[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":621},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article-port-blair-to-baratang-ferry":3,"all-articles":129,"availability-port-blair-to-baratang":609},{"slug":4,"html":5,"toc":6,"faqItems":60,"meta":79,"article":106},"port-blair-to-baratang-ferry","\u003Ch1 id=\"port-blair-to-baratang-ferry-the-new-direct-sea-route-2026-27\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#port-blair-to-baratang-ferry-the-new-direct-sea-route-2026-27\">\u003Cspan>Port Blair to Baratang Ferry: The New Direct Sea Route (2026-27)\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h1>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-answer\" id=\"direct-answer\" data-quotable=\"true\">From \u003Cstrong>1 October 2026\u003C/strong> you can reach Baratang from Port Blair by sea. Makruzz runs MV Makruzz Pearl direct — departing 5:45 AM, arriving 7:45 AM, Rs 2,300 in Premium. Until now Baratang meant one of two things: a government vessel, or the pre-dawn road convoy up the Andaman Trunk Road. This is the first private ferry on the route.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"/images/articles/baratang/full/baratang-gorge.webp\" alt=\"Limestone gorge trail on Baratang Island in the Andamans\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>At a glance:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ctable data-quotable=\"true\">\u003Ccaption>Key facts and figures\u003C/caption>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Departs\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>5:45 AM, Haddo Jetty, Port Blair\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Arrives\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>7:45 AM, Baratang\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Duration\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>2 hours\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Operator\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Makruzz — MV Makruzz Pearl (Premium class only)\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Fare\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Rs 2,300 + Rs 50 PSF (Rs 2,400 during 15 Dec – 15 Jan)\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Runs\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Daily, 1 October 2026 – 15 June 2027\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Return\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>No direct Baratang → Port Blair ferry.\u003C/strong> You continue to Havelock at 12:00\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Check live seats for your date\u003C/strong> at \u003Ca href=\"/\">BookYourFerry.com\u003C/a> — bookings for October onward are already open.\u003C/p>\n\u003C/blockquote>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"the-thing-to-understand-before-you-book\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#the-thing-to-understand-before-you-book\">\u003Cspan>The thing to understand before you book\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-the-thing-to-understand-before-you-book\" data-quotable=\"true\">This isn’t a return trip. Makruzz sails Port Blair → Baratang in the morning and Baratang → Havelock at midday. There’s no direct sailing back to Port Blair, and none to Neil Island either.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>So the ferry doesn’t give you a Baratang day trip. It gives you a \u003Cstrong>one-way leg\u003C/strong> — Port Blair in the morning, roughly four hours on Baratang, then Havelock by early afternoon. If you want to end the day back in Port Blair, you’d need the road route or a government sailing instead.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Read that as the design rather than a limitation. Makruzz has built the two sailings to work as a single day: you land at 7:45 AM, see Baratang, and step off at Havelock at 1:30 PM with your onward trip already underway.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Compare that with the road. A road day trip spends roughly six hours in a vehicle to deliver the same few hours on Baratang, and returns you to exactly where you started. The ferry converts that dead mileage into forward progress — you finish the day on Havelock, checked in, with the afternoon still yours.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"timings-and-what-the-day-looks-like\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#timings-and-what-the-day-looks-like\">\u003Cspan>Timings and what the day looks like\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ctable data-quotable=\"true\">\u003Ccaption>Timings and what the day looks like\u003C/caption>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Leg\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Departs\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Arrives\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Duration\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Port Blair → Baratang\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>5:45 AM\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>7:45 AM\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>2 hrs\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cem>(time on Baratang)\u003C/em>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>~4 hrs 15 min\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Baratang → Havelock\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>12:00 PM\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>1:30 PM\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>1.5 hrs\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-timings-and-what-the-day-looks-like\" data-quotable=\"true\">That four-hour window between arrival and onward departure is the whole design of the service, and it’s enough to actually see Baratang rather than glimpse it.