Renowned as the crown jewels of the Andamans, Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) and Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) top the charts for their tropical attraction. It’s a shared opinion among travelers that dedicating 2 to 3 days to the wonders of Havelock and Neil is a must. To reach these islands, hop on a delightful 2 hour private ferry ride from Port Blair jetty to Havelock jetty.
The only private ferry to offer an open deck for the travelers, the Green Ocean Ferry is an all weather ferry that operates on various routes. Green Ocean 1 ferry and Green Ocean 2 ferry are the two variants available. They offer a great seat arrangement and a plethora of refreshments.
Know your Green Ocean Ferry
Proud to be sustainable and completely eco-friendly, Green Ocean Ferries stands among the various ferries facilitating travel from Port Blair to Havelock Island and Neil Island. These vessels are designed to provide a leisurely ferry experience, featuring well-designed interiors with comfortable seating arrangements and an open deck area that allows passengers to move around freely. This thoughtful design not only ensures a relaxed journey but also enables guests to feast on the breathtaking scenery surrounding the Andaman Islands.
Green Ocean ferry also facilitates DJ, music and television with a range of movies for people to have an entertaining enjoyable trip. Booking a spot on the Green Ocean ferries to Havelock and Neil Island is a seamless process with the convenience of online reservations, facilitated through trusted partners like Go2Andaman.
Green Ocean Ferry Fleet: Green Ocean 1 and Green Ocean 2
Green Ocean 1
Green Ocean 1 ferry is a strong M.S. class vessel crafted for deep-sea sailing. While its appearance may not be fancy, it excels in navigating challenging weather conditions, providing the most comfortable and enjoyable ride across the Andaman Sea. Beyond the allure of sailing on a genuine class vessel, passengers benefit from an open deck viewpoint, accompanied by unique onboard music and entertainment not found on any other vessel in the Andamans. Operating on a daily basis, Green Ocean 1 ferry sails on Port Blair to Havelock trips, typically completing the one-way journey between the destinations in approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Seating Arrangements
To enjoy the scenic view of the Andaman Islands and to get some fresh air on your trip, the Green Ocean 1 ferry is the best choice of travel. Green Ocean 1 ferry has a total of 316 seats with 3 seating categories divided into 3 decks.
- Deluxe – Lower deck with 161 seats and provides a decent view of the sea but is generally crowded.
- Luxury – Middle deck with 106 seats with an open-air space provides a clear view of the sea.
- Royal – Uppermost covered deck with 49 seats and provides the best view of the sea.
Facilities and Amenities
- Open-air cafeteria – Green Ocean features an open-air cafeteria on board, providing ample space and seating for travelers to enjoy their meals in both style and comfort. As passengers cruise, they can have various packaged foods, beverages, and other delicacies while immersing themselves in the serene beauty of the coastline. The cafeteria stands out as the liveliest spot on the ship.
- Entertainment – There is an open-air dance area equipped with an in-built music system, ensuring guests are entertained throughout the journey.
- Complimentary snacks – Travelers who have booked Luxury and Royal classes are provided with complimentary snacks and a beverage from the ferry operator.
Green Ocean 2
Green Ocean 2 ferry is a high-speed monohull vessel with a modern design focused on speed, agility, and comfort. The vessel has comfortable interiors and seating with plenty of legroom. Green ocean 2 ferry has a two-deck cruise that is air-conditioned throughout, without an open deck. Similar to Nautika and Makruzz ferries, Green Ocean 2 sails daily from Haddo Jetty for trips between Port Blair, Havelock, and Neil, taking about 2 hours and 15 minutes for a one-way journey.
Seating Arrangements
Green Ocean 2 has a total of 198 seats. It has two decks, upper deck and lower deck, with 3 seating categories:
- Deluxe – Lower deck with 83 seats and provides a decent view of the sea but being cheaper, it is generally crowded.
- Luxury – Middle deck with 43 seats along with deluxe class.
- Royal – Uppermost deck with 59 seats and provides the best view of the sea.
Facilities and Amenities
- Cafeteria – Green Ocean 2 features a modern cafeteria with hot and cold beverages. As passengers cruise, they can have various packaged foods, beverages, and other delicacies.
- Entertainment – the entire vessel is wired for better music and a PA system, ensuring guests are entertained throughout the journey.
- Complimentary snacks – Travelers who have booked Luxury and Royal classes will be provided with complimentary snacks and a beverage from the ferry operator.
- Air–conditioned – Green Ocean 2 is an all-air-conditioned two-deck cruise.
Green Ocean Ferry Routes and Destinations
- Port Blair to Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) by Green Ocean
- Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) to Port Blair by Green ocean
- Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) to Port Blair by Green Ocean
- Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) by Green Ocean
- Port Blair to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) by Green Ocean
- Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) to Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) by Green Ocean
Green Ocean offers a comfortable journey from Port Blair to Havelock and takes about 2 hours to complete this journey. The first ferry is at 6:30 am from Port Blair to Havelock Island and the return journey from Havelock to Port Blair starts at 3:00 pm.
How to Book a Green Ocean Ferry?
Green Ocean online booking is made easy with GO2Andaman. And here’s how! Just 3 simple steps
Search– Compare all the ferry operators, routes and classes.
Book – Book the desired ferry suiting your dates and times.
