Fly into Veer Savarkar International Airport from Ahmedabad, allowing extra time for baggage collection and the short airport formalities. Your hotel transfer should take around 15–25 minutes to Aberdeen or Marine Hill, rather than the one-hour estimate sometimes quoted for Port Blair traffic. A pre-booked Innova or similar vehicle is best for six adults with luggage; expect roughly ₹800–1,500 one way, depending on the hotel and vehicle size. Ask the driver to wait while you check in and confirm your onward car bookings. Choose a mid-range hotel with family rooms, an in-house restaurant, airport transfers, and a dependable car desk—useful for arranging the next two days without repeatedly negotiating locally.
After lunch and a proper rest, take a hotel car to Corbyn’s Cove Beach, about 15–20 minutes from central Port Blair. This is a gentle first outing after the flight: walk along the palm-lined shore, sit at the beach kiosks, and consider a short jet-ski ride only if the sea and operators are cleared for activities that day. Water-sport prices commonly start around ₹600–1,200 per person, but confirm the total price, duration, life jacket, and weather cancellation policy before paying. Changing facilities can be basic, so carry sandals, towels, sunscreen, and a spare set of clothes. Leave around sunset rather than lingering after dark, when transport becomes less convenient.
Continue by car to Samudrika Naval Marine Museum in Delanipur, usually a 15–20 minute drive from Corbyn’s Cove Beach. Allow about an hour for the aquariums, coral displays, island geography, and exhibits on the region’s indigenous communities; typical entry is inexpensive, often around ₹10–50 per adult, but verify the current timing because museums may close by late afternoon or observe weekly closures. If it is already closed, enjoy the drive through Delanipur and return to the hotel instead—do not try to compress the visit. Finish at SeaShell Port Blair in Marine Hill, where the rooftop setting and broad multi-cuisine menu suit a mixed group after travel. Budget approximately ₹700–1,200 per person, reserve a table for six, and arrange the hotel car for the return; app-based taxis can be limited in Port Blair, especially later in the evening.
Start around 8:30am at Cellular Jail National Memorial in Atlanta Point, before the heat builds and tour groups arrive. Allow roughly two hours for the old prison blocks, freedom-fighter galleries, central tower and museum displays; carry water, as parts of the complex are exposed. Entry is usually modest—around ₹30–100 depending on the ticket category—but confirm the current fee and opening hours locally, as timings can change. From here, take an auto-rickshaw or short cab ride to the Kala Pani Museum, generally 10–15 minutes away, and spend about an hour with its archival photographs and visual exhibits. Combined, the two visits make the morning quite emotional, so keep the pace unhurried.
Head next to Aberdeen Bazaar, about 10 minutes by auto from the museum, and browse the compact lanes for shell-free handicrafts, island-themed clothing, packaged snacks, spices and basic travel supplies. Bargaining is normal in smaller shops, though fixed-price stores are common; avoid buying coral or unverified marine souvenirs, which can create problems at airport security. After roughly 90 minutes, have lunch at Anand Restaurant, a dependable casual vegetarian stop for dosa, thali, South Indian meals and fresh juices. Budget approximately ₹250–500 per person. It can be busy during the lunch rush, so arriving around 1:00pm is more comfortable for your group of six.
After a restful break at the hotel, walk or take a short auto ride to Flag Point on the Aberdeen waterfront around 5:00pm. This is a simple, pleasant place for a harbor-side stroll rather than a major sightseeing stop: watch the light soften over the water, see local families gathering and take photographs around the national flag installation. Allow about an hour, then return to your hotel by auto or pre-booked cab before dinner. Keep small notes and cash handy throughout the day; card payments are less reliable in market shops and autos, and traffic around Aberdeen Bazaar becomes noticeably slower at closing time.
Leave Port Blair around 7:00–7:30am in a pre-booked sedan or tempo traveller; the road to Chidiya Tapu Biological Park takes roughly 1–1½ hours. Your hotel can arrange the vehicle—budget approximately ₹1,800–3,000 for a sedan, more for a larger vehicle. Spend about 90 minutes walking through the park’s forested trails and coastal habitats, keeping the pace gentle for the group and carrying water, hats and mosquito repellent. Continue a short distance to Munda Pahad Beach, where the forest-and-coast path leads to a peaceful viewpoint and shoreline; allow another 1–1½ hours. Wear shoes with a firm grip, as the trail can be uneven or damp.
Have a simple early lunch or refreshments at Sippyuk’s Café in the Chidiya Tapu area around 1:00pm. Expect roughly ₹300–700 per person and allow an hour, as service can be relaxed and supplies are limited compared with Port Blair. Begin the drive back after lunch; traffic is usually manageable, but keep a comfortable buffer because the road is winding in places. Carry cash, as card and mobile-payment connectivity may be inconsistent around Chidiya Tapu.
Back in town, stop at Sagarika Government Emporium in Middle Point, generally open until around 7:00pm—confirm locally, since hours can change. It is a good place for island-made woodwork, cane items and government-certified handicrafts; avoid buying coral, shells or anything that appears to contain protected marine material. Finish at your hotel vehicle desk in Aberdeen or Marine Hill for about 45 minutes: reconfirm the next morning’s Havelock ferry, pickup time for Haddo Wharf, luggage handling, and whether a sedan or tempo traveller is best for six adults. Keep ferry tickets, identification and medicines together tonight, and ask the hotel to arrange an early breakfast or packed meal.