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The limestone caves fit comfortably.\u003C/strong> That’s the boat trip through the mangrove creek plus the boardwalk to the cave mouth — what most visitors come for, and the one thing to prioritise if you only do one.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The mud volcano is achievable, but only if you move.\u003C/strong> Arrange transport before you land rather than negotiating at the jetty, do the caves first, and keep an eye on the clock. It’s a genuine option, not a comfortable one.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>This timing comes from Mr. Giri, a tour planner at Tropical Andaman Tours who runs the Baratang circuit regularly — not from a timetable. For what’s actually at each stop, our sister site has a full \u003Ca href=\"https://www.tropicalandamans.com/baratang-island\">Baratang Island travel guide\u003C/a> covering the limestone caves, mud volcanoes and Parrot Island.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Baratang has no tourist accommodation.\u003C/strong> That’s what makes the 12:00 PM departure non-negotiable rather than merely inconvenient — there is no hotel to fall back on if you miss it. Your remaining option would be road transport out, and the Andaman Trunk Road runs on convoy timings you can’t negotiate with.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>So treat the midday sailing as a hard deadline. Be back at the jetty with time in hand, not to spare.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-it-costs\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#what-it-costs\">\u003Cspan>What it costs\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ctable data-quotable=\"true\">\u003Ccaption>What it costs\u003C/caption>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Regular season\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Peak (15 Dec – 15 Jan)\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Premium\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Rs 2,300\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Rs 2,400\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Port Service Fee\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Rs 50\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Rs 50\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>GST\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>18% on base fare\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>18% on base fare\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-what-it-costs\" data-quotable=\"true\">MV Makruzz Pearl is a single-class vessel — 250 Premium seats, no Deluxe or Royal. Whatever you pay, everyone’s in the same cabin.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Makruzz is the only Andaman operator that charges a peak surcharge, and only between 15 December and 15 January. Nautika and Green Ocean hold one fare all season, though neither serves Baratang. Full fare comparisons across operators are in our \u003Ca href=\"/andaman-ferry-prices\">Andaman ferry prices guide\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"sea-route-or-road-convoy\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#sea-route-or-road-convoy\">\u003Cspan>Sea route or road convoy?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-sea-route-or-road-convoy\" data-quotable=\"true\">Most Baratang travel still happens by road, and that’s the comparison worth making honestly.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>By road\u003C/strong> you leave Port Blair around 4:00 AM to join a convoy up the Andaman Trunk Road, which passes through the Jarawa Tribal Reserve under strict rules — no stopping, no photography, no interaction. It’s the cheaper option, usually sold as a day-trip package, and it puts you back in Port Blair the same evening.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>By sea\u003C/strong> you leave at 5:45 AM, skip the road entirely — no convoy, no permit, no fixed re-entry window — and arrive rested rather than after three hours in a shared vehicle. You pay considerably more, and you end the day in Havelock rather than Port Blair.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The honest summary: the road route is cheaper and returns you home; the sea route is more comfortable and moves you north. Pick by which of those matters to your itinerary.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>No permit is needed if you arrive by ferry.\u003C/strong> We confirmed this directly with Makruzz. The road journey crosses the Jarawa Tribal Reserve, which is why it runs in permitted convoys on fixed timings; the sea route doesn’t enter the reserve at all, so none of that applies. You board at Haddo Jetty with a ticket and photo ID, the same as any other Andaman ferry.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"/images/articles/makruzz/full/makruzz-10yr-exterior-01.webp\" alt=\"MV Makruzz vessel, the operator running the Port Blair to Baratang sea route\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"how-to-book\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#how-to-book\">\u003Cspan>How to book\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Search your date\u003C/strong> on \u003Ca href=\"/\">BookYourFerry.com\u003C/a>. Baratang sailings appear for travel dates from 1 October 2026 — bookings opened in June, so October and November are already selling.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Book well ahead.\u003C/strong> One daily sailing on a single-class vessel means limited inventory. Two to three weeks is sensible; three to four for the December–January stretch.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Enter names exactly as on your photo ID\u003C/strong> — they’re checked at the jetty.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Print the ticket.