Plan the nights. Then the days.
Choose your Andaman itinerary: 4 to 7 days
For a short break, focus on Port Blair and Havelock. With five nights, add Neil without putting the return ferry on your flight day. Compare where you sleep each night before deciding how many sights to fit in.
Port Blair is also called Sri Vijaya Puram; Havelock is Swaraj Dweep and Neil is Shaheed Dweep. These are adaptable example routes, priced for your dates.
Compare the four routes ↓
Which length fits your trip?
| Length | Nights by island | Ferry moves | Main trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 nights / 4 days | 2 Port Blair · 1 Havelock | 2 | One Havelock night; leave Neil out. |
| 4 nights / 5 days | 2 Port Blair · 2 Havelock | 2 | No overnight on Neil; more time in one place. |
| 5 nights / 6 days | 2 Port Blair · 2 Havelock · 1 Neil | 3 | Neil is a one-night stop; three ferry moves. |
| 6 nights / 7 days | 3 Port Blair · 2 Havelock · 1 Neil | 3 | The extra day is in Port Blair, not a third Havelock night. |
Each example returns to Port Blair for the final overnight, then flies out the following day. That is an overnight gap, not a full extra buffer day or a guarantee against disruption. Ask for additional time if your dates or connections need it. Ferry moves count crossings between overnight islands; a local boat excursion would be additional.
3 nights / 4 days
A short Havelock break
A short trip focused on Port Blair and Havelock. One Havelock night; leave Neil out.
Overnights, in order: Port Blair → Havelock → Port Blair. Day 4: departure from Port Blair.
| Day | Plan & travel | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Port BlairAirport → hotel Transfer to your hotel and settle in. Discuss a local visit if your arrival time allows; keep a late-arrival day light. | Port Blair |
| Day 2 | Travel to HavelockPort Blair → Havelock ferry Take the booked ferry, transfer to your hotel and leave time to check in. Plan a beach visit around the actual sailing and arrival time. | Havelock |
| Day 3 | Return to Port BlairHavelock → Port Blair ferry Return to Port Blair and stay overnight. Leave plans after the crossing flexible rather than promising a full sightseeing day. | Port Blair |
| Day 4 | Depart from Port BlairHotel → airport Check out and transfer to the airport for your flight. There is no island ferry planned on this departure day. | Departure — no stay |
4 nights / 5 days
More time on Havelock
Two Havelock nights without adding another island, reaching Havelock via the Baratang caves once that sailing runs. No overnight on Neil; more time in one place.
Overnights, in order: Port Blair → Havelock → Havelock → Port Blair. Day 5: departure from Port Blair.
| Day | Plan & travel | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Port BlairAirport → hotel Transfer to your hotel and settle in. Discuss a local visit if your arrival time allows; keep a late-arrival day light. | Port Blair |
| Day 2 | Port Blair → Baratang caves → Havelock by ferryPort Blair → Baratang → Havelock, one sailing (announced; not running on 5 Oct 2026) Makruzz published a 5:45 AM Makruzz Pearl sailing from Port Blair for the 2026–27 season that stops at Baratang for the limestone cave visit and continues to Havelock, arriving 1:30 PM, so the caves replace the plain crossing instead of costing a separate road day through the reserve. On 5 October 2026 our Port Blair team said it had not started sailing; the operator expected to begin between 15 and 20 October. We check that it is running on your date; if it is not, this day is the direct Port Blair to Havelock ferry. The sailing does not return to Port Blair. Check in on arrival and keep the afternoon light. | Havelock |
| Day 3 | A day on HavelockNo inter-island ferry Keep the same hotel for a second night. Choose beach time or ask for a separately specified boat or diving activity; avoid filling every hour. | Havelock |
| Day 4 | Return to Port BlairHavelock → Port Blair ferry Return to Port Blair and stay overnight. Leave plans after the crossing flexible rather than promising a full sightseeing day. | Port Blair |
| Day 5 | Depart from Port BlairHotel → airport Check out and transfer to the airport for your flight. There is no island ferry planned on this departure day. | Departure — no stay |
The via-Baratang sailing is a Makruzz ticket that includes the cave visit and ends in Havelock. It was not yet running when our Port Blair team checked on 5 October 2026. Whether it is on sale for your date is on our sister booking platform: Port Blair to Baratang ferry at BookYourFerry.com. We put it in your written itinerary only once it is sailing.
