[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":601},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article-neil-island-to-havelock-ferry":3,"all-articles":133,"availability-neil-island-to-havelock":590},{"slug":4,"html":5,"toc":6,"faqItems":69,"meta":84,"article":110},"neil-island-to-havelock-ferry","\u003Ch1 id=\"neil-island-to-havelock-ferry-timings-fare-booking-guide-2026\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#neil-island-to-havelock-ferry-timings-fare-booking-guide-2026\">\u003Cspan>Neil Island to Havelock Ferry: Timings, Fare & Booking Guide (2026)\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h1>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-answer\" id=\"direct-answer\" data-quotable=\"true\">The Neil Island to Havelock ferry covers 18 km of open sea in 45-75 minutes — but here’s what most guides won’t tell you: this is the thinnest private-ferry leg in the Andamans. In the 2025-26 season, effectively one sailing carried it: \u003Cstrong>MV Makruzz Pearl, departing Bharatpur Jetty at 10:30 AM\u003C/strong>. And during the monsoon months, private service on this leg often disappears entirely.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"/images/articles/makruzz/full/makruzz-jetty-boarding-01.webp\" alt=\"Bharatpur Jetty at Neil Island with ferry boarding\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The short version:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ctable data-quotable=\"true\">\u003Ccaption>Key facts and figures\u003C/caption>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Question\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Answer\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Distance\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>~18 km (10 nautical miles)\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Journey time\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>45 min (Makruzz) - 75 min (Green Ocean, when it sails)\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Main operator\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Makruzz (MV Makruzz Pearl), ~10:30 AM\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Fare\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Rs 1,500-1,800 Premium + Rs 50 PSF\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Departure jetty\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Bharatpur Jetty, Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Monsoon (Jun-Sep)\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Private sailings often suspended — check live availability\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Check today’s Neil to Havelock availability\u003C/strong> — live seats across all operators at \u003Ca href=\"/\">BookYourFerry.com\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/blockquote>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"how-far-is-neil-island-from-havelock\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#how-far-is-neil-island-from-havelock\">\u003Cspan>How Far Is Neil Island from Havelock?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-how-far-is-neil-island-from-havelock\" data-quotable=\"true\">Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) sits about 18 km — 10 nautical miles — south-west of Havelock (Swaraj Dweep), both part of Ritchie’s Archipelago. It’s the shortest inter-island hop in the Andamans, and the crossing stays in relatively sheltered water compared with the longer Port Blair legs.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Journey time depends entirely on the vessel. Makruzz’s catamarans do it in about 45 minutes. Green Ocean’s conventional hulls take 60-75 minutes when they operate this direction. So the “how long” answer is: under an hour on the fast boats, a little over on the slow ones.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Don’t confuse this with the reverse run. The \u003Ca href=\"/havelock-to-neil-island-ferry\">Havelock to Neil Island ferry\u003C/a> has up to 5 daily departures in season — this direction has far fewer. More on why below.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"who-actually-runs-neil-to-havelock-what-our-booking-data-shows\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#who-actually-runs-neil-to-havelock-what-our-booking-data-shows\">\u003Cspan>Who Actually Runs Neil to Havelock? (What Our Booking Data Shows)\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-who-actually-runs-neil-to-havelock-what-our-booking-data-shows\" data-quotable=\"true\">On paper, four private operators serve the Andaman ferry network. In practice, this specific direction is close to a one-boat route.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Here’s what our own platform records show for the 2025-26 season (September through March): \u003Cstrong>every confirmed Neil Island to Havelock booking — 28 of them — was the same sailing: MV Makruzz Pearl at 10:30 AM.\u003C/strong> Not one confirmed Nautika or ITT Majestic ticket on this leg. Green Ocean sells it in some periods, but it didn’t appear in our confirmed bookings for the season.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Why so thin? Vessel economics. Ferries overnight at Port Blair, Havelock, or Neil, and mornings are spent repositioning toward the high-demand Port Blair-Havelock corridor. A boat sitting at Neil after the morning arrivals mostly wants to run \u003Ca href=\"/neil-island-to-port-blair-ferry\">direct to Port Blair\u003C/a> — where three operators compete every day — not backtrack to Havelock. The Pearl’s mid-morning hop is the exception that survives because it slots neatly into Makruzz’s triangle rotation.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>What this means for you is simple. But it matters: \u003Cstrong>if the ~10:30 AM sailing doesn’t fit your plan — or sells out — there is usually no second private ferry that day.