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Passenger Ship Services
Tourists are often advised to secure their inter-island ferry tickets before booking their flights to Andaman from mainland India. This is due to the fact that shipping serves as a lifeline for both islanders and visitors to Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The archipelago stretches approximately 768 km from north to south in the middle of the Bay of Bengal, and out of its 573 islands, only 37 are inhabited, with shipping services provided for about 29 of these. It is also important to note that tourists are not allowed to visit many of these islands.
To fully experience Andaman, it is essential for tourists to recognize the importance of the inter-island transport system. These thrilling journeys between different islands are a major highlight of an Andaman trip and are unmatched by any other tourist destination in India.
The entire shipping operation is controlled by ‘The Directorate of Shipping Services (DSS)’. There are both government and private operator’s vessels available for passengers, but to date private vessels are only plying between Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island) and Shaeed Dweep (Neil Island) sector.
- Passenger Ship Services -------------------------- This is the entire shipping operation between mainland India & Andaman & Nicobar Islands as well as the shipping services within Andaman & Nicobar Islands, controlled by ‘The Directorate of Shipping Services (DSS)’
- Inter Island Ship Services --------------------------- Except for shipping services to mainland India all other shipping services within Andaman & Nicobar Islands fall under this sector.
- Foreshore Sector ------------------ The Foreshore sector provides shipping services to locations comparatively close to Port Blair
- Private Ship Services ---------------------- Private vessels are only plying between Port Blair, Havelock Island & Neil Island
BambookaGovt. vessels are deployed as per the requirement and direction of Directorate of Shipping Services
- Harbour Ferry Sector ----------------------- Under this sector, several govt. vessels are operating between harbours of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. In many places there are passenger cum vehicle carriers as well.
Govt. & private ferries between Port Blair, Havelock & Neil Island
Travelers in this sector have the option to choose between both government and private ferry services that operate between Port Blair, Havelock Island, and Neil Island. Each type of ferry has its own unique advantages and disadvantages. To make the best decision for your travel preferences and available opportunities, it is recommended that you consult with various vlogs shared here, to gain a better understanding of the ferry services available in this sector.
Online Booking of Ferry Tickets –
There are two types of ferry services that you can use to travel from Port Blair to Havelock: government operated ferry and private ferry.
The private ferry tickets can be booked online in advance either directly through respective company’s websites or through online booking platforms. The private ferries are faster, more comfortable and more expensive than the government ferries. You can choose your ferry and seat class (deluxe, premium, royal) according to your preference and budget. The duration of the journey varies from 1 hour 15 minutes to 2 hours depending on the ferry operator.
Recently Directorate of Shipping Services has stared online ticket booking services for their vessels, visit DSS, Andaman & Nicobar Administration website for information and online ticket booking in government ferries.
Havelock Island & Port Blair by govt. ferry & comparison between govt. & private ferries
(1:12-1:41) – Glimpse of private ferry | (1:42-2:50) – Booking ticket for govt. ferry | (2:51-End) – Journey on Govt. ferry between Havelock Island & Port Blair
This is a comprehensive video about a journey on Govt. ferry between Port Blair & Havelock Island. It provides information about booking procedure, fares, facilities etc. of govt. ferries. Video also compares between facilities & vibe between private and govt. ferries in this sector.
Video Title – Private Ferry Vs Government Ferry in Andamans | Government Ferry Booking in Andamans | Channel – logontogaurav | Date Uploaded – Jul 15, 2022 | Duration – 7m 51s
Valuable information about government and private ferries
0:30 – Government Ferry | 1:00 – Private Ferry | 2:56 – Seat selection facilities in Makruzz | 3:05 – Sample ticket of Makzruzz displayed | 3:15 – Price details of Makruzz ticket | 3:23 – Cancellation charges for Makruzz tickets | 3:29 – Ticket booking counters for govt. & private ferries | 4:41 – Precautions to be taken for luggage
This video offers valuable insights into the differences between government and private ferries, and highlights key details about popular options such as ITT Majestic, Makruzz, Sealink, and Green Ocean-1. It also gives concise information about ticket prices, cancellation fees, and luggage safety measures etc. for Makcruzz.
