Laxmanpur — ask your host for both times the night before\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\">\u003Cspan>Frequently Asked Questions\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"is-neil-island-worth-visiting\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#is-neil-island-worth-visiting\">\u003Cspan>Is Neil Island worth visiting?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Neil is worth 1–2 days for most Andaman itineraries — the Natural Rock Bridge and Laxmanpur’s sunset are genuinely special, stays cost less than Havelock, and the pace is the point. Skip it only if your trip is under four days total; then Havelock alone is the better use of time.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"how-do-i-reach-neil-island-from-port-blair\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#how-do-i-reach-neil-island-from-port-blair\">\u003Cspan>How do I reach Neil Island from Port Blair?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>There’s no direct private ferry currently. Either take the government ferry (Rs 300–700, ~90–120 minutes, limited quota booked 2 days ahead on STARS) or go via Havelock on two private tickets — about 2.5–3 hours total. Most travelers do the via-Havelock route as part of the standard island loop.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"what-is-neil-islands-new-name\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#what-is-neil-islands-new-name\">\u003Cspan>What is Neil Island’s new name?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Neil Island was officially renamed Shaheed Dweep in December 2018, honouring Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s tribute to freedom fighters. Ferry operators, booking sites and locals still overwhelmingly use “Neil Island,” and both names refer to the same island.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"when-can-i-see-the-natural-rock-bridge\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#when-can-i-see-the-natural-rock-bridge\">\u003Cspan>When can I see the Natural Rock Bridge?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Only at low tide — the walk across the coral shelf is cut off when the water rises. Check tide timings with your hotel the night before and plan the visit around the low-tide window; the surrounding tidal pools (starfish, crabs, reef fish) are at their best then too.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"which-beach-on-neil-island-is-best\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#which-beach-on-neil-island-is-best\">\u003Cspan>Which beach on Neil Island is best?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Depends on the hour: Bharatpur for morning snorkeling and water sports (calm, shallow, next to the jetty), Laxmanpur for sunset, Sitapur for sunrise. Note that swimming is prohibited at Sitapur due to dangerous currents — it’s a viewpoint beach, not a swimming one.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"how-many-days-are-enough-for-neil-island\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#how-many-days-are-enough-for-neil-island\">\u003Cspan>How many days are enough for Neil Island?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Two days is ideal — one for the 3-Point Tour (Bharatpur, Sitapur, Laxmanpur) plus the Natural Bridge at low tide, and a second to actually slow down. Doable as a long day trip from Havelock, but you’d miss the sunset-to-sunrise rhythm that makes Neil work.\u003C/p>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Ferry timings and fares reflect the 2026 season; tide-dependent sights change daily — confirm locally.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Ready for the slow island?\u003C/strong> \u003Ca href=\"/\">Compare all four operators and book your Neil Island ferries\u003C/a> — live seat maps, instant confirmation, zero booking fees.