[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":479},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article-port-blair-guide":3,"all-articles":118},{"slug":4,"html":5,"toc":6,"faqItems":72,"meta":85,"article":92},"port-blair-guide","\u003Ch1 id=\"port-blair-city-guide-2026-places-to-visit-cellular-jail-ferries\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#port-blair-city-guide-2026-places-to-visit-cellular-jail-ferries\">\u003Cspan>Port Blair City Guide 2026: Places to Visit, Cellular Jail & Ferries\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h1>\n\u003Cp>Port Blair is where every Andaman trip starts — the only airport, the main jetties, and more history per square kilometre than the rest of the islands combined. Officially renamed \u003Cstrong>Sri Vijaya Puram\u003C/strong> in 2024, though everyone from auto drivers to ferry crews still says Port Blair.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Most travelers treat it as a transit stop and sprint for the first Havelock ferry. That’s half right. You’ll almost certainly sleep here at least one night, and there’s a solid day of sightseeing — Cellular Jail above all — that’s genuinely worth planning around rather than squeezing in. This guide covers the places worth your time, how the ferry connections work, and how many days to give the city.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"/images/articles/port-blair/full/cellular-jail-07.webp\" alt=\"Cellular Jail national memorial, Port Blair\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"port-blair-at-a-glance\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#port-blair-at-a-glance\">\u003Cspan>Port Blair at a Glance\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Port Blair sits on the east coast of South Andaman and runs at a different speed from mainland Indian cities — shops close early, traffic is light, and the sea is never more than a few minutes away.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Why you’re here:\u003C/strong> Veer Savarkar International Airport — the islands’ only commercial airport — and the ferry jetties to Havelock and Neil\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Official name:\u003C/strong> Sri Vijaya Puram (renamed 2024; Port Blair remains the name everyone uses)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Time needed:\u003C/strong> 1–2 days of sightseeing, usually split around your flights\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Star attraction:\u003C/strong> Cellular Jail and its evening Light & Sound show\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Ferry hubs:\u003C/strong> Haddo Jetty (private ferries out) and Phoenix Bay Jetty (most arrivals back)\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"getting-in-around-and-out\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#getting-in-around-and-out\">\u003Cspan>Getting In, Around, and Out\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Flights land at Veer Savarkar International Airport, about 15–20 minutes from the city centre and the jetties by taxi or auto. There’s no train and no road from the mainland — it’s fly, or a multi-day government ship from Chennai, Kolkata or Visakhapatnam that most travelers skip.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Getting around is easy: autos for short hops, taxis for half-day tours, and scooter rentals if you want your own wheels. Distances are short — Corbyn’s Cove is around 7 km from the centre, Chidiyatapu about 25 km south.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The ferry connection is the part to plan carefully.\u003C/strong> All private ferries to Havelock leave from \u003Cstrong>Haddo Jetty\u003C/strong>, with 16 daily departures across five operators starting at 6:00 AM (Makruzz Pearl). Fares start at Rs 1,100 (Green Ocean Economy); the 6:00 AM Makruzz and 6:30 AM Nautika at Rs 1,250 are the best value on the route. Full timings live in our \u003Ca href=\"/andaman-ferry-schedule\">Andaman ferry schedule\u003C/a>, and the \u003Ca href=\"/port-blair-to-havelock-ferry\">Port Blair to Havelock ferry guide\u003C/a> covers the route in detail.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Two rules save the most trips. Book the ferry \u003Cstrong>before\u003C/strong> the hotel — morning boats sell out 2–3 weeks ahead in season. And never pair a return ferry with a same-day flight without a 4–5 hour buffer.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Heading to Neil Island? There’s no direct private ferry — you either take the government boat (limited tourist quota, 2-day advance booking) or hop via Havelock. Our \u003Ca href=\"/port-blair-to-neil-island-ferry\">Port Blair to Neil Island guide\u003C/a> compares both.