Routes, timings, prices, and tips for ferry travel to and from Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep).
Neil Island is the quieter, smaller alternative to Havelock. It has some of the best beaches in the Andamans: Bharatpur, Sitapur (Sunrise Beach), and Lakshmanpur (Sunset Beach). To get there, you take a ferry from either Port Blair or Havelock.
From Port Blair: the direct ferry takes about 90 minutes. Green Ocean offers Economy tickets starting at Rs 1,050, with higher classes up to Rs 1,450. Makruzz and Nautika also serve this route. Prices range from Rs 1,050 to Rs 3,300 depending on operator and class.
From Havelock: the crossing is shorter, about 75 minutes. Green Ocean Economy starts at Rs 1,000, with premium options up to Rs 3,200. This is a popular route for travellers doing Port Blair, Havelock, then Neil in a multi-island itinerary.
Ferries back to Port Blair depart from Neil's jetty. Green Ocean has a 2:00 PM departure taking about 90 minutes. Back to Havelock, there is typically a late morning ferry. Always confirm the return schedule when you arrive on Neil, as timings can shift with the season.
Green Ocean offers the most consistent service to Neil with daily departures. Economy fares are the most affordable private option.
Makruzz and Nautika run select departures to Neil, typically during peak season. These are faster and more comfortable.
The government ferry also calls at Neil but has a less predictable schedule.
Most travellers spend 1 to 2 nights on Neil. The island is small enough to explore on a bicycle or rented scooter. The ferry schedule means you should plan your arrival and departure days carefully, especially in off season when some private operators reduce frequency.
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