Quick Ferry Search

Operator Comparison

Makruzz vs Nautika

Compare Makruzz Ferry and Nautika Ferry side by side -- price, speed, fleet size, routes and cabin classes -- with live fares and instant booking via Go2Andaman.

Operator A

Makruzz Ferry

The pioneer of private ferries in the Andamans.

  • Started:2009
  • Fleet:3vessels
  • Capacity:280+ passengers
  • Fare range:₹1,200 – ₹2,200
  • Classes:Premium, Deluxe, Royal
  • Routes:6 inter-island
View Makruzz details →
VS

Operator B

Nautika Ferry

The fastest private catamaran in the Andamans.

  • Started:2022
  • Fleet:2vessels
  • Capacity:300+ passengers
  • Fare range:₹1,050 – ₹1,750
  • Classes:Economy, Premium, Business
  • Routes:6 inter-island
View Nautika details →

Head to head

Makruzz vs Nautika -- at a glance

MetricMakruzzNautika
Started operating2009★2022
Fleet size3★2
Cabin classes33
Inter-island routes66
Cheapest entry fare (PB-HVL)₹1,200₹1,050★
Top class fare (PB-HVL)₹2,200★₹1,750

★ marks the winning side on each metric. The numbers above are indicative and drawn from our operator dataset last verified on 22 April 2026. Live fares in the search bar at the top reflect the actual sailing-day price.

Cabin classes

Class-by-class comparison

Makruzz

Premium
Lower-deck air-conditioned seating with panoramic windows and reclining seats -- the classic Makruzz experience at the entry-level fare.
from ₹1,200
Deluxe
Upper-deck cabin with wider seats, more legroom and an unobstructed view of the open sea.
from ₹1,500
Royal
A private 8-seat cabin with plush pushback chairs, complimentary refreshments and priority boarding.
from ₹2,200

Nautika

Economy
Air-conditioned lower-deck seating with large windows -- the quickest ride in the fleet at an entry-level fare.
from ₹1,050
Premium
Upper-deck cabin with wider pushback seats, more legroom and ocean-view windows.
from ₹1,400
Business
Private lounge-style cabin with recliner seats, complimentary beverage service and priority boarding.
from ₹1,750

Where they overlap

Routes both Makruzz and Nautika serve

Port Blair → Havelock Island
90–150 minfrom ₹900Compare live →
Havelock Island → Port Blair
90–150 minfrom ₹900Compare live →
Port Blair → Neil Island
90–150 minfrom ₹850Compare live →
Neil Island → Port Blair
90–150 minfrom ₹850Compare live →
Havelock Island → Neil Island
45–60 minfrom ₹600Compare live →
Neil Island → Havelock Island
45–60 minfrom ₹600Compare live →

Which should you choose?

Makruzz or Nautika -- our take

Best overall value:For most travellers, Nautika offers the better balance -- 2 vessels, 6 routes and an entry fare of ₹1,050.

Cheapest:Nautika -- entry fare of ₹1,050 undercuts Makruzz (₹1,200) by ₹150.

Fastest:Nautika -- the fastest catamaran in the Andamans, completing Port Blair to Havelock in 90 minutes.

Most premium:Makruzz -- its top class (₹2,200) sits ₹450 above Nautika's premium tier, with more cabin features.

Recommendations are computed from our operator dataset (fares, fleet, routes) and refreshed whenever the dataset changes. Dataset last verified: 22 April 2026.

FAQs

Makruzz vs Nautika -- common questions

Nautika is cheaper, starting at ₹1,050 versus ₹1,200 for Makruzz on Port Blair–Havelock.
Both Makruzz and Nautika offer 3 cabin classes.
Makruzz and Nautika both serve 6 inter-island routes.
Yes. Both Makruzz and Nautika are bookable through our online partner Go2Andaman, and also on the respective operator websites. Use the search bar above to compare live fares side by side.

Compare live Makruzz and Nautika fares

See real-time availability across both operators on the search bar above, or jump to instant booking.

Check Availability