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Wandoor · Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park

Jolly Buoy & Red Skin Boat Booking

Choose your date to visit the island open for the season. Compare boats and classes; return boat journey included.

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Jolly Buoy & Red Skin trip planning

Island opening schedule

  • Jolly Buoy Island 14 November – 14 May every year.
  • Red Skin Island 15 May – 13 November every year.
  • Both islands offer clear waters, coral reefs and glass-bottom coral viewing. Opening and closing dates are both included. Search your travel date to see the available island and boats. Seasons may change with local operating directions and weather.

Getting there & what to carry

  • Boarding: Wandoor Jetty, approximately 25 km from Aberdeen Bazaar, Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram). Allow at least 45 minutes by car or taxi, plus extra time for traffic and boarding. A taxi is recommended; a two-wheeler is not recommended for this long journey. Arrive by your boat’s reporting time and carry the original valid ID used for booking.
  • Plastic-free visit: Bring water in a non-plastic reusable bottle and use a cloth or jute bag. Do not bring disposable plastic bottles, plastic carry bags or plastic-wrapped items.
  • Counter facilities: The Forest Department counter at Wandoor provides glass water bottles and jute bags against a refundable deposit. If you do not have a non-plastic bottle or bag, collect them before boarding. Return the borrowed items after your trip to receive your full deposit back.

Island landing & activities

  • Island visit: 30-minute boat journey each way from Wandoor Jetty · 3 hours on the island. Reporting, departure and return times are shown with each boat below.
  • Included: Transfer from the main vessel to a smaller glass-bottom boat for island landing, with approximately five minutes of complimentary coral viewing.

Booking deadline

  • Forest Permit: ₹75 per Indian passenger or ₹1,000 per foreign national. AWT arranges your permit; the fee is added to your boat ticket for final payment based on nationality selected in Passenger details.
  • Booking closes 2 days before travel, at the start of that day. Complete your booking before the cutoff day begins.
  • Why advance booking? Forest Permits are limited and issued before boat tickets. This processing requires advance booking; last-minute bookings are unavailable.
Cancellation & Rescheduling policy

More than 7 days before departureFull refund — no cancellation charge, unless the booking has been rescheduled.

More than 48 hours and up to 7 days before departure₹100 cancellation charge per fare-paying passenger; the balance is refunded.

48 hours or less before departureNo refund on the boat ticket.

Cancellation deadlines are measured from the departure time on your ticket. Infants travel free and have no cancellation charge.

If your boat trip is cancelled or does not operate: If your boat trip does not operate for any reason, request a full refund for active passengers. We’ll initiate it after our team confirms the disruption.

Rescheduling policy

Timing is calculated from the departure on your ticket before each date change.

  • More than 48 hours before departure: Free rescheduling. If you cancel later, ₹100 per person applies—even if you move your trip weeks or months ahead. Cancellation 48 hours or less before the new departure receives no refund on the boat ticket.
  • 48 hours or less before departure: ₹100 per person to reschedule. Your boat ticket remains non-refundable, however far ahead or how many times you change the date.

To cancel or reschedule, sign in to My Bookings and select your Jolly Buoy or Red Skin booking. The charges and refund rules above apply.

Pre-booked optional add-ons · All boats: Separately paid meals, glass-bottom boat rides and other pre-booked optional add-ons remain fully refundable on cancellation or rescheduling, including cancellation after rescheduling—even when the boat ticket is non-refundable.

Refund to the original payment method. After the refund is processed, UPI refunds usually reflect in your account the same day. Card and net banking refunds usually take 5–7 working days; in some cases, they may take up to 10 working days.

Explore from Wandoor

Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park

Wandoor and the marine park islands North-up geographic illustration. A road connection links Port Blair through the mainland to Wandoor. Separate indicative boat connections lead to Red Skin and Jolly Buoy, with no fixed landing side implied. Island outlines are adjusted slightly for readability, with arrow labels identifying Red Skin and Jolly Buoy. Wandoor Beach access is shown near the jetty. Wandoor Beach N ↑ Port BlairSri Vijaya Puram Wandoor Jetty GaracharmaHashmatabadManglutanGuptaparaNayashahar Red Skin Jolly Buoy TarmugliAlexandraHobdayMalyBoat IslandSouth AndamanRutland Andaman Sea

A protected seascape near Wandoor, the park covers approximately 281.5 km² and 15 islands, with coral reefs, mangroves, tropical forests and sandy shores.

  • Start at Wandoor

    Travel from Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) to Wandoor by road, then board your selected boat for the island visit. See Trip planning for reporting guidance and what to carry.

  • Jolly Buoy Island

    A small, forest-fringed island known for clear waters and colourful coral life. Its sandy shoreline and surrounding reef make it a memorable day out on the water.

