How long does the Neil Island to Port Blair ferry take?

Private ferries commonly take about one to two hours depending on the vessel and operating conditions. Use the duration shown for the live result and confirmed ticket when planning the day.

Which ferries can I compare from Neil Island to Port Blair?

The search can show available Makruzz, Nautika and Green Ocean sailings when returned for the selected date. Results vary with the operating schedule, provider connectivity and seat availability.

Where does the Neil Island to Port Blair ferry arrive?

Private ferries generally arrive at the Haddo passenger terminal in Port Blair after departing Neil Kendra jetty. Always check the exact terminal and reporting instructions on the issued ticket.

Can this page search Havelock or another route?

Yes. From and To stay unselected until you choose them, and the form can search any available route shown in the two lists.

What should I plan after arriving in Port Blair?

Allow time to disembark, collect luggage and leave the terminal before the next land transfer or commitment. Operational or weather changes can affect the actual arrival, so avoid a tight onward connection.

Nautika and Makruzz ferries near an Andaman passenger jetty as a family watches from the waterfront

Neil Island to Port Blair ferry booking

Neil Island to Port Blair Ferry

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Route overview

Neil Island to Port Blair ferry services

Neil to Port Blair ferry booking starts with the route and travel date. Compare the available departure, arrival and fare together, then check the class and passenger details before payment.

The Neil Island to Port Blair ferry connects Shaheed Dweep with the Andaman capital, officially named Sri Vijaya Puram. The legacy route guide records an approximate sea distance of 20 nautical miles, equivalent to about 37 kilometres, making this a common return or onward connection after an island stay.

Private and government-operated vessels have served the route. Private ferries generally provide reserved classes and online inventory, while government services follow their own timetable, eligibility and DSS/STARS booking process. Availability and journey time vary by travel date, vessel and operating conditions.

Map showing ferry connections between Neil Island, Havelock Island and Port Blair — The inter-island ferry network returning from Neil Island to Port Blair; the booked vessel may differ.

Ferry operators

Ferry operators that have served Neil Island to Port Blair

The operators below form part of the route’s established planning context. The live search shows only the providers, sailings, classes and seats returned for the travel date you select.

Makruzz

Makruzz has operated high-speed, air-conditioned catamaran services with multiple reserved classes. The exact vessel and class offered depend on the selected sailing.

Previously published fast crossings have been about 60 minutes.

Nautika

Nautika services have offered air-conditioned reserved seating in Luxury and Royal classes, subject to the vessel and inventory returned for the date.

Previously published crossings have been about 75 minutes.

Green Ocean 1

Green Ocean 1 has been known for multiple seating categories and an open-deck experience, subject to the operating vessel, access rules and sea conditions.

Published crossings have been about 1 hour 45 minutes.

Green Ocean 2

Green Ocean 2 has operated as an air-conditioned passenger ferry with reserved Premium and Royal class choices on published services.

Published crossings have been about 1 hour 45 minutes.

ITT Majestic

ITT Majestic has served the route with high-speed catamaran travel and reserved Silver and Majesty class categories.

Published examples have ranged from about 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes.

Government passenger ferries berthed in the Andaman Islands

Government ferry

Government vessels use separate DSS/STARS reservations and announced booking windows. Check non-islander availability for your return date. Avoid relying on an unconfirmed last-minute government seat when you need to reach Port Blair on a fixed day; private alternatives can also fill. Compare the full tourist fare with Green Ocean and other available private sailings; prices and offers vary.

Published crossings have commonly ranged around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.

Timings and class fares

Neil Island → Port Blair ferry timings and fares

Makruzz

Ferry	Departure → arrival	Passenger base fares by class
Makruzz	11:30 AM → 12:30 PM	Premium ₹1,850 Deluxe ₹2,250 Royal ₹3,250
Makruzz	12:15 PM → 01:15 PM	Premium ₹1,850
Makruzz	04:00 PM → 05:00 PM	Premium ₹1,850 Deluxe ₹2,250 Royal ₹3,250

Makruzz charges, additional to base fare: ₹50 port fee (PSF) + ₹325 fuel surcharge per passenger aged 2 years and above, per sector.

Makruzz seasonal surcharge: Add ₹100 per passenger aged 2 years and above for travel from 15 December 2026 to 15 January 2027, inclusive.

Makruzz passenger fares: Under 2 years: free, with no fare or surcharge. Age 2 years and above: full fare.

Nautika

Ferry	Departure → arrival	Passenger base fares by class
Nautika	09:30 AM → 10:45 AM	Luxury ₹1,800 Royal ₹2,000
Nautika-Pro	10:35 AM → 11:50 AM	Luxury ₹1,800 Royal ₹2,000 Business ₹3,300
Nautika-Pro	04:15 PM → 05:30 PM	Luxury ₹1,800 Royal ₹2,000 Business ₹3,300

Nautika charges, additional to base fare: ₹50 port fee (PSF) + ₹325 fuel surcharge per passenger aged 2 years and above, per sector.