\u003C/strong> Every Andaman operator rejects phone screenshots.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Reconfirm the day before\u003C/strong> (03192-236677). Worth doing on any route with no second sailing.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ol>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-how-to-book\" data-quotable=\"true\">\u003Cstrong>Compare live fares and seats\u003C/strong> for Port Blair to Baratang at \u003Ca href=\"/\">BookYourFerry.com\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/blockquote>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"check-in-at-haddo-jetty\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#check-in-at-haddo-jetty\">\u003Cspan>Check-in at Haddo Jetty\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-check-in-at-haddo-jetty\" data-quotable=\"true\">A 5:45 AM departure means an early start — plan to be at the jetty by about 5:00 AM.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Arrive 45–60 minutes before departure.\u003C/strong> Counters close 15–30 minutes out.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Carry the printed ticket and original photo ID\u003C/strong> (Aadhaar, passport, driving licence or voter ID). Foreign nationals need passport plus the Restricted Area Permit.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Luggage:\u003C/strong> 25 kg on Makruzz, stowed in the hold and X-ray screened. Keep documents and anything fragile in your cabin bag.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Single-use plastic is banned across the islands.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>Haddo Jetty is 15–20 minutes from Port Blair airport by taxi. Our \u003Ca href=\"/haddo-jetty-port-blair\">Haddo Jetty guide\u003C/a> covers the terminal layout, parking and where the counters actually are — useful at 5:00 AM in the dark.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"where-this-fits-in-a-trip\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#where-this-fits-in-a-trip\">\u003Cspan>Where this fits in a trip\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-where-this-fits-in-a-trip\" data-quotable=\"true\">The natural shape is a northbound run: \u003Cstrong>Port Blair → Baratang → Havelock\u003C/strong>, all in one day, arriving Havelock at 1:30 PM with the afternoon intact. From Havelock you have the full \u003Ca href=\"/havelock-to-neil-island-ferry\">Havelock to Neil\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"/havelock-to-port-blair-ferry\">Havelock to Port Blair\u003C/a> network to continue or come home.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>What doesn’t work is treating Baratang as a hub. There’s no ferry from Baratang to Neil, and none back to Port Blair. Every Baratang sailing points the same way — north.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>If your plan needs a Port Blair return the same day, the road convoy remains the only option, and our \u003Ca href=\"/andaman-ferry-booking\">Andaman ferry booking guide\u003C/a> covers the alternatives across the wider network.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"faq-port-blair-to-baratang-ferry\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#faq-port-blair-to-baratang-ferry\">\u003Cspan>FAQ: Port Blair to Baratang Ferry\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"is-there-a-ferry-from-port-blair-to-baratang\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#is-there-a-ferry-from-port-blair-to-baratang\">\u003Cspan>Is there a ferry from Port Blair to Baratang?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-is-there-a-ferry-from-port-blair-to-baratang\" data-quotable=\"true\">Yes, from 1 October 2026. Makruzz runs MV Makruzz Pearl daily, departing Haddo Jetty at 5:45 AM and arriving Baratang at 7:45 AM. It’s the first private ferry on the route — previously Baratang was reachable only by government vessel or the road convoy through the Jarawa reserve.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"how-long-does-the-port-blair-to-baratang-ferry-take\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#how-long-does-the-port-blair-to-baratang-ferry-take\">\u003Cspan>How long does the Port Blair to Baratang ferry take?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-how-long-does-the-port-blair-to-baratang-ferry-take\" data-quotable=\"true\">Two hours, departing 5:45 AM and arriving 7:45 AM. That compares with roughly three hours by road, plus the wait to join a convoy on the Andaman Trunk Road. The sea route also avoids the vehicle crossing at Middle Strait entirely.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"how-much-is-the-port-blair-to-baratang-ferry-ticket\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#how-much-is-the-port-blair-to-baratang-ferry-ticket\">\u003Cspan>How much is the Port Blair to Baratang ferry ticket?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-how-much-is-the-port-blair-to-baratang-ferry-ticket\" data-quotable=\"true\">Rs 2,300 in Premium class, plus Rs 50 Port Service Fee and 18% GST on the base fare. Between 15 December and 15 January a Rs 100 peak surcharge applies, taking it to Rs 2,400. MV Makruzz Pearl is Premium-only, so there’s no cheaper or higher class.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"can-i-return-from-baratang-to-port-blair-by-ferry\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#can-i-return-from-baratang-to-port-blair-by-ferry\">\u003Cspan>Can I return from Baratang to Port Blair by ferry?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-can-i-return-from-baratang-to-port-blair-by-ferry\" data-quotable=\"true\">No. Makruzz runs Port Blair to Baratang in the morning and Baratang to Havelock at 12:00 PM — there’s no direct sailing back to Port Blair, and none to Neil Island. Plan to continue north to Havelock, or arrange road transport for the return.