Fly from Chennai to Port Blair, then continue by a pre-booked ferry from Phoenix Bay Jetty to Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island). Allow roughly 8–12 hours door to door, but the actual journey can take longer: include airport check-in, baggage collection, the airport-to-jetty transfer, ferry check-in and possible sea delays. Choose a flight and ferry with a generous connection buffer; ferry sailings are limited and operate during the day, so if the timings don’t line up safely, plan an overnight in Port Blair rather than counting on a tight connection. Reconfirm the sailing with the operator and arrange a pickup from the Havelock jetty to Silver Sand Beach Resort in advance.
After the transfer to Silver Sand Beach Resort in the Vijay Nagar area, check in and give everyone 1–2 hours to rest, especially after the travel day. Keep the first afternoon deliberately light; confirm dinner arrangements with the resort or your driver before heading out, as options and transport can be less convenient after dark.
Take an easy stroll at Vijaynagar Beach (Beach No. 5), close to the resort. It’s a relaxed first taste of the island, and the beach is especially pleasant before sunset; check local conditions and avoid swimming unless it’s permitted and safe. For dinner, head to Something Different – A Beachside Café near Govind Nagar. Budget around ₹500–₹1,000 per person, and ask the resort to arrange a return ride so you’re not relying on finding transport late in the evening.
Have breakfast early and arrange your transfer from Silver Sand Beach Resort to the boat departure point through the resort or a licensed local operator. For your parents and children, a pre-booked boat is generally the easiest option; the ride is often around 20–30 minutes, but departure times and access depend on sea conditions. The permitted forest route is another possibility only if it is open and your family is comfortable with the walk. Allow most of the morning for the transfer, beach time and return, and carry water, sun protection, towels and a change of clothes. Confirm the boat fare, return arrangements and any local entry charges before setting out.
Plan around 2–3 hours for water activities at Elephant Beach, booking with an authorized operator and confirming costs, age and health restrictions, safety equipment, and the day’s sea conditions in advance. Activities and schedules can be cancelled or changed at short notice, so don’t count on a particular activity being available. Keep valuables to a minimum, follow staff instructions, and check that children are comfortable with the conditions before they take part.
After returning, take time to freshen up and rest at the resort before browsing the small shops around Govind Nagar for about 45 minutes. Finish with dinner at Anju Coco Resto in Govind Nagar; budget roughly ₹400–800 per person, and check the day’s hours locally. This is a full beach morning, so keep the afternoon unhurried and confirm your ride back with the boat operator rather than relying on a last-minute departure.
Arrange a local taxi or resort vehicle from your accommodation to Radhanagar Beach; allow roughly 30–45 minutes each way, depending on traffic and where you’re staying. Set out after breakfast and spend 2–3 hours by the water. The beach is usually accessible during daylight, but follow lifeguard flags and ask locally about swimming conditions—currents can change. Bring drinking water, sun protection and a change of clothes; keep valuables to a minimum.
Have a simple lunch at a café or food stall near the beach entrance; options and prices can vary, so check what’s open when you arrive. Budget about ₹300–700 per person and allow an hour. Then take the easy, shaded Radhanagar forest trail at an unhurried pace, leaving 45–60 minutes and turning back if the path is muddy or the light is fading. Carry water and wear shoes with grip.
Return to your accommodation for a rest, then head to Full Moon Café in Govind Nagar for dinner. A taxi is the easiest option; agree on the fare or arrange a return pickup before you set off, as rides can be less readily available later in the evening. Expect roughly ₹500–1,000 per person, and check the café’s current opening hours locally.
Keep the day light and check the last ferry’s confirmed sailing time and check-in instructions directly with your operator; schedules can change, and “last ferry” availability should not be assumed until your ticket is confirmed. Arrange the resort-to-jetty transfer with Silver Sand Beach Resort and leave a generous buffer for the road journey and check-in. Keep tickets and identification together, and follow the operator’s luggage guidance.
After arrival, take a pre-arranged taxi to your accommodation and check in. With an early start tomorrow, skip sightseeing: have dinner close to the hotel and get to bed early. Choose accommodation with a straightforward airport transfer, and confirm the pickup plan with reception tonight.
Plan to leave for the airport at 7:00 AM IST as requested; confirm the drive time and taxi availability with your hotel, and allow extra time for airport check-in. The actual flight departure time is not provided, so check that a 7:00 AM departure from the hotel gives you enough time for your flight.
You’ll be staying in Port Blair after arriving from Havelock the previous day, so there’s no ferry to fit in this morning. Leave your hotel for Veer Savarkar International Airport at 7:00 AM, as requested. Arrange a taxi with your hotel the night before; the drive is usually about 15–30 minutes, but allow extra time for traffic and the family’s luggage.
If 7:00 AM is your flight’s departure time rather than the time you want to leave the hotel, leave much earlier: aim to reach the airport about two hours before a domestic flight, and confirm your airline’s check-in guidance. Keep passports or ID, tickets, medicines and children’s essentials easy to reach, and settle any hotel bill the previous evening.
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