  • Red Skin Island

    A green island within the same marine park, offering coastal scenery and coral viewing. It welcomes day visitors during the alternate opening season.

One visit, one island. Jolly Buoy and Red Skin open in alternating seasons to support conservation. Your booking visits the island open on your travel date.

MV Wave Rider · Exterior
MV Wave RiderExterior
Premium · Lower-deck seating
Premium · Lower-deck seating
Flybridge · Upper-deck seating
Flybridge · Upper-deck seating
Front deck · Island views
Front deck · Island views

Wave Rider

Wave Rider offers return boat trips from Wandoor Jetty to Jolly Buoy or Red Skin, depending on which island is open for your travel date. Choose Premium or Flybridge seating for your journey.

  • Premium Class · Lower deckCovered passenger seating with views of the surrounding sea.
  • Flybridge Class · Upper deckEnjoy the sea breeze and 360° panoramic sea views from the open upper deck, reserved for Flybridge Class guests. Choose a veg or non-veg meal when booking; included in the fare.
  • Food & refreshmentsWelcome drink on arrival and coconut water on the return journey are included in your fare. Onboard snacks are available at an additional charge, payable directly onboard.

Optional extras · Pre-book in advance

Optional meal for Premium Class · ₹350 per person

Meals must be selected when booking; they cannot be added later or purchased onboard. Food is not available to buy on Jolly Buoy Island.

Veg: Paneer, fried rice & sautéed vegetables.
Non-veg: Chicken, fried rice & sautéed vegetables.

Glass-bottom boat ride: Extended 30-minute coral viewing · ₹1,500 per person.

Reporting: 10:00 AM · Departure: 10:30 AM · Return: 3:00 PM.

Royal Sapphire passenger boat
MV Royal SapphireExterior

Royal Sapphire

Royal Sapphire offers return boat trips from Wandoor Jetty to Jolly Buoy or Red Skin, depending on which island is open for your travel date. Enjoy the journey in an air-conditioned Premium cabin.

  • Premium ClassIndoor passenger seating with sea views through the cabin windows.
  • Complimentary snack boxServed onboard shortly after departure and included in your boat fare.

Reporting: 7:45 AM · Departure: 8:15 AM · Return: 1:30 PM.

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Jolly Buoy & Red Skin travel guide

Plan your island visit from Wandoor

Understand seasonal opening, boarding and what to prepare before choosing your boat.

Which island will I visit? Your booking visits either Jolly Buoy or Red Skin, according to the opening schedule for your travel date. Check Trip planning above for the annual seasons and temporary closures. An open island does not guarantee boat availability; search your date to check seats and fares. Read moreShow less
Getting to Wandoor Jetty Both boats board at Wandoor Jetty. Arrange your car or taxi separately and follow the reporting time shown for your selected boat; reporting and departure are different times. The route and road travel guidance are listed in Trip planning above. Read moreShow less
Permits and identity documents Boat fares exclude the Forest Permit. AWT arranges the permit and adds its fee to your final payment based on the nationality selected in Passenger details; the charges for both boats are shown in Trip planning above. Permits are issued before boat tickets. Enter each passenger’s identity details accurately and carry the original valid ID used for booking. Read moreShow less
What to carry and what to expect Bring sun protection, comfortable footwear and essential personal items. Use a non-plastic reusable water bottle and a cloth or jute bag; the Forest Department counter facilities are explained in Trip planning above. Food inclusions differ between Wave Rider’s Premium and Flybridge classes and Royal Sapphire’s Premium class—see each boat’s details before choosing. Leave enough time after the return journey for your onward plans. Read moreShow less
Glass-bottom boats and island activities The complimentary coral-viewing session during island landing and the extended glass-bottom boat ride are different experiences. The extended ride is an optional, paid Wave Rider add-on that must be pre-booked in Passenger details. Its duration and price are listed under Wave Rider’s Optional extras. Read moreShow less
Frequently asked questions

Jolly Buoy & Red Skin booking questions

Answers about passengers, fares, travel dates and planning your day.

Which fare applies to a child turning two?

Age is counted on the travel date, rather than the date you make the booking. A child travelling on their second birthday pays the full fare.

Why can two passengers have different booking totals?

Boat fare depends on the boat, class and travel date. The separate Forest Permit fee depends on nationality, and selected paid add-ons also affect the total. Choose nationality and any extras in Passenger details to see the breakdown before review.

Can I select a date with no operating island?

You can search, but no sailing will be offered unless that date belongs to a confirmed opening period and is not closed. Contact AWT for help choosing another date.

Can my group plan another major trip on the same day?

Allow for the road journey, boarding checks, island visit and return sailing. Contact AWT before combining this trip with a time-sensitive onward connection.