5 nights / 6 days
Port Blair, Havelock & Neil
A first three-island trip with two nights on Havelock, reaching Havelock via the Baratang caves once that sailing runs. Neil is a one-night stop; three ferry moves.
Overnights, in order: Port Blair → Havelock → Havelock → Neil → Port Blair. Day 6: departure from Port Blair.
| Day | Plan & travel | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Port BlairAirport → hotel Transfer to your hotel and settle in. Discuss a local visit if your arrival time allows; keep a late-arrival day light. | Port Blair |
| Day 2 | Port Blair → Baratang caves → Havelock by ferryPort Blair → Baratang → Havelock, one sailing (announced; not running on 5 Oct 2026) Makruzz published a 5:45 AM Makruzz Pearl sailing from Port Blair for the 2026–27 season that stops at Baratang for the limestone cave visit and continues to Havelock, arriving 1:30 PM, so the caves replace the plain crossing instead of costing a separate road day through the reserve. On 5 October 2026 our Port Blair team said it had not started sailing; the operator expected to begin between 15 and 20 October. We check that it is running on your date; if it is not, this day is the direct Port Blair to Havelock ferry. The sailing does not return to Port Blair. Check in on arrival and keep the afternoon light. | Havelock |
| Day 3 | A day on HavelockNo inter-island ferry Keep the same hotel for a second night. Choose beach time or ask for a separately specified boat or diving activity; avoid filling every hour. | Havelock |
| Day 4 | Travel to Neil IslandHavelock → Neil ferry Cross to Neil and check in. Choose a beach visit around your arrival time; confirm local access and conditions for the day. | Neil |
| Day 5 | Return to Port BlairNeil → Port Blair ferry Return to Port Blair and stay overnight. Leave plans after the crossing flexible rather than promising a full sightseeing day. | Port Blair |
| Day 6 | Depart from Port BlairHotel → airport Check out and transfer to the airport for your flight. There is no island ferry planned on this departure day. | Departure — no stay |
The via-Baratang sailing is a Makruzz ticket that includes the cave visit and ends in Havelock. It was not yet running when our Port Blair team checked on 5 October 2026. Whether it is on sale for your date is on our sister booking platform: Port Blair to Baratang ferry at BookYourFerry.com. We put it in your written itinerary only once it is sailing.
6 nights / 7 days
An extra Port Blair day
A three-island trip with another day for local sights or rest, reaching Havelock via the Baratang caves once that sailing runs. The extra day is in Port Blair, not a third Havelock night.
Overnights, in order: Port Blair → Port Blair → Havelock → Havelock → Neil → Port Blair. Day 7: departure from Port Blair.
| Day | Plan & travel | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Port BlairAirport → hotel Transfer to your hotel and settle in. Discuss a local visit if your arrival time allows; keep a late-arrival day light. | Port Blair |
| Day 2 | A Port Blair-based dayLocal transfers / optional boat outing Ask about a Ross Island and North Bay outing, or keep the day for city sights and rest. Confirm boat operation and the activities included in your quote. | Port Blair |
| Day 3 | Port Blair → Baratang caves → Havelock by ferryPort Blair → Baratang → Havelock, one sailing (announced; not running on 5 Oct 2026) Makruzz published a 5:45 AM Makruzz Pearl sailing from Port Blair for the 2026–27 season that stops at Baratang for the limestone cave visit and continues to Havelock, arriving 1:30 PM, so the caves replace the plain crossing instead of costing a separate road day through the reserve. On 5 October 2026 our Port Blair team said it had not started sailing; the operator expected to begin between 15 and 20 October. We check that it is running on your date; if it is not, this day is the direct Port Blair to Havelock ferry. The sailing does not return to Port Blair. Check in on arrival and keep the afternoon light. | Havelock |
| Day 4 | A day on HavelockNo inter-island ferry Keep the same hotel for a second night. Choose beach time or ask for a separately specified boat or diving activity; avoid filling every hour. | Havelock |
| Day 5 | Travel to Neil IslandHavelock → Neil ferry Cross to Neil and check in. Choose a beach visit around your arrival time; confirm local access and conditions for the day. | Neil |
| Day 6 | Return to Port BlairNeil → Port Blair ferry Return to Port Blair and stay overnight. Leave plans after the crossing flexible rather than promising a full sightseeing day. | Port Blair |
| Day 7 | Depart from Port BlairHotel → airport Check out and transfer to the airport for your flight. There is no island ferry planned on this departure day. | Departure — no stay |
The via-Baratang sailing is a Makruzz ticket that includes the cave visit and ends in Havelock. It was not yet running when our Port Blair team checked on 5 October 2026. Whether it is on sale for your date is on our sister booking platform: Port Blair to Baratang ferry at BookYourFerry.com. We put it in your written itinerary only once it is sailing.
Leave space around the transfers
An arrival day is not a full sightseeing day. Keep a late flight arrival simple, confirm the next ferry before fixing hotel nights, and leave room for changes. An extra Port Blair overnight helps separate journeys; it cannot make a disruption impossible.
Choose what matters most
A boat excursion, a dive and a beach visit do not all have to happen on the same day. With children, older relatives or a short stay, remove an activity before compressing the travel. Discuss extra time before departure if your onward plans are inflexible.
What will this itinerary cost?
Dates, rooms, ferry class and selected activities determine the quote. A five-night plan for two sharing a room cannot be compared directly with a family total. Use our trip-cost checklist to compare the same inclusions.
Itinerary questions
How many days are enough for Andaman?
Choose four or five days for a Port Blair and Havelock trip. Six days allows the three-island example here: two Port Blair nights, two Havelock nights and one Neil night. Seven days adds a Port Blair-based day. Choose the pace and islands first, then match the flight dates.
Can I visit Neil in a four-night trip?
The four-night example here stays on Port Blair and Havelock. Adding Neil means changing that route and reducing time elsewhere. Ask for a separate plan showing all four overnights and the return connection rather than assuming Neil is an extra stop that fits unchanged.
Can I include the Baratang limestone caves without adding a day?
Once it is sailing, yes. Makruzz published a 5:45 AM Makruzz Pearl sailing from Port Blair for the 2026–27 season that stops at Baratang for the cave visit and reaches Havelock at 1:30 PM; on 5 October 2026 our Port Blair team said it had not started, and the operator expected to begin between 15 and 20 October. The four-, five- and six-night examples here use it as the Port Blair to Havelock move, so the caves replace the plain crossing instead of a separate road day through the reserve; if it is not running on your date, that day is the direct ferry. The ferry does not return to Port Blair; if you must sleep in Port Blair that night, ask for the road day trip instead.
Is the last Port Blair night a full buffer day?
Each example returns to Port Blair for the final overnight, then flies out the following day. That is an overnight gap, not a full extra buffer day or a guarantee against disruption. Ask for additional time if your dates or connections need it.
Can I take a ferry back on the day of my flight?
These examples do not depend on a same-day island ferry and outbound flight. A delayed or cancelled crossing can affect your onward flight. Discuss any different connection before booking; an early sailing does not guarantee that you will make the flight.
Are all the activities shown included?
No. The day descriptions help you plan; your written quote specifies the activities, tickets, meals and transfers included. Sailing availability, arrival times and local conditions can change the order.
Make it your trip.
Send your dates, group size and room preferences. We will put the route, inclusions and total in writing.
Quotes are valid for 7 days. A quote does not hold rooms or ferry seats; confirmation follows the advance payment stated in it. Our best-price match applies to a like-for-like written quote. Read the booking terms.
Route examples updated 28 September 2026 (Baratang sea route added to the 4-, 5- and 6-night examples); ferry status added 10 October 2026. Activities are planning choices, not confirmed reservations. Your written itinerary and quote govern your trip.
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