6-Night Andaman Islands Itinerary from Chennai — Port Blair • Havelock (Swaraj) • Neil (Shaheed) with resorts, transfers & budget

Land in Port Blair and clear immigration/security; collect luggage and meet your prebooked taxi/resort transfer for a quick transfer to your hotel. This is your arrival hub for inter-island connections.

Check in and freshen up at your chosen Port Blair resort; rest or enjoy the resort facilities to recover from travel.

Casual meal near the waterfront to try local seafood and island-style curries; a good first impression of local flavours.

Visit the historic Cellular Jail (museum closes mid-afternoon, but grounds are open); attend the evening Light & Sound show that narrates the islands' freedom struggle — a moving must-see (show usually ~6:00pm; check current schedule).

Enjoy a relaxed dinner at a recommended Port Blair restaurant offering fresh seafood, local crab curry and vegetarian options.

Take a morning fast ferry (Makruzz/Green Ocean/Sea Link) to Havelock; ferries take ~2–3 hours depending on service — aim for an early departure to maximise island time.

Drop bags and check into your resort; recommended resorts: Taj Exotica (luxury), Symphony Palms / Silver Sand (mid-range), Ocean’s Edge / SeaShell (budget) — most offer pickup from the jetty.

Have a relaxed late breakfast; many Havelock cafés serve fresh seafood, pancakes and island coffee for a refuel before beach time.

Spend late morning and afternoon at Radhanagar Beach — widely voted one of Asia’s best beaches for its white sand and clear water; great for swimming and photos. Beach is open all day (no entry fee).

Enjoy a beachfront or café lunch with seafood specialties and island-style thalis — good energy for an afternoon of exploring.

Return for sunset viewing — the golden light on the wide beach is spectacular and a highlight of Havelock evenings.

Dine at a popular local restaurant or your resort’s restaurant; try grilled fish or coconut-based curries.

Book a certified dive with a reputable operator (e.g., Barefoot, Dive India, Ocean Tribe); morning dives to sites like Barracuda/Marina are common — incredible coral and reef life. Confirm pick-up time with your operator; divers must have valid medical fit-to-dive or sign waiver.

If not diving, Elephant Beach (boat ride ~20–30 min) offers excellent snorkeling and glass-bottom boat rides; operators run trips roughly 9:00–15:00 — check timings and weather.

Enjoy a long lunch sampling local dishes or a seafood platter; most cafés are open midday (check seasonal closures).

Visit the quieter Kalapathar Beach for strolling, photos and a calm late-afternoon swim; ideal to unwind after water activities.

Reserve a table if you’d like a more popular spot for dinner; local cafés fill up in high season.

Take a morning ferry (check schedule) to Neil Island — the crossing is ~45–90 minutes depending on service; ferries connect Havelock and Neil frequently but seats can fill up.

Check into your Neil resort; Neil is small and quiet — great for cycling and beach exploration. Recommended stays: Summer Sands (mid), SeaShell Neil (comfortable), budget beach cottages.

Explore Laxmanpur’s long shallow shoreline and the Natural Bridge rock formation; ideal for photos, long walks and gentle swimming. The area is open all day.

Casual lunch on the island — local cafes serve seafood, coconut-based curries and snacks; Neil’s pace is relaxed.

Sitapur (Bharatpur side) has graceful sunrise/sunset views; ideal spot for quiet sunset watching and shallow wading.

Enjoy a peaceful dinner at your resort with fresh catch-of-the-day options; Neil nights are low-key and restful.

Morning transfer back to Port Blair; schedule varies — some ferries connect Neil → Havelock → Port Blair, so plan the connection with your operator or resort.

Boat trip to Ross Island (historic ruins and peacocks) and North Bay (snorkeling/sea-walk/snorkel) — boats run in the afternoon; book a combined tour (morning/afternoon departures available).

Return to town and explore Aberdeen Bazaar for souvenirs, local honey, shell crafts and spices; sample street snacks at nearby stalls.

Final dinner in Port Blair; choose a waterfront place to reminisce about the trip and enjoy island flavours one last time.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, final packing and a short walk if time permits; confirm your airport transfer time with the hotel.

Prepaid taxi or hotel pickup to Veer Savarkar Airport — allow 45–60 minutes for traffic and check-in time for domestic flights.

Return flight to Chennai; aim to arrive at the airport 60–90 minutes before departure for domestic flights.

Estimated per-person budgets for a 6-night trip (Chennai ↔ Andaman): Budget traveler ~INR35,000–45,000 (basic hotels, government ferries, minimal paid activities); Mid-range ~INR60,000–80,000 (mid hotels, fast ferries, 1–2 paid activities like snorkeling/scuba sample); Luxury ~INR1,20,000+ (premium resorts, speedboat/sea-plane options, multiple dives). Key cost components: return flights (~INR12,000), accommodation (INR3,000–18,000/night), inter-island ferries (~INR3,500–6,000 total), activities (diving INR6,000/dive, snorkeling INR1,200–2,000), meals (~INR500–1,200/day). Book ferries & dives 2–4 weeks in advance; check ferry refund rules, and bring valid ID for islands (ID required at check-ins).