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"know-your-three-jetties-most-guides-skip-this\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#know-your-three-jetties-most-guides-skip-this\">\u003Cspan>Know Your Three Jetties (Most Guides Skip This)\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Port Blair has three boarding points, and mixing them up is the classic first-timer error:\u003C/p>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Jetty\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>What it’s for\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Notes\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Haddo Jetty\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>All private ferry \u003Cem>departures\u003C/em> (Havelock, onward)\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Check-in ~45 min before sailing; print your ticket\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Phoenix Bay Jetty\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Many ferry \u003Cem>arrivals\u003C/em> + government ferry counters\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Your return boat often lands here, not Haddo\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Aberdeen / Water Sports Complex\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>North Bay & Ross Island tour boats\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>City-side; separate from the ferry jetties\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp>The catch that bites people: you may \u003Cstrong>leave from Haddo but come back into Phoenix Bay\u003C/strong> — they’re different docks a short ride apart. Factor that into airport-day timings, and always re-check the jetty printed on your ticket.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Lock your onward ferry first:\u003C/strong> compare all four operators, pick your exact seat on a live map, and book in under a minute at \u003Ca href=\"/\">BookYourFerry.com\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003C/blockquote>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"cellular-jail-port-blairs-one-unmissable-sight\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#cellular-jail-port-blairs-one-unmissable-sight\">\u003Cspan>Cellular Jail: Port Blair’s One Unmissable Sight\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>The Cellular Jail — Kala Pani — is why Port Blair deserves more than a transit night. Built by the British at the turn of the 20th century to isolate India’s freedom fighters, its name comes from the design: rows of tiny solitary cells in long wings radiating from a central tower, built so no prisoner could see or speak to another.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Today it’s a national memorial. Walking the third-floor corridor past cell after identical cell, then seeing Veer Savarkar’s cell in the corner — deliberately positioned overlooking the gallows — lands harder than any museum plaque.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"/images/articles/port-blair/full/cellular-jail-14.webp\" alt=\"Inside the Cellular Jail wings, Port Blair\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Don’t miss the evening Light & Sound show\u003C/strong>, which tells the jail’s story with the building itself as the stage. Shows run in Hindi and English on a rotating schedule — confirm the day’s timings locally or at the ticket counter when you arrive, and buy tickets early in peak season since evening shows fill up.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Give the jail 2–3 hours including the show. It’s an easy auto ride from anywhere central.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"/images/articles/port-blair/full/cellular-jail-25.webp\" alt=\"Cellular Jail memorial and grounds at dusk\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"best-places-to-visit-in-port-blair\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#best-places-to-visit-in-port-blair\">\u003Cspan>Best Places to Visit in Port Blair\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Beyond the jail, the best of Port Blair splits between beaches, viewpoints, and boat trips.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"corbyns-cove\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#corbyns-cove\">\u003Cspan>Corbyn’s Cove\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>The city beach — a palm-lined curve about 7 km from the centre, and the quickest sand fix between flights and ferries. It’s calm, swimmable, and has jet-ski and speed-boat operators in season. Don’t expect Havelock: this is a pleasant city beach, not a postcard. For that, keep moving.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"/images/articles/port-blair/full/corbyn-cove-03.webp\" alt=\"Corbyn's Cove beach, Port Blair\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"chidiyatapu\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#chidiyatapu\">\u003Cspan>Chidiyatapu\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>The southern tip of the island, about 25 km out, and Port Blair’s best sunset. The name means “bird island” — come in late afternoon, walk the shoreline past the twisted driftwood, and stay for the sun dropping behind the islets offshore. The drive down through forest and coastal villages is half the pleasure. Pair it with the small biological park nearby if you’re travelling with kids.