[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":495},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article-ross-island-ferry":3,"all-articles":83},{"slug":4,"html":5,"toc":6,"faqItems":42,"meta":53,"article":61},"ross-island-ferry","\u003Ch1 id=\"ross-island-ferry-north-bay-boat-2026-timings-tickets-booking\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#ross-island-ferry-north-bay-boat-2026-timings-tickets-booking\">\u003Cspan>Ross Island Ferry & North Bay Boat 2026: Timings, Tickets & Booking\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h1>\n\u003Cp>Ross Island (officially Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Dweep) and North Bay Island are Port Blair’s classic half-day boat trip — ten minutes across the harbour to a century of British ruins with deer wandering through them, then the coral island whose lighthouse featured on the old ₹20 note. Boats leave from the \u003Cstrong>Aberdeen Jetty / Water Sports Complex\u003C/strong> in the middle of town. Here’s exactly how the boats, tickets and timings work — and how to book the combo without the jetty queue.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"/images/articles/ross-north-bay/full/north-bay-lighthouse-01.webp\" alt=\"Approaching North Bay Island by boat — the lighthouse that featured on the old ₹20 note\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Book the Ross + North Bay boat with us\u003C/strong> — standard boat rates, seats confirmed on WhatsApp within the hour, timed so you’re back for your evening plans. \u003Ca href=\"https://wa.me/919790714424?text=Hi!%20I%20want%20to%20book%20the%20Ross%20Island%20%2B%20North%20Bay%20boat.%20Date%3A%20___%20%C2%B7%20People%3A%20___\">\u003Cstrong>Book on WhatsApp →\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C/blockquote>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"the-boats-your-options-from-port-blair\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#the-boats-your-options-from-port-blair\">\u003Cspan>The Boats: Your Options from Port Blair\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Option\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>What it covers\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Typical 2026 price\u003C/th>\n\u003Cth>Time needed\u003C/th>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/thead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Ross + North Bay combo boat\u003C/strong> (most popular)\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Both islands, ~1.5–2 hrs on each\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>from ₹750/person\u003C/strong>\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>~5–6 hours\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Ross Island only\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Shuttle across the harbour\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>from ₹350–450\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>2–3 hours\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Government ferry to Ross\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Basic shuttle, limited slots\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>~₹300 (bought at the counter — we don’t sell this one)\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>2–3 hours\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Private 3-island (Ross + North Bay + Viper)\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>Adds the old jail island\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>from ₹1,000–1,200\u003C/td>\n\u003Ctd>full day\u003C/td>\n\u003C/tr>\n\u003C/tbody>\n\u003C/table>\n\u003Cp>Ross Island charges a small \u003Cstrong>entry fee (~₹50)\u003C/strong> payable at the island gate on top of any boat ticket. Prices above are the standard Water Sports Complex counter rates — \u003Cstrong>booking through us costs the same\u003C/strong>; the exact fare for your date is confirmed on WhatsApp before you pay anything.