Neil Island to Port Blair ferry timings, operators, fares and arrival guide
Compare Neil to Port Blair ferry options for the final island connection of your trip. This guide covers Neil Island to Port Blair ferry timings, fares and the arrival plan from Shaheed Dweep to Sri Vijaya Puram. Use the dated search and issued ticket for final sailing and terminal instructions.
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 counter-ticket process. Availability and journey time vary by travel date, vessel and operating conditions.
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 ferry
Government vessels provide an alternative public service with their own schedules, ticket categories and counter-booking rules. AWT’s connected private-ferry search does not promise government inventory.
Published crossings have commonly ranged around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.Indicative Neil Island to Port Blair ferry timings
The legacy route guide recorded these examples from previously published schedules. They show how morning, midday and afternoon return crossings have been arranged, but they are not a current timetable or availability promise.
| Operator | Departure examples | Arrival examples | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makruzz | 11:30, 12:15, 16:00 | 12:30, 13:15, 17:00 | About 1 hr |
| Nautika | 10:35, 16:15 | 11:50, 17:30 | About 1 hr 15 min |
| Green Ocean 1 | 11:00 | 12:45 | About 1 hr 45 min |
| Green Ocean 2 | 11:15 | 13:00 | About 1 hr 45 min |
| ITT Majestic | 11:45 | 13:05 | About 1 hr 20 min |
| Government ferry | 06:45, 08:45, 12:00, 15:30 | 08:45, 10:30, 14:00, 17:15 | About 1 hr 45 min to 2 hr |
Neil Island to Port Blair ferry price and class comparison
Fare depends on operator, sailing, class, passenger category, port fee and the inventory returned for the travel date. Compare live results and review the complete payable amount before payment.
Makruzz legacy examples
Premium ₹1,950, Deluxe ₹2,540 and Royal ₹3,500, plus the applicable passenger service fee.
Nautika legacy examples
Recorded fares were ₹1,800 for Luxury and ₹2,000 for Royal, plus the applicable passenger service fee.
Green Ocean legacy examples
Green Ocean 1 recorded Economy ₹1,350, Premium ₹1,700 and Royal ₹1,900; Green Ocean 2 recorded Premium ₹1,500 and Royal ₹1,700, plus the applicable passenger service fee.
ITT Majestic legacy examples
Recorded fares were ₹1,700 for Silver and ₹1,900 for Majesty, plus the applicable passenger service fee.
Government ferry legacy examples
The legacy guide recorded resident base fares of ₹95 and ₹170, and tourist base fares of ₹665 and ₹920, plus the applicable passenger service fee. Current eligibility, class, documents and counter prices must be confirmed directly.
Infants and child rules
The legacy page recorded different free-infant age bands by operator. Age rules can change, so enter every traveller correctly and rely on the live booking review for the applicable category and amount.
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 services generally arrive at the Haddo passenger terminal. The legacy guide referenced Gate 3, but the assigned gate or arrival point can change.
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
Allow time to disembark, collect luggage and leave the terminal. The legacy guide estimated Haddo at about 6 kilometres and roughly 15 to 20 minutes from the airport area, but road time varies with traffic.
The issued ticket and operator instruction are the final source for departure jetty, Port Blair arrival terminal, reporting time and gate. Keep a generous onward buffer.
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.
Practical Neil Island to Port Blair travel tips
- 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 ferry tickets follow the current administration schedule and counter procedure.
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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