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"/images/articles/makruzz/full/makruzz-10yr-exterior-01.webp\" alt=\"Makruzz vessel arriving at island jetty\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"neil-island-to-havelock-ferry-timings-2026\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#neil-island-to-havelock-ferry-timings-2026\">\u003Cspan>Neil Island to Havelock Ferry Timings (2026)\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"season-timings-october-to-may\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#season-timings-october-to-may\">\u003Cspan>Season timings (October to May)\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Ctable data-quotable=\"true\">\u003Ccaption>Season timings (October to May)\u003C/caption>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Operator\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Departure\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Arrival\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Duration\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Runs\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Makruzz (MV Makruzz Pearl)\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>~10:30 AM\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>~11:15 AM\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>45 min\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Daily in season\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Green Ocean\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Morning slot\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>—\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>60-75 min\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Select periods — verify before planning\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-season-timings-october-to-may\" data-quotable=\"true\">Timetables in the Andamans shift between seasons, and operators adjust vessel rotations. Treat the 10:30 AM as the anchor — it held all season in our booking records — but confirm the exact time for your date on the \u003Ca href=\"/andaman-ferry-schedule\">live schedule\u003C/a> before you build a day around it.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"monsoon-timings-june-to-september-often-none\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#monsoon-timings-june-to-september-often-none\">\u003Cspan>Monsoon timings (June to September): often none\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-monsoon-timings-june-to-september-often-none\" data-quotable=\"true\">This is the part that catches people out. We checked live inventory across all four operator systems while updating this guide in July 2026: \u003Cstrong>zero private sailings listed from Neil to Havelock\u003C/strong> — while the reverse Havelock to Neil direction was still running its reduced monsoon schedule.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>So a Neil → Havelock hop in the monsoon window can’t be assumed. Your options shrink to the government ferry (below) or re-routing. If you’re planning a June-September island circuit, do Havelock first, then Neil, then the \u003Ca href=\"/neil-island-to-port-blair-ferry\">direct Neil to Port Blair ferry\u003C/a> home — that sequence uses only legs that keep running through the monsoon.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"neil-island-to-havelock-ferry-price\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#neil-island-to-havelock-ferry-price\">\u003Cspan>Neil Island to Havelock Ferry Price\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-neil-island-to-havelock-ferry-price\" data-quotable=\"true\">Fares on this leg mirror the reverse direction — Andaman operators price a route the same both ways, within about Rs 50-100.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ctable data-quotable=\"true\">\u003Ccaption>Neil Island to Havelock Ferry Price\u003C/caption>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Class (Makruzz)\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Fare\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Notes\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Premium\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Rs 1,500-1,800\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>MV Makruzz Pearl is all-Premium (250 aircraft-style seats, seatbelts)\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>+ Port Service Fee\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Rs 50 per ticket\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Mandatory, all operators\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>+ GST\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>18% on base fare\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Calculated separately\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp>Two seasonal loadings to budget for. Peak season (mid-December to mid-January) adds Rs 100 per ticket. And a temporary fuel surcharge of Rs 300-325 per person has applied on Makruzz, Nautika, and Green Ocean since March 2026 — worth checking whether it’s still in force when you book.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Infants under 1 travel free on Makruzz (Rs 105 documentation charge). Children above 2 pay full fare — no child discounts on any Andaman operator.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Compare live fares and lock your seat\u003C/strong> on the Neil to Havelock leg at \u003Ca href=\"/\">BookYourFerry.com\u003C/a> — all operators, one search.\u003C/p>\n\u003C/blockquote>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"how-to-book-the-neil-to-havelock-ferry\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#how-to-book-the-neil-to-havelock-ferry\">\u003Cspan>How to Book the Neil to Havelock Ferry\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Search your date\u003C/strong> on \u003Ca href=\"/\">BookYourFerry.com\u003C/a> — live seats across Makruzz, Nautika, Green Ocean, and ITT Majestic, so you’ll see exactly what’s sailing that day.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Book early in peak season.\u003C/strong> One main sailing means limited seats. 2-3 weeks ahead for October-May, 3-4 weeks for the December-January rush.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Enter passenger details exactly as on your photo ID\u003C/strong> — names are checked at the jetty.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Print your ticket.\u003C/strong> Every operator rejects mobile screenshots. No printer on Neil? Sort it before you leave Havelock or Port Blair, or ask your hotel.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Reconfirm one day before travel\u003C/strong> — Makruzz asks for it (03192-236677), and it’s doubly worth doing on a one-sailing route.