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"do-i-need-a-permit-to-visit-baratang-by-ferry\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#do-i-need-a-permit-to-visit-baratang-by-ferry\">\u003Cspan>Do I need a permit to visit Baratang by ferry?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-do-i-need-a-permit-to-visit-baratang-by-ferry\" data-quotable=\"true\">No. The permit requirement applies to the road route, which crosses the Jarawa Tribal Reserve in convoy. The ferry doesn’t enter the reserve, so no permit is needed — just your printed ticket and original photo ID at Haddo Jetty. Confirmed directly with Makruzz.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"how-much-time-do-i-get-on-baratang\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#how-much-time-do-i-get-on-baratang\">\u003Cspan>How much time do I get on Baratang?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-how-much-time-do-i-get-on-baratang\" data-quotable=\"true\">About four hours and fifteen minutes — arriving 7:45 AM, departing 12:00 PM. The limestone caves fit comfortably. The mud volcano is achievable too, but only if you arrange transport in advance and keep moving; leave it out if you’d rather not watch the clock.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"can-i-stay-overnight-on-baratang\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#can-i-stay-overnight-on-baratang\">\u003Cspan>Can I stay overnight on Baratang?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-can-i-stay-overnight-on-baratang\" data-quotable=\"true\">No — Baratang has no tourist accommodation, which is why the ferry is built as a through-journey rather than a base. You arrive at 7:45 AM, spend the morning there, and leave for Havelock at 12:00 PM. Plan to sleep in Havelock or Port Blair.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"when-does-the-baratang-ferry-run\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#when-does-the-baratang-ferry-run\">\u003Cspan>When does the Baratang ferry run?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-when-does-the-baratang-ferry-run\" data-quotable=\"true\">Daily from 1 October 2026 through 15 June 2027, matching Makruzz’s season schedule. It doesn’t operate during the monsoon months. Bookings opened in June 2026, so October and November dates are already selling.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"which-operators-run-to-baratang\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#which-operators-run-to-baratang\">\u003Cspan>Which operators run to Baratang?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp class=\"quotable-fact\" id=\"answer-which-operators-run-to-baratang\" data-quotable=\"true\">Makruzz only, on MV Makruzz Pearl. Nautika, Green Ocean and ITT Majestic don’t serve the route at all. Government vessels also connect Baratang on select days — those are cheaper but book through the STARS portal just two days ahead, with a tourist quota that sells out quickly.\u003C/p>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Cp>Planning the wider trip? Start with the \u003Ca href=\"/andaman-ferry-booking\">Andaman ferry booking guide\u003C/a>, compare fares across every operator in our \u003Ca href=\"/andaman-ferry-prices\">ferry prices guide\u003C/a>, or check the full network timetable on the \u003Ca href=\"/andaman-ferry-schedule\">Andaman ferry schedule\u003C/a>. If plans change, the \u003Ca href=\"/cancel\">cancellation policy\u003C/a> sets out what a date change costs.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Updated July 2026. Timings and fares verified against Makruzz’s published 2026-27 season schedule. Permit position confirmed directly with Makruzz. On-the-ground detail — the through-journey design, what fits in the Baratang window, and the absence of accommodation — from Mr. Giri, tour planner at Tropical Andaman Tours.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n",[7,11,14,17,20,23,26,29,32,36,39,42,45,48,51,54,57],{"level":8,"id":9,"text":10},2,"the-thing-to-understand-before-you-book","The thing to understand before you book",{"level":8,"id":12,"text":13},"timings-and-what-the-day-looks-like","Timings and what the day looks like",{"level":8,"id":15,"text":16},"what-it-costs","What it costs",{"level":8,"id":18,"text":19},"sea-route-or-road-convoy","Sea route or road convoy?",{"level":8,"id":21,"text":22},"how-to-book","How to book",{"level":8,"id":24,"text":25},"check-in-at-haddo-jetty","Check-in at Haddo Jetty",{"level":8,"id":27,"text":28},"where-this-fits-in-a-trip","Where this fits in a trip",{"level":8,"id":30,"text":31},"faq-port-blair-to-baratang-ferry","FAQ: Port Blair to Baratang Ferry",{"level":33,"id":34,"text":35},3,"is-there-a-ferry-from-port-blair-to-baratang","Is there a ferry from Port Blair to Baratang?",{"level":33,"id":37,"text":38},"how-long-does-the-port-blair-to-baratang-ferry-take","How long does the Port Blair to Baratang ferry take?",{"level":33,"id":40,"text":41},"how-much-is-the-port-blair-to-baratang-ferry-ticket","How much is the Port Blair to Baratang ferry ticket?",{"level":33,"id":43,"text":44},"can-i-return-from-baratang-to-port-blair-by-ferry","Can I return from Baratang to Port Blair by ferry?",{"level":33,"id":46,"text":47},"do-i-need-a-permit-to-visit-baratang-by-ferry","Do I need a permit to visit Baratang by ferry?",{"level":33,"id":49,"text":50},"how-much-time-do-i-get-on-baratang","How much time do I get on Baratang?",{"level":33,"id":52,"text":53},"can-i-stay-overnight-on-baratang","Can I stay overnight on Baratang?",{"level":33,"id":55,"text":56},"when-does-the-baratang-ferry-run","When does the Baratang ferry run?",{"level":33,"id":58,"text":59},"which-operators-run-to-baratang","Which operators run to Baratang?",[61,63,65,67,69,71,73,75,77],{"question":35,"answer":62},"Yes, from 1 October 2026. Makruzz