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"timings-and-the-one-day-to-avoid\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#timings-and-the-one-day-to-avoid\">\u003Cspan>Timings (and the One Day to Avoid)\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Boats run from roughly \u003Cstrong>8:30 AM through early afternoon\u003C/strong>; last returns late afternoon\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Ross Island is CLOSED on Wednesdays\u003C/strong> — the single most common way this day-trip gets ruined. Plan accordingly.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Morning departures get calmer water for the North Bay snorkeling and softer light in the Ross ruins\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>The evening \u003Cstrong>sound & light show\u003C/strong> at Ross Island (separate ticket, ~₹300) runs after dark on open days — a separate boat trip, bookable the same way\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"/images/articles/ross-north-bay/full/ross-island-deer-02.webp\" alt=\"Spotted deer roaming free near the jetty on Ross Island\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"whats-actually-on-each-island\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#whats-actually-on-each-island\">\u003Cspan>What’s Actually on Each Island\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Ross Island — 1.5 to 2 hours.\u003C/strong> The British administrative capital until the 1941 earthquake: the Presbyterian church, Chief Commissioner’s bungalow, bakery and barracks, all being slowly eaten by ficus roots — genuinely atmospheric, not a manufactured attraction. Spotted deer and peacocks roam free around the ruins. There’s a small museum, a café, and shaded walking loops. Golf-cart hop-ons exist for anyone who’d rather ride than walk.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>North Bay — 1.5 to 2 hours.\u003C/strong> The water is the point: a fringing coral reef with the Andamans’ biggest cluster of easy water activities — snorkeling (₹500–1,000), \u003Cstrong>sea walk\u003C/strong> (₹3,000–3,500), glass-bottom and \u003Cstrong>semi-submarine\u003C/strong> rides, and intro scuba. The lighthouse makes the photo stop. If you’re not getting in the water, North Bay is a short visit — budget your enthusiasm (and cash) for the reef.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"/images/articles/ross-north-bay/full/jetty-walkway-03.webp\" alt=\"The walkway over the coral flats to the light beacon\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"practical-notes\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#practical-notes\">\u003Cspan>Practical Notes\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Carry:\u003C/strong> cash for island entry + water activities, hat/sunscreen, water bottle, swimwear if you’ll snorkel at North Bay. ID for the jetty.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Sea conditions:\u003C/strong> harbour crossings are gentle, but monsoon days (June–September) can cancel boats — decided in the morning. Full refund or free date-move if weather cancels your booking.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Combining with your ferry days:\u003C/strong> this trip fits perfectly on your Port Blair day \u003Cem>before\u003C/em> or \u003Cem>after\u003C/em> the Havelock leg — most people do it the afternoon they arrive or the day they fly out (keep 4+ hours before a flight).\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"/images/articles/ross-north-bay/full/ross-island-sunset-04.webp\" alt=\"Ross Island at sunset, seen from the Port Blair waterfront\">\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"fitting-it-into-an-andaman-itinerary\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#fitting-it-into-an-andaman-itinerary\">\u003Cspan>Fitting It Into an Andaman Itinerary\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A typical shape: land in Port Blair → Ross + North Bay half-day → next morning \u003Ca href=\"/port-blair-to-havelock-ferry\">ferry to Havelock\u003C/a> → Elephant Beach (\u003Ca href=\"/elephant-beach-boat-ride\">boat guide\u003C/a>) → \u003Ca href=\"/havelock-to-neil-island-ferry\">Havelock to Neil\u003C/a> → \u003Ca href=\"/neil-island-to-port-blair-ferry\">Neil back to Port Blair\u003C/a> → fly out. Every ferry leg on that loop is bookable with \u003Ca href=\"/andaman-ferry-schedule\">live seat maps\u003C/a>; the boat trips are one WhatsApp message.