Touch down at Veer Savarkar Airport, transfer to your hotel and settle in; use this time to rest after travel and enjoy a seaside or garden-view room check-in (many hotels include a complementary breakfast).
A short 15–20 minute drive from the town center, this calm sandy beach is perfect for a relaxed stroll and initial sun-soaking; open roughly 6:00am–6:00pm — ideal for a gentle seaside introduction to the islands.
Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch (try grilled fish, prawn curry) at a well-reviewed local eatery or your hotel restaurant; most places serve from 12:00pm and use fresh island produce.
Explore the Cellular Jail complex and its museum to understand the islands' colonial and freedom-fighter history; the museum generally operates 9:00am–5:00pm — plan to arrive before closing.
Attend the emotional Light & Sound show at Cellular Jail (typically around 5:30pm–6:30pm in December) — book tickets in advance as December is peak season.
Savor a relaxed dinner at a seaside restaurant or your hotel (look for seafood platters and Creole-style dishes); restaurants usually open for dinner from 7:00pm–10:30pm.
Take a morning ferry (private operators like Makruzz/Green Ocean or government ferry) to Havelock — ferries run early but timetables vary, so book tickets in advance; journey ~2h–2h30m by fast ferry.
Check into your beach resort and enjoy a hearty breakfast — many cafes such as Full Moon Cafe or your resort offer breakfast from 7:30am–11:00am to fuel your beach day.
Try well-known Havelock eateries for fresh seafood curries and island specialties; most cafés serve lunch from noon onward — reservations recommended in December.
Visit India’s famous Radhanagar Beach for long white sands and a spectacular December sunset; the beach is open roughly 6:00am–6:00pm — arrive by late afternoon to secure a good spot for sunset photos.
Enjoy a romantic dinner at a beachside restaurant or resort — choose candlelit seafood or continental options and ask your hotel to arrange a private table if you’d like extra romance.
Fuel up with a leisurely breakfast at your resort or a popular café; many places offer island-style pancakes, fresh fruit, and seafood omelettes starting from 7:00–8:00am.
Head to Elephant Beach by speedboat for snorkeling among coral and colourful fish; operators run trips roughly 8:00am–3:00pm — book a guided snorkeling session (life vests and short instruction included).
Bharatpur Beach is ideal for gentle snorkeling and swimming in clear, shallow water — operators run short snorkeling trips and glass-bottom boat rides from morning until mid-afternoon.
Taste freshly caught seafood at a local shack near Bharatpur — simple, fresh flavors and coconut-based dishes are highlights; lunch service typically midday.
Visit the Laxmanpur sunset point and the Natural Bridge rock formation — wandering along the sand and the dramatic coastline at golden hour is a honeymoon favorite; open all day, sunset timing ideal around 5:00pm–5:45pm in December.
Catch an early ferry from Neil to Port Blair to allow time for a last short tour and transfers to the airport; ferry durations vary — plan for ~1–1.5 hours.
A short boat ride from Port Blair, Ross Island is a compact historic island with ruins, peacocks, and scenic ruins — boats and island access are generally available 9:00am–4:00pm.
Pick up shells, coconut handicrafts and island keepsakes at Aberdeen Bazaar (shops typically open 9:00am–6:00pm); great last-minute shopping before departure.
Head to Veer Savarkar Airport for your onward flight — allow 1.5–2 hours for transfer and formalities, and keep ferry/flight connections in mind while booking.