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ol>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-how-to-book-the-neil-to-havelock-ferry\" data-quotable=\"true\">Private ferry inventory opens up to 60 days out. If your dates are fixed, there’s no upside to waiting.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"check-in-at-bharatpur-jetty\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#check-in-at-bharatpur-jetty\">\u003Cspan>Check-in at Bharatpur Jetty\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-check-in-at-bharatpur-jetty\" data-quotable=\"true\">Bharatpur Jetty sits beside Bharatpur Beach on Neil’s north coast — most guesthouses are 5-15 minutes away by scooter or auto.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Arrive 45-60 minutes before departure.\u003C/strong> Counters close 15-30 minutes out. In peak season, make it 75-90.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Carry the printed ticket plus original photo ID\u003C/strong> (Aadhaar, passport, driving licence, or voter ID). Foreign nationals need passport + RAP permit.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Luggage limits:\u003C/strong> 25 kg on Makruzz. Bags are stowed in the hold and X-rayed — keep valuables and anything fragile in your cabin bag. Hard-shell luggage survives Andaman baggage handling best.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Single-use plastic is banned across the islands — don’t bring it to the jetty.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"your-last-morning-on-neil-timing-it-right\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#your-last-morning-on-neil-timing-it-right\">\u003Cspan>Your Last Morning on Neil: Timing It Right\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-your-last-morning-on-neil-timing-it-right\" data-quotable=\"true\">A 10:30 AM departure gives you one usable morning slot, and it happens to suit Neil’s best sight.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The Natural Rock Bridge is a low-tide attraction — its coral arch and tidal pools only show properly when the water pulls back. If low tide falls early morning on your travel day, you can walk it at first light, grab breakfast, and still make check-in comfortably. Check tide timings the evening before.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>And return the scooter before you head to the jetty, not on the way — rental shops open around 8:00-8:30 AM, and settling the deposit can eat 20 minutes you’d budgeted for check-in. Planning more island time instead? Our \u003Ca href=\"/neil-island-guide\">Neil Island guide\u003C/a> covers the 3-point tour and beach timings.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"/images/articles/neil-island/full/natural-bridge-20.webp\" alt=\"Natural Rock Bridge at Neil Island at low tide\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"arriving-at-havelock-onward-connections\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#arriving-at-havelock-onward-connections\">\u003Cspan>Arriving at Havelock: Onward Connections\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-arriving-at-havelock-onward-connections\" data-quotable=\"true\">The Pearl puts you at Havelock Island Jetty around 11:15 AM — early enough to make the same day count.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Continuing to Port Blair?\u003C/strong> Makruzz runs Havelock to Port Blair sailings at 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM. The 12:00 PM is tight but doable since you’re already inside the jetty complex — buy both legs in advance and tell staff you’re connecting. The 4:00 PM is the relaxed choice: drop bags at a beach shack, have lunch, catch the afternoon boat. Full options on the \u003Ca href=\"/havelock-to-port-blair-ferry\">Havelock to Port Blair ferry\u003C/a> page.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Staying on Havelock?\u003C/strong> Hotel pickups meet the late-morning arrivals, and you’ll be at Radhanagar Beach well before the 4:30 PM sweet spot for sunset positioning. Two or three nights is the standard stay — the \u003Ca href=\"/havelock-island-guide\">Havelock Island guide\u003C/a> covers beach-by-beach timing.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>A connection warning that applies year-round: never chain this ferry to a same-day flight out of Port Blair. You’d need the Neil boat on time, the connection made, and the second crossing smooth — three things weather can break at once. Keep 4-5 hours of buffer before any flight, which in practice means overnighting in Port Blair.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"which-order-should-you-do-the-islands-in\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#which-order-should-you-do-the-islands-in\">\u003Cspan>Which Order Should You Do the Islands In?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-which-order-should-you-do-the-islands-in\" data-quotable=\"true\">Because this leg is thin — and vanishes in monsoon — the direction you loop the islands actually matters.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>October to May (season):\u003C/strong> either order works. Port Blair → Havelock → Neil → Port Blair is the classic, using the well-served \u003Ca href=\"/havelock-to-neil-island-ferry\">Havelock to Neil\u003C/a> hop and Neil’s three daily direct boats back. The reverse (Neil first, Havelock second) leans on this route’s single 10:30 AM sailing — fine, but book it the moment dates are fixed, because there’s no fallback boat that afternoon.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>June to September (monsoon):\u003C/strong> do Havelock first, full stop. The Havelock → Neil direction keeps a reduced schedule through the monsoon while Neil → Havelock frequently isn’t offered at all. Havelock-first means every leg of your circuit — out, hop, and home — stays on routes that keep sailing.