Ferry from Havelock to Neil Island: Get to know complete details for booking

The distance between Havelock Island and Neil Island is 89 KM. Approximately it takes 90-95 minutes to reach, however, some delays can be expected depending upon various factors. There is no road transportation available in Andamans, the only way to reach another destination is through Ferry Services available there.

Most of the local islanders travel from one place to another via ferry services, it hardly takes 1-2 hours or less to reach the common destinations travelled by them.

What is Ferry? | How many types of Ferries are available?

A ferry is the sea transport vehicle commonly found on Island. Some of the islands are separated by water. The only route to travel from one place to another within the island is through ferry transportation services.

Types of Ferries available in Andamans-

• Government-Owned Ferry Transportation Services

These are Government Operated Ferry Services available for the people. To book a Government Ferry, you will need to go through the traditional method, i.e., tickets are available at the DSS office counter located at "Phoenix Bay Jetty, Port Blair Harbour Island."

Head up to the office, collect the ticket form, and fill it properly with your correct details such as Name, Age, Gender & Contact No. after submitting the form, wait for at least 30 minutes for your booking confirmation. You can expect delays if there is a long rush or any discrepancies.

Provide your correct contact details as the document verification process is mandatory. If you are a Non-Indian Resident, you are required to bring your passport and other documents for verification.

If you are a local islander, you prefer government ferries as the management provides subsidy schemes and economical prices. Usually, these ferries are meant for shipping materials and goods to local businesses and service providers.

• Private Corporation Ferry Transportation Services

These are privately operated ferries which can be booked online easily. At the same time, the document verification process is still necessary for this ferry too. You can book the tickets online and pay your advance money, after the confirmation of the tickets, pay the full amount and report to the destination before 2-3 hours of your departure if your flight arrives on the same date.

The facilities provided by the private ferries are good compared to the government ferries. The seats are classified according to the class of budget, and a higher class provides more facilities than economy class seats.

Please Note:

Before your booking:

1. Confirm with your hotel for your accommodation.
2. Carry your Original and Photocopy ID proofs and your passport [only for Foreigners] to avoid discrepancies.
3. Maintain a time gap between your flight arrival and ferry departure [minimum 2-3 hours].

Both the ferries are available to the tourists & the local islanders, you can book according to your suitable choices and budget. The only problem is that if you want to opt for a government ferry, you will need to be present physically at the DSS ticket counter to book your tickets, as it can't be booked in ONLINE MODE.