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"faqs\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#faqs\">\u003Cspan>FAQs\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"how-do-i-get-to-ross-island-from-port-blair\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#how-do-i-get-to-ross-island-from-port-blair\">\u003Cspan>How do I get to Ross Island from Port Blair?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Boats leave from the Aberdeen Jetty / Water Sports Complex in central Port Blair — about 10 minutes across the harbour. Combo boats continue to North Bay. Book on WhatsApp or buy at the counter (same rate, longer queue).\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"is-ross-island-open-every-day\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#is-ross-island-open-every-day\">\u003Cspan>Is Ross Island open every day?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>No — \u003Cstrong>closed on Wednesdays.\u003C/strong> Open all other days from morning to late afternoon.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"what-does-the-ross-island-ferry-cost\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#what-does-the-ross-island-ferry-cost\">\u003Cspan>What does the Ross Island ferry cost?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Ross-only shuttles run from ~₹350–450; the Ross + North Bay combo from ~₹750/person; the government shuttle is ~₹300 at the counter. Island entry (~₹50) is extra, paid at the gate.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"is-north-bay-worth-it-if-i-dont-want-water-activities\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#is-north-bay-worth-it-if-i-dont-want-water-activities\">\u003Cspan>Is North Bay worth it if I don’t want water activities?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>It’s a short visit without them — the reef is the attraction. If you’re not getting in the water, consider the Ross-only boat and spend the saved time at Corbyn’s Cove or the Cellular Jail.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"can-i-do-ross-island-and-havelock-on-the-same-day\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003Ca class=\"header-anchor\" href=\"#can-i-do-ross-island-and-havelock-on-the-same-day\">\u003Cspan>Can I do Ross Island and Havelock on the same day?\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Not comfortably. Do Ross + North Bay on a Port Blair day, and give \u003Ca href=\"/havelock-island-guide\">Havelock\u003C/a> its own day(s) with the \u003Ca href=\"/port-blair-to-havelock-ferry\">morning ferry\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Sorting your inter-island ferries?\u003C/strong> Check the \u003Ca href=\"/andaman-ferry-schedule\">full schedule\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"/andaman-ferry-prices\">prices\u003C/a>, and book with live seat selection at \u003Ca href=\"/\">BookYourFerry\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n",[7,11,14,17,20,23,26,30,33,36,39],{"level":8,"id":9,"text":10},2,"the-boats-your-options-from-port-blair","The Boats: Your Options from Port Blair",{"level":8,"id":12,"text":13},"timings-and-the-one-day-to-avoid","Timings (and the One Day to Avoid)",{"level":8,"id":15,"text":16},"whats-actually-on-each-island","What’s Actually on Each Island",{"level":8,"id":18,"text":19},"practical-notes","Practical Notes",{"level":8,"id":21,"text":22},"fitting-it-into-an-andaman-itinerary","Fitting It Into an Andaman Itinerary",{"level":8,"id":24,"text":25},"faqs","FAQs",{"level":27,"id":28,"text":29},3,"how-do-i-get-to-ross-island-from-port-blair","How do I get to Ross Island from Port Blair?",{"level":27,"id":31,"text":32},"is-ross-island-open-every-day","Is Ross Island open every day?",{"level":27,"id":34,"text":35},"what-does-the-ross-island-ferry-cost","What does the Ross Island ferry cost?",{"level":27,"id":37,"text":38},"is-north-bay-worth-it-if-i-dont-want-water-activities","Is North Bay worth it if I don’t want water activities?",{"level":27,"id":40,"text":41},"can-i-do-ross-island-and-havelock-on-the-same-day","Can