Most morning ferries from Port Blair land at Havelock early; arriving this morning gives you a full first day. Check your booked operator (Makruzz/Govt) for exact time and boarding pier.
Short taxi or scooter ride from the jetty to your hotel or guesthouse; drop bags, freshen up and collect any bookings (boat, dive) you've made. Many hotels allow early luggage drop if the room isn't ready.
Popular local café serving hearty breakfasts, Indian dishes and seafood; a good spot to fuel up before exploring. Most cafes open by 8:00am but check current hours.
Renting a scooter is the easiest way to move around Havelock and reach beaches on your own schedule; operators usually open in the morning and require ID and a deposit.
Small, photogenic black-rock shoreline perfect for calm walks and photos; quieter than Radhanagar and great in late morning light. Public beach — accessible sunrise to sunset.
Casual café offering a mix of Indian and continental dishes, salads and seafood; a relaxed mid-day stop near central Havelock. Most cafés serve lunch from about 11:00am to early evening—confirm current times.
World-famous white-sand beach ideal for swimming, strolling and watching the sunset; arrive early to secure a good spot and walk the wide shoreline. Beach is open sunrise to sunset — sunset is the highlight.
Beachside restaurant or resort eatery offering seafood plates, local curries and chilled drinks; perfect after sunset. Many restaurants remain open until about 9:30–10:00pm — check current hours and reserve if needed.
Quick early breakfast to be ready for water activities; many hotels offer early breakfast on request and cafés open from about 7:00–8:00am, so confirm with your host.
Speedboat or glass-bottom-boat transfers to Elephant Beach include snorkeling at shallow reefs and a beach stop; operators typically run trips from about 8:00am to mid-afternoon—book in advance and check weather. This is the best time for clear water and marine life.
Shower and change after snorkelling; many dive/boat operators provide freshwater rinse on return but hotels will have full facilities. Allow time to dry gear and pack.
Enjoy fresh local seafood and curries at this popular spot; midday is ideal after morning water activities. Confirm opening hours (often open through lunch until early evening).
If you pre-booked, a single discover dive or shore dive is an excellent way to see deeper reef life (centres operate roughly 7:30am–4:00pm by appointment). If not diving, explore Vijaynagar Beach or local shops for souvenirs and photography.
Collect luggage and head to the jetty with time to spare; local taxis and scooters can take you there in 15–30 minutes depending on location. Arrive at least 30 minutes before scheduled ferry.
Evening ferry back to Port Blair completes your Havelock visit; confirm your exact ticket time and operator, as departure times vary and high-season boats fill fast.