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"/images/articles/port-blair/full/chidiyatapu-beach-07.webp\" alt=\"Sunset at Chidiyatapu, Port Blair\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"north-bay-ross-island-netaji-subhash-chandra-bose-dweep\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#north-bay-ross-island-netaji-subhash-chandra-bose-dweep\">\u003Cspan>North Bay & Ross Island (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Dweep)\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>The classic Port Blair boat trip covers two islands from the Aberdeen/Water Sports Complex jetty. \u003Cstrong>Ross Island\u003C/strong> was the British administrative headquarters — now atmospheric ruins being reclaimed by ficus roots, patrolled by friendly deer. \u003Cstrong>North Bay\u003C/strong> is the water-sports stop: snorkeling, sea walking, and glass-bottom or semi-submarine rides over the coral for non-swimmers.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"/images/articles/port-blair/full/north-bay-and-ross-island-01.webp\" alt=\"Boats at North Bay, Port Blair\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Boats run through the day; most travelers do both islands as one half-day combo. Book the trip a day ahead in peak season.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"samudrika-naval-marine-museum\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#samudrika-naval-marine-museum\">\u003Cspan>Samudrika Naval Marine Museum\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>A compact naval-run museum on the islands’ ecology, tribes, and marine life — a solid hour if you’re curious about where you’ve landed, and a good rainy-day option.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"things-to-do-beyond-sightseeing\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#things-to-do-beyond-sightseeing\">\u003Cspan>Things to Do Beyond Sightseeing\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Port Blair works as an activity base too. \u003Cstrong>Sea walking and snorkeling at North Bay\u003C/strong> are the headline water activities — the coral starts shallow, so non-swimmers are fine. The \u003Cstrong>semi-submarine\u003C/strong> ride is the easiest way to see the reef with zero effort (and zero getting wet).\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"/images/articles/activities/full/semi-submarine-03.webp\" alt=\"Semi-submarine reef viewing, Port Blair\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Scuba is possible here, but honestly — if diving is your priority, save it for Havelock, where the sites and schools are better. Our \u003Ca href=\"/havelock-island-guide\">Havelock Island guide\u003C/a> covers the diving scene.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"where-to-stay-in-port-blair\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#where-to-stay-in-port-blair\">\u003Cspan>Where to Stay in Port Blair\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Location matters more than luxury here, and the calculus is simple: \u003Cstrong>stay near the jetty side of town if you have an early ferry.\u003C/strong> The 6:00 AM Makruzz means a 5:15 AM check-in at Haddo Jetty — you don’t want to cross town for that.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Near Haddo / Phoenix Bay:\u003C/strong> practical for ferry days; business-style hotels\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Around Corbyn’s Cove:\u003C/strong> the closest thing to a beach stay in the city\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>City centre (Aberdeen Bazaar):\u003C/strong> walkable to restaurants, markets, and Cellular Jail\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>Budget rooms, mid-range hotels, and a handful of upscale properties all exist — but inventory is thinner than the mainland, so December–January nights near the jetties book out early.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"how-many-days-in-port-blair\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#how-many-days-in-port-blair\">\u003Cspan>How Many Days in Port Blair?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>One full day is enough for the essentials; two is comfortable.