\u003C/p>\n\u003C/blockquote>\n",[7,11,14,17,21,24,27,30,33,36,39,42,45,48,51,54,57,60,63,66],{"level":8,"id":9,"text":10},2,"neil-island-at-a-glance","Neil Island at a Glance",{"level":8,"id":12,"text":13},"how-to-reach-neil-island","How to Reach Neil Island",{"level":8,"id":15,"text":16},"the-beaches-which-one-at-which-hour","The Beaches: Which One, at Which Hour",{"level":18,"id":19,"text":20},3,"bharatpur-beach-mornings-water-sports","Bharatpur Beach — mornings & water sports",{"level":18,"id":22,"text":23},"laxmanpur-beach-sunset","Laxmanpur Beach — sunset",{"level":18,"id":25,"text":26},"sitapur-beach-sunrise","Sitapur Beach — sunrise",{"level":8,"id":28,"text":29},"the-natural-rock-bridge-howrah-bridge","The Natural Rock Bridge (Howrah Bridge)",{"level":8,"id":31,"text":32},"the-3-point-tour-seeing-neil-in-half-a-day","The 3-Point Tour: Seeing Neil in Half a Day",{"level":8,"id":34,"text":35},"things-to-do-beyond-the-beaches","Things to Do Beyond the Beaches",{"level":8,"id":37,"text":38},"where-to-stay-on-neil","Where to Stay on Neil",{"level":8,"id":40,"text":41},"how-many-days-on-neil-island","How Many Days on Neil Island?",{"level":8,"id":43,"text":44},"neil-vs-havelock-the-honest-comparison","Neil vs Havelock: The Honest Comparison",{"level":8,"id":46,"text":47},"practical-notes","Practical Notes",{"level":8,"id":49,"text":50},"frequently-asked-questions","Frequently Asked Questions",{"level":18,"id":52,"text":53},"is-neil-island-worth-visiting","Is Neil Island worth visiting?",{"level":18,"id":55,"text":56},"how-do-i-reach-neil-island-from-port-blair","How do I reach Neil Island from Port Blair?",{"level":18,"id":58,"text":59},"what-is-neil-islands-new-name","What is Neil Island’s new name?",{"level":18,"id":61,"text":62},"when-can-i-see-the-natural-rock-bridge","When can I see the Natural Rock Bridge?",{"level":18,"id":64,"text":65},"which-beach-on-neil-island-is-best","Which beach on Neil Island is best?",{"level":18,"id":67,"text":68},"how-many-days-are-enough-for-neil-island","How many days are enough for Neil Island?",[70,72,74,76,78,80],{"question":53,"answer":71},"Neil is worth 1–2 days for most Andaman itineraries — the Natural Rock Bridge and Laxmanpur’s sunset are genuinely special, stays cost less than Havelock, and the pace is the point. Skip it only if your trip is under four days total; then Havelock alone is the better use of time.",{"question":56,"answer":73},"There’s no direct private ferry currently. Either take the government ferry (Rs 300–700, ~90–120 minutes, limited quota booked 2 days ahead on STARS) or go via Havelock on two private tickets — about 2.5–3 hours total. Most travelers do the via-Havelock route as part of the standard island loop.",{"question":59,"answer":75},"Neil Island was officially renamed Shaheed Dweep in December 2018, honouring Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s tribute to freedom fighters. Ferry operators, booking sites and locals still overwhelmingly use “Neil Island,” and both names refer to the same island.",{"question":62,"answer":77},"Only at low tide — the walk across the coral shelf is cut off when the water rises. Check tide timings with your hotel the night before and plan the visit around the low-tide window; the surrounding tidal pools (starfish, crabs, reef fish) are at their best then too.",{"question":65,"answer":79},"Depends on the hour: Bharatpur for morning snorkeling and water sports (calm, shallow, next to the jetty), Laxmanpur for sunset, Sitapur for sunrise. Note that swimming is prohibited at Sitapur due to dangerous currents — it’s a viewpoint beach, not a swimming one.",{"question":68,"answer":81},"Two days is ideal — one for the 3-Point Tour (Bharatpur, Sitapur, Laxmanpur) plus the Natural Bridge at low tide, and a second to actually slow down. Doable as a long day trip from Havelock, but you’d miss the sunset-to-sunrise rhythm that makes Neil work. Ferry timings and fares reflect the 2026 season; tide-dependent sights change daily — confirm locally. Ready for the slow island? Compare all four operators and book your Neil Island ferries — live seat maps, instant confirmation, zero booking fees.",{"title":83,"description":84,"canonical":85,"ogTitle":83,"ogDescription":84,"ogImage":86,"schemaType":87,"datePublished":88,"dateModified":88},"Neil Island Guide 2026: Beaches, Natural Bridge & Ferries","Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) guide 2026: Bharatpur, Laxmanpur & Sitapur beaches, the Natural Rock Bridge at low tide, ferry routes, stays & how many days.","https://www.bookyourferry.com/neil-island-guide","/images/articles/neil-island/full/natural-bridge-08.webp","Article","2026-07-02",{"slug":4,"title":83,"description":84,"category":90,"author":91,"publishedDate":88,"updatedDate":88,"readTime":92,"image":86,"imageMedium":93,"imageAlt":94,"tags":95,"status":103,"pillar":104,"relatedSlugs":105},"Island Guides","BookYourFerry Team","9 min read","/images/articles/neil-island/medium/natural-bridge-08.webp","Natural Rock Bridge coral arch, Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)",[96,97,98,99,100,101,102],"neil island","shaheed dweep","neil island andaman","bharatpur