runs MV Makruzz Pearl daily, departing Haddo Jetty at 5:45 AM and arriving Baratang at 7:45 AM. It’s the first private ferry on the route — previously Baratang was reachable only by government vessel or the road convoy through the Jarawa reserve.",{"question":38,"answer":64},"Two hours, departing 5:45 AM and arriving 7:45 AM. That compares with roughly three hours by road, plus the wait to join a convoy on the Andaman Trunk Road. The sea route also avoids the vehicle crossing at Middle Strait entirely.",{"question":41,"answer":66},"Rs 2,300 in Premium class, plus Rs 50 Port Service Fee and 18% GST on the base fare. Between 15 December and 15 January a Rs 100 peak surcharge applies, taking it to Rs 2,400. MV Makruzz Pearl is Premium-only, so there’s no cheaper or higher class.",{"question":44,"answer":68},"No. Makruzz runs Port Blair to Baratang in the morning and Baratang to Havelock at 12:00 PM — there’s no direct sailing back to Port Blair, and none to Neil Island. Plan to continue north to Havelock, or arrange road transport for the return.",{"question":47,"answer":70},"No. The permit requirement applies to the road route, which crosses the Jarawa Tribal Reserve in convoy. The ferry doesn’t enter the reserve, so no permit is needed — just your printed ticket and original photo ID at Haddo Jetty. Confirmed directly with Makruzz.",{"question":50,"answer":72},"About four hours and fifteen minutes — arriving 7:45 AM, departing 12:00 PM. The limestone caves fit comfortably. The mud volcano is achievable too, but only if you arrange transport in advance and keep moving; leave it out if you’d rather not watch the clock.",{"question":53,"answer":74},"No — Baratang has no tourist accommodation, which is why the ferry is built as a through-journey rather than a base. You arrive at 7:45 AM, spend the morning there, and leave for Havelock at 12:00 PM. Plan to sleep in Havelock or Port Blair.",{"question":56,"answer":76},"Daily from 1 October 2026 through 15 June 2027, matching Makruzz’s season schedule. It doesn’t operate during the monsoon months. Bookings opened in June 2026, so October and November dates are already selling.",{"question":59,"answer":78},"Makruzz only, on MV Makruzz Pearl. Nautika, Green Ocean and ITT Majestic don’t serve the route at all. Government vessels also connect Baratang on select days — those are cheaper but book through the STARS portal just two days ahead, with a tourist quota that sells out quickly. Planning the wider trip? Start with the Andaman ferry booking guide , compare fares across every operator in our ferry prices guide , or check the full network timetable on the Andaman ferry schedule . If plans change, the cancellation policy sets out what a date change costs. Updated July 2026. Timings and fares verified against Makruzz’s published 2026-27 season schedule. Permit position confirmed directly with Makruzz. On-the-ground detail — the through-journey design, what fits in the Baratang window, and the absence of accommodation — from Mr. Giri, tour planner at Tropical Andaman Tours.",{"title":80,"description":81,"canonical":82,"ogTitle":83,"ogDescription":84,"ogImage":85,"schemaType":86,"datePublished":87,"dateModified":87,"howTo":88,"routeKey":105},"Port Blair to Baratang Ferry 2026: New Sea Route, Times & Fare","Port Blair to Baratang ferry from 1 Oct 2026: Makruzz Pearl departs 5:45 AM, arrives 7:45 AM, Rs 2,300. The first private sea route — book live seats online.","https://www.bookyourferry.com/port-blair-to-baratang-ferry","Port Blair to Baratang Ferry 2026: The New Direct Sea Route","The first private ferry to Baratang — 5:45 AM from Haddo Jetty, 2 hours, Rs 2,300. Continues to Havelock at midday.","/images/articles/baratang/full/baratang-gorge.webp","Article","2026-07-27",{"name":89,"description":90,"totalTime":91,"estimatedCost":92,"steps":95},"How to Book the Port Blair to Baratang Ferry","Book the new Port Blair to Baratang sea route — MV Makruzz Pearl, 5:45 AM to 7:45 AM, Rs 2,300 Premium, running from 1 October 2026.","PT5M",{"minValue":93,"maxValue":94},"2300","2400",[96,99,102],{"name":97,"text":98},"Check the sailing for your date","Baratang sailings run daily from 1 October 2026 to 15 June 2027. There is one departure a day, at 5:45 AM on MV Makruzz Pearl. Check live availability on BookYourFerry.com.",{"name":100,"text":101},"Book early and print the ticket","One daily sailing on a Premium-only vessel means limited seats — book 2-3 weeks ahead, or 3-4 for December and January. Enter names exactly as on photo ID and print the ticket; screenshots are refused.",{"name":103,"text":104},"Check in at Haddo Jetty","Arrive by about 5:00 AM, 45-60 minutes before the 5:45 AM departure, with printed ticket and original photo ID. Luggage up to 25 kg goes in the hold. You arrive Baratang at 7:45 AM and continue to Havelock at 12:00 PM.","port-blair-to-baratang",{"slug":4,"title":80,"description":81,"category":107,"author":108,"publishedDate":87,"updatedDate":87,"readTime":109,"image":85,"imageMedium":110,"imageAlt":111,"tags":112,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":120},"Ferry Routes","BookYourFerry Team","9 min read","/images/articles/baratang/medium/baratang-gorge.webp","Limestone gorge trail on Baratang Island in the Andamans",[113,114,115,116,117],"port blair to baratang","baratang ferry","baratang island ferry","makruzz baratang","andaman ferry","published",false,[121,122,123,124,125,126,127,128],"baratang-to-havelock-ferry","port-blair-to-havelock-ferry","havelock-to-neil-island-ferry","havelock-to-port-blair-ferry","andaman-ferry-schedule","andaman-ferry-prices","andaman-ferry-booking","haddo-jetty-port-blair",[130,133,142,160,182,200,218,233,252,270,285,303,318,332,344,360,374,387,402,418,432,445,462,478,491,504,517,529,539,553,564,577,588,598],{"slug":4,"title":80,"description":81,"category":107,"author":108,"publishedDate":87,"updatedDate":87,"readTime":109,"image":85,"imageMedium":110,"imageAlt":111,"tags":131,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":132},[113,114,115,116,117],[121,122,123,124,125,126,127,128],{"slug":121,"title":134,"description":135,"category":107,"author":108,"publishedDate":87,"updatedDate":87,"readTime":136,"image":85,"imageMedium":110,"imageAlt":111,"tags":137,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":141},"Baratang