Arrive at Veer Savarkar International Airport or Port Blair jetty and take a private transfer to your family-friendly hotel (choose a ground-floor or lift-access room to make stroller use easy). Give everyone time to rest after travel: unpack, change diapers/clothes, and enjoy a slow breakfast at the hotel or a nearby café such as Anju Coco for simple local-style dishes and fresh fruit juice for the toddler.
Keep the first afternoon low-key with a gentle outing to Corbyn's Cove Beach — a short, stroller-friendly walk and shallow waters perfect for a 3-year-old to paddle and collect shells while you relax under the palms. If your family needs extra downtime, return to the hotel for a nap and let the little one recharge; otherwise, visit the nearby Fisheries Museum (small, quick) for a brief, educational peek at marine life.
Head to the Cellular Jail complex around sunset for the light-and-sound show (timing around dusk) — book seats in advance and bring a carrier if the toddler may get restless, or plan to watch the exterior and grounds instead if you prefer to skip the show. Afterward, enjoy an early, relaxed dinner at a nearby restaurant like New Lighthouse or Ananda Restaurant, choosing mild, familiar dishes for the child, and return to the hotel for an early night to be ready for the next day's easy sightseeing.
After a restful night, enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel or at Anju Coco before heading to the Anthropological Museum for a short, stroller-friendly visit — its compact exhibits give a colourful, kid-friendly introduction to the islands’ indigenous cultures. From there, pop by the nearby Chatham Saw Mill viewpoint for a quick photo stop and a breath of sea air, keeping the pace gentle so the toddler can explore safely.
Return to Corbyn's Cove Beach for some more relaxed beach time—bring a sunshade, sand toys and snacks so your 3-year-old can paddle and build simple sandcastles while you unwind on the shore; there are shallow, calm areas perfect for little ones. If everyone still has energy, take a short drive to the Fisheries Museum or the Marina Park promenade for an easy stroll and some fresh coconut water before heading back to the hotel for a nap.
Plan an early dinner at New Lighthouse or Ananda Restaurant, choosing familiar, mild dishes for the child and sampling local seafood for the adults in a relaxed setting. If your family prefers a gentle post-dinner activity, wander the Aberdeen Bazaar for an easy, stroller-friendly walk and pick up a few souvenirs or fresh fruit before returning to the hotel to pack lightly for tomorrow’s transfer to Havelock.
Pack light after an early hotel breakfast and take a private transfer to Phoenix Bay Jetty (or Veer Savarkar Jetty) for the passenger ferry to Havelock — aim for a morning ferry to keep travel during your toddler's usual awake hours. Arrive at Havelock's Rajiv Gandhi Jetty and meet your pre-booked resort transfer; choose a ground-floor room or a cottage with easy access so stroller and luggage handling is simple and stress-free.
Spend a gentle first afternoon exploring the area around your resort and enjoying a calm lunch at the resort's restaurant or at Full Moon Café for toddler-friendly options; let your child play on the resort lawn or shaded beach area while you relax. If everyone is rested, take a short family bike-tuk-tuk ride to the nearby Kala Pathar area or Govind Nagar market for fresh fruit, ice cream and a quick seaside stroll to acclimatize without overdoing activity.
Watch the sunset from the resort or a quiet spot like Vijay Nagar beach — its shallow shoreline is good for little feet and peaceful for parents. Have an early, relaxed dinner at the resort or head to The New Lighthouse Restaurant for simple, familiar dishes, then settle in for an early night so the family is refreshed for tomorrow’s Radhanagar beach day.
After a restful night on Havelock, take a short morning drive to Radhanagar Beach (Beach No. 7) to arrive before the crowd and enjoy the soft white sand and shallow, calm water — perfect for a 3-year-old to paddle and scamper safely. Spread a sunshade near the lifeguard zone, bring sand toys and snacks, and take gentle walks along the shoreline to collect shells and snap family photos against the beloved sunset-facing vista even in the morning’s soft light.
Head back to Govind Nagar or the Full Moon Café area for a relaxed, toddler-friendly lunch (mild rice/vegetable options and fresh fruit) and a short break at your resort for naptime if needed; many resorts have grassy play areas where the little one can burn off energy. Later in the afternoon, return to Radhanagar for an easy nature walk on the mapped trail behind the beach or a calm swim near the shore — consider renting a beach umbrella and keep sunscreen, a hat and plenty of water handy.
As the day winds down, stay for Radhanagar’s famous sunset from the designated viewing point — an early, stroller-accessible spot makes this easier with a toddler — then enjoy an early dinner at The New Lighthouse or Barefoot Café with simple, familiar dishes for the child and fresh seafood for adults. After dinner, stroll briefly through Vijay Nagar if you’d like a gentle market visit, then return to your resort for an early night to prepare for tomorrow’s Elephant Beach morning.
Start early with a short boat ride or a guided glass-bottom boat to Elephant Beach to arrive before the crowds; the shallow, clear shallows near the shore are ideal for a 3-year-old to splash and spot small fish while parents can relax under a rented umbrella. If you’re comfortable, book a short, family-friendly snorkel session with a reputable operator (lifejackets for children and a supervised, shallow snorkel are recommended), or choose the glass-bottom boat option for colourful coral viewing without getting wet.
Return to your resort or Govind Nagar for a relaxed lunch—Full Moon Café and Barefoot Café offer mild, rice- and vegetable-based options and fresh fruit that suit toddlers—then pack and take a leisurely transfer to Rajiv Gandhi Jetty in time for an afternoon/early-evening ferry to Port Blair. Allow a restful break on the jetty or at the ferry lounge so the little one can nap or play with quiet toys; arrive in Port Blair and check into your hotel (request ground-floor access) to freshen up before dinner.
Back in Port Blair, enjoy a calm, early dinner at New Lighthouse or Ananda Restaurant with familiar, toddler-friendly dishes while adults sample local specialities, and take a gentle post-dinner stroll along the Marina Park promenade if energy allows. Settle in at your hotel early to rest and celebrate a quiet New Year’s Eve with the family, keeping celebrations mellow for the toddler’s schedule.
Take an early ferry from Port Blair to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) to arrive before the heat and crowds; upon landing, head straight to Laxmanpur Beach for its long, shallow shoreline where your 3-year-old can safely paddle and you can walk the scenic rock formations and natural reef pools. Stop by the nearby sunset viewpoint and the natural bridge (Howrah Bridge) for quick family photos and a gentle exploration of the coastal rock features — bring a sunshade, hats and snacks for a comfortable start to the day.
After a relaxed beach picnic or a child-friendly lunch at a local café in Bharatpur or Neil Bazaar, visit Bharatpur Beach for a calm swim area and a possible short glass-bottom boat ride if you prefer to see corals without snorkeling; alternatively, take a slow cycle or short taxi ride to the quiet Sitapur Beach for a peaceful stroller-friendly stroll and shell-collecting. Allow time for the toddler to nap in a shaded spot or in your baby carrier before boarding the return ferry, and pick up a few local fruits or coconut treats from Neil Bazaar as light souvenirs.
Return to Port Blair on an early evening ferry and transfer to the airport or your hotel depending on your departure plans; freshen up and enjoy a final mellow dinner at Ananda Restaurant or New Lighthouse with familiar dishes for the child and a last taste of island seafood for adults. If time allows before your flight or night ferry, take a brief walk along Marina Park to relax and reflect on the trip’s highlights, then head to the airport/jetty with calm, well-packed bags and plenty of snacks for the journey home.