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6-Day Andaman Islands Itinerary Template

An island-hopping beach honeymoon: a short historical stop in Port Blair, three nights on Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) for Radhanagar and Elephant beaches, and a slower night on Neil (Shaheed Dweep). Ferry timings drive the whole plan.

Day 1

Arrive Port Blair

Hotel check-in, Cellular Jail in the afternoon, the light-and-sound show in the evening.

Day 2

Ferry to Havelock

Morning cruise to Swaraj Dweep, resort check-in, sunset at Radhanagar Beach.

Day 3

Havelock

Elephant Beach snorkeling trip by boat in the morning, an afternoon at leisure or a couples spa.

Day 4

Havelock diving or kayaking

Optional discover-scuba dive or a mangrove kayak at dawn, otherwise a full beach day.

Day 5

Ferry to Neil Island

Short cruise to Shaheed Dweep, Natural Bridge and Laxmanpur Beach for sunset, quiet evening.

Day 6

Return and departure

Morning ferry back to Port Blair, transfer to the airport for the flight out.

Typically included

  • 1 night Port Blair, 3 nights Havelock, 1 night Neil
  • Private inter-island ferry tickets (premium class)
  • Airport and jetty transfers
  • Cellular Jail and Elephant Beach snorkeling trip
  • Daily breakfast

Usually excluded

  • Flights to and from Port Blair
  • Scuba diving and water sports
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Camera fees at monuments
  • Tips

Best time to go

October to mid-May is the dry, calm window with the best visibility for snorkeling and diving. The southwest monsoon from late May to September brings rough seas that disrupt ferries and Elephant Beach trips.

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Frequently asked questions

Why do ferry timings matter so much on this Andaman itinerary?

Inter-island travel runs on a small number of government and private catamaran sailings per day, mostly in the morning, and they sell out in peak season and cancel in rough weather. That means the itinerary must be built around confirmed ferry slots first and sightseeing second: a missed morning ferry usually costs a whole day because there is no afternoon alternative. Agents should book premium private ferries (Makruzz, Nautika, Green Ocean) as soon as they open, keep a buffer on the departure day so a cancelled return ferry does not cause a missed flight, and avoid promising same-day island-to-island-to-flight connections.

Is one night on Neil Island worth the extra ferry legs?

For couples who want quiet, yes. Neil is smaller, slower, and less developed than Havelock, and the Natural Bridge and Laxmanpur sunsets are genuinely good. For couples who mainly want beach resorts and activities, it can be dropped in favour of a fourth night on Havelock, which has the stronger hotel range and the marquee Radhanagar Beach. A day trip to Neil from Havelock is possible but tight and not restful.

How does an agent add a couple of days to this template?

The easiest additions are a second night on Neil for full downtime, a night at a beach resort on the quieter northern end of Havelock, or a day trip to Ross and North Bay islands from Port Blair on the first or last day. Baratang and the limestone caves are a long, rough day trip and only for clients who specifically want them.

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