Take an early Chennai–Port Blair flight to Veer Savarkar International Airport; allow roughly 5–7 hours door-to-door, including reaching Chennai airport, check-in, the flight, baggage collection, and your transfer into town. Aim to arrive at the airport around two hours before departure, and prearrange a hotel pickup in Port Blair—taxis are available, but having someone meet you is easier after a travel day. Keep lunch simple near your hotel, hydrate well, and allow time to check in before sightseeing.
After settling in, visit Cellular Jail National Memorial at Atlanta Point, allowing about 1½ hours. The galleries and courtyard are best approached slowly, as the site is emotionally weighty as well as historically important. Entry and visiting hours can change, so confirm the day’s access locally or through the official booking channel before relying on a specific slot; carry water and expect security checks. From central Port Blair, the jail is generally a short auto-rickshaw or taxi ride, though traffic around Aberdeen Bazaar can make the return slower than the map suggests.
Head to Corbyn’s Cove Beach for an unhurried sunset stop of about an hour. It is around 7 km from the town centre, usually 20–30 minutes by taxi or auto-rickshaw depending on traffic; the beach is pleasant for a stroll, but swimming conditions can vary, so follow local warnings and avoid staying after it becomes poorly lit. For dinner, continue to SeaShell Port Blair on Marine Hill, where Indian dishes and seafood are reliable choices. Budget approximately ₹700–1,500 per person for a meal and allow 1½ hours. Reserve or call ahead if possible, particularly for a sea-view table, then return to your hotel early—the next morning’s ferry logistics make a good night’s sleep worthwhile.
Start at Samudrika Naval Marine Museum in Delanipur, ideally around 9:00–9:30. Allow about an hour for the aquariums, shells, coral displays, and marine-life exhibits, with some context on the islands’ tribal history. It generally operates during daytime museum hours but may close on Mondays or change timings, so verify locally; entry is usually inexpensive, around ₹10–50. Take an auto-rickshaw or cab from your hotel—Port Blair’s roads are manageable, but short rides can take 15–25 minutes in traffic.
Continue to the Anthropological Museum at Middle Point, another roughly one-hour visit. The galleries provide useful background on the Andamanese and Nicobarese communities, though displays are concise rather than interactive. Keep the tone respectful: photography restrictions and exhibit access can vary. From there, head into Aberdeen Bazaar for a relaxed browse through the central market’s snack stalls and small shops. This is a good place to pick up packaged local treats, water, beach footwear, or simple island essentials; bargain politely, and expect about an hour if you are not shopping heavily.
Have lunch at Ananda Restaurant in Aberdeen Bazaar, a practical local choice for South Indian staples and seafood. Budget roughly ₹300–700 per person and allow an hour; service can be unhurried during busy periods. After lunch, leave for Chidiya Tapu, about 25–30 km south of central Port Blair. A hired cab is the easiest option and usually takes 45–60 minutes each way, depending on road conditions; confirm the return pickup in advance because app-based transport is not dependable there. Spend the late afternoon walking among the forested coastal scenery and settle at the sunset viewpoint. Leave enough time to return before it becomes fully dark, and carry water, insect repellent, and footwear with a decent grip. Sunset timing changes through the year, so ask your driver for the day’s best departure time rather than relying on a fixed schedule.
Allow 3–5 hours door-to-door for the fast ferry transfer: hotel checkout, reaching the terminal, check-in and security, the 1.5–2.5-hour sailing, baggage collection, and the transfer to your Havelock accommodation. Confirm the sailing time the previous evening and arrive at the terminal with a little buffer; carry your booking ID and keep essentials, sunscreen, and motion-sickness medication in a day bag. Makruzz and Nautika seats commonly cost about ₹1,500–2,500 one way, while a government ferry is cheaper but slower and less convenient. On arrival at Swaraj Dweep, pre-arrange a hotel pickup or take an auto-rickshaw—local rides to the market and beach areas are straightforward, but fares are best agreed before departure.
After dropping luggage and having a quick lunch near Havelock Market, hire a scooter or auto for the drive east to Kalapathar Beach. The road is pleasant and quieter than the main tourist stretches; allow around 1.5 hours here for the pale sand, driftwood, forest edge, and photographs. Swimming is not advisable everywhere because of currents and rocky patches, so treat this as a scenic beach walk rather than a full-water stop. Carry water and cash, as facilities near the beach are limited.
Continue to Radhanagar Beach on the island’s western side, allowing roughly 30–45 minutes by scooter or auto depending on traffic and your starting point. Spend about two hours walking the broad shoreline and swimming only in the marked, supervised area; lifeguard advice and sea conditions matter more than the calendar, especially after rough weather. For sunset, arrive with time to walk away from the busiest entrance, and remember that beach access closes after dark. Return to the market area for dinner at Full Moon Café, a relaxed choice for seafood and vegetarian dishes; budget approximately ₹500–1,000 per person and allow about 1.5 hours. Confirm the day’s closing time locally, as island restaurants can finish service earlier than mainland venues.
Take the earliest Havelock–Neil Island ferry you can confirm, ideally a direct sailing to Shaheed Dweