Quick answer
A 5-night Andaman trip covering Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), Havelock and Neil costs from about ₹23,000 per person on a budget, ₹38,000 mid-range and ₹95,000 for luxury, twin sharing, excluding flights. Return fares add roughly ₹9,000–17,000 from Kolkata and ₹14,000–26,000 from Delhi. Private ferries alone cost about ₹4,500–7,500 per person.
Andaman Islands at three budgets
Budget
Starting from
₹23,000
per person, twin sharing
3★ hotels or simple beach cottages with breakfast, economy-class private ferries, and shared transfers and sightseeing. Land only; flights excluded.
Mid-range
Starting from
₹38,000
per person, twin sharing
4★ hotels and beach resorts with breakfast, premium-class private ferries, private transfers, the Ross and North Bay trip and the Elephant Beach boat. Land only; flights excluded.
Luxury
Starting from
₹95,000
per person, twin sharing
Top beach resorts on Havelock and 4★–5★ hotels elsewhere, premium ferry classes, private vehicles and private boat trips. Land only; flights excluded.
Starting prices per person on twin sharing for 5 nights, reflecting typical market rates at the time of review. Peak dates (Diwali, Christmas–New Year, May–June school holidays) cost more. GST and TCS apply as per law on packages.
Where the money goes (mid-range, per person)
| Item | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hotels, 5 nights (4★, twin sharing) | ₹20,000–30,000 | ₹8,000–12,000 a night per room; Havelock beachfront costs more |
| Private ferries, 3 legs | ₹5,000–7,500 | Premium class on Makruzz, Nautika, Green Ocean or ITT Majestic |
| Transfers and sightseeing | ₹4,500–7,000 | Airport, jetties, Cellular Jail, Corbyn's Cove, Chidiya Tapu |
| Boat trips | ₹2,500–4,000 | Ross and North Bay, Elephant Beach |
| Water activities | ₹3,500–7,000 | One try dive or sea walk, plus snorkelling |
| Meals | ₹4,000–7,000 | Lunches and dinners; seafood costs more |
Return flight fares from Indian cities
| From | Typical return economy fare |
|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹14,000–26,000 |
| Mumbai | ₹15,000–27,000 |
| Bengaluru | ₹10,000–19,000 |
| Kolkata | ₹9,000–17,000 |
| Chennai | ₹8,000–16,000 |
Booked 4–8 weeks ahead outside peak holidays. Last-minute and festive fares run higher.
How to spend less without ruining the trip
- Travel between mid-January and March, avoiding the Christmas–New Year peak and the Puja holidays.
- Book ferries as soon as flights are fixed; premium seats sell out and late options cost more.
- Skip Neil or Baratang if the budget is tight; each adds ferry or tour costs.
- Spend on one good try dive with a reputable centre rather than several short add-ons like jet-ski rides.
- Eat at local restaurants in Aberdeen Bazaar and Havelock's market; resort dinners cost two to three times as much.
- If direct fares from your city are high, compare routings via Chennai or Kolkata.
How much does a 5-night Andaman trip cost?
For two people sharing, the land part of a five-night trip to Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), Swaraj Dweep (Havelock) and Shaheed Dweep (Neil) costs from about ₹23,000 to ₹95,000 per person, depending on hotels and ferry class. Flights are extra and make up a large share of the total. The tiers above are starting prices for November to April, excluding the late-December peak.
Why do the Andamans cost more than mainland beaches?
Three reasons. Flights are longer and costlier than to Goa or Kerala. Every move between islands needs a ferry, and private catamarans charge roughly ₹1,200–2,800 per person per leg. And hotels, especially on Havelock, bring much of their food and supplies from the mainland, which pushes up room and restaurant prices.
What does a day cost on the ground?
| Item | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Thali or fish curry meal, local restaurant | ₹200–400 |
| Seafood dinner for two, mid-range | ₹2,000–4,000 |
| Shared boat to Elephant Beach | ₹1,000–1,500 per person |
| Try dive | ₹3,500–6,500 |
| Sea walk | ₹3,500–4,500 |
| Taxi for half-day sightseeing | ₹1,500–2,500 |
How do ferries affect the budget?
A typical three-leg circuit, from Sri Vijaya Puram to Havelock, Havelock to Neil and Neil back, costs about ₹4,500–7,500 per person by private catamaran, depending on class. Government ships are much cheaper, but seats are limited and hard to book from outside the islands, so most travellers don't count on them.
Where is it worth spending more?
On Havelock. A beachfront or near-beach resort around Radhanagar or Vijaynagar beach makes a real difference to the trip, while in Sri Vijaya Puram a clean 3★ hotel is fine, since you'll be out sightseeing. Premium ferry classes, with better seats and fewer passengers, are worth it for older travellers.
Compare package quotes line by line. Differences usually come from ferry class, whether hotels are on the beach or inland, and whether the Ross, North Bay and Elephant Beach boat fees are included.
Plan your days with things to do in the Andamans, choose islands in where to stay in the Andamans, and check dates in the best time to visit. See our itineraries, or send an enquiry for a quote.
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