\u003C/strong> The honest shape most trips take:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Arrival day:\u003C/strong> land by early afternoon, check in, Cellular Jail by 3:30 PM, Light & Sound show after dark, dinner at Aberdeen Bazaar\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Ferry morning:\u003C/strong> 6:00 AM Makruzz or 6:30 AM Nautika from Haddo (at the jetty by ~5:30 AM) — you’re on Havelock sand before 9:00 AM\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Return day (before the flight):\u003C/strong> Corbyn’s Cove or the North Bay–Ross combo, depending on your buffer\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>If you have a spare full day, add Chidiyatapu for sunset. For the bigger picture of how Port Blair fits a 5–7 day island loop — and what it all costs — see our \u003Ca href=\"/andaman-trip-cost-budget\">Andaman trip cost breakdown\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"best-time-to-visit-port-blair\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#best-time-to-visit-port-blair\">\u003Cspan>Best Time to Visit Port Blair\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Same season logic as the rest of the islands: \u003Cstrong>October to May\u003C/strong> is the window, with calm seas and the full ferry timetable. June–September monsoon brings heavy rain and ferry cancellations — city sights like Cellular Jail still work, but boat trips and onward ferries get unreliable. November is the sweet spot: post-monsoon clarity, thinner crowds, no peak surcharges. Month-by-month detail lives in our \u003Ca href=\"/best-time-to-visit-andaman\">best time to visit Andaman guide\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"onward-havelock-and-neil-island\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#onward-havelock-and-neil-island\">\u003Cspan>Onward: Havelock and Neil Island\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Port Blair is the doorway; the beaches you flew for are one ferry away. The standard loop runs \u003Cstrong>Port Blair → Havelock (2–3 days) → Neil (1–2 days) → Port Blair\u003C/strong>, and the ferry legs are the connective tissue:\u003C/p>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Leg\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Duration\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>From\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Port Blair → Havelock\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>~90 min\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Rs 1,100\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Havelock → Neil Island\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>45–75 min\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Rs 1,000\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Neil → Port Blair (direct)\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>~75–90 min\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Rs 1,050\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp>Start with the \u003Ca href=\"/havelock-island-guide\">Havelock Island guide\u003C/a> for the island itself, check live timings and current fares on the schedule and price guides linked above, and if it’s your first booking, the \u003Ca href=\"/how-to-book-andaman-ferry\">step-by-step booking guide\u003C/a> covers documents, print rules and pitfalls.\u003C/p>\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-port-blair-worth-visiting\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#is-port-blair-worth-visiting\">\u003Cspan>Is Port Blair worth visiting?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Port Blair is worth at least one committed day — Cellular Jail and its Light & Sound show justify that alone. It’s not the reason you fly to the Andamans (Havelock and Neil are), but treating it as \u003Cem>only\u003C/em> an airport stop means missing the islands’ most powerful piece of history.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"how-many-days-are-enough-for-port-blair\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#how-many-days-are-enough-for-port-blair\">\u003Cspan>How many days are enough for Port Blair?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>One to two days. A single full day covers Cellular Jail plus either Corbyn’s Cove or the North Bay–Ross Island boat combo. Two days adds Chidiyatapu’s sunset and a slower pace. Most itineraries split this around the Havelock ferry rather than doing it all at once.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"what-is-port-blairs-new-name\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#what-is-port-blairs-new-name\">\u003Cspan>What is Port Blair’s new name?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Port Blair was officially renamed Sri Vijaya Puram in 2024. In practice, locals, airlines, ferry operators and booking sites still use Port Blair, and you’ll see both names on signage. Tickets and searches work with the old name everywhere.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"how-do-i-get-from-port-blair-to-havelock-island\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#how-do-i-get-from-port-blair-to-havelock-island\">\u003Cspan>How do I get from Port Blair to Havelock Island?