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"no-private-ferry-the-government-option\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#no-private-ferry-the-government-option\">\u003Cspan>No Private Ferry? The Government Option\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-no-private-ferry-the-government-option\" data-quotable=\"true\">The Directorate of Shipping Services (DSS) runs government vessels year-round, monsoon included — they’re the standard fallback when private boats don’t sail. Inter-island government sailings connect Neil and Havelock on select days — frequency changes with season, so check the STARS portal for the current week’s sailings rather than assuming a daily service.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Know the trade-offs before relying on it. Booking opens only 2 days before travel on the STARS portal (\u003Ca href=\"http://dss.andaman.gov.in\">dss.andaman.gov.in\u003C/a>) at 9:00 AM sharp, the tourist quota routinely sells out within 10-15 minutes, fares are Rs 300-700, and tickets are non-refundable. It’s a genuine budget option — Rs 1,000+ cheaper than private — but a stressful one to build an itinerary on. Our \u003Ca href=\"/government-ferry-andaman\">government ferry guide\u003C/a> walks through the STARS booking process step by step.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"faq-neil-island-to-havelock-ferry\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#faq-neil-island-to-havelock-ferry\">\u003Cspan>FAQ: Neil Island to Havelock Ferry\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"is-there-a-direct-ferry-from-neil-island-to-havelock\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#is-there-a-direct-ferry-from-neil-island-to-havelock\">\u003Cspan>Is there a direct ferry from Neil Island to Havelock?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-is-there-a-direct-ferry-from-neil-island-to-havelock\" data-quotable=\"true\">Yes — a direct private sailing runs in season, primarily Makruzz’s MV Makruzz Pearl at about 10:30 AM from Bharatpur Jetty, taking 45 minutes. In the monsoon (June-September) this leg is often suspended, so always confirm live availability for your date before planning around it.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"what-time-does-the-neil-to-havelock-ferry-leave\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#what-time-does-the-neil-to-havelock-ferry-leave\">\u003Cspan>What time does the Neil to Havelock ferry leave?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-what-time-does-the-neil-to-havelock-ferry-leave\" data-quotable=\"true\">Around 10:30 AM — that departure held consistently through the 2025-26 season on Makruzz Pearl, per our booking records. Andaman timetables do shift between seasons, so verify the exact time for your travel date when you book rather than assuming it.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"how-long-does-the-ferry-from-neil-to-havelock-take\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#how-long-does-the-ferry-from-neil-to-havelock-take\">\u003Cspan>How long does the ferry from Neil to Havelock take?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-how-long-does-the-ferry-from-neil-to-havelock-take\" data-quotable=\"true\">45 minutes on Makruzz’s catamarans for the 18 km crossing. Green Ocean’s conventional vessels take 60-75 minutes when they operate the direction. Add jetty formalities either side and door-to-door you’re looking at roughly two hours.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"how-much-does-the-neil-island-to-havelock-ferry-cost\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#how-much-does-the-neil-island-to-havelock-ferry-cost\">\u003Cspan>How much does the Neil Island to Havelock ferry cost?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-how-much-does-the-neil-island-to-havelock-ferry-cost\" data-quotable=\"true\">Makruzz Premium runs Rs 1,500-1,800 plus Rs 50 Port Service Fee, with 18% GST on the base fare. Mid-December to mid-January adds a Rs 100 peak surcharge, and a temporary Rs 300-325 fuel surcharge has applied since March 2026 — check its status when booking.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"does-the-neil-to-havelock-ferry-run-during-monsoon\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#does-the-neil-to-havelock-ferry-run-during-monsoon\">\u003Cspan>Does the Neil to Havelock ferry run during monsoon?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-does-the-neil-to-havelock-ferry-run-during-monsoon\" data-quotable=\"true\">Often it doesn’t. When we checked live inventory in July 2026, no private operator listed the direction at all, while Havelock to Neil kept a reduced schedule. Government ferries continue year-round on select days. For June-September trips, sequence your islands so you don’t depend on this leg.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"can-i-book-the-neil-to-havelock-ferry-on-the-same-day\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#can-i-book-the-neil-to-havelock-ferry-on-the-same-day\">\u003Cspan>Can I book the Neil to Havelock ferry on the same day?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-can-i-book-the-neil-to-havelock-ferry-on-the-same-day\" data-quotable=\"true\">Risky. With effectively one private sailing, same-day seats depend on what’s left after advance bookings — fine in quiet months, a gamble from December to January. Private inventory opens 60 days ahead; booking even 3-4 days early removes most of the risk for little effort.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"what-is-the-luggage-allowance-on-this-route\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#what-is-the-luggage-allowance-on-this-route\">\u003Cspan>What is the luggage allowance on this route?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-what-is-the-luggage-allowance-on-this-route\" data-quotable=\"true\">Makruzz allows 25 kg per passenger. Bags travel in the hold — X-ray screened, inaccessible during the crossing — so keep documents, valuables, and medicines in your cabin bag. Use hard-shell cases with bright tags; baggage handling at island jetties is rough on soft luggage.\u003C/p>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Cp>Doing the full circuit? Read the \u003Ca href=\"/havelock-to-neil-island-ferry\">Havelock to Neil Island ferry guide\u003C/a> for the outbound leg, the \u003Ca href=\"/port-blair-to-havelock-ferry\">Port Blair to Havelock ferry\u003C/a> for getting out there, and the \u003Ca href=\"/andaman-ferry-booking\">Andaman ferry booking guide\u003C/a> for the system end to end. And if plans change, the \u003Ca href=\"/cancel\">cancellation policy\u003C/a> explains exactly what a date change costs.