Take your pre-booked Makruzz ferry from Haddo Wharf to Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island). Reach the terminal about 60 minutes before departure with photo ID and both printed and digital tickets; November is generally a good sailing season, but keep a light jacket for the air-conditioned cabin. After arriving at Havelock Jetty, collect your luggage and arrange the short transfer to Havelock Island Beach Resort in Govind Nagar—usually 10–15 minutes by hotel car or prepaid local taxi. The resort can hold your bags if the room is not ready, and its activity desk is a convenient place to reconfirm permits, pickup times and medical requirements for tomorrow’s scuba or boat activities.
Walk down to Govind Nagar Beach, a calm, convenient stretch for unwinding after the ferry rather than a major swimming or snorkelling beach. Spend about 90 minutes under the trees, but avoid swimming near boat movement and check the tide before entering the water. Back at the hotel, ask for one local cab for the group or two scooters; a car with driver is more comfortable for six adults, while scooters are useful only for confident riders. Expect roughly ₹800–1,500 for a short local cab arrangement or ₹500–800 per scooter per day, plus fuel; helmets are essential and roads become poorly lit outside the main settlements.
Have dinner at Full Moon Café in Govind Nagar, a relaxed choice for Indian and continental food, with a leafy, informal atmosphere rather than a rushed resort setting. Budget approximately ₹700–1,300 per person, and allow extra time because island kitchens can be leisurely during busy evenings. After dinner, use the hotel-arranged transport desk to confirm tomorrow’s early pickup, whether scuba diving, a discover-scuba session, or a gentler option such as snorkelling and a glass-bottom boat is most suitable. Keep the evening quiet, charge phones and cameras, and carry cash as card or network service can be unreliable on Swaraj Dweep.
Book the first available session at the Barefoot Scuba Resort activity centre near Beach 7—usually around 7:00–8:00am—so you have calmer water, better visibility and enough time for the rest of the day. For non-certified guests, ask for a Discover Scuba session: expect a briefing, equipment fitting, shallow-water practice and approximately 30–45 minutes underwater, with the whole experience taking about three hours. Budget roughly ₹4,500–7,500 per person, depending on the operator and package. Everyone should disclose medical conditions honestly; avoid diving with congestion, and do not fly for at least 12–18 hours afterward. Arrange a local cab or hotel vehicle in advance, as Beach 7 is not a practical walk from most accommodation.
Transfer by the resort’s boat or a licensed shared boat to Elephant Beach, generally 20–30 minutes by sea from the jetty area; confirm the exact meeting point and return boat before leaving. This is the best place today for the non-divers to choose snorkeling, sea walking, parasailing, banana boats or a glass-bottom boat, subject to sea conditions and operator availability. Keep valuables at the hotel, carry reef-safe sunscreen, dry clothes and water, and wear footwear suitable for wet sand and coral rubble. Allow about three hours, including the boat ride and changing time. After returning, have a late lunch and cold drink at Nemo Café & Bar; set aside approximately ₹700–1,400 per person and expect service to be relaxed rather than fast.
Around 3:30–4:00pm, take a pre-arranged cab east toward Kalapathar Beach, roughly 30–40 minutes from the main Havelock market area. The approach winds through forest and small settlements, and the beach is better for a quiet walk, photographs and a little downtime than for swimming—watch the tide and avoid entering the water near rocky sections. Spend about 1½ hours here, then return toward Govind Nagar for dinner at Something Different—A Beachside Café, where seafood, Indian dishes and vegetarian choices suit a mixed group; budget ₹700–1,300 per person. Reserve a table if possible, especially because this is your final full evening, and ask your hotel tonight to reconfirm the earliest Havelock Jetty ferry for tomorrow, the pickup time and the required airport buffer in Port Blair.
Take the earliest practical ferry from Swaraj Dweep Jetty to Haddo Wharf, reaching the jetty at least 60 minutes before departure with your photo IDs and tickets. On arrival, allow 30–45 minutes for disembarkation and luggage collection; your pre-booked hotel car or a six-seater should meet you outside the wharf. Keep the vehicle on standby rather than taking separate autos—this makes the remaining airport transfer much easier for six people and luggage.
Drive about 10–15 minutes from Haddo Wharf across the causeway to Chatham Island for Chatham Saw Mill. Allow roughly an hour for the historic timber-processing complex, museum displays and the island’s old working-port atmosphere. Visitor access and operating hours can change, so ask your driver or hotel to confirm the morning opening before the ferry day; carry your ID, as entry procedures may apply. If the mill is closed, enjoy the harbor views briefly rather than trying to force a lengthy detour.
Continue around 15 minutes toward Aberdeen Bazaar for an early lunch at New Lighthouse Restaurant, a convenient choice for seafood and vegetarian dishes; budget approximately ₹500–1,000 per person. Order promptly, as you should leave after about an hour and reach Veer Savarkar International Airport at least two hours before a domestic flight. The airport is usually 10–20 minutes from central Aberdeen, but allow 30 minutes in the vehicle for traffic, luggage loading and the return of the hired car. Keep ferry tickets, hotel receipts and IDs accessible, and reconfirm your flight and ferry the previous evening—rough seas or timetable changes can affect the day’s buffer.