Plan each crossing, from booking to boarding
Start with your island route, then choose the operator and boarding point. Plan crossings between Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram), Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) and Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep), or explore a selected cruise to Havelock via Baratang with time for local sightseeing. Each route is directional: check the return independently.
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Find your route, operator or boarding point
Choose the island route that fits your holiday
Decide where you want to stay first, then connect Port Blair, Havelock and Neil Island in an order that gives you time to enjoy each stop. Explore a route below for boarding advice, or compare available departures and fares in our ferry search.
Get to know your ferry operator
Explore Makruzz, Nautika, Green Ocean and ITT Majestic to see their vessels and cabin choices. Compare the sailing that suits your journey, then search and book supported private ferry tickets here with AWT.
Government ferries
Government ferries connect islands through the Directorate of Shipping Services, with separate DSS/STARS ticketing. Tourist availability depends on the released sailing and passenger category; do not assume all seats on a vessel are available to non-islanders. For fixed holiday dates, compare private options early instead of waiting for a last-minute government ticket. Read the guide for booking-window and fare advice.
Compare operators
Choosing between ferry companies? Compare cabin comfort, vessel facilities, journey timing and the total fare for your date. Use the comparison guide to decide what matters for your family before choosing a sailing.
Jetties & boarding
A smooth ferry day starts with reaching the correct jetty. Find your departure and arrival terminals, plan hotel transfers and prepare for check-in. Use the terminal printed on your confirmed ticket when arranging your pickup.
Baratang itineraries
Add a sightseeing stop to your Port Blair-to-Havelock journey with a selected high-speed cruise via Baratang. The stopover can allow several hours for a mangrove boat ride and limestone-cave visit before continuing to Havelock. Explore the itinerary and confirm the excursion inclusions and reboarding time with AWT for your date.
Operator & route
Already have a ferry company and destination in mind? Choose that operator and travel direction below for route-specific boarding advice, cabin planning and onward connections. Compare availability for your date and continue your booking with AWT.
Makruzz routes
Nautika routes
Green Ocean routes
Choose an island order that works
Port Blair–Havelock–Neil–Port Blair is a useful circuit to investigate, but the best order depends on dated sailings and hotel availability. Search each leg before booking accommodation. Neil-to-Havelock is a different direction from Havelock-to-Neil and needs its own check.
Use one-way search for a single crossing or add the next sector for a connected itinerary. Each sector can have its own date, operator and class. Review the complete sequence before entering passenger details.
Continue planning: Port Blair to Havelock Havelock to Neil Neil to Port Blair
Budget for the whole ferry journey
Compare the final amount for the same route, date, passenger ages and class. Published base fares are not necessarily the amount payable: port fees, fuel charges and applicable seasonal additions may be shown separately.
A ferry-only ticket should not be assumed to include hotel pickup, arrival transfers, meals, sightseeing or a return journey. Ask for a separate land-service quotation where needed. Cabin upgrades on several sectors can add up; compare the trip total before choosing.
Continue planning: Compare ferry operators Government ferry booking
Prepare for boarding, not just departure
Keep the confirmed ticket, accepted identity documents and reporting deadline together. Arrange transfers to the terminal on the ticket. Haddo, Phoenix Bay, Chatham, Aberdeen and Wandoor serve different needs and are not interchangeable departure points.
Ask about mobility assistance, baggage allowance and infant rules before paying. Weather and operational changes can affect sailings, so avoid an inflexible same-day onward connection when an earlier return is practical.
Plan your terminal transfer: Haddo Jetty Havelock Jetty Neil Island Jetty Phoenix Bay Jetty
Andaman Ferry Guide FAQs
Practical answers to help you plan, book and board with confidence.
Should I choose the route or the ferry operator first?
Start with the route and date that fit your hotel and transfer plan. Then compare the operators, vessels, classes and final fares actually available.
Can I use different operators for different islands?
Yes. Review each sector independently, including reporting instructions and cancellation terms. Separate tickets are not automatically protected connections.
Are government and private ferry tickets booked in the same place?
Government services use the official DSS/STARS process. AWT’s search here compares supported private operators; see the government guide for the official booking link.
Where should I look for my exact boarding point?
Use the terminal and reporting instructions on the issued ticket or operator update. The jetty guides help with planning but do not override a sailing-specific instruction.
Government ferry information
Considering a government ferry? Read our guide to the separate DSS/STARS booking process, documents and boarding checks.
Find a crossing that fits your island plan
Confirm the route, travel date and passenger details. AWT can also help arrange hotels and jetty transfers separately.
Search supported private ferries