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>By ferry from Haddo Jetty — 16 private departures daily across five operators, taking about 90 minutes, from Rs 1,100. The 6:00 AM Makruzz and 6:30 AM Nautika (Rs 1,250) are the best value. Book 2–3 weeks ahead in peak season; morning boats sell out first.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"which-beach-is-best-in-port-blair\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#which-beach-is-best-in-port-blair\">\u003Cspan>Which beach is best in Port Blair?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Corbyn’s Cove is the best beach within the city — palm-lined, calm, 7 km from the centre. For scenery, Chidiyatapu’s sunset point beats it. But set expectations: Port Blair’s beaches are a warm-up act for Radhanagar and the Havelock coastline one ferry ride away.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"can-i-do-ross-island-and-north-bay-in-one-day\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#can-i-do-ross-island-and-north-bay-in-one-day\">\u003Cspan>Can I do Ross Island and North Bay in one day?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Yes — they’re sold as a combined boat trip from the Aberdeen/Water Sports Complex jetty and comfortably fit one half-day. Ross Island covers the British-era ruins; North Bay adds snorkeling, sea walking and semi-submarine rides. Book a day ahead in peak season.\u003C/p>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Ferry timings and fares reflect the 2026 season; attraction timings (including the Light & Sound show) rotate — confirm locally on arrival.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Flying in soon?\u003C/strong> \u003Ca href=\"/\">Compare all four ferry operators and book your onward crossing\u003C/a> — live seat maps, instant confirmation, zero booking fees.\u003C/p>\n\u003C/blockquote>\n",[7,11,14,17,20,23,27,30,33,36,39,42,45,48,51,54,57,60,63,66,69],{"level":8,"id":9,"text":10},2,"port-blair-at-a-glance","Port Blair at a Glance",{"level":8,"id":12,"text":13},"getting-in-around-and-out","Getting In, Around, and Out",{"level":8,"id":15,"text":16},"know-your-three-jetties-most-guides-skip-this","Know Your Three Jetties (Most Guides Skip This)",{"level":8,"id":18,"text":19},"cellular-jail-port-blairs-one-unmissable-sight","Cellular Jail: Port Blair’s One Unmissable Sight",{"level":8,"id":21,"text":22},"best-places-to-visit-in-port-blair","Best Places to Visit in Port Blair",{"level":24,"id":25,"text":26},3,"corbyns-cove","Corbyn’s Cove",{"level":24,"id":28,"text":29},"chidiyatapu","Chidiyatapu",{"level":24,"id":31,"text":32},"north-bay-ross-island-netaji-subhash-chandra-bose-dweep","North Bay & Ross Island (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Dweep)",{"level":24,"id":34,"text":35},"samudrika-naval-marine-museum","Samudrika Naval Marine Museum",{"level":8,"id":37,"text":38},"things-to-do-beyond-sightseeing","Things to Do Beyond Sightseeing",{"level":8,"id":40,"text":41},"where-to-stay-in-port-blair","Where to Stay in Port Blair",{"level":8,"id":43,"text":44},"how-many-days-in-port-blair","How Many Days in Port Blair?",{"level":8,"id":46,"text":47},"best-time-to-visit-port-blair","Best Time to Visit Port Blair",{"level":8,"id":49,"text":50},"onward-havelock-and-neil-island","Onward: Havelock and Neil Island",{"level":8,"id":52,"text":53},"frequently-asked-questions","Frequently Asked Questions",{"level":24,"id":55,"text":56},"is-port-blair-worth-visiting","Is Port Blair worth visiting?",{"level":24,"id":58,"text":59},"how-many-days-are-enough-for-port-blair","How many days are enough for Port Blair?",{"level":24,"id":61,"text":62},"what-is-port-blairs-new-name","What is Port Blair’s new name?",{"level":24,"id":64,"text":65},"how-do-i-get-from-port-blair-to-havelock-island","How do I get from Port Blair to Havelock Island?",{"level":24,"id":67,"text":68},"which-beach-is-best-in-port-blair","Which beach is best in Port Blair?",{"level":24,"id":70,"text":71},"can-i-do-ross-island-and-north-bay-in-one-day","Can I do Ross Island and North Bay in one day?",[73,75,77,79,81,83],{"question":56,"answer":74},"Port Blair is worth at least one committed day — Cellular Jail and its Light & Sound show justify that alone. It’s not the reason you fly to the Andamans (Havelock and Neil are), but treating it as only an airport stop means missing the islands’ most powerful piece of history.",{"question":59,"answer":76},"One to two days. A single full day covers Cellular Jail plus either Corbyn’s Cove or the North Bay–Ross Island boat combo. Two days adds Chidiyatapu’s sunset and a slower pace. Most itineraries split this around the Havelock ferry rather than doing it all at once.",{"question":62,"answer":78},"Port Blair was officially renamed Sri Vijaya Puram in 2024. In practice, locals, airlines, ferry operators and booking sites still use Port Blair, and you’ll see both