Quick answer
Six days in the Andamans covers the classic circuit: two nights in Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair) for the Cellular Jail, Ross Island and North Bay, two nights on Swaraj Dweep (Havelock) for Radhanagar and Elephant Beach, and one night on Shaheed Dweep (Neil) before the ferry back to your flight. Mid-range land costs start around ₹38,000 per person.
The route
- Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair)
- Swaraj Dweep (Havelock)
- Shaheed Dweep (Neil)
- Sri Vijaya Puram
Day-by-day plan
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Day 1
Arrive in Sri Vijaya Puram
Morning: Land at Veer Savarkar International Airport and check in; rest after the early start.
Afternoon: Corbyn's Cove beach, or the Samudrika Naval Marine Museum.
Evening: The Cellular Jail in the late afternoon, then the light-and-sound show.
Stay: Sri Vijaya Puram (Aberdeen Bazaar or Corbyn's Cove)
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Day 2
Ross and North Bay
Morning: Boat from Aberdeen Jetty to Ross Island (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep) to walk among the colonial ruins.
Afternoon: North Bay for a glass-bottom boat, snorkelling or a sea walk.
Evening: Seafood dinner and an early night before the ferry.
Stay: Sri Vijaya Puram
Ross Island has a weekly closing day; check before fixing the date.
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Day 3
Ferry to Havelock
Morning: Morning catamaran to Swaraj Dweep (Havelock), about 1.5–2.5 hours, and check in.
Afternoon: Lunch and rest, or a quiet hour at Kalapathar Beach.
Evening: Sunset at Radhanagar Beach, then dinner near your resort.
Stay: Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)
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Day 4
Elephant Beach and diving
Morning: Shared boat to Elephant Beach for snorkelling or a sea walk, or a try dive with a dive centre.
Afternoon: A lazy afternoon at the resort, or mangrove kayaking.
Evening: Dinner at one of the restaurants around Govind Nagar beach.
Stay: Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)
Don't fly within 18–24 hours of diving; this plan leaves two days' gap.
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Day 5
Ferry to Neil
Morning: Catamaran to Shaheed Dweep (Neil), about an hour, and check in.
Afternoon: The Natural Bridge at low tide, then Bharatpur Beach for a glass-bottom boat ride.
Evening: Sunset at Laxmanpur Beach.
Stay: Neil (Shaheed Dweep)
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Day 6
Back to the capital and home
Morning: Early ferry from Neil to Sri Vijaya Puram, about 1–1.5 hours.
Afternoon: Transfer to the airport for your flight.
Evening: Fly home.
Book a flight that leaves after 1 pm to allow for ferry delays.
Why this order?
Starting in Sri Vijaya Puram means you see the history first, while giving yourself a buffer before the first ferry. Havelock gets two nights because it has the best beaches and the most water activities. Neil comes last because it's quieter, and the ferry from there back to the capital is short.
How do the ferries work?
Private catamarans such as Makruzz, Nautika, Green Ocean and ITT Majestic sail between the three islands daily and cost roughly ₹1,200–2,800 per person per leg, depending on class and season. Book them as soon as your flights are fixed, especially for December and January. Government ships are cheaper, but tickets are harder to get.
What does it cost?
Mid-range land packages for this route start at about ₹38,000 per person on twin sharing, covering 3★–4★ hotels, all private ferries, transfers and sightseeing. Flights to Sri Vijaya Puram and water activities are extra.
Between May and October, spend the last night in Sri Vijaya Puram rather than on Neil. Ferry cancellations are common in the monsoon and can otherwise cost you your flight.
More: the Andaman trip cost guide, where to stay in the Andamans, things to do in the Andamans and the best time to visit.
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