beach","laxmanpur beach","natural bridge neil island","neil island guide","published",false,[106,107,108,109,110,111,112,113],"andaman-ferry-booking","havelock-to-neil-island-ferry","neil-island-to-port-blair-ferry","port-blair-to-neil-island-ferry","havelock-island-guide","port-blair-guide","best-time-to-visit-andaman","andaman-trip-cost-budget",[115,134,137,157,178,193,208,224,238,251,267,284,298,311,328,344,357,370,384,396,406,420,431,444,455,465],{"slug":111,"title":116,"description":117,"category":90,"author":91,"publishedDate":88,"updatedDate":88,"readTime":118,"image":119,"imageMedium":120,"imageAlt":121,"tags":122,"status":103,"pillar":104,"relatedSlugs":130},"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. Real photos + local tips.","10 min read","/images/articles/port-blair/full/cellular-jail-07.webp","/images/articles/port-blair/medium/cellular-jail-07.webp","Cellular Jail national memorial, Port Blair",[123,124,125,126,127,128,129],"port blair","sri vijaya puram","cellular jail","places to visit in port blair","port blair tourist places","things to do in port blair","port blair guide",[106,4,131,110,109,112,132,133,113],"port-blair-to-havelock-ferry","how-to-book-andaman-ferry","andaman-ferry-schedule",{"slug":4,"title":83,"description":84,"category":90,"author":91,"publishedDate":88,"updatedDate":88,"readTime":92,"image":86,"imageMedium":93,"imageAlt":94,"tags":135,"status":103,"pillar":104,"relatedSlugs":136},[96,97,98,99,100,101,102],[106,107,108,109,110,111,112,113],{"slug":110,"title":138,"description":139,"category":90,"author":91,"publishedDate":140,"updatedDate":140,"readTime":141,"image":142,"imageMedium":143,"imageAlt":144,"tags":145,"status":103,"pillar":104,"relatedSlugs":153},"Havelock Island Guide 2026: Beaches, Ferries & Things to Do","Complete Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) guide: ferry from Port Blair, best beaches, diving, where to stay, trip costs & the best time to visit. 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",[146,147,148,149,150,151,152],"havelock island","swaraj dweep","havelock island guide","radhanagar beach","havelock beaches","things to do in havelock","how to reach havelock",[106,4,111,131,154,112,107,155,113,156],"how-to-reach-havelock","havelock-to-port-blair-ferry","andaman-trip-under-15000",{"slug":154,"title":158,"description":159,"category":160,"author":91,"publishedDate":161,"updatedDate":88,"readTime":162,"image":163,"imageMedium":164,"imageAlt":165,"tags":166,"status":103,"pillar":104,"relatedSlugs":171},"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","8 min read","/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",[167,168,169,170,147],"how to reach havelock island","how to reach havelock from port blair","havelock ferry","port blair to havelock",[106,110,156,172,173,131,133,174,175,176,177,112],"andaman-ferry-faqs","ferry-sickness-andaman","andaman-ferry-prices","makruzz-ferry","nautika-ferry","green-ocean-ferry",{"slug":173,"title":179,"description":180,"category":181,"author":91,"publishedDate":161,"updatedDate":161,"readTime":182,"image":183,"imageMedium":184,"imageAlt":185,"tags":186,"status":103,"pillar":104,"relatedSlugs":192},"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.","Prices & Booking","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",[187,188,189,190,191],"andaman ferry seasickness","seasickness ferry","andaman ferry motion sickness","port blair to havelock ferry","ferry sickness",[106,177,131,175,176,112,154,133],{"slug":172,"title":194,"description":195,"category":181,"author":91,"publishedDate":161,"updatedDate":161,"readTime":196,"image":197,"imageMedium":198,"imageAlt":199,"tags":200,"status":103,"pillar":104,"relatedSlugs":206},"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.","7 min read","/images/articles/general/ferry_boarding_waiting_area.webp","/images/articles/general/medium/ferry_boarding_waiting_area.webp","Passengers boarding an Andaman ferry at Haddo Jetty, Port Blair",[201,202,203,204,205],"andaman ferry faq","andaman ferry questions","andaman ferry booking","andaman ferry guide","port blair ferry",[106,174,133,175,176,177,207,154],"government-ferry-andaman",{"slug":209,"title":210,"description":211,"category":212,"author":91,"publishedDate":161,"updatedDate":161,"readTime":182,"image":213,"imageMedium":214,"imageAlt":215,"tags":216,"status":103,"pillar":104,"relatedSlugs":222},"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",[217,218,219,220,221],"cheapest ferry andaman","cheapest ferry to havelock","andaman