Arrive early at Veer Savarkar International Airport and transfer to your hotel for a relaxed check-in and freshen-up — choose a family-friendly property like Sinclairs Bayview or Symphony Palms for sea views and easy access to town. After settling in, take a gentle stroll through the nearby Aberdeen Bazaar for a taste of local life, pick up fresh coconut water, and visit the Anthropological Museum to get a quick, fascinating overview of the islands’ indigenous cultures before lunch.
After lunch, head to Corbyn's Cove for a relaxed beach walk and optional jetty-side banana boat ride, then visit the nearby Marina Park for a pleasant stroll and panoramic harbour views at sunset. Finish the afternoon with a visit to the Cellular Jail Light and Sound ticket counter area for photo ops and grab early evening snacks at New Lighthouse Restaurant or Ananda Restaurant to sample fresh seafood and local curries before the evening program.
As dusk falls, take a short drive to the tranquil Wandoor Beach for a peaceful shoreline walk and to watch the sun sink into the Bay of Bengal; nearby Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park’s glass-bottom boat kiosks offer brief sunset cruises ideal for spotting corals from the surface. Later, enjoy a family dinner at The Bayview (or Lighthouse Residency’s rooftop if you prefer a quieter setting) sampling Andaman crab curry, seafood thali and local coconut desserts while planning tomorrow’s ferry to Havelock.
Start early with a guided tour of Cellular Jail’s museum and the poignant Freedom Struggle galleries, then drive to the quieter Chidiya Tapu viewpoint for a short birdwatching walk and panoramic coastal views before returning to Port Blair for breakfast at New Lighthouse Restaurant. Mid-morning, board the early government ferry or a private cruise from Phoenix Bay to Havelock — on arrival check into your resort (consider Barefoot at Havelock or Symphony Palms Havelock) and stroll the resort’s beachfront to unwind before lunch.
After checking into your Havelock resort, head to Kalapathar Beach for its dramatic black-rock shoreline and calm swimming spots—ideal for family photos and a relaxed dip. Later, visit the nearby Radhanagar viewpoint (west side) to catch the famed soft-white sand and begin a barefoot walk toward Sunset Point, then unwind with fresh seafood platters or local Malabar fish curry at Full Moon Bay or Anju Coco for a casual beachfront meal.
As the sun softens, head to Beach No. 7’s quieter stretch near the Radhanagar access road for a leisurely barefoot walk and fantastic long-exposure sunset photos; grab fresh coconut water from a beachside vendor and watch local fishermen bring in their catch. After dusk, enjoy a relaxed dinner at Anju Coco’s beachfront seating or at Something Different — A Beachside Café for wood-fired seafood platters and tropical cocktails, then stroll back to your resort under starlit skies.
Catch the early glass-bottom boat from Havelock’s Jetty to Elephant Beach, then spend the morning snorkelling over vibrant coral gardens—book a guided snorkel with Dive India or Barefoot’s snorkel team to see clownfish and turtles safely. Alternatively, try a beginner’s discover-scuba session with SeaShell or Ocean Tribe at the shallow dive sites near the beach, followed by a beachside coconut-lunch at one of the sandbank shacks before returning to your resort to rest for the afternoon’s explorations.
After a restful midday, rent scooters and ride to Govind Nagar Market to pick up picnic supplies, then head to the quieter Govind Beach (Beach No. 3) for a relaxed shoreline walk and family beach games; nearby Kalipuram viewpoint offers a short climb with panoramic island views if you want a photo stop. Later, book an afternoon guided kayak or stand-up paddleboard session with Barefoot at their lagoon-style launch site—paddle through calm inlets, spot shore birds, and finish with chilled coconut water at the resort’s beach shack before dinner.
As daylight fades, take a short taxi to Kala Pathar viewpoint for sweeping sea-to-sky vistas, then head to the lively Govind Nagar promenade where you can sample street-side seafood kebabs and sweet coconut pancakes from popular stalls. Finish the night with a family-friendly beach bonfire arranged through your resort (ask Barefoot or Symphony Palms Havelock concierge), enjoy live acoustic music if available, and sip fresh king coconut water while recounting the day's underwater highlights.
After an early ferry back from Havelock, head straight to Phoenix Bay to drop bags at your Port Blair hotel (Sinclairs Bayview or Symphony Palms recommended) then take the short boat ride to Ross Island to explore the atmospheric British-era ruins, the old Chief Commissioner's bungalow and the tiny cemetery framed by banyans and peacocks. Return to town by late morning for a leisurely seafood brunch at New Lighthouse Restaurant or Lighthouse Residency’s terrace, and if time allows pop into the Fisheries Museum Complex to learn about local marine life before the afternoon’s relaxed schedule.
After returning from Ross Island and a seaside brunch, head to Chatham Saw Mill for a short, fascinating guided walk through India’s oldest timber mill and its small museum — kids (adults) will enjoy the old machinery and colonial-era photo displays. Follow this with a calm late-afternoon at Wandoor’s nearby Marine Park jetty (but not the beach already mentioned): take a short glass-bottom-boat ride to spot shallow coral patches and reef fishes, then relax over fresh seafood at Hotel Sentinel’s waterfront restaurant before heading back to your hotel to freshen up for the evening.
As twilight falls, head to the serene Viper Island shoreline for a short walk to view the historic jail ruins and lighthouse from the water’s edge, then return to town for a sunset cruise from Marina Park’s private operators that offers harbour lights and cool sea breezes. After the cruise, enjoy a relaxed family dinner at New Lighthouse Annex or Sea Princess Restaurant — both serve excellent Andaman prawn curry and coconut-based desserts — then finish with a leisurely stroll along Aberdeen Jetty, sampling local king coconut and street-side sweets as the night settles.
Pack up and leave luggage at the hotel, then head to Aberdeen Bazaar’s quieter lanes for last-minute souvenir shopping—pick up locally made sea-salt, cinnamon, and shell crafts—and stop at the nearby Fisheries Jetty café for a relaxed breakfast of steamed idli with coconut chutney and freshly brewed filter coffee. Afterward, visit the Samudrika Naval Marine Museum annex (different display rooms than earlier) for a quick deep-dive into regional marine exhibits, then take a short drive to Chatham Beach promenade for a gentle seaside walk and family photos before returning to your hotel to collect bags and prepare for the evening flight.
After collecting your bags, enjoy a leisurely afternoon at the quiet Marina Park promenade—grab fresh seafood sandwiches or a coconut cooler from the waterfront kiosks and watch ferries glide by. Then visit the nearby Fisheries Museum Complex’s souvenir stall for packaged smoked fish and island spices, followed by a calm visit to the tranquil Viper Island viewpoint road for panoramic harbour photos before returning to the hotel to freshen up for your late-night flight.
As night falls, take a short drive to the Marina Park waterfront for a relaxed harbour-side dinner at the popular SeaShell Restaurant, savouring Andaman grilled lobster or prawn masala while watching harbour lights. After dinner, stop by the city’s Night Market near Aberdeen Bazaar for last-minute spice packets and shell handicrafts, then return to your hotel to collect luggage and head to Veer Savarkar International Airport with time to spare for your late-night flight to Hyderabad.