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Updated July 2026. Fares and timings verified against live operator inventory and BookYourFerry booking records for the 2025-26 season.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\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,"how-far-is-neil-island-from-havelock","How Far Is Neil Island from Havelock?",{"level":8,"id":12,"text":13},"who-actually-runs-neil-to-havelock-what-our-booking-data-shows","Who Actually Runs Neil to Havelock? (What Our Booking Data Shows)",{"level":8,"id":15,"text":16},"neil-island-to-havelock-ferry-timings-2026","Neil Island to Havelock Ferry Timings (2026)",{"level":18,"id":19,"text":20},3,"season-timings-october-to-may","Season timings (October to May)",{"level":18,"id":22,"text":23},"monsoon-timings-june-to-september-often-none","Monsoon timings (June to September): often none",{"level":8,"id":25,"text":26},"neil-island-to-havelock-ferry-price","Neil Island to Havelock Ferry Price",{"level":8,"id":28,"text":29},"how-to-book-the-neil-to-havelock-ferry","How to Book the Neil to Havelock Ferry",{"level":8,"id":31,"text":32},"check-in-at-bharatpur-jetty","Check-in at Bharatpur Jetty",{"level":8,"id":34,"text":35},"your-last-morning-on-neil-timing-it-right","Your Last Morning on Neil: Timing It Right",{"level":8,"id":37,"text":38},"arriving-at-havelock-onward-connections","Arriving at Havelock: Onward Connections",{"level":8,"id":40,"text":41},"which-order-should-you-do-the-islands-in","Which Order Should You Do the Islands In?",{"level":8,"id":43,"text":44},"no-private-ferry-the-government-option","No Private Ferry? The Government Option",{"level":8,"id":46,"text":47},"faq-neil-island-to-havelock-ferry","FAQ: Neil Island to Havelock Ferry",{"level":18,"id":49,"text":50},"is-there-a-direct-ferry-from-neil-island-to-havelock","Is there a direct ferry from Neil Island to Havelock?",{"level":18,"id":52,"text":53},"what-time-does-the-neil-to-havelock-ferry-leave","What time does the Neil to Havelock ferry leave?",{"level":18,"id":55,"text":56},"how-long-does-the-ferry-from-neil-to-havelock-take","How long does the ferry from Neil to Havelock take?",{"level":18,"id":58,"text":59},"how-much-does-the-neil-island-to-havelock-ferry-cost","How much does the Neil Island to Havelock ferry cost?",{"level":18,"id":61,"text":62},"does-the-neil-to-havelock-ferry-run-during-monsoon","Does the Neil to Havelock ferry run during monsoon?",{"level":18,"id":64,"text":65},"can-i-book-the-neil-to-havelock-ferry-on-the-same-day","Can I book the Neil to Havelock ferry on the same day?",{"level":18,"id":67,"text":68},"what-is-the-luggage-allowance-on-this-route","What is the luggage allowance on this route?",[70,72,74,76,78,80,82],{"question":50,"answer":71},"Yes — a direct private sailing runs in season, primarily Makruzz’s MV Makruzz Pearl at about 10:30 AM from Bharatpur Jetty, taking 45 minutes. In the monsoon (June-September) this leg is often suspended, so always confirm live availability for your date before planning around it.",{"question":53,"answer":73},"Around 10:30 AM — that departure held consistently through the 2025-26 season on Makruzz Pearl, per our booking records. Andaman timetables do shift between seasons, so verify the exact time for your travel date when you book rather than assuming it.",{"question":56,"answer":75},"45 minutes on Makruzz’s catamarans for the 18 km crossing. Green Ocean’s conventional vessels take 60-75 minutes when they operate the direction. Add jetty formalities either side and door-to-door you’re looking at roughly two hours.",{"question":59,"answer":77},"Makruzz Premium runs Rs 1,500-1,800 plus Rs 50 Port Service Fee, with 18% GST on the base fare. Mid-December to mid-January adds a Rs 100 peak surcharge, and a temporary Rs 300-325 fuel surcharge has applied since March 2026 — check its status when booking.",{"question":62,"answer":79},"Often it doesn’t. When we checked live inventory in July 2026, no private operator listed the direction at all, while Havelock to Neil kept a reduced schedule. Government ferries continue year-round on select days. For June-September trips, sequence your islands so you don’t depend on this leg.",{"question":65,"answer":81},"Risky. With effectively one private sailing, same-day seats depend on what’s left after advance bookings — fine in quiet months, a gamble from December to January. Private inventory opens 60 days ahead; booking even 3-4 days early removes most of the risk for little effort.",{"question":68,"answer":83},"Makruzz allows 25 kg per passenger. Bags travel in the hold — X-ray screened, inaccessible during the crossing — so keep documents, valuables, and medicines in your cabin bag. Use hard-shell cases with bright tags; baggage handling at island jetties is rough on soft luggage. Doing the full circuit? Read the Havelock to Neil Island ferry guide for the outbound leg, the Port Blair to Havelock ferry for getting out there, and the Andaman ferry booking guide for the system end to end. And if plans change, the cancellation policy explains exactly what a date change costs. Updated July 2026. Fares and timings verified against live operator inventory and BookYourFerry booking records for the 2025-26 season.",{"title":85,"description":86,"canonical":87,"ogTitle":85,"ogDescription":88,"ogImage":89,"schemaType":90,"datePublished":91,"dateModified":91,"howTo":92,"routeKey":109},"Neil Island to Havelock Ferry 2026: Timings, Fare & Booking","Neil Island to Havelock ferry: 18 km in 45-75 min. One main sailing — Makruzz Pearl ~10:30 AM from Bharatpur Jetty, from Rs 1,500. Check live seats and book.","https://www.bookyourferry.com/neil-island-to-havelock-ferry","The 18 km Neil to Havelock crossing: Makruzz Pearl ~10:30 AM, 45 minutes, from Rs 1,500. Monsoon suspensions explained + live availability.","/images/articles/makruzz/full/makruzz-jetty-boarding-01.webp","Article","2026-07-22",{"name":93,"description":94,"totalTime":95,"estimatedCost":96,"steps":99},"How to Book the Neil Island to Havelock Ferry","Book the Neil Island to Havelock ferry — 18 km crossing in about 45 minutes, primarily MV Makruzz Pearl departing Bharatpur Jetty ~10:30 AM, Premium fares