names on signage. Tickets and searches work with the old name everywhere.",{"question":65,"answer":80},"By ferry from Haddo Jetty — 16 private departures daily across five operators, taking about 90 minutes, from Rs 1,100. The 6:00 AM Makruzz and 6:30 AM Nautika (Rs 1,250) are the best value. Book 2–3 weeks ahead in peak season; morning boats sell out first.",{"question":68,"answer":82},"Corbyn’s Cove is the best beach within the city — palm-lined, calm, 7 km from the centre. For scenery, Chidiyatapu’s sunset point beats it. But set expectations: Port Blair’s beaches are a warm-up act for Radhanagar and the Havelock coastline one ferry ride away.",{"question":71,"answer":84},"Yes — they’re sold as a combined boat trip from the Aberdeen/Water Sports Complex jetty and comfortably fit one half-day. Ross Island covers the British-era ruins; North Bay adds snorkeling, sea walking and semi-submarine rides. Book a day ahead in peak season. Ferry timings and fares reflect the 2026 season; attraction timings (including the Light & Sound show) rotate — confirm locally on arrival. Flying in soon? Compare all four ferry operators and book your onward crossing — live seat maps, instant confirmation, zero booking fees.",{"title":86,"description":87,"canonical":88,"ogTitle":86,"ogDescription":87,"ogImage":89,"schemaType":90,"datePublished":91,"dateModified":91},"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.","https://www.bookyourferry.com/port-blair-guide","/images/articles/port-blair/full/cellular-jail-07.webp","Article","2026-07-02",{"slug":4,"title":86,"description":87,"category":93,"author":94,"publishedDate":91,"updatedDate":91,"readTime":95,"image":89,"imageMedium":96,"imageAlt":97,"tags":98,"status":106,"pillar":107,"relatedSlugs":108},"Island Guides","BookYourFerry Team","10 min read","/images/articles/port-blair/medium/cellular-jail-07.webp","Cellular Jail national memorial, Port Blair",[99,100,101,102,103,104,105],"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","published",false,[109,110,111,112,113,114,115,116,117],"andaman-ferry-booking","neil-island-guide","port-blair-to-havelock-ferry","havelock-island-guide","port-blair-to-neil-island-ferry","best-time-to-visit-andaman","how-to-book-andaman-ferry","andaman-ferry-schedule","andaman-trip-cost-budget",[119,122,140,160,181,196,211,227,241,254,270,287,301,314,331,347,360,373,387,399,409,423,434,447,458,468],{"slug":4,"title":86,"description":87,"category":93,"author":94,"publishedDate":91,"updatedDate":91,"readTime":95,"image":89,"imageMedium":96,"imageAlt":97,"tags":120,"status":106,"pillar":107,"relatedSlugs":121},[99,100,101,102,103,104,105],[109,110,111,112,113,114,115,116,117],{"slug":110,"title":123,"description":124,"category":93,"author":94,"publishedDate":91,"updatedDate":91,"readTime":125,"image":126,"imageMedium":127,"imageAlt":128,"tags":129,"status":106,"pillar":107,"relatedSlugs":137},"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)",[130,131,132,133,134,135,136],"neil island","shaheed dweep","neil island andaman","bharatpur beach","laxmanpur beach","natural bridge neil island","neil island guide",[109,138,139,113,112,4,114,117],"havelock-to-neil-island-ferry","neil-island-to-port-blair-ferry",{"slug":112,"title":141,"description":142,"category":93,"author":94,"publishedDate":143,"updatedDate":143,"readTime":144,"image":145,"imageMedium":146,"imageAlt":147,"tags":148,"status":106,"pillar":107,"relatedSlugs":156},"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",[149,150,151,152,153,154,155],"havelock island","swaraj dweep","havelock island guide","radhanagar beach","havelock beaches","things to do in havelock","how to reach havelock",[109,110,4,111,157,114,138,158,117,159],"how-to-reach-havelock","havelock-to-port-blair-ferry","andaman-trip-under-15000",{"slug":157,"title":161,"description":162,"category":163,"author":94,"publishedDate":164,"updatedDate":91,"readTime":165,"image":166,"imageMedium":167,"imageAlt":168,"tags":169,"status":106,"pillar":107,"relatedSlugs":174},"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",[170,171,172,173,150],"how to reach havelock island","how to reach havelock from port blair","havelock ferry","port blair to havelock",[109,112,159,175,176,111,116,177,178,179,180,114],"andaman-ferry-faqs","ferry-sickness-andaman","andaman-ferry-prices","makruzz-ferry","nautika-ferry","green-ocean-ferry",{"slug":176,"title":182,"description":183,"category":184,"author":94,"publishedDate":164,"updatedDate":164,"readTime":185,"image":186,"imageMedium":187,"imageAlt":188,"tags":189,"status":106,"pillar":107,"relatedSlugs":195},"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",[190,191,192,193,194],"andaman ferry seasickness","seasickness ferry","andaman ferry motion sickness","port blair to havelock ferry","ferry