ferry price","cheap andaman ferry","green ocean economy",[106,177,207,174,131,175,176,223],"itt-majestic-ferry",{"slug":225,"title":226,"description":227,"category":212,"author":91,"publishedDate":161,"updatedDate":161,"readTime":182,"image":228,"imageMedium":229,"imageAlt":230,"tags":231,"status":103,"pillar":104,"relatedSlugs":237},"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",[232,233,234,235,236],"andaman ferry classes","ferry seat classes andaman","makruzz classes","nautika classes","ferry class comparison",[106,175,176,177,223,174,173,131],{"slug":156,"title":239,"description":240,"category":160,"author":91,"publishedDate":161,"updatedDate":140,"readTime":182,"image":241,"imageMedium":242,"imageAlt":243,"tags":244,"status":103,"pillar":104,"relatedSlugs":250},"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",[245,246,247,248,249],"andaman trip under 15000","andaman budget trip","andaman trip cost","cheap andaman trip","andaman on a budget",[106,209,174,131,112,154,177,133],{"slug":113,"title":252,"description":253,"category":160,"author":91,"publishedDate":254,"updatedDate":140,"readTime":255,"image":256,"imageMedium":257,"imageAlt":258,"tags":259,"status":103,"pillar":104,"relatedSlugs":265},"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",[247,260,261,262,263,264],"andaman tour cost","andaman trip budget","andaman trip cost per person","andaman tour package cost","cost of andaman trip",[106,110,154,174,112,133,131,207,132,266],"makruzz-vs-nautika-vs-green-ocean",{"slug":109,"title":268,"description":269,"category":270,"author":91,"publishedDate":271,"updatedDate":140,"readTime":272,"image":273,"imageMedium":274,"imageAlt":275,"tags":276,"status":103,"pillar":104,"relatedSlugs":283},"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",[277,278,279,280,281,282],"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",[106,4,111,108,155,107,131,207,133,175,176,177,223,266,132],{"slug":108,"title":285,"description":286,"category":270,"author":91,"publishedDate":271,"updatedDate":88,"readTime":272,"image":287,"imageMedium":288,"imageAlt":289,"tags":290,"status":103,"pillar":104,"relatedSlugs":297},"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",[291,292,293,294,295,296],"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",[106,4,111,109,155,107,131,207,133,174,175,176,177,223,266,132],{"slug":155,"title":299,"description":300,"category":270,"author":91,"publishedDate":301,"updatedDate":88,"readTime":302,"image":119,"imageMedium":120,"imageAlt":303,"tags":304,"status":103,"pillar":104,"relatedSlugs":310},"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",[305,306,307,308,309],"havelock to port blair ferry","havelock to port blair return","return ferry havelock port blair","havelock port blair schedule","andaman ferry return journey",[111,110,131,107,106,154,108,109,133,174,207,175,176,177,223,132,266],{"slug":132,"title":312,"description":313,"category":181,"author":91,"publishedDate":314,"updatedDate":88,"readTime":315,"image":316,"imageMedium":317,"imageAlt":318,"tags":319,"status":103,"pillar":326,"relatedSlugs":327},"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",[320,321,322,323,324,204,325],"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,[106,113,108,109,131,223,107,207,112,266,174,133,175,176,177],{"slug":112,"title":329,"description":330,"category":331,"author":91,"publishedDate":332,"updatedDate":88,"readTime":333,"image":241,"imageMedium":242,"imageAlt":334,"tags":335,"status":103,"pillar":104,"relatedSlugs":343},"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",[336,337,338,339,340,341,342],"best time to visit andaman","andaman weather","andaman in december","andaman monsoon","andaman honeymoon","andaman with family","month by month",[106,4,111,110,156,173,154,113,223,207,132,266,133,174,131,107,175,176,177],{"slug":266,"title":345,"description":346,"category":212,"author":91,"publishedDate":332,"updatedDate":332,"readTime":333,"image":316,"imageMedium":317,"imageAlt":347,"tags":348,"status":103,"pillar":104,"relatedSlugs":356},"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",[349,350,351,352,353,354,355],"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",[106,108,109,131,107,207,132,112,175,176,177,223,174,133],{"slug":174,"title":358,"description":359,"category":181,"author":91,"publishedDate":360,"updatedDate":88,"readTime":333,"image":197,"imageMedium":198,"imageAlt":361,"tags":362,"status":103,"pillar":104,"relatedSlugs":369},"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",[363,364,365,366,367,368,217],"andaman