Arrive at Port Blair, check into a family-friendly hotel (SeaShell/ Fortune/Sinclairs). Have an early hotel breakfast — dosa/eggs, fruit and juice — to settle in after travel.
Explore the Cellular Jail museum (historical prison) to learn Andaman’s freedom-fighter history; exhibits are stroller-friendly and give a short educational overview suitable for older kids and adults.
Short drive from town to this safe, sandy beach perfect for toddlers to play and parents to relax; gentle waves and a paved walkway make it stroller-friendly. Check that lifeguard services are present.
Attend the iconic Light & Sound show that dramatizes the jail’s history — an evocative experience best for older children; toddlers may find the dark and loud show unsettling, so plan accordingly. (Typical show times: around 5:30–6:30pm; verify schedule when you arrive.)
Have a quick hotel breakfast and head to Phoenix/Makruzz ferry terminal. Morning ferries (7:00–8:30am) are recommended for better sea conditions and more family comfort; book seats in advance.
Speed/ catamaran ferry ride to Havelock (approx 1.5–2h); comfortable seats and toilets onboard make it manageable for kids. Carry snacks and motion-sickness remedies.
Check into a family-friendly resort (Barefoot at Havelock, Symphony) and lunch at the popular 'Something Different' cafe offering pizza, sandwiches and kid-friendly meals.
Visit Radhanagar Beach (often rated among Asia’s best); wide sand, gentle slopes and ample space for toddlers to play — great for a long beach afternoon. Lifeguards are usually present; avoid peak sun hours and use shade for the toddler.
Boat transfer to Elephant Beach for glass-bottom boat ride and shallow snorkeling; operators run trips typically 9:00–15:00. For the toddler, take the glass-bottom boat or relax on the beach while older child enjoys supervised snorkeling with life jackets.
Short ferry (approx 1h) from Havelock to Neil; ferry schedules are limited so pre-book. The short ride is easier for little ones than longer crossings.
Visit Laxmanpur Beach for wide sand and shallow water; at low tide (check tide chart) see the Natural Rock Bridge — a fascinating sight kids enjoy. Keep toddler supervised on rocks.
Bharatpur is shallow and calm — ideal for toddlers to paddle and for older kids to snorkel in very shallow waters with supervision; water sports operators usually run 9:00–16:00.
Take a short boat ride to Ross Island (9:00–15:00 typical boat windows; if schedules allow do earlier). Explore colonial ruins and peacocks — easy walking with many shaded spots; not strenuous for children.
Boat to North Bay for glass-bottom boat rides, short supervised snorkeling and coral viewing; activities generally operate 9:00–15:00. Great introduction to marine life for children without deep-water exposure. Confirm lifeguard and child life-jacket policies.
Visit the Anthropological Museum or Marine Aquarium (usually open 9:00–16:00) for short indoor educational time if kids are tired; aquarium is entertaining for children.
Return to hotel, rest and have an early family dinner. If you prefer to celebrate NYE on a beach, many resorts offer family-friendly, non-loud beach dinners—book ahead.
For a toddler-friendly New Year, pick a quiet resort celebration or a beachside walk at a family resort rather than crowded parties; Port Blair/Havelock resorts may host early, child-friendly events.