Is a holiday in Andaman even complete without a trip to the exotic islands of Havelock and Neil? Both- Havelock Island and Neil Island are undoubtedly the most visited islands on the Andamans. Naturally, everyone going for an Andaman island experience spends 2-3 days in Havelock/Neil and for this, they take a 90 minutes ferry from Port Blair.
Makruzz cruise locally known as Makruzz ferry in the Andamans, is the most well known ferry on the islands, as the Makruzz ferry was the first to start operating in the islands back in 2009. Although the routes and the pricing are almost the same as other ferries, there are marked differences in the nature of the facilities and services offered on the ferries.
Know your Makruzz Ferry
Makruzz is a high speed fully air-conditioned catamaran ferry. Catamaran structures provide stable rides as they resist rolling and pitching in the rough sea. Makruzz ferry has three classes of travel with 250+ seats collectively on the three levels. Makruzz ferry runs over 10 connections daily amongst Port Blair, Havelock and Neil Island.
Private ferries like Makruzz, run on time, are clean and well-organized, with ferry staff to assist you at all points. Makruzz ferry to Havelock and Neil Island can be booked online through their website or through authorized partners like Go2andaman.
Makruzz Ferry Fleet: Makruzz, Makruzz Gold & Makruzz Pearl
Makruzz
A state-of-the-art vessel brought in from Singapore, Makruzz is the oldest of the 3 ferries owned and operated by MAK Logistics. It has two air-conditioned decks with a capacity to carry 280 passengers. It has 3 seating categories: 8 Royal seats, 64 Deluxe seats and 208 Premium seats.
Seating Arrangement
Makruzz Ferry has a total of 280 seats. It has two decks, upper and lower deck, with 3 seating categories:
- Makruzz Premium – Lower deck with 208 seats and offers a pleasant view of the sea through its windows.
- Makruzz Deluxe – Upper deck with 64 seats that offers a clear view of the sea.
- Makruzz Royal – Uppermost deck with 8 pushback seats is a private cabin.
Makruzz Gold
Another acquisition from Singapore, Gold was added to the Makruzz fleet after the first ferry experienced immense success. It has two air-conditioned decks with a capacity to carry 333 passengers. It has 3 seating categories: 8 Royal seats, 63 Deluxe seats and 262 Premium seats.
Seating Arrangement
- Makruzz Premium – Lower deck with 262 seats and offers a pleasant view of the sea through its large windows.
- Makruzz Deluxe – Upper deck with 63 seats that offers a clear view of the sea with a more spacious legroom.
- Makruzz Royal – Uppermost deck with 8 pushback seats in a private cabin resembles a business class on an airplane.
Makruzz Pearl
With a single deck and a seating capacity for 250 passengers, Makruzz Pearl was built in and acquired from Australia. It only has a single seating category which is 250 Premium seats.
Makruzz Ferries Facilities and Amenities
- Cafeteria – Makruzz ferries are equipped with a fully stocked modern cafeteria, offering a variety of hot and cold beverages, as well as a selection of packaged foods. You can enjoy your journey without any concerns about mid-cruise cravings.
- Entertainment – Every Makruzz ferry features an onboard multimedia system, managed by a central announcement system, multiple television sets strategically placed across the decks, and other amenities to ensure passengers are entertained while cruising.
- Air–conditioned – Makruzz ferries are fully Air-conditioned with tinted windows ensuring a cool and comfortable journey for passengers.
- On-board Assistance – All Makruzz ferries provide on-board assistance for passengers, including medical support for individuals with disabilities and elderly passengers, as per prior notification. This guarantees maximum convenience for all passengers.
- Washroom – All Makruzz ferries facilitate passengers with hygienic and equipped washrooms.
Safety Measures by Makruzz
- All Makruzz vessels feature advanced safety systems, including automatic fire detection, bilge alarms, and remote machinery instrumentation.
- All Makruzz vessels meet the latest global safety standards for life-saving, fire-fighting, navigation, and communication systems.
- All Makruzz vessels are equipped with smoke and heat detectors including washrooms.
- All Makruzz vessels are equipped with CCTV cameras and monitored from the captain room.
- All Makruzz vessels are equipped with special reversible life-rafts that can be accessed incase of evacuation.
- Life jackets are provided under all the seats for the safety of the passengers.
- Emergency procedures are video demonstrated before departure.
Makruzz Ferry Routes and Destinations
- Port Blair → Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) by Makruzz
- Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) → Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) by Makruzz
- Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) → Port Blair by Makruzz
- Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) → Port Blair by Makruzz
- Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) → Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) by Makruzz
- Port Blair → Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) by Makruzz
Havelock to Neil takes around 1 hr and the journey starts at 10 am in the morning. For the Port Blair return journey one can take a Makruzz ferry from Neil Island which reaches Port Blair in 1 and half hours. A similar ferry ride is available from Havelock around 4 pm
How to book Makruzz Ferry?
Makruzz 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 Makruzz Private ferry over Government ferries?
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 at the offline counters. 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 90 minutes