to Havelock Ferry 2026: Timings, Fare & Booking","Baratang to Havelock ferry: Makruzz Pearl departs 12:00 PM, arrives 1:30 PM, Rs 2,000. Daily from 1 Oct 2026 — the only direct sea link. Book online.","6 min read",[138,114,139,140,117],"baratang to havelock","havelock ferry","makruzz pearl",[4,122,123,124,125,126,127,128],{"slug":143,"title":144,"description":145,"category":107,"author":108,"publishedDate":146,"updatedDate":146,"readTime":147,"image":148,"imageMedium":149,"imageAlt":150,"tags":151,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":156},"neil-island-to-havelock-ferry","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.","2026-07-22","11 min read","/images/articles/makruzz/full/makruzz-jetty-boarding-01.webp","/images/articles/makruzz/medium/makruzz-jetty-boarding-01.webp","Passengers boarding a Makruzz ferry at an Andaman island jetty",[152,153,140,154,155],"neil island to havelock ferry","neil to havelock","bharatpur jetty","andaman ferry timings",[4,123,157,122,124,158,125,127,159],"neil-island-to-port-blair-ferry","neil-island-guide","government-ferry-andaman",{"slug":161,"title":162,"description":163,"category":164,"author":108,"publishedDate":165,"updatedDate":165,"readTime":166,"image":167,"imageMedium":168,"imageAlt":169,"tags":170,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":176},"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",[171,172,173,174,175],"andaman in october","andaman in october weather","post-monsoon andaman","andaman ferry conditions october","october ferry schedule",[127,177,125,126,178,179,180,181],"best-time-to-visit-andaman","havelock-island-guide","ferry-sickness-andaman","how-to-reach-havelock","elephant-beach-boat-ride",{"slug":128,"title":183,"description":184,"category":164,"author":108,"publishedDate":185,"updatedDate":185,"readTime":186,"image":187,"imageMedium":188,"imageAlt":189,"tags":190,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":197},"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",[191,192,193,194,195,196],"haddo jetty","haddo jetty port blair","port blair ferry terminal","haddo wharf","port blair to havelock","andaman ferry boarding",[4,127,122,180,198,125,199],"port-blair-guide","ross-island-ferry",{"slug":181,"title":201,"description":202,"category":203,"author":108,"publishedDate":204,"updatedDate":205,"readTime":206,"image":207,"imageMedium":208,"imageAlt":209,"tags":210,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":217},"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",[211,212,213,214,215,216],"havelock to elephant beach","elephant beach boat ride","elephant beach havelock","elephant beach boat price","elephant beach snorkeling","havelock boat trip",[122,178,124,123,125,199],{"slug":199,"title":219,"description":220,"category":203,"author":108,"publishedDate":204,"updatedDate":204,"readTime":186,"image":221,"imageMedium":222,"imageAlt":223,"tags":224,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":231},"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",[225,226,227,228,229,230],"ross island ferry","port blair to ross island","ross island ferry timings","north bay island","ross island ticket","ross island north bay tour",[128,198,122,181,125,126,232],"stars-e-ticketing-andaman",{"slug":232,"title":234,"description":235,"category":236,"author":108,"publishedDate":237,"updatedDate":237,"readTime":238,"image":239,"imageMedium":239,"imageAlt":240,"tags":241,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":249},"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",[242,243,244,245,246,247,248],"stars e ticketing","star e ticket","stars portal","dss andaman","government ferry booking","andaman ship booking","stars login",[127,159,125,250,251,126],"port-blair-to-neil-island-ferry","how-to-book-andaman-ferry",{"slug":198,"title":253,"description":254,"category":255,"author":108,"publishedDate":256,"updatedDate":256,"readTime":238,"image":257,"imageMedium":258,"imageAlt":259,"tags":260,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":268},"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",[261,262,263,264,265,266,267],"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",[127,161,128,158,122,178,250,177,251,125,269],"andaman-trip-cost-budget",{"slug":158,"title":271,"description":272,"category":255,"author":108,"publishedDate":256,"updatedDate":256,"readTime":109,"image":273,"imageMedium":274,"imageAlt":275,"tags":276,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":284},"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.","/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)",[277,278,279,280,281,282,283],"neil island","shaheed dweep","neil island andaman","bharatpur beach","laxmanpur beach","natural bridge neil island","neil island guide",[127,143,161,123,157,250,178,198,177,269],{"slug":178,"title":286,"description":287,"category":255,"author":108,"publishedDate":288,"updatedDate":288,"readTime":289,"image":290,"imageMedium":291,"imageAlt":292,"tags":293,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":301},"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",[294,295,296,297,298,299,300],"havelock island","swaraj dweep","havelock island guide","radhanagar beach","havelock beaches","things to do in havelock","how to reach