Havelock to Neil Island - Makruzz Ferry

• If you are booking your ferry on the day of arrival in Port Blair, make sure there is a time gap of 1.5 hours to 2 hours between your flight arrival and ferry departure time. You will need to be present at the jetty at least 1 hour before the ferry departure time.
• Book your ferries in the sequence of your travel. An example: if you are going from Port Blair to Havelock to Neil & then back to Port Blair, book your ferry for Port Blair to Havelock first, then Havelock to Neil & then Neil to Port Blair.
• Please enter all your details correctly. If there is any change in title, name, age or gender then tickets will need to be canceled and reissued. This will incur cancellation charges as per our cancellation policy.
• Your tickets would be issued 3-4 working hours after payment during working hours (9 am to 6 pm IST, Mon to Sat).
• On the checkout page, please enter your full name and correct age as per your valid ID card.
• All seats in Makruzz-3 are issued under the Economy Category and there is no distinction like Premium, Deluxe or Royal. There’s only one category of seats which are all priced the same.

1. Always book ferry tickets before confirming hotels.

We cannot stress on this enough. We have a number of people approaching us every season with a booked hotel at Port Blair (with a strict refund policy) looking to somehow get a ferry ticket from Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) to Port Blair. Unfortunately, once the tickets are sold out, it becomes impossible to get a ferry for that day.

2. Do not leave ferry bookings to the last minute.

Andaman Islands have become tourist hot spots in the last couple of years leading to a shortage of ferries on all routes, whether it is Havelock to Port Blair or Havelock to Neil Island, during the peak holiday season. So, ferry tickets get sold out weeks before the scheduled departures. We advise you to book your ferry tickets online as soon as your plan to visit the Andaman Islands is finalized.

The pricing is higher than government ferries but the journey is more comfortable here. Makruzz booking is relatively easy as schedules are easily available on their website and can be easily booked.

• The Premium seating is in the Lower Deck and comes with side and front windows, but it’s generally more crowded. 
• The Deluxe class in Makruzz ferry comes with an upper deck seating along with complimentary breakfast which offers a beautiful view of the sea and surrounding islands. However, you won’t get a front view here as the captain’s cabin is on the upper deck. You will get excellent side views from your side windows in the Deluxe Class.
• If you are traveling Royal Class, you will get a backside seating arrangement on the upper deck. This gives a good view from the side windows and the huge back windows.

1. Government ferries from Havelock to Neil Island to  are operated by Directorate of Shipping Services (DSS). The department primarily operates for the convenience of local islanders. Since this is the only way of transportation for the islanders, tickets are highly subsidized for them. 
2. Govt. Ferry booking is not available on our platform. The information given below for the government ferry from Havelock to Neil Island is simply for your understanding and reference. 

They’re available everyday and depart from the Havelock Jetties. 

Why do we not take bookings for Government ferries?

If you want a hassle-free & stress-free holiday, we suggest you to not opt for govt. ferries. Government ferries are primarily aimed at transporting locals and are not recommended for tourists. Go2Andaman does not book govt. ferry tickets.

You can buy the tickets when you arrive in Neil Island. Do note that queues for tickets start early in the morning, are usually long and if you are at the far end of the queue, seats might get filled by the time your turn comes.

Are Private Ferries worth the price?

Private ferries from Havelock to Neil Island cost a little more but they are worth the price. They run on time, are clean and well organized with ferry staff to assist you at all points. You can compare fares & timings for all ferries and book tickets for any of the ferries with us. We’re a one-stop shop for all your ferry needs. 

1. After booking your tickets online, you will be sent an email asking for Name, Age, and Gender of all passengers
2. On providing details, receive your confirmed ticket in an email. Print this out, as soft copy tickets are not accepted.
3. Reach Havelock jetty at least 1 hour prior to your sailing time.
4. Check-in your luggage and take your allotted seats.
5. Set sail to Neil Island, and enjoy the beautiful views of the sea. Snacks will be served on board.
6. Reach Neil Island jetty in 90 minutes.