Sail – Board your ferry, check-in your luggage and sail to paradise islands.
wdt_ID | Ferry Operator | Departure Place | Departure Time | Arrival Place | Arrival Time | Book Now |
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1 | Makruzz | Port Blair | 06:00 AM | Havelock / Swaraj Dweep | 07:30 AM | Book Now |
2 | Nautika Lite | Port Blair | 06:30 AM | Havelock / Swaraj Dweep | 08:30 AM | Book Now |
3 | Green Ocean 2 | Port Blair | 06:40 AM | Havelock / Swaraj Dweep | 09:00 AM | Book Now |
4 | Green Ocean 1 | Port Blair | 07:00 AM | Havelock / Swaraj Dweep | 09:20 AM | Book Now |
5 | Nautika | Port Blair | 07:30 AM | Havelock / Swaraj Dweep | 09:00 AM | Book Now |
6 | Makruzz | Port Blair | 08:00 AM | Havelock / Swaraj Dweep | 09:30 AM | Book Now |
7 | Nautika Lite | Port Blair | 11:15 AM | Havelock / Swaraj Dweep | 01:15 AM | Book Now |
8 | Makruzz | Port Blair | 11:15 AM | Havelock / Swaraj Dweep | 12:45 PM | Book Now |
9 | Nautika | Port Blair | 12.45 PM | Havelock / Swaraj Dweep | 02:00 PM | Book Now |
10 | Green Ocean | Port Blair | 01:00 PM | Havelock / Swaraj Dweep | 03:00 PM | Book Now |
11 | Makruzz | Port Blair | 02:00 PM | Havelock / Swaraj Dweep | 03:30 PM | Book Now |
12 | Green Ocean | Havelock / Swaraj Dweep | 09:15 AM | Neil / Shaheed Dweep | 10:45 AM | Book Now |
13 | Nautika | Havelock / Swaraj Dweep | 09:20 AM | Neil / Shaheed Dweep | 10:20 AM | Book Now |
14 | Green Ocean | Havelock / Swaraj Dweep | 09:45 AM | Neil / Shaheed Dweep | 10:45 AM | Book Now |
15 | Makruzz | Havelock / Swaraj Dweep | 10:00 AM | Neil / Shaheed Dweep | 11:00 AM | Book Now |
17 | Makruzz | Havelock / Swaraj Dweep | 02:00 PM | Neil / Shaheed Dweep | 03:30 PM | Book Now |
18 | Nautika | Havelock / Swaraj Dweep | 02:30 PM | Neil / Shaheed Dweep | 03:30 PM | Book Now |
19 | Nautika | Neil / Shaheed Dweep | 10:45 AM | Port Blair | 12:00 PM | Book Now |
20 | Green Ocean 2 | Neil / Shaheed Dweep | 11:00 AM | Port Blair | 12:45 PM | Book Now |
21 | Green Ocean 1 | Neil / Shaheed Dweep | 11:15 AM | Port Blair | 12:45 PM | Book Now |
22 | Makruzz | Neil / Shaheed Dweep | 11:30 AM | Port Blair | 12:30 PM | Book Now |
23 | Makruzz | Neil / Shaheed Dweep | 03:30 PM | Port Blair | 04:30 PM | Book Now |
24 | Nautika | Neil / Shaheed Dweep | 04:00 PM | Port Blair | 05:15 PM | Book Now |
25 | Makruzz | Havelock / Swaraj Dweep | 08:00 AM | Port Blair | 09.30 AM | Book Now |
26 | Nautika Lite | Havelock / Swaraj Dweep | 09:00 AM | Port Blair | 11:00 AM | Book Now |
Ferry Operator | Departure Place | Departure Time | Arrival Place | Arrival Time | Book Now |
Why do we recommend Green Ocean Private ferry over Government ferries?
As mentioned earlier, we as localities feel that for a more relaxed and hassle-free holiday experience, it’s advisable to opt for private ferries which primarily work for the travellers.The government ones are designed mainly for local transportation and may not be the ideal choice for tourists. Go2Andaman does not facilitate bookings for government ferry tickets. If you plan to use them, tickets can be purchased upon arrival at Neil Island. Keep in mind that ticket queues tend to form early in the morning, and if you find yourself at the back of the line, there’s a chance that seats may be occupied by the time your turn arrives. Moreover, having only limited seats, the tickets on government ferries are booked months in advance, sometimes the waiting is 4-6 months.
Private Ferry Operators in Andaman
Find more information about other operational private ferry operators below:
Why Choose Go2Andaman?
- We Care & It Shows: We’re working towards greatness. Booking ferries has never been this easy. Our clean and updated platform offers you the best of the best. And our team makes sure that all your needs are taken care of.
- We’re locals turned travelers. Our team is made of locals who know Andaman inside out and we’re also travelers which gives us unique insight into the pain points of our customers.
- We’re 15 Years Strong. We started out in 2008 as a passionate blog to help people navigate their vacations in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- We’re a Startup India recognized organization. In 2018, we were stamped by Startup India as the first and the only original private ferry booking platform in Andamans.
- We’re the Original Ferry Booking Platform. When we started out in 2013, we were the pioneers. Over the years we’ve set up a quality standard in the islands for ferry bookings.
- We have a bigger vision/Making sure your holiday is as unique as you. Booking ferries for travelers is only a part of what we do. Our goal is to make sure your holiday is as unique as you. With us, you can discover islands, plan your trip and book experiences and activities.
Your Journey in a Nutshell
- After booking your tickets online, you will be sent an email asking for Name, Age, and Gender of all passengers
- On providing details, receive your confirmed ticket in an email. Print this out, as soft copy tickets are not accepted.
- Reach Port Blair jetty at least 1 hour prior to your sailing time.
- Check-in your luggage and take your allotted seats.
- Set sail to Havelock, and enjoy the beautiful views of the sea. Snacks will be served on board.
- Reach Havelock jetty in 2 hours.