Itinerary · 6 days

Andamans Itinerary, 6 Days From India

Six days is the smart Andamans rhythm. The arc: 1 day Port Blair (Cellular Jail plus orientation), 2 days Havelock (Radhanagar plus scuba), 2 days Neil Island (Bharatpur plus glass-boat), 1 day Ross Island plus return. Shorter and the ferry logistics eat your trip. Longer slips into beach lethargy.

The 6-day arc

Day 1: Port Blair arrival

Morning

Arrive Port Blair plus transfer to hotel.

Afternoon

Cellular Jail museum plus light walk Marina Park.

Evening

Cellular Jail sound-and-light show plus seafood dinner.

Stay: Heritage hotel in Port Blair

Day 2: Port Blair to Havelock

Morning

Ferry to Havelock Island (90 min) plus hotel check-in.

Afternoon

Radhanagar Beach (Asia top 10) sunset.

Evening

Beachside dinner plus rest.

Stay: Beach resort on Havelock

Day 3: Havelock scuba day

Morning

Scuba diving session at Elephant Beach.

Afternoon

Kalapathar Beach plus mangrove kayaking.

Evening

Sunset at Radhanagar plus dinner.

Stay: Same Havelock resort

Day 4: Havelock to Neil Island

Morning

Ferry to Neil Island (60 min).

Afternoon

Bharatpur Beach glass-boat ride plus snorkelling.

Evening

Sunset at Laxmanpur Beach plus dinner.

Stay: Boutique stay on Neil Island

Day 5: Neil to Port Blair via Ross Island

Morning

Ferry to Port Blair plus boat to Ross Island (former British capital).

Afternoon

Ross Island ruins walk plus museum.

Evening

Return to Port Blair plus final dinner.

Stay: Port Blair hotel

Day 6: Departure

Morning

Last-day Aberdeen Bazaar souvenirs.

Afternoon

Transfer to airport plus departure.

Evening

Return.

Stay: n/a

Budget breakdown (per person)

Flights From IndiaINR 15,000

Hotels 5 NightsINR 20,000

Food And DrinksINR 9,000

Inter Island FerriesINR 7,000

Scuba SessionINR 4,500

Experiences And Boat RidesINR 4,000

Buffer And PersonalINR 5,500

Total per personINR 65,000

Mid-range solo traveller estimate. Couples sharing rooms save around 25% per person. Luxury upgrades add 50% to 100%.

Booking tips

Ferry tickets to Havelock and Neil sell out fast in peak season; book 30 days out via Makruzz or Green Ocean Cruises
No visa needed (Andamans is India); Inner Line Permit auto-issued at Port Blair airport
Scuba diving at Havelock: pick PADI-certified operators (Dive India, Barefoot Scuba); first-timers do the Discover Scuba session
Cheapest flights to Port Blair are November and February (shoulder); peak December plus January spikes 2 to 3x
Pack reef-safe sunscreen (Andamans coral reefs are protected); carry your own snorkel mask for hygiene

Frequently asked

Can I do Andamans in less than 6 days?

Possible but rushed. 4 days: Port Blair plus Havelock only. 5 days adds Neil briefly. 6 is the comfortable minimum to cover all three islands with proper ferry timing. The OJ Andamans trip runs 6 days for this reason.

Is scuba safe for first-timers in Andamans?

Yes with PADI-certified operators. Discover Scuba sessions (no certification needed) are run for first-timers daily. Visibility 20 to 30 metres in peak season. The OJ Andamans trip vets the operator and includes a mandatory pre-dive briefing.

What is the actual total cost from India?

INR 65,000 solo mid-range, INR 50,000 per person as couple. Luxury upgrades (Barefoot at Havelock, Taj Exotica) push it to INR 1,20,000 plus.

When does the OJ Andamans trip run?

January. Peak dry season, ideal for scuba plus beach combo. Trip cost INR 65,000 for 6 days including flights from Bangalore.