ferry prices","andaman ferry ticket price","port blair to havelock ferry price","andaman ferry fare","makruzz ferry price","nautika ferry price",[106,156,225,209,172,154,113,108,109,107,132,266,112,133,175,176,177,223,207,131],{"slug":133,"title":371,"description":372,"category":181,"author":91,"publishedDate":373,"updatedDate":88,"readTime":255,"image":197,"imageMedium":198,"imageAlt":374,"tags":375,"status":103,"pillar":104,"relatedSlugs":383},"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",[376,377,378,379,380,381,382],"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",[106,156,172,173,154,113,108,109,132,266,112,174,131,107,175,176,177,223,207],{"slug":107,"title":385,"description":386,"category":270,"author":91,"publishedDate":387,"updatedDate":88,"readTime":302,"image":86,"imageMedium":93,"imageAlt":388,"tags":389,"status":103,"pillar":104,"relatedSlugs":395},"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",[390,391,392,393,394],"havelock to neil island ferry","havelock neil ferry price","havelock neil ferry schedule","neil island ferry booking","andaman ferry route",[106,4,110,154,108,109,207,132,266,112,133,174,131,175,176,177,223],{"slug":207,"title":397,"description":398,"category":331,"author":91,"publishedDate":387,"updatedDate":88,"readTime":302,"image":197,"imageMedium":198,"imageAlt":399,"tags":400,"status":103,"pillar":104,"relatedSlugs":405},"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",[401,402,403,351,404],"government ferry andaman","govt ferry booking","government vs private ferry andaman","DSS ferry andaman",[106,209,172,113,108,109,132,266,112,133,174,131,107,175,176,177,223],{"slug":176,"title":407,"description":408,"category":212,"author":91,"publishedDate":409,"updatedDate":88,"readTime":302,"image":410,"imageMedium":411,"imageAlt":412,"tags":413,"status":103,"pillar":104,"relatedSlugs":419},"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",[414,415,416,417,418],"nautika ferry","nautika review","nautika vs makruzz","andaman ferry operator","nautika pro business class",[106,225,209,172,173,154,108,109,223,107,207,132,266,112,133,174,131,175,177],{"slug":177,"title":421,"description":422,"category":212,"author":91,"publishedDate":409,"updatedDate":88,"readTime":141,"image":213,"imageMedium":214,"imageAlt":423,"tags":424,"status":103,"pillar":104,"relatedSlugs":430},"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",[425,426,427,428,429],"green ocean ferry","green ocean andaman","budget ferry andaman","green ocean booking","open deck ferry",[106,156,225,209,172,173,108,109,107,207,132,266,112,133,174,131,175,176,223],{"slug":223,"title":432,"description":433,"category":212,"author":91,"publishedDate":409,"updatedDate":88,"readTime":302,"image":434,"imageMedium":435,"imageAlt":436,"tags":437,"status":103,"pillar":104,"relatedSlugs":443},"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",[438,439,440,441,442],"itt majestic","itt majestic ferry","itt majestic andaman","mid-range ferry andaman","silver class ferry",[106,225,209,108,109,107,207,132,266,112,133,174,131,175,176,177],{"slug":131,"title":445,"description":446,"category":270,"author":91,"publishedDate":409,"updatedDate":88,"readTime":141,"image":447,"imageMedium":448,"imageAlt":449,"tags":450,"status":103,"pillar":104,"relatedSlugs":454},"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",[190,451,452,453,394],"port blair havelock ferry schedule","port blair havelock ferry price","havelock ferry booking",[106,111,110,156,225,209,173,154,113,108,109,207,132,266,112,133,174,175,176,177,223,107],{"slug":106,"title":456,"description":457,"category":331,"author":91,"publishedDate":458,"updatedDate":88,"readTime":459,"image":197,"imageMedium":198,"imageAlt":399,"tags":460,"status":103,"pillar":326,"relatedSlugs":464},"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",[203,461,462,123,463,96],"ferry booking andaman","andaman ferry ticket booking","havelock",[4,111,110,156,225,209,172,173,154,174,133,131,107,175,176,177,223,207,112,266,132,109,108,113],{"slug":175,"title":466,"description":467,"category":212,"author":91,"publishedDate":458,"updatedDate":88,"readTime":141,"image":468,"imageMedium":469,"imageAlt":470,"tags":471,"status":103,"pillar":104,"relatedSlugs":475},"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",[472,473,474,417,169],"makruzz ferry","makruzz premium vs royal","makruzz booking",[106,225,209,172,173,154,108,109,223,107,207,132,266,112,133,174,131,176,177],1782983052187]