sickness",[109,180,111,178,179,114,157,116],{"slug":175,"title":197,"description":198,"category":184,"author":94,"publishedDate":164,"updatedDate":164,"readTime":199,"image":200,"imageMedium":201,"imageAlt":202,"tags":203,"status":106,"pillar":107,"relatedSlugs":209},"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",[204,205,206,207,208],"andaman ferry faq","andaman ferry questions","andaman ferry booking","andaman ferry guide","port blair ferry",[109,177,116,178,179,180,210,157],"government-ferry-andaman",{"slug":212,"title":213,"description":214,"category":215,"author":94,"publishedDate":164,"updatedDate":164,"readTime":185,"image":216,"imageMedium":217,"imageAlt":218,"tags":219,"status":106,"pillar":107,"relatedSlugs":225},"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",[220,221,222,223,224],"cheapest ferry andaman","cheapest ferry to havelock","andaman ferry price","cheap andaman ferry","green ocean economy",[109,180,210,177,111,178,179,226],"itt-majestic-ferry",{"slug":228,"title":229,"description":230,"category":215,"author":94,"publishedDate":164,"updatedDate":164,"readTime":185,"image":231,"imageMedium":232,"imageAlt":233,"tags":234,"status":106,"pillar":107,"relatedSlugs":240},"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",[235,236,237,238,239],"andaman ferry classes","ferry seat classes andaman","makruzz classes","nautika classes","ferry class comparison",[109,178,179,180,226,177,176,111],{"slug":159,"title":242,"description":243,"category":163,"author":94,"publishedDate":164,"updatedDate":143,"readTime":185,"image":244,"imageMedium":245,"imageAlt":246,"tags":247,"status":106,"pillar":107,"relatedSlugs":253},"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",[248,249,250,251,252],"andaman trip under 15000","andaman budget trip","andaman trip cost","cheap andaman trip","andaman on a budget",[109,212,177,111,114,157,180,116],{"slug":117,"title":255,"description":256,"category":163,"author":94,"publishedDate":257,"updatedDate":143,"readTime":258,"image":259,"imageMedium":260,"imageAlt":261,"tags":262,"status":106,"pillar":107,"relatedSlugs":268},"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",[250,263,264,265,266,267],"andaman tour cost","andaman trip budget","andaman trip cost per person","andaman tour package cost","cost of andaman trip",[109,112,157,177,114,116,111,210,115,269],"makruzz-vs-nautika-vs-green-ocean",{"slug":113,"title":271,"description":272,"category":273,"author":94,"publishedDate":274,"updatedDate":143,"readTime":275,"image":276,"imageMedium":277,"imageAlt":278,"tags":279,"status":106,"pillar":107,"relatedSlugs":286},"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",[280,281,282,283,284,285],"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",[109,110,4,139,158,138,111,210,116,178,179,180,226,269,115],{"slug":139,"title":288,"description":289,"category":273,"author":94,"publishedDate":274,"updatedDate":91,"readTime":275,"image":290,"imageMedium":291,"imageAlt":292,"tags":293,"status":106,"pillar":107,"relatedSlugs":300},"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",[294,295,296,297,298,299],"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",[109,110,4,113,158,138,111,210,116,177,178,179,180,226,269,115],{"slug":158,"title":302,"description":303,"category":273,"author":94,"publishedDate":304,"updatedDate":91,"readTime":305,"image":89,"imageMedium":96,"imageAlt":306,"tags":307,"status":106,"pillar":107,"relatedSlugs":313},"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",[308,309,310,311,312],"havelock to port blair ferry","havelock to port blair return","return ferry havelock port blair","havelock port blair schedule","andaman ferry return journey",[4,112,111,138,109,157,139,113,116,177,210,178,179,180,226,115,269],{"slug":115,"title":315,"description":316,"category":184,"author":94,"publishedDate":317,"updatedDate":91,"readTime":318,"image":319,"imageMedium":320,"imageAlt":321,"tags":322,"status":106,"pillar":329,"relatedSlugs":330},"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",[323,324,325,326,327,207,328],"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,[109,117,139,113,111,226,138,210,114,269,177,116,178,179,180],{"slug":114,"title":332,"description":333,"category":334,"author":94,"publishedDate":335,"updatedDate":91,"readTime":336,"image":244,"imageMedium":245,"imageAlt":337,"tags":338,"status":106,"pillar":107,"relatedSlugs":346},"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",[339,340,341,342,343,344,345],"best time to visit andaman","andaman weather","andaman in december","andaman monsoon","andaman honeymoon","andaman with family","month by