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Port Blair to Neil Island Ferry

Neil Island, officially Shaheed Dweep, is the quieter sibling of Havelock. It is known for the natural rock bridge at Laxmanpur, the snorkelling patch at Bharatpur Beach and its unhurried beach shacks. The direct crossing from Port Blair is roughly 22 nautical miles (~36 km) and takes 90 minutes to 2.5 hours on a private high-speed ferry. Several sailings each day are routed via Havelock -- the indirect path works out closer to 56 nautical miles -- so do check whether your ticket is a direct service or a multi-leg journey.

Natural Bridge rock formation at Neil Island, Andaman
Journey Time
90–150 min
Distance
22 nautical miles
Fare Range
₹850 – ₹2,100
Operators
4 private ferries

Departure:Haddo Jetty, Port Blair (check ticket)
Arrival:Neil Island Jetty (Shaheed Dweep)

Operators on this route

Compare Port Blair to Neil Island ferries

Makruzz
The pioneer of private ferries in the Andamans.
from ₹1,200Details →
Nautika
The fastest private catamaran in the Andamans.
from ₹1,050Details →
Green Ocean
Budget-friendly private ferry with an open upper deck on Green Ocean 1.
from ₹900Details →
ITT Majestic
Australian-designed high-speed ferry.
from ₹950Details →

Travel Tips

Before you sail

1

Neil is a calmer, quieter alternative to Havelock -- ideal if you want to avoid crowds.

2

Confirm whether your booking is direct or stops at Havelock Jetty en route.

3

Morning sailings (before 9 AM) are the smoothest; afternoon seas get choppier.

4

Cover your Neil trip with a night stay -- day-trip ferries are not reliably available.

5

All four operators run this route, but Nautika and Makruzz have the most frequent direct sailings.

FAQs

Port Blair to Neil Island ferry -- common questions

Direct sailings take 90 to 120 minutes. Sailings routed via Havelock add another 30 to 60 minutes at the stopover.
Absolutely -- Neil Island is smaller, calmer, and has its own distinct beaches (Natural Bridge, Laxmanpur, Bharatpur). Pair it with Havelock for a complete island-hopping trip.
Typically 3 to 5 sailings per day across all operators. The schedule is less frequent than the Havelock route, so plan your itinerary around the available times.
Fares range from about ₹850 (Green Ocean economy) to ₹2,100 (Makruzz Royal or Nautika Premium).

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