Video Title – Government ferry vs Private Cruise | Makruzz vs Sealink vs Green Ocean | gov ferry booking process | Channel -KD travel vlogs | Date Uploaded – Dec 23, 2021 | Duration – 5m 32s
Makruzz (Private Ferry)
A journey by M. V. Makruzz from Port Blair to Havelock Island
Watch this video to get all the details you need to know before planning your journey on Makcruzz from Port Blair to Havelock Island
Video Title – Port Blair to Havelock Island Makruzz Ferry Travel Information | Channel – The Trending Two | Date Uploaded – Jan 29, 2023 | Duration – 8m 08s
Green Ocean-1 (Private Ferry)
A journey by M. V. Green Ocean-1 from Port Blair to Havelock Island
In this video, you will see the Haddo Jetty in Port Blair and the Havelock Island Jetty, as well as a trip on the M. V. Green Ocean-1 ferry. You will also know what are the pros and cons of different ferry options.
Video Title – How to go Havelock Island from Port Blair | Green Ocean Cruise | Andaman Nicobar | Channel – Lj Unique Star Vlog | Date Uploaded – Nov 24, 2022 | Duration – 8m 13s
Nautika (Private Ferry)
Boarding on Nautika & a journey from Port Blair to Havelock Island
A video tour of the ferry Nautika, plying between Port Blair, Havelock & Neil Island
Video Title – Nautika Cruise Port Blair to Havelock | Channel – VT_Channel | Date Uploaded – Sep 17, 2022 | Duration – 3m 31s
Coral Queen (Government Ferry)
Journey on Govt. Ferry 'Coral Queen' between Port Blair & Havelock Island
0:34 – Haddo Jetty, Port Blair | 1:10 – Boarding vessel M. V. Coral Queen | 1:30 – Open deck of vessel M. V. Coral Queen | 2:05 – Haddo Jetty vs Phoenix Bay Jetty | 2:35 – Process for booking Govt. Ferry tickets | 3:33 – Govt, Ferry ticket displayed | 4:45 – Advance booking of Govt. Ferry tickets | 6:10 – Seating arrangement of the vessel | 6:35 – Washroom of the vessel | 8:10 – Arrival Havelock Jetty
The video provides a wealth of information about the government ferry service between Port Blair and Havelock Island, featuring the M. V. Coral Queen, a larger vessel compared to other government vessels like M. V. Bambooka typically operating in this area. It is worth noting that during the monsoon season, larger vessels are frequently utilized in this sector.
Video Title – Cheapest Government Ferry from Port Blair to Havelock Island! | Channel -Shishira & Navneeth | Date Uploaded – Jun 5, 2022 | Duration – 9m 55s
Comparison Between Different Private Ferries
Comparison between private ferries, Makruzz and Green Ocean-2
This video compares two private ferries Makruzz and Green Ocean-2 operating between Port Blair, Havelock Island, and Neil Island. It is important to note that there are two Makruzz vessels, i.e. Makruzz-1 & Mackruzz-2 and two Green Ocean vessels, i.e. Green Ocean-1 & Green Ocean-2. Both the Mackruzz vessels are of same type but Green Ocean vessels are of different types and facilities. Here the comparison is done between Makruzz and Green Ocean-2. For reviews about Green Ocean-1 please check other videos in this page.
Video Title -Makruzz vs Green Ocean | Complete Comparison | Things to do in Andaman | Channel -Mudit Khandelwal | Date Uploaded – Mar 24, 2020 | Duration – 2m 47s
A Journey Onboard Ship M. V. Nalanda
A journey onboard ship M. V. Nalanda from Port Blair to Hutbay in Little Andaman
This video provides important information about a journey from Port Blair to Hutbay onboard the ship M. V. Nalanda. It also covers the spectacular White Surf Waterfall in Hutbay and a glimpse of Kalapathar Beach during low tide.
Video Title – MV Nalanda detail information | Little Andaman Trip #andamannicobar #mvnalanda #exploreandaman | Channel – Chidiya | Date Uploaded – Dec 29, 2022 | Duration – 18m 56s