Collect luggage, clear immigration/customs if applicable and transfer to your hotel in Port Blair; use this midday window to rest briefly before sightseeing.
Simple, reliable seafood and Indian dishes close to the harbour; a good first meal to try local fish curry and rice. Open midday but check current hours and book a table if you can.
A short, pretty beach 7 km from town with calm waters ideal for a relaxed walk and early evening swimming; beaches are open year-round but check for lifeguard presence.
Historic colonial prison turned national memorial; learn about Andaman's freedom struggle in the daytime museum and grounds. Normally open 9:00am–5:00pm (confirm current timings).
Evening dramatisation of the jail's history projected on the Cellular Jail façade — a moving, highly recommended experience; generally held around 6:00–7:30pm (timings vary by season), book tickets in advance.
Try a coastal-style thali or fresh fish; restaurants in Port Blair serve a mix of Indian and south-Indian coastal dishes — check opening hours (usually until 10:00–11:00pm).
Take the fast ferry (private or government) from Phoenix/Veer Savarkar Jetty to Havelock to maximise beach time; ferries typically run early and bookings sell out — arrive 45–60 minutes before departure.
One of Asia's best beaches — long white sand, turquoise water and ideal for swimming and sunbathing; public beach open 24/7 but facilities close around sunset.
Snorkelling spot reachable by boat or a jungle trek; vibrant coral and fish make it a top water-activity option — operators run trips in the morning and early afternoon, book in advance. Check operator times as they depend on sea conditions.
Explore vibrant reefs with a certified dive operator; popular operators run dives starting early and typically include briefing and gear — book a day in advance and confirm dive/cancellation policy for sea conditions.
Return to Radhanagar or try stand-up paddleboarding/kayaking depending on availability; many operators run water-sports in the afternoon, but hours depend on weather.
Morning inter-island ferry from Havelock to Neil; journey is short compared with Port Blair–Havelock but schedules vary — book seats ahead of time and arrive early at the jetty.
Shallow clear water and colourful corals make Bharatpur ideal for snorkelling and relaxing; boat and snorkel operators run morning sessions — check operator schedules.
Visit the natural coralline rock formation known as the Natural Bridge, then relax at Laxmanpur for one of the island’s best sunsets; both are open-access natural sites.
Quick breakfast at your hotel or café, then check out and transfer to the jetty for return to Port Blair; ferry timings vary so confirm your booking and boarding time.
Return ferry to Port Blair — allow transit time and collection of luggage on arrival; aim for morning ferries to keep afternoon free for last sights or flight connections.
Short boat ride from Port Blair to Ross Island to see colonial ruins, deer, and scenic harbour views; most boat rides and sites operate 9:00am–4:00pm — check boat schedules and return timings.
Final Andaman meal — enjoy a coastal speciality or a hearty thali; restaurants around the Jetty Bazaar remain open through the afternoon but confirm hours.
Pick up souvenirs (coir products, local honey, spices) and then transfer to Veer Savarkar Airport (or the ferry terminal if your onward journey is by sea). Leave ample buffer for airport check-in (generally 2 hours for domestic flights).