Take an early IndiGo/Alliance Air flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ). Morning flights are best to maximise island time; flight duration ~2.5–3h direct when available.
Explore the Cellular Jail museum to learn about the islands' role in India’s freedom struggle; museum typically open 8:30am–5:00pm (check counter timings).
Attend the evening Light & Sound show depicting India’s freedom movement; typical showtime around 6:00pm–6:30pm — confirm exact timing at the ticket counter.
Fortune Resort Bay Island (4★) — well-known beachfront resort with good dining and pools; SeaShell Port Blair (4★) — boutique-style property close to the jetty; Hotel Sentinel / Peerless (premium 4★) — comfortable large rooms and convenient location. Approx. per-night double room ranges shown below.
Take a morning high-speed ferry to Havelock — Makruzz (premium) or government/express ferries; journey ~1.5–3h depending on service. Book seats in advance for December.
Spend the afternoon at Radhanagar Beach, rated among India’s best — ideal for relaxing, swimming and honeymoon photos. Open all day; sunset best around 4:30pm–5:30pm.
Top-tier beachfront and boutique resorts offering privacy, in-house restaurants and easy access to beaches and dive operators. December is high season — book ASAP.
Speedboat transfer to Elephant Beach for snorkelling, glass-bottom boat or sea-walk; boat services generally run in morning and early afternoon and are weather dependent.
Try a PADI/SSI introductory dive or book certified dives; dive centres operate roughly 8:00am–4:00pm and require prior booking. Trial dives last ~30–60 minutes in-water.
Neil has limited large luxury hotels; choose the best 4★ or premium cottages for comfort and seclusion. Book early — island is small with limited premium inventory.
Return to Port Blair; journey time varies between 1.5–4h depending on ferry type and routing. Book a mid-morning departure to have a restful afternoon in Port Blair.
Visit the Anthropological and Fisheries museums to learn about tribal cultures and marine life; usual opening times approx. 9:00am–5:00pm (confirm locally).
Short speedboat to North Bay for snorkeling, glass-bottom boat rides or sea-walk depending on the operator; boat services generally 8:00am–2:00pm and are weather-dependent.
Short boat transfer to Ross Island to see colonial ruins, deer park and nature trails; visits usually allowed until mid-afternoon — confirm boat timings on the day.