month",[109,110,4,112,159,176,157,117,226,210,115,269,116,177,111,138,178,179,180],{"slug":269,"title":348,"description":349,"category":215,"author":94,"publishedDate":335,"updatedDate":335,"readTime":336,"image":319,"imageMedium":320,"imageAlt":350,"tags":351,"status":106,"pillar":107,"relatedSlugs":359},"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",[352,353,354,355,356,357,358],"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",[109,139,113,111,138,210,115,114,178,179,180,226,177,116],{"slug":177,"title":361,"description":362,"category":184,"author":94,"publishedDate":363,"updatedDate":91,"readTime":336,"image":200,"imageMedium":201,"imageAlt":364,"tags":365,"status":106,"pillar":107,"relatedSlugs":372},"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",[366,367,368,369,370,371,220],"andaman ferry prices","andaman ferry ticket price","port blair to havelock ferry price","andaman ferry fare","makruzz ferry price","nautika ferry price",[109,159,228,212,175,157,117,139,113,138,115,269,114,116,178,179,180,226,210,111],{"slug":116,"title":374,"description":375,"category":184,"author":94,"publishedDate":376,"updatedDate":91,"readTime":258,"image":200,"imageMedium":201,"imageAlt":377,"tags":378,"status":106,"pillar":107,"relatedSlugs":386},"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",[379,380,381,382,383,384,385],"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",[109,159,175,176,157,117,139,113,115,269,114,177,111,138,178,179,180,226,210],{"slug":138,"title":388,"description":389,"category":273,"author":94,"publishedDate":390,"updatedDate":91,"readTime":305,"image":126,"imageMedium":127,"imageAlt":391,"tags":392,"status":106,"pillar":107,"relatedSlugs":398},"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",[393,394,395,396,397],"havelock to neil island ferry","havelock neil ferry price","havelock neil ferry schedule","neil island ferry booking","andaman ferry route",[109,110,112,157,139,113,210,115,269,114,116,177,111,178,179,180,226],{"slug":210,"title":400,"description":401,"category":334,"author":94,"publishedDate":390,"updatedDate":91,"readTime":305,"image":200,"imageMedium":201,"imageAlt":402,"tags":403,"status":106,"pillar":107,"relatedSlugs":408},"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",[404,405,406,354,407],"government ferry andaman","govt ferry booking","government vs private ferry andaman","DSS ferry andaman",[109,212,175,117,139,113,115,269,114,116,177,111,138,178,179,180,226],{"slug":179,"title":410,"description":411,"category":215,"author":94,"publishedDate":412,"updatedDate":91,"readTime":305,"image":413,"imageMedium":414,"imageAlt":415,"tags":416,"status":106,"pillar":107,"relatedSlugs":422},"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",[417,418,419,420,421],"nautika ferry","nautika review","nautika vs makruzz","andaman ferry operator","nautika pro business class",[109,228,212,175,176,157,139,113,226,138,210,115,269,114,116,177,111,178,180],{"slug":180,"title":424,"description":425,"category":215,"author":94,"publishedDate":412,"updatedDate":91,"readTime":144,"image":216,"imageMedium":217,"imageAlt":426,"tags":427,"status":106,"pillar":107,"relatedSlugs":433},"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",[428,429,430,431,432],"green ocean ferry","green ocean andaman","budget ferry andaman","green ocean booking","open deck ferry",[109,159,228,212,175,176,139,113,138,210,115,269,114,116,177,111,178,179,226],{"slug":226,"title":435,"description":436,"category":215,"author":94,"publishedDate":412,"updatedDate":91,"readTime":305,"image":437,"imageMedium":438,"imageAlt":439,"tags":440,"status":106,"pillar":107,"relatedSlugs":446},"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",[441,442,443,444,445],"itt majestic","itt majestic ferry","itt majestic andaman","mid-range ferry andaman","silver class ferry",[109,228,212,139,113,138,210,115,269,114,116,177,111,178,179,180],{"slug":111,"title":448,"description":449,"category":273,"author":94,"publishedDate":412,"updatedDate":91,"readTime":144,"image":450,"imageMedium":451,"imageAlt":452,"tags":453,"status":106,"pillar":107,"relatedSlugs":457},"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",[193,454,455,456,397],"port blair havelock ferry schedule","port blair havelock ferry price","havelock ferry booking",[109,4,112,159,228,212,176,157,117,139,113,210,115,269,114,116,177,178,179,180,226,138],{"slug":109,"title":459,"description":460,"category":334,"author":94,"publishedDate":461,"updatedDate":91,"readTime":462,"image":200,"imageMedium":201,"imageAlt":402,"tags":463,"status":106,"pillar":329,"relatedSlugs":467},"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",[206,464,465,99,466,130],"ferry booking andaman","andaman ferry ticket booking","havelock",[110,4,112,159,228,212,175,176,157,177,116,111,138,178,179,180,226,210,114,269,115,113,139,117],{"slug":178,"title":469,"description":470,"category":215,"author":94,"publishedDate":461,"updatedDate":91,"readTime":144,"image":471,"imageMedium":472,"imageAlt":473,"tags":474,"status":106,"pillar":107,"relatedSlugs":478},"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",[475,476,477,420,172],"makruzz ferry","makruzz premium vs royal","makruzz booking",[109,228,212,175,176,157,139,113,226,138,210,115,269,114,116,177,111,179,180],1782983052187]