I do Ross Island and Havelock on the same day?",[43,45,47,49,51],{"question":29,"answer":44},"Boats leave from the Aberdeen Jetty / Water Sports Complex in central Port Blair — about 10 minutes across the harbour. Combo boats continue to North Bay. Book on WhatsApp or buy at the counter (same rate, longer queue).",{"question":32,"answer":46},"No — closed on Wednesdays. Open all other days from morning to late afternoon.",{"question":35,"answer":48},"Ross-only shuttles run from ~₹350–450; the Ross + North Bay combo from ~₹750/person; the government shuttle is ~₹300 at the counter. Island entry (~₹50) is extra, paid at the gate.",{"question":38,"answer":50},"It’s a short visit without them — the reef is the attraction. If you’re not getting in the water, consider the Ross-only boat and spend the saved time at Corbyn’s Cove or the Cellular Jail.",{"question":41,"answer":52},"Not comfortably. Do Ross + North Bay on a Port Blair day, and give Havelock its own day(s) with the morning ferry . Sorting your inter-island ferries? Check the full schedule , prices , and book with live seat selection at BookYourFerry .",{"title":54,"description":55,"canonical":56,"ogTitle":54,"ogDescription":55,"ogImage":57,"schemaType":58,"activityKey":59,"datePublished":60,"dateModified":60},"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.","https://www.bookyourferry.com/ross-island-ferry","/images/articles/ross-north-bay/full/north-bay-lighthouse-01.webp","Article","ross-north-bay","2026-07-08",{"slug":4,"title":54,"description":55,"category":62,"author":63,"publishedDate":60,"updatedDate":60,"readTime":64,"image":57,"imageMedium":65,"imageAlt":66,"tags":67,"status":74,"pillar":75,"relatedSlugs":76},"Activities & Boats","BookYourFerry Team","8 min read","/images/articles/ross-north-bay/medium/north-bay-lighthouse-01.webp","Approaching North Bay Island by boat — the lighthouse from the old ₹20 note",[68,69,70,71,72,73],"ross island ferry","port blair to ross island","ross island ferry timings","north bay island","ross island ticket","ross island north bay tour","published",false,[77,78,79,80,81,82],"port-blair-guide","port-blair-to-havelock-ferry","elephant-beach-boat-ride","andaman-ferry-schedule","andaman-ferry-prices","stars-e-ticketing-andaman",[84,102,105,126,146,163,182,201,215,227,243,257,270,286,303,317,330,347,363,376,389,403,415,425,439,450,463,474,484],{"slug":79,"title":85,"description":86,"category":62,"author":63,"publishedDate":60,"updatedDate":60,"readTime":87,"image":88,"imageMedium":89,"imageAlt":90,"tags":91,"status":74,"pillar":75,"relatedSlugs":98},"Elephant Beach Boat from Havelock 2026: Price, Timings & Booking","Havelock to Elephant Beach: speedboat from ₹1,000 (20 min) or free 2 km trek. 2026 boat timings, snorkeling prices, what to carry & instant WhatsApp booking.","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",[92,93,94,95,96,97],"havelock to elephant beach","elephant beach boat ride","elephant beach havelock","elephant beach boat price","elephant beach snorkeling","havelock boat trip",[78,99,100,101,80,4],"havelock-island-guide","havelock-to-port-blair-ferry","havelock-to-neil-island-ferry",{"slug":4,"title":54,"description":55,"category":62,"author":63,"publishedDate":60,"updatedDate":60,"readTime":64,"image":57,"imageMedium":65,"imageAlt":66,"tags":103,"status":74,"pillar":75,"relatedSlugs":104},[68,69,70,71,72,73],[77,78,79,80,81,82],{"slug":82,"title":106,"description":107,"category":108,"author":63,"publishedDate":109,"updatedDate":109,"readTime":110,"image":111,"imageMedium":111,"imageAlt":112,"tags":113,"status":74,"pillar":75,"relatedSlugs":121},"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",[114,115,116,117,118,119,120],"stars e ticketing","star e ticket","stars portal","dss andaman","government ferry booking","andaman ship booking","stars