Start with a hearty breakfast at your hotel or a nearby cafe; fresh seafood and Indian breakfast options are common. Most hotels serve breakfast 7:00–9:30am.
Visit the Cellular Jail museum and grounds (open 9:00–17:00) to learn about the islands' colonial history and freedom struggle; allow time for the exhibits and memorial area.
Attend the famous Light & Sound show at Cellular Jail (usually starts at 17:30–18:00; confirm seasonal timings). The show narrates the struggle for independence through lights, sound and narration.
Early light breakfast or packed breakfast from your hotel—ferry to Havelock departs early so eat before boarding. Hotels usually provide early/packed breakfasts if requested.
Check into your Havelock hotel/resort and relax or rent a scooter to explore the island—check-in times vary (usually 12:00), but many hotels hold luggage earlier.
Spend the afternoon at Radhanagar Beach, rated one of Asia’s best beaches—open all day and perfect for swimming and sunset views; arrive before sunset for best colors.
Take the speedboat/traditional boat to Elephant Beach for snorkeling, glass-bottom boat or sea-walking (operators run 08:00–15:00); book equipment and guide in advance.
Early breakfast and checkout in preparation for the inter-island ferry; confirm ferry departure times the night before (Havelock→Neil ferries run in the morning).
Return to Port Blair by an evening ferry (confirm schedule—some services run late afternoon/evening). If schedules don't align, consider returning to Havelock and then Port Blair the next morning.
Tour operators pick up guests very early (around 04:00) for the long road+boat transfer to Baratang; confirm pickup time and vehicle permits the day before.
After a scenic forest and tribal belt drive, board a short boat to the limestone caves (boat timings depend on the operator); caves are normally visited mid-morning.
Take a boat to North Bay for reef viewing via glass-bottom boat or optional snorkeling (operators run 09:00–15:00); good half-day activity before departure.