havelock",[127,161,158,198,122,180,177,123,124,269,302],"andaman-trip-under-15000",{"slug":180,"title":304,"description":305,"category":164,"author":108,"publishedDate":306,"updatedDate":256,"readTime":186,"image":307,"imageMedium":308,"imageAlt":309,"tags":310,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":313},"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",[311,312,139,195,295],"how to reach havelock island","how to reach havelock from port blair",[127,143,161,128,178,302,314,179,122,125,126,315,316,317,177],"andaman-ferry-faqs","makruzz-ferry","nautika-ferry","green-ocean-ferry",{"slug":179,"title":319,"description":320,"category":236,"author":108,"publishedDate":306,"updatedDate":306,"readTime":321,"image":322,"imageMedium":323,"imageAlt":324,"tags":325,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":331},"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",[326,327,328,329,330],"andaman ferry seasickness","seasickness ferry","andaman ferry motion sickness","port blair to havelock ferry","ferry sickness",[127,161,317,122,315,316,177,180,125],{"slug":314,"title":333,"description":334,"category":236,"author":108,"publishedDate":306,"updatedDate":306,"readTime":206,"image":239,"imageMedium":335,"imageAlt":336,"tags":337,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":343},"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",[338,339,340,341,342],"andaman ferry faq","andaman ferry questions","andaman ferry booking","andaman ferry guide","port blair ferry",[127,126,125,315,316,317,159,180],{"slug":345,"title":346,"description":347,"category":348,"author":108,"publishedDate":306,"updatedDate":306,"readTime":321,"image":349,"imageMedium":350,"imageAlt":351,"tags":352,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":358},"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",[353,354,355,356,357],"cheapest ferry andaman","cheapest ferry to havelock","andaman ferry price","cheap andaman ferry","green ocean economy",[127,317,159,126,122,315,316,359],"itt-majestic-ferry",{"slug":361,"title":362,"description":363,"category":348,"author":108,"publishedDate":306,"updatedDate":306,"readTime":321,"image":364,"imageMedium":365,"imageAlt":366,"tags":367,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":373},"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",[368,369,370,371,372],"andaman ferry classes","ferry seat classes andaman","makruzz classes","nautika classes","ferry class comparison",[127,315,316,317,359,126,179,122],{"slug":302,"title":375,"description":376,"category":164,"author":108,"publishedDate":306,"updatedDate":288,"readTime":321,"image":377,"imageMedium":378,"imageAlt":379,"tags":380,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":386},"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",[381,382,383,384,385],"andaman trip under 15000","andaman budget trip","andaman trip cost","cheap andaman trip","andaman on a budget",[127,345,126,122,177,180,317,125],{"slug":269,"title":388,"description":389,"category":164,"author":108,"publishedDate":390,"updatedDate":288,"readTime":166,"image":391,"imageMedium":392,"imageAlt":393,"tags":394,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":400},"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",[383,395,396,397,398,399],"andaman tour cost","andaman trip budget","andaman trip cost per person","andaman tour package cost","cost of andaman trip",[127,161,178,180,126,177,125,122,159,251,401],"makruzz-vs-nautika-vs-green-ocean",{"slug":250,"title":403,"description":404,"category":107,"author":108,"publishedDate":405,"updatedDate":237,"readTime":406,"image":407,"imageMedium":408,"imageAlt":409,"tags":410,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":417},"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",[411,412,413,414,415,416],"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",[127,143,128,232,158,198,157,124,123,122,159,125,315,316,317,359,401,251],{"slug":157,"title":419,"description":420,"category":107,"author":108,"publishedDate":405,"updatedDate":237,"readTime":406,"image":421,"imageMedium":422,"imageAlt":423,"tags":424,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":431},"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",[425,426,427,428,429,430],"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",[4,127,143,232,158,198,250,124,123,122,159,125,126,315,316,317,359,401,251],{"slug":124,"title":433,"description":434,"category":107,"author":108,"publishedDate":435,"updatedDate":237,"readTime":436,"image":257,"imageMedium":258,"imageAlt":437,"tags":438,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":444},"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",[439,440,441,442,443],"havelock to port blair ferry","havelock to port blair return","return ferry havelock port blair","havelock port blair schedule","andaman ferry return journey",[4,198,178,122,123,127,143,180,157,250,125,126,159,315,316,317,359,251,401],{"slug":251,"title":446,"description":447,"category":236,"author":108,"publishedDate":448,"updatedDate":237,"readTime":449,"image":450,"imageMedium":451,"imageAlt":452,"tags":453,"status":118,"pillar":460,"relatedSlugs":461},"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",[454,455,456,457,458,341,459],"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,[127,232,269,157,250,122,359,123,159,177,401,126,125,315,316,317],{"slug":177,"title":463,"description":464,"category":465,"author":108,"publishedDate":466,"updatedDate":256,"readTime":467,"image":377,"imageMedium":378,"imageAlt":468,"tags":469,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":477},"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",[470,471,472,473,474,475,476],"best time to visit andaman","andaman weather","andaman in december","andaman monsoon","andaman honeymoon","andaman with family","month by