Nautika passenger fares: Under 2 years: free, with no fare or surcharge. Age 2 years and above: full fare.

Green Ocean

Ferry	Departure → arrival	Passenger base fares by class
Green Ocean 1	11:00 AM → 12:45 PM	Economy ₹1,050 Premium ₹1,450 Royal ₹1,700
Green Ocean 2	11:15 AM → 01:00 PM	Premium ₹1,450 Royal ₹1,700

Green Ocean charges, additional to base fare: ₹50 port fee (PMB) + ₹300 fuel surcharge per passenger aged 2 years and above, per sector.

Green Ocean passenger fares: Under 2 years: free, with no fare or surcharge. Age 2 years and above: full fare.

Jetties and boarding

Neil Island departure and Port Blair arrival jetties

Departure from Neil Island

Passenger ferries normally depart from Neil Kendra Jetty No. 1. Neil Island may appear as Shaheed Dweep on official terminal instructions.

Private ferry arrival in Port Blair

Private ferries arrive at the Haddo passenger terminal in Port Blair.

Government ferry arrival

Government vessels have commonly used Phoenix Bay or another notified government terminal and follow their own disembarkation and ticketing procedure.

Onward local transfer

Keep your ticket and valid photo ID ready in digital or printed form. Allow time to disembark, collect your bags and meet your driver before continuing your Port Blair journey.

Need a hotel or jetty transfer? Contact AWT to arrange your pickup and drop-off separately from the ferry ticket.

Booking and onboard experience

Neil to Port Blair ferry booking and onward planning

Read the departure and arrival times together

Neil Island to Port Blair ferry timings should be checked against the time you need to reach your next stop. The published arrival is the ferry arrival, not the end of your jetty exit or road transfer. Keep those steps separate when arranging a Port Blair pickup, and avoid treating a short crossing as a guarantee of a tight onward connection.

Compare fare and flexibility for the return

The Neil Island to Port Blair ferry price should be reviewed alongside the selected class and cancellation terms. If your final island night is still undecided, settle the hotel dates before paying for a fixed sailing. Compare the complete amount for all travellers rather than multiplying a headline starting fare that may use a different passenger category.

Check the return sector after booking other islands

Before confirming a Neil to Port Blair ferry, compare its date with your Havelock-to-Neil arrival and planned nights on Neil Island. Confirm that the return leaves from Neil, not Havelock. Keep the ticket available for your pickup arrangements and check any operator update before leaving the hotel.

Search the travel date

Choose Neil Island as the departure point and Port Blair as the arrival point, or use the universal form for any other supported route. Nothing is preselected or locked.

Compare complete timings

Review operator, departure and arrival time, duration, class, seats and displayed fare. Choose a sailing that leaves enough time for the next land transfer or commitment.

Review travellers and final amount

Enter passenger information accurately, select a supported seat where available and check all applicable fare components before secure payment.

Receive and manage the ticket

After payment verification and operator confirmation, the PNR and ticket are stored in My AWT and sent to the registered email. Cancellation can be started from My AWT with the charge and estimated refund shown first.

Understand onboard variation

Air-conditioning, open-deck access, refreshments, entertainment, seating layout and assistance differ by vessel and class. Review the chosen operator’s class information.

Use local disruption support

If an operator changes or cancels a sailing, AWT can help review another available ferry across connected providers. Any alternative depends on live seats, fare difference and operator rules.

Travel tips and quick information

Practical Neil Island to Port Blair travel tips

≈20 NMApproximate sea distance in the legacy guide

≈37 kmApproximate equivalent route distance

60–110 minPublished private-ferry planning range

Buffer timeAllow for luggage, jetty exit and onward transfer

Book ahead when a particular Port Blair arrival time matters because preferred sailings and classes can sell out.
Keep a generous buffer after the scheduled arrival for disembarkation, luggage, terminal exit and your separate mainland travel timing.
Check passenger names, date, route, operator, both terminals, reporting time and baggage instruction as soon as the ticket is issued.
Weather, harbour movement and operating decisions can delay, reschedule or cancel a sailing, so avoid a tight onward commitment.
Use the transfer time printed on current instructions rather than relying on an old distance or road-time estimate.
Private ferries are usually easier to compare online; government tickets use the separate DSS/STARS process or notified counters, with availability subject to announced releases and passenger category.

Route summary

Choose the Neil Island to Port Blair sailing around the full onward plan

The right sailing balances Neil Island checkout, safe reporting time, Port Blair arrival, duration, class comfort, live seats, final fare and enough onward buffer. Use the historical details above for planning context, then confirm the actual service through the live search and issued ticket.

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Neil Island to Port Blair Ferry