Start with breakfast at your hotel to fuel the day; many hotels open breakfast by 7:00–8:00am. Confirm your hotel's breakfast timing when you check in.
Visit the Cellular Jail to learn about India’s colonial history and freedom struggle; museum usually open ~9:00am–5:00pm. It's a compact, moving museum worth 1–2 hours.
Lunch at a well-reviewed Port Blair restaurant (e.g., New Lighthouse Restaurant or similar local spot); most open 11:00am–10:00pm and offer fresh seafood and Indian staples.
Short drive to Corbyn's Cove for a relaxed beach stroll and coconut-shaded views — beach open all day and ideal in the afternoon for gentle swimming and photos.
Visit Samudrika Marine Museum (usually 9:00am–5:00pm) for marine life exhibits and local anthropology if you want more context on Andaman ecology and tribes.
Return to Cellular Jail for the Light & Sound show (commonly at ~5:30–6:00pm) that narrates the jail's history; confirm exact show time and book tickets in advance where possible.
Dinner at a recommended Port Blair place (e.g., Lighthouse Residency restaurant or local seafood restaurant). Most restaurants open for dinner 7:00pm onwards; try fish curry or crab if you eat seafood.
Have an early hotel breakfast and check out; ferry/boat bookings require arriving 30–45 minutes before departure. Hotels commonly serve as early as 6:00–7:00am on request.
Take the inter-island ferry to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep); government and private ferries run multiple times daily — typical travel time 1.5–2.5 hours depending on the service. Book tickets in advance.
Head to Radhanagar Beach — repeatedly voted one of Asia’s best beaches; beach access open all day and best visited in late morning to late afternoon for swimming and photography.
Lunch at a popular Havelock eatery (e.g., Something Different / Something Fresh / local beach café); most places open 10:00am–10:00pm and serve seafood, pasta and local fare.
Dinner at a recommended Havelock restaurant (e.g., Full Moon Café or local seafood grill). Confirm kitchen closing times — many cafes close around 10:00–11:00pm.
Have breakfast at your hotel and get equipment briefing for water activities (snorkeling/diving/skiff boat) — dive/snorkel operators typically start runs from ~7:00–8:00am.
Take a short boat ride to Elephant Beach for snorkeling and glass-bottom boat trips; operators run trips from ~8:00am to mid-afternoon. Snorkeling reveals shallow coral gardens — good for beginners.
If you want a deeper experience, book a guided try-dive or PADI open-water session — dive centers operate between ~8:00am and 4:00pm and require prior booking and basic medical clearance.
Breakfast at the hotel then catch the morning ferry/boat to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep); ferries run in the morning and midday — the trip is ~30–60 minutes depending on service.
Reach Bharatpur Beach on Neil for excellent shallow-water snorkeling and calm swimming; beach areas open all day but morning to early afternoon has good visibility for snorkeling.
Visit the Natural Bridge (a tidal rock formation) and Laxmanpur Beach for dramatic coastline views; Natural Bridge best seen at low tide — check tide times, beaches are open all day.
Enjoy the sunset at Laxmanpur (famous for wide sands and orange skies) then return to Havelock by evening ferry (ferry timings vary — book return seat in advance).
Take an early ferry back to Port Blair; inter-island ferries typically run in the morning — expect 2–3 hours travel time. Book tickets ahead to secure seats.
If you want geology and mangroves, join a Baratang tour (departures involve a very early pickup ~4:00am from Port Blair and long travel including road, boat and permit formalities); attractions include limestone caves and mud volcano — it’s a long ~12–14 hour day, so only do this if you’re prepared for a full-day excursion. Tours must be booked a day or two ahead and require permits.
If skipping Baratang, take the half-day trip to Ross Island (historical ruins, 9:00am–4:00pm access) and North Bay (snorkeling & corals) from Port Blair; boat tours run in the morning and early afternoon and are less taxing than Baratang.
Visit Chatham Saw Mill (open ~9:00am–4:30pm) or stroll Aberdeen Bazaar for souvenirs and local snacks; both are good short afternoon activities before dinner.
Have a light lunch in Port Blair (local restaurant or hotel). Confirm transfer time to the airport or ferry terminal at least 90 minutes ahead of domestic flights.
Depart for Veer Savarkar International Airport or Phoenix Bay terminal according to your booking; allow traffic and security time — arrive 90 minutes before domestic flights and earlier for ferries during peak season.