Arrive at Veer Savarkar Airport, Port Blair in the morning; flights vary by origin so book early-morning arrival to maximize day. Choose round-trip deals + hand-luggage only if on tight budget.
Visit the Cellular Jail to understand Andaman's colonial & freedom struggle history; the museum and grounds are open roughly 9:00am–5:00pm and take ~1–1.5 hours. A must-see for context on the islands.
Attend the famous Light and Sound show (timings usually around 5:30–6:00pm) which narrates the jail's history; check exact start time when you arrive and book tickets early as seats fill fast.
Early breakfast and head to Phoenix Jetty for island boat departures. Boats to Ross Island and North Bay typically operate in the morning; book the 8:00–9:00am slot if available.
Short boat ride (10–20 min) to Ross Island to see colonial ruins, deer, and scenic viewpoints; island generally open mornings until early afternoon—plan ~1.5–2 hours here.
Head to North Bay for coral viewing via glass-bottom boat or basic snorkeling (operators run trips ~9:00am–3:00pm). Best for intro-level snorkeling without going to Havelock.
Take the earliest available government/faster ferry Port Blair → Havelock to maximize beach time (typical departures around 6:00–8:00am). Carry ID and island permit.
Check into a budget guesthouse near Vijay Nagar or near the jetty, freshen up and rent two-wheelers if you prefer independent travel around the island.
Spend late afternoon and sunset at Radhanagar Beach (often voted Asia’s best); beach open all day—stay for golden-hour views and swimming. Peak visitor times at sunset so plan transport ahead.
Speedboat or glass-bottom boat to Elephant Beach for snorkeling and coral viewing; snorkel trips and entry generally available 8:30am–12:00pm and include equipment rental. Book a group trip to save money.
Catch an early inter-island ferry Havelock → Neil (check schedules; some days direct ferries run early morning). Book government/passenger ferry for best price.
Take an afternoon/evening ferry back to Port Blair (schedules vary — some ferries arrive evening); if schedules don't align, you may return to Havelock and overnight there or choose an earlier return.