login",[122,123,80,124,125,81],"andaman-ferry-booking","government-ferry-andaman","port-blair-to-neil-island-ferry","how-to-book-andaman-ferry",{"slug":77,"title":127,"description":128,"category":129,"author":63,"publishedDate":130,"updatedDate":130,"readTime":110,"image":131,"imageMedium":132,"imageAlt":133,"tags":134,"status":74,"pillar":75,"relatedSlugs":142},"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",[135,136,137,138,139,140,141],"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",[122,143,78,99,124,144,125,80,145],"neil-island-guide","best-time-to-visit-andaman","andaman-trip-cost-budget",{"slug":143,"title":147,"description":148,"category":129,"author":63,"publishedDate":130,"updatedDate":130,"readTime":149,"image":150,"imageMedium":151,"imageAlt":152,"tags":153,"status":74,"pillar":75,"relatedSlugs":161},"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)",[154,155,156,157,158,159,160],"neil island","shaheed dweep","neil island andaman","bharatpur beach","laxmanpur beach","natural bridge neil island","neil island guide",[122,101,162,124,99,77,144,145],"neil-island-to-port-blair-ferry",{"slug":99,"title":164,"description":165,"category":129,"author":63,"publishedDate":166,"updatedDate":166,"readTime":167,"image":168,"imageMedium":169,"imageAlt":170,"tags":171,"status":74,"pillar":75,"relatedSlugs":179},"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",[172,173,174,175,176,177,178],"havelock island","swaraj dweep","havelock island guide","radhanagar beach","havelock beaches","things to do in havelock","how to reach havelock",[122,143,77,78,180,144,101,100,145,181],"how-to-reach-havelock","andaman-trip-under-15000",{"slug":180,"title":183,"description":184,"category":185,"author":63,"publishedDate":186,"updatedDate":130,"readTime":64,"image":187,"imageMedium":188,"imageAlt":189,"tags":190,"status":74,"pillar":75,"relatedSlugs":195},"How to Reach Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) 2026","Reaching Havelock Island takes two steps: fly to Port Blair, then a ~90-min ferry. Compare all 4 operators, 2026 fares from Rs 1,100 & same-day timing tips.","Trip Planning","2026-06-21","/images/articles/havelock/full/kalapathar-beach-24.webp","/images/articles/havelock/medium/kalapathar-beach-24.webp","Sunset over Havelock Island beach after the Andaman ferry journey",[191,192,193,194,173],"how to reach havelock island","how to reach havelock from port blair","havelock ferry","port blair to havelock",[122,99,181,196,197,78,80,81,198,199,200,144],"andaman-ferry-faqs","ferry-sickness-andaman","makruzz-ferry","nautika-ferry","green-ocean-ferry",{"slug":197,"title":202,"description":203,"category":108,"author":63,"publishedDate":186,"updatedDate":186,"readTime":204,"image":205,"imageMedium":206,"imageAlt":207,"tags":208,"status":74,"pillar":75,"relatedSlugs":214},"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",[209,210,211,212,213],"andaman ferry seasickness","seasickness ferry","andaman ferry motion sickness","port blair to havelock ferry","ferry sickness",[122,200,78,198,199,144,180,80],{"slug":196,"title":216,"description":217,"category":108,"author":63,"publishedDate":186,"updatedDate":186,"readTime":87,"image":111,"imageMedium":218,"imageAlt":219,"tags":220,"status":74,"pillar":75,"relatedSlugs":226},"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",[221,222,223,224,225],"andaman ferry faq","andaman ferry questions","andaman ferry booking","andaman ferry guide","port blair ferry",[122,81,80,198,199,200,123,180],{"slug":228,"title":229,"description":230,"category":231,"author":63,"publishedDate":186,"updatedDate":186,"readTime":204,"image":232,"imageMedium":233,"imageAlt":234,"tags":235,"status":74,"pillar":75,"relatedSlugs":241},"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",[236,237,238,239,240],"cheapest ferry andaman","cheapest ferry to havelock","andaman ferry price","cheap andaman ferry","green ocean economy",[122,200,123,81,78,198,199,242],"itt-majestic-ferry",{"slug":244,"title":245,"description":246,"category":231,"author":63,"publishedDate":186,"updatedDate":186,"readTime":204,"image":247,"imageMedium":248,"imageAlt":249,"tags":250,"status":74,"pillar":75,"relatedSlugs":256},"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",[251,252,253,254,255],"andaman ferry classes","ferry seat classes andaman","makruzz classes","nautika classes","ferry class