Chatham Jetty, Port Blair: practical travel guide
Chatham serves harbour and vehicle-ferry journeys, including the Bambooflat connection. This is a different service from a private Havelock or Neil catamaran. Confirm whether you need a passenger ticket, vehicle ticket or both for the crossing.
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Chatham, Bambooflat and Dundus Point
The DSS service charter identifies harbour and vehicle links from Chatham to Bambooflat and Dundus Point. Use the current harbour timetable for the intended crossing, not a private operator’s island schedule.
The Chatham area also has visitor attractions, but sightseeing access does not establish a ferry departure or permission to enter a controlled boarding area. Keep the ferry and attraction arrangements separate.
Choose the matching service: Government ferry and STARS guide Phoenix Bay harbour services
Travelling with a vehicle
Ask the driver or operator to confirm the vehicle category and ticket arrangements. Allow time for queues, loading and unloading. A passenger-only ticket should not be assumed to include a car.
If the crossing is part of a road itinerary, plan the onward drive and return as well. Avoid setting a tight appointment immediately after an estimated crossing; queue time can matter more than the time on the water.
Use the official harbour ticket channel
Check STARS and DSS counter instructions for daily tickets or passes. Keep the valid ticket available for boarding; eligibility and concession rules belong to DSS.
The private-ferry search above is for the island circuit and cannot issue this harbour or vehicle ticket. Contact AWT for land-transfer planning and use the official service channel for ticket requirements.
Allow for the vehicle queue as well as the crossing
If travelling by car, agree with the driver who obtains the vehicle and passenger tickets and where everyone should wait during loading. Follow staff instructions; do not walk into a loading lane to try to board earlier.
Check both outward and return service arrangements if your road trip depends on the harbour crossing. A short water journey does not establish a short total transfer when vehicles are queued.
Continue planning: Ask AWT about a jetty transfer Find another ferry route or jetty
Ask AWT about your Chatham Jetty, Port Blair transfer. Confirm the boarding point on your issued ticket before arranging pickup.
Chatham Jetty, Port Blair FAQs
Practical answers to help you plan, book and board with confidence.
Is a Chatham–Bambooflat ferry the same as a Port Blair–Havelock ferry?
No. It is a harbour crossing with its own ticket and service arrangements. Book the inter-island Havelock journey separately.
Does my taxi fare include the vehicle-ferry crossing?
Confirm this in the transfer quotation. Ask which vehicle and passenger charges are included, who purchases the tickets and whether waiting time is charged separately.
Continue your ferry booking with AWT
Explore our ferry guidance and compare available tickets here. Your issued ticket supplies the final boarding instructions.
For a government inter-island journey, check the announced booking window and availability for non-islanders. A vessel’s total capacity is not the number of tourist seats available. With fixed holiday dates, compare confirmed private options early rather than relying on a last-minute government ticket; the guide below explains the planning choices.
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.
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