Rs 1,500-1,800 + PSF.","PT5M",{"minValue":97,"maxValue":98},"1500","1800",[100,103,106],{"name":101,"text":102},"Check the sailing for your date","Neil to Havelock is effectively a one-sailing route — MV Makruzz Pearl at about 10:30 AM in season, often suspended June-September. Check live availability on BookYourFerry.com before planning your day.",{"name":104,"text":105},"Book early and print your ticket","Inventory opens 60 days out; book 2-3 weeks ahead in season (3-4 for December-January). Enter names exactly as on photo ID and print the ticket — operators reject mobile screenshots.",{"name":107,"text":108},"Check in at Bharatpur Jetty","Arrive 45-60 minutes before departure (75-90 in peak season) with printed ticket and original photo ID. Luggage up to 25 kg goes in the hold; keep valuables in your cabin bag. Arrival at Havelock ~11:15 AM.","neil-island-to-havelock",{"slug":4,"title":85,"description":86,"category":111,"author":112,"publishedDate":91,"updatedDate":91,"readTime":113,"image":89,"imageMedium":114,"imageAlt":115,"tags":116,"status":122,"pillar":123,"relatedSlugs":124},"Ferry Routes","BookYourFerry Team","11 min read","/images/articles/makruzz/medium/makruzz-jetty-boarding-01.webp","Passengers boarding a Makruzz ferry at an Andaman island jetty",[117,118,119,120,121],"neil island to havelock ferry","neil to havelock","makruzz pearl","bharatpur jetty","andaman ferry timings","published",false,[125,126,127,128,129,130,131,132],"havelock-to-neil-island-ferry","neil-island-to-port-blair-ferry","port-blair-to-havelock-ferry","havelock-to-port-blair-ferry","neil-island-guide","andaman-ferry-schedule","andaman-ferry-booking","government-ferry-andaman",[134,137,160,179,197,212,231,249,265,283,299,313,325,341,355,368,383,399,413,426,443,459,472,485,498,510,520,534,545,558,569,579],{"slug":4,"title":85,"description":86,"category":111,"author":112,"publishedDate":91,"updatedDate":91,"readTime":113,"image":89,"imageMedium":114,"imageAlt":115,"tags":135,"status":122,"pillar":123,"relatedSlugs":136},[117,118,119,120,121],[125,126,127,128,129,130,131,132],{"slug":138,"title":139,"description":140,"category":141,"author":112,"publishedDate":142,"updatedDate":142,"readTime":143,"image":144,"imageMedium":145,"imageAlt":146,"tags":147,"status":122,"pillar":123,"relatedSlugs":153},"andaman-in-october","Andaman in October: Weather, Ferries & Booking Guide","Andaman in October, explained ferry-first: week-by-week weather, sea conditions, 13+ daily sailings, real prices and how early to book seats. Updated for 2026.","Trip Planning","2026-07-18","13 min read","/images/articles/green-ocean/full/green_ocean_1_aerial.webp","/images/articles/green-ocean/medium/green_ocean_1_aerial.webp","Ferry crossing calm post-monsoon seas in the Andamans in October",[148,149,150,151,152],"andaman in october","andaman in october weather","post-monsoon andaman","andaman ferry conditions october","october ferry schedule",[131,154,130,155,156,157,158,159],"best-time-to-visit-andaman","andaman-ferry-prices","havelock-island-guide","ferry-sickness-andaman","how-to-reach-havelock","elephant-beach-boat-ride",{"slug":161,"title":162,"description":163,"category":141,"author":112,"publishedDate":164,"updatedDate":164,"readTime":165,"image":166,"imageMedium":167,"imageAlt":168,"tags":169,"status":122,"pillar":123,"relatedSlugs":176},"haddo-jetty-port-blair","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",[170,171,172,173,174,175],"haddo jetty","haddo jetty port blair","port blair ferry terminal","haddo wharf","port blair to havelock","andaman ferry boarding",[131,127,158,177,130,178],"port-blair-guide","ross-island-ferry",{"slug":159,"title":180,"description":181,"category":182,"author":112,"publishedDate":183,"updatedDate":184,"readTime":185,"image":186,"imageMedium":187,"imageAlt":188,"tags":189,"status":122,"pillar":123,"relatedSlugs":196},"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","7 min read","/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",[190,191,192,193,194,195],"havelock to elephant beach","elephant beach boat ride","elephant beach havelock","elephant beach boat price","elephant beach snorkeling","havelock boat trip",[127,156,128,125,130,178],{"slug":178,"title":198,"description":199,"category":182,"author":112,"publishedDate":183,"updatedDate":183,"readTime":165,"image":200,"imageMedium":201,"imageAlt":202,"tags":203,"status":122,"pillar":123,"relatedSlugs":210},"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",[204,205,206,207,208,209],"ross island ferry","port blair to ross island","ross island ferry timings","north bay island","ross island ticket","ross island north bay tour",[161,177,127,159,130,155,211],"stars-e-ticketing-andaman",{"slug":211,"title":213,"description":214,"category":215,"author":112,"publishedDate":216,"updatedDate":216,"readTime":217,"image":218,"imageMedium":218,"imageAlt":219,"tags":220,"status":122,"pillar":123,"relatedSlugs":228},"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",[221,222,223,224,225,226,227],"stars e ticketing","star e ticket","stars portal","dss andaman","government ferry booking","andaman ship booking","stars login",[131,132,130,229,230,155],"port-blair-to-neil-island-ferry","how-to-book-andaman-ferry",{"slug":177,"title":232,"description":233,"category":234,"author":112,"publishedDate":235,"updatedDate":235,"readTime":217,"image":236,"imageMedium":237,"imageAlt":238,"tags":239,"status":122,"pillar":123,"relatedSlugs":247},"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.","Island Guides","2026-07-02","/images/articles/port-blair/full/cellular-jail-07.webp","/images/articles/port-blair/medium/cellular-jail-07.webp","Cellular Jail national memorial, Port Blair",[240,241,242,243,244,245,246],"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",[131,138,161,129,127,156,229,154,230,130,248],"andaman-trip-cost-budget",{"slug":129,"title":250,"description":251,"category":234,"author":112,"publishedDate":235,"updatedDate":235,"readTime":252,"image":253,"imageMedium":254,"imageAlt":255,"tags":256,"status":122,"pillar":123,"relatedSlugs":264},"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.","9 min read","/images/articles/neil-island/full/natural-bridge-08.webp","/images/articles/neil-island/medium/natural-bridge-08.webp","Natural Rock Bridge coral