comparison",[122,198,199,200,242,81,197,78],{"slug":181,"title":258,"description":259,"category":185,"author":63,"publishedDate":186,"updatedDate":166,"readTime":204,"image":260,"imageMedium":261,"imageAlt":262,"tags":263,"status":74,"pillar":75,"relatedSlugs":269},"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",[264,265,266,267,268],"andaman trip under 15000","andaman budget trip","andaman trip cost","cheap andaman trip","andaman on a budget",[122,228,81,78,144,180,200,80],{"slug":145,"title":271,"description":272,"category":185,"author":63,"publishedDate":273,"updatedDate":166,"readTime":274,"image":275,"imageMedium":276,"imageAlt":277,"tags":278,"status":74,"pillar":75,"relatedSlugs":284},"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",[266,279,280,281,282,283],"andaman tour cost","andaman trip budget","andaman trip cost per person","andaman tour package cost","cost of andaman trip",[122,99,180,81,144,80,78,123,125,285],"makruzz-vs-nautika-vs-green-ocean",{"slug":124,"title":287,"description":288,"category":289,"author":63,"publishedDate":290,"updatedDate":109,"readTime":291,"image":292,"imageMedium":293,"imageAlt":294,"tags":295,"status":74,"pillar":75,"relatedSlugs":302},"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",[296,297,298,299,300,301],"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",[122,82,143,77,162,100,101,78,123,80,198,199,200,242,285,125],{"slug":162,"title":304,"description":305,"category":289,"author":63,"publishedDate":290,"updatedDate":109,"readTime":291,"image":306,"imageMedium":307,"imageAlt":308,"tags":309,"status":74,"pillar":75,"relatedSlugs":316},"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",[310,311,312,313,314,315],"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",[122,82,143,77,124,100,101,78,123,80,81,198,199,200,242,285,125],{"slug":100,"title":318,"description":319,"category":289,"author":63,"publishedDate":320,"updatedDate":109,"readTime":321,"image":131,"imageMedium":132,"imageAlt":322,"tags":323,"status":74,"pillar":75,"relatedSlugs":329},"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",[324,325,326,327,328],"havelock to port blair ferry","havelock to port blair return","return ferry havelock port blair","havelock port blair schedule","andaman ferry return journey",[77,99,78,101,122,180,162,124,80,81,123,198,199,200,242,125,285],{"slug":125,"title":331,"description":332,"category":108,"author":63,"publishedDate":333,"updatedDate":109,"readTime":334,"image":335,"imageMedium":336,"imageAlt":337,"tags":338,"status":74,"pillar":345,"relatedSlugs":346},"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",[339,340,341,342,343,224,344],"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,[122,82,145,162,124,78,242,101,123,144,285,81,80,198,199,200],{"slug":144,"title":348,"description":349,"category":350,"author":63,"publishedDate":351,"updatedDate":130,"readTime":352,"image":260,"imageMedium":261,"imageAlt":353,"tags":354,"status":74,"pillar":75,"relatedSlugs":362},"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",[355,356,357,358,359,360,361],"best time to visit andaman","andaman weather","andaman in december","andaman monsoon","andaman honeymoon","andaman with family","month by month",[122,143,77,99,181,197,180,145,242,123,125,285,80,81,78,101,198,199,200],{"slug":285,"title":364,"description":365,"category":231,"author":63,"publishedDate":351,"updatedDate":351,"readTime":352,"image":335,"imageMedium":336,"imageAlt":366,"tags":367,"status":74,"pillar":75,"relatedSlugs":375},"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",[368,369,370,371,372,373,374],"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",[122,162,124,78,101,123,125,144,198,199,200,242,81,80],{"slug":81,"title":377,"description":378,"category":108,"author":63,"publishedDate":379,"updatedDate":130,"readTime":352,"image":111,"imageMedium":218,"imageAlt":380,"tags":381,"status":74,"pillar":75,"relatedSlugs":388},"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",[382,383,384,385,386,387,236],"andaman ferry prices","andaman ferry ticket price","port blair to havelock ferry price","andaman ferry fare","makruzz ferry price","nautika ferry