month",[127,161,158,198,178,302,179,180,269,359,159,251,401,125,126,122,123,315,316,317],{"slug":401,"title":479,"description":480,"category":348,"author":108,"publishedDate":466,"updatedDate":466,"readTime":467,"image":450,"imageMedium":451,"imageAlt":481,"tags":482,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":490},"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",[483,484,485,486,487,488,489],"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",[127,157,250,122,123,159,251,177,315,316,317,359,126,125],{"slug":126,"title":492,"description":493,"category":236,"author":108,"publishedDate":494,"updatedDate":256,"readTime":467,"image":239,"imageMedium":335,"imageAlt":495,"tags":496,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":503},"Andaman Ferry Prices 2026: Rs 1,100-3,400 (All Operators)","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",[497,498,499,500,501,502,353],"andaman ferry prices","andaman ferry ticket price","port blair to havelock ferry price","andaman ferry fare","makruzz ferry price","nautika ferry price",[4,127,302,361,345,314,180,269,157,250,123,251,401,177,125,315,316,317,359,159,122],{"slug":125,"title":505,"description":506,"category":236,"author":108,"publishedDate":507,"updatedDate":237,"readTime":166,"image":239,"imageMedium":335,"imageAlt":508,"tags":509,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":516},"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",[510,155,511,512,513,514,515],"andaman ferry schedule","port blair to havelock ferry schedule","andaman ferry timetable","havelock to neil ferry schedule","makruzz schedule","nautika ferry timing",[4,127,143,161,128,232,302,314,179,180,269,157,250,251,401,177,126,122,123,315,316,317,359,159],{"slug":123,"title":518,"description":519,"category":107,"author":108,"publishedDate":520,"updatedDate":237,"readTime":436,"image":273,"imageMedium":274,"imageAlt":521,"tags":522,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":528},"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",[523,524,525,526,527],"havelock to neil island ferry","havelock neil ferry price","havelock neil ferry schedule","neil island ferry booking","andaman ferry route",[4,127,143,158,178,180,157,250,159,251,401,177,125,126,122,315,316,317,359],{"slug":159,"title":530,"description":531,"category":465,"author":108,"publishedDate":520,"updatedDate":237,"readTime":436,"image":239,"imageMedium":335,"imageAlt":532,"tags":533,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":538},"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",[534,535,536,485,537],"government ferry andaman","govt ferry booking","government vs private ferry andaman","DSS ferry andaman",[127,232,345,314,269,157,250,251,401,177,125,126,122,123,315,316,317,359],{"slug":316,"title":540,"description":541,"category":348,"author":108,"publishedDate":542,"updatedDate":237,"readTime":436,"image":543,"imageMedium":544,"imageAlt":545,"tags":546,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":552},"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",[547,548,549,550,551],"nautika ferry","nautika review","nautika vs makruzz","andaman ferry operator","nautika pro business class",[127,128,361,345,314,179,180,157,250,359,123,159,251,401,177,125,126,122,315,317],{"slug":317,"title":554,"description":555,"category":348,"author":108,"publishedDate":542,"updatedDate":256,"readTime":289,"image":349,"imageMedium":350,"imageAlt":556,"tags":557,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":563},"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",[558,559,560,561,562],"green ocean ferry","green ocean andaman","budget ferry andaman","green ocean booking","open deck ferry",[127,128,302,361,345,314,179,157,250,123,159,251,401,177,125,126,122,315,316,359],{"slug":359,"title":565,"description":566,"category":348,"author":108,"publishedDate":542,"updatedDate":237,"readTime":436,"image":567,"imageMedium":568,"imageAlt":569,"tags":570,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":576},"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",[571,572,573,574,575],"itt majestic","itt majestic ferry","itt majestic andaman","mid-range ferry andaman","silver class ferry",[127,128,361,345,157,250,123,159,251,401,177,125,126,122,315,316,317],{"slug":122,"title":578,"description":579,"category":107,"author":108,"publishedDate":542,"updatedDate":237,"readTime":289,"image":580,"imageMedium":581,"imageAlt":582,"tags":583,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":587},"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",[329,584,585,586,527],"port blair havelock ferry schedule","port blair havelock ferry price","havelock ferry booking",[4,127,143,128,198,178,302,361,345,179,180,269,157,250,159,251,401,177,125,126,315,316,317,359,123],{"slug":127,"title":589,"description":590,"category":465,"author":108,"publishedDate":591,"updatedDate":237,"readTime":592,"image":239,"imageMedium":335,"imageAlt":532,"tags":593,"status":118,"pillar":460,"relatedSlugs":597},"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",[340,594,595,261,596,277],"ferry booking andaman","andaman ferry ticket booking","havelock",[4,232,161,158,198,178,302,361,345,314,179,180,126,125,122,123,315,316,317,359,159,177,401,251,250,157,269,143],{"slug":315,"title":599,"description":600,"category":348,"author":108,"publishedDate":591,"updatedDate":237,"readTime":289,"image":601,"imageMedium":602,"imageAlt":603,"tags":604,"status":118,"pillar":119,"relatedSlugs":608},"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",[605,606,607,550,139],"makruzz ferry","makruzz premium vs royal","makruzz booking",[127,128,361,345,314,179,180,157,250,359,123,159,251,401,177,125,126,122,316,317],{"ok":119,"routeKey":105,"fromName":610,"toName":611,"from":612,"to":613,"date":614,"dateDisplay":615,"sailings":616,"totalSailings":617,"totalSeatsLeft":617,"cheapest":618,"operatorsReporting":617,"operatorsTried":613,"updatedAtIST":619,"updatedAt":620},"Port Blair","Baratang",1,4,"2026-07-28","28 July 2026",[],0,null,"6:15 pm","2026-07-27T12:45:35.550Z",1785156334158]