arch, Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)",[257,258,259,260,261,262,263],"neil island","shaheed dweep","neil island andaman","bharatpur beach","laxmanpur beach","natural bridge neil island","neil island guide",[131,4,138,125,126,229,156,177,154,248],{"slug":156,"title":266,"description":267,"category":234,"author":112,"publishedDate":268,"updatedDate":268,"readTime":269,"image":270,"imageMedium":271,"imageAlt":272,"tags":273,"status":122,"pillar":123,"relatedSlugs":281},"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",[274,275,276,277,278,279,280],"havelock island","swaraj dweep","havelock island guide","radhanagar beach","havelock beaches","things to do in havelock","how to reach havelock",[131,138,129,177,127,158,154,125,128,248,282],"andaman-trip-under-15000",{"slug":158,"title":284,"description":285,"category":141,"author":112,"publishedDate":286,"updatedDate":235,"readTime":165,"image":287,"imageMedium":288,"imageAlt":289,"tags":290,"status":122,"pillar":123,"relatedSlugs":294},"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.","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",[291,292,293,174,275],"how to reach havelock island","how to reach havelock from port blair","havelock ferry",[131,4,138,161,156,282,295,157,127,130,155,296,297,298,154],"andaman-ferry-faqs","makruzz-ferry","nautika-ferry","green-ocean-ferry",{"slug":157,"title":300,"description":301,"category":215,"author":112,"publishedDate":286,"updatedDate":286,"readTime":302,"image":303,"imageMedium":304,"imageAlt":305,"tags":306,"status":122,"pillar":123,"relatedSlugs":312},"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",[307,308,309,310,311],"andaman ferry seasickness","seasickness ferry","andaman ferry motion sickness","port blair to havelock ferry","ferry sickness",[131,138,298,127,296,297,154,158,130],{"slug":295,"title":314,"description":315,"category":215,"author":112,"publishedDate":286,"updatedDate":286,"readTime":185,"image":218,"imageMedium":316,"imageAlt":317,"tags":318,"status":122,"pillar":123,"relatedSlugs":324},"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",[319,320,321,322,323],"andaman ferry faq","andaman ferry questions","andaman ferry booking","andaman ferry guide","port blair ferry",[131,155,130,296,297,298,132,158],{"slug":326,"title":327,"description":328,"category":329,"author":112,"publishedDate":286,"updatedDate":286,"readTime":302,"image":330,"imageMedium":331,"imageAlt":332,"tags":333,"status":122,"pillar":123,"relatedSlugs":339},"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",[334,335,336,337,338],"cheapest ferry andaman","cheapest ferry to havelock","andaman ferry price","cheap andaman ferry","green ocean economy",[131,298,132,155,127,296,297,340],"itt-majestic-ferry",{"slug":342,"title":343,"description":344,"category":329,"author":112,"publishedDate":286,"updatedDate":286,"readTime":302,"image":345,"imageMedium":346,"imageAlt":347,"tags":348,"status":122,"pillar":123,"relatedSlugs":354},"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",[349,350,351,352,353],"andaman ferry classes","ferry seat classes andaman","makruzz classes","nautika classes","ferry class comparison",[131,296,297,298,340,155,157,127],{"slug":282,"title":356,"description":357,"category":141,"author":112,"publishedDate":286,"updatedDate":268,"readTime":302,"image":358,"imageMedium":359,"imageAlt":360,"tags":361,"status":122,"pillar":123,"relatedSlugs":367},"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",[362,363,364,365,366],"andaman trip under 15000","andaman budget trip","andaman trip cost","cheap andaman trip","andaman on a budget",[131,326,155,127,154,158,298,130],{"slug":248,"title":369,"description":370,"category":141,"author":112,"publishedDate":371,"updatedDate":268,"readTime":143,"image":372,"imageMedium":373,"imageAlt":374,"tags":375,"status":122,"pillar":123,"relatedSlugs":381},"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","/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",[364,376,377,378,379,380],"andaman tour cost","andaman trip budget","andaman trip cost per person","andaman tour package cost","cost of andaman trip",[131,138,156,158,155,154,130,127,132,230,382],"makruzz-vs-nautika-vs-green-ocean",{"slug":229,"title":384,"description":385,"category":111,"author":112,"publishedDate":386,"updatedDate":216,"readTime":387,"image":388,"imageMedium":389,"imageAlt":390,"tags":391,"status":122,"pillar":123,"relatedSlugs":398},"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.","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",[392,393,394,395,396,397],"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",[131,4,161,211,129,177,126,128,125,127,132,130,296,297,298,340,382,230],{"slug":126,"title":400,"description":401,"category":111,"author":112,"publishedDate":386,"updatedDate":216,"readTime":387,"image":402,"imageMedium":403,"imageAlt":404,"tags":405,"status":122,"pillar":123,"relatedSlugs":412},"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",[406,407,408,409,410,411],"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",[131,4,211,129,177,229,128,125,127,132,130,155,296,297,298,340,382,230],{"slug":128,"title":414,"description":415,"category":111,"author":112,"publishedDate":416,"updatedDate":216,"readTime":417,"image":236,"imageMedium":237,"imageAlt":418,"tags":419,"status":122,"pillar":123,"relatedSlugs":425},"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",[420,421,422,423,424],"havelock to port blair ferry","havelock to port blair return","return ferry havelock port blair","havelock port blair schedule","andaman ferry return journey",[177,156,127,125,131,4,158,126,229,130,155,132,296,297,298,340,230,382],{"slug":230,"title":427,"description":428,"category":215,"author":112,"publishedDate":429,"updatedDate":216,"readTime":430,"image":431,"imageMedium":432,"imageAlt":433,"tags":434,"status":122,"pillar":441,"relatedSlugs":442},"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",[435,436,437,438,439,322,440],"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,[131,211,248,126,229,127,340,125,132,154,382,155,130,296,297,298],{"slug":154,"title":444,"description":445,"category":446,"author":112,"publishedDate":447,"updatedDate":235,"readTime":448,"image":358,"imageMedium":359,"imageAlt":449,"tags":450,"status":122,"pillar":123,"relatedSlugs":458},"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",[451,452,453,454,455,456,457],"best