price",[122,181,244,228,196,180,145,162,124,101,125,285,144,80,198,199,200,242,123,78],{"slug":80,"title":390,"description":391,"category":108,"author":63,"publishedDate":392,"updatedDate":109,"readTime":274,"image":111,"imageMedium":218,"imageAlt":393,"tags":394,"status":74,"pillar":75,"relatedSlugs":402},"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",[395,396,397,398,399,400,401],"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",[122,82,181,196,197,180,145,162,124,125,285,144,81,78,101,198,199,200,242,123],{"slug":101,"title":404,"description":405,"category":289,"author":63,"publishedDate":406,"updatedDate":109,"readTime":321,"image":150,"imageMedium":151,"imageAlt":407,"tags":408,"status":74,"pillar":75,"relatedSlugs":414},"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",[409,410,411,412,413],"havelock to neil island ferry","havelock neil ferry price","havelock neil ferry schedule","neil island ferry booking","andaman ferry route",[122,143,99,180,162,124,123,125,285,144,80,81,78,198,199,200,242],{"slug":123,"title":416,"description":417,"category":350,"author":63,"publishedDate":406,"updatedDate":109,"readTime":321,"image":111,"imageMedium":218,"imageAlt":418,"tags":419,"status":74,"pillar":75,"relatedSlugs":424},"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",[420,421,422,370,423],"government ferry andaman","govt ferry booking","government vs private ferry andaman","DSS ferry andaman",[122,82,228,196,145,162,124,125,285,144,80,81,78,101,198,199,200,242],{"slug":199,"title":426,"description":427,"category":231,"author":63,"publishedDate":428,"updatedDate":109,"readTime":321,"image":429,"imageMedium":430,"imageAlt":431,"tags":432,"status":74,"pillar":75,"relatedSlugs":438},"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",[433,434,435,436,437],"nautika ferry","nautika review","nautika vs makruzz","andaman ferry operator","nautika pro business class",[122,244,228,196,197,180,162,124,242,101,123,125,285,144,80,81,78,198,200],{"slug":200,"title":440,"description":441,"category":231,"author":63,"publishedDate":428,"updatedDate":130,"readTime":167,"image":232,"imageMedium":233,"imageAlt":442,"tags":443,"status":74,"pillar":75,"relatedSlugs":449},"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",[444,445,446,447,448],"green ocean ferry","green ocean andaman","budget ferry andaman","green ocean booking","open deck ferry",[122,181,244,228,196,197,162,124,101,123,125,285,144,80,81,78,198,199,242],{"slug":242,"title":451,"description":452,"category":231,"author":63,"publishedDate":428,"updatedDate":109,"readTime":321,"image":453,"imageMedium":454,"imageAlt":455,"tags":456,"status":74,"pillar":75,"relatedSlugs":462},"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",[457,458,459,460,461],"itt majestic","itt majestic ferry","itt majestic andaman","mid-range ferry andaman","silver class ferry",[122,244,228,162,124,101,123,125,285,144,80,81,78,198,199,200],{"slug":78,"title":464,"description":465,"category":289,"author":63,"publishedDate":428,"updatedDate":109,"readTime":167,"image":466,"imageMedium":467,"imageAlt":468,"tags":469,"status":74,"pillar":75,"relatedSlugs":473},"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",[212,470,471,472,413],"port blair havelock ferry schedule","port blair havelock ferry price","havelock ferry booking",[122,77,99,181,244,228,197,180,145,162,124,123,125,285,144,80,81,198,199,200,242,101],{"slug":122,"title":475,"description":476,"category":350,"author":63,"publishedDate":477,"updatedDate":109,"readTime":478,"image":111,"imageMedium":218,"imageAlt":418,"tags":479,"status":74,"pillar":345,"relatedSlugs":483},"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",[223,480,481,135,482,154],"ferry booking andaman","andaman ferry ticket booking","havelock",[82,143,77,99,181,244,228,196,197,180,81,80,78,101,198,199,200,242,123,144,285,125,124,162,145],{"slug":198,"title":485,"description":486,"category":231,"author":63,"publishedDate":477,"updatedDate":109,"readTime":167,"image":487,"imageMedium":488,"imageAlt":489,"tags":490,"status":74,"pillar":75,"relatedSlugs":494},"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",[491,492,493,436,193],"makruzz ferry","makruzz premium vs royal","makruzz booking",[122,244,228,196,197,180,162,124,242,101,123,125,285,144,80,81,78,199,200],1783475120048]