time to visit andaman","andaman weather","andaman in december","andaman monsoon","andaman honeymoon","andaman with family","month by month",[131,138,129,177,156,282,157,158,248,340,132,230,382,130,155,127,125,296,297,298],{"slug":382,"title":460,"description":461,"category":329,"author":112,"publishedDate":447,"updatedDate":447,"readTime":448,"image":431,"imageMedium":432,"imageAlt":462,"tags":463,"status":122,"pillar":123,"relatedSlugs":471},"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",[464,465,466,467,468,469,470],"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",[131,126,229,127,125,132,230,154,296,297,298,340,155,130],{"slug":155,"title":473,"description":474,"category":215,"author":112,"publishedDate":475,"updatedDate":235,"readTime":448,"image":218,"imageMedium":316,"imageAlt":476,"tags":477,"status":122,"pillar":123,"relatedSlugs":484},"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",[478,479,480,481,482,483,334],"andaman ferry prices","andaman ferry ticket price","port blair to havelock ferry price","andaman ferry fare","makruzz ferry price","nautika ferry price",[131,282,342,326,295,158,248,126,229,125,230,382,154,130,296,297,298,340,132,127],{"slug":130,"title":486,"description":487,"category":215,"author":112,"publishedDate":488,"updatedDate":216,"readTime":143,"image":218,"imageMedium":316,"imageAlt":489,"tags":490,"status":122,"pillar":123,"relatedSlugs":497},"Andaman Ferry Timings & Schedule 2026 (All Routes)","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",[491,121,492,493,494,495,496],"andaman ferry schedule","port blair to havelock ferry schedule","andaman ferry timetable","havelock to neil ferry schedule","makruzz schedule","nautika ferry timing",[131,4,138,161,211,282,295,157,158,248,126,229,230,382,154,155,127,125,296,297,298,340,132],{"slug":125,"title":499,"description":500,"category":111,"author":112,"publishedDate":501,"updatedDate":216,"readTime":417,"image":253,"imageMedium":254,"imageAlt":502,"tags":503,"status":122,"pillar":123,"relatedSlugs":509},"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",[504,505,506,507,508],"havelock to neil island ferry","havelock neil ferry price","havelock neil ferry schedule","neil island ferry booking","andaman ferry route",[131,4,129,156,158,126,229,132,230,382,154,130,155,127,296,297,298,340],{"slug":132,"title":511,"description":512,"category":446,"author":112,"publishedDate":501,"updatedDate":216,"readTime":417,"image":218,"imageMedium":316,"imageAlt":513,"tags":514,"status":122,"pillar":123,"relatedSlugs":519},"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",[515,516,517,466,518],"government ferry andaman","govt ferry booking","government vs private ferry andaman","DSS ferry andaman",[131,211,326,295,248,126,229,230,382,154,130,155,127,125,296,297,298,340],{"slug":297,"title":521,"description":522,"category":329,"author":112,"publishedDate":523,"updatedDate":216,"readTime":417,"image":524,"imageMedium":525,"imageAlt":526,"tags":527,"status":122,"pillar":123,"relatedSlugs":533},"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",[528,529,530,531,532],"nautika ferry","nautika review","nautika vs makruzz","andaman ferry operator","nautika pro business class",[131,161,342,326,295,157,158,126,229,340,125,132,230,382,154,130,155,127,296,298],{"slug":298,"title":535,"description":536,"category":329,"author":112,"publishedDate":523,"updatedDate":235,"readTime":269,"image":330,"imageMedium":331,"imageAlt":537,"tags":538,"status":122,"pillar":123,"relatedSlugs":544},"Green Ocean Ferry: Rs 1,100 Tickets, Open Deck & 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",[539,540,541,542,543],"green ocean ferry","green ocean andaman","budget ferry andaman","green ocean booking","open deck ferry",[131,161,282,342,326,295,157,126,229,125,132,230,382,154,130,155,127,296,297,340],{"slug":340,"title":546,"description":547,"category":329,"author":112,"publishedDate":523,"updatedDate":216,"readTime":417,"image":548,"imageMedium":549,"imageAlt":550,"tags":551,"status":122,"pillar":123,"relatedSlugs":557},"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",[552,553,554,555,556],"itt majestic","itt majestic ferry","itt majestic andaman","mid-range ferry andaman","silver class ferry",[131,161,342,326,126,229,125,132,230,382,154,130,155,127,296,297,298],{"slug":127,"title":559,"description":560,"category":111,"author":112,"publishedDate":523,"updatedDate":216,"readTime":269,"image":561,"imageMedium":562,"imageAlt":563,"tags":564,"status":122,"pillar":123,"relatedSlugs":568},"Port Blair to Havelock Ferry 2026: Book Tickets Online","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",[310,565,566,567,508],"port blair havelock ferry schedule","port blair havelock ferry price","havelock ferry booking",[131,4,161,177,156,282,342,326,157,158,248,126,229,132,230,382,154,130,155,296,297,298,340,125],{"slug":131,"title":570,"description":571,"category":446,"author":112,"publishedDate":572,"updatedDate":216,"readTime":573,"image":218,"imageMedium":316,"imageAlt":513,"tags":574,"status":122,"pillar":441,"relatedSlugs":578},"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",[321,575,576,240,577,257],"ferry booking andaman","andaman ferry ticket booking","havelock",[211,138,129,177,156,282,342,326,295,157,158,155,130,127,125,296,297,298,340,132,154,382,230,229,126,248,4],{"slug":296,"title":580,"description":581,"category":329,"author":112,"publishedDate":572,"updatedDate":216,"readTime":269,"image":582,"imageMedium":583,"imageAlt":584,"tags":585,"status":122,"pillar":123,"relatedSlugs":589},"Makruzz Ferry 2026: Prices, Timings, Booking & Class Review","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",[586,587,588,531,293],"makruzz ferry","makruzz premium vs royal","makruzz booking",[131,161,342,326,295,157,158,126,229,340,125,132,230,382,154,130,155,127,297,298],{"ok":123,"routeKey":109,"fromName":591,"toName":592,"from":18,"to":8,"date":593,"dateDisplay":594,"sailings":595,"totalSailings":596,"totalSeatsLeft":596,"cheapest":597,"operatorsReporting":596,"operatorsTried":598,"updatedAtIST":599,"updatedAt":600},"Neil Island","Havelock","2026-07-24","24 July 2026",[],0,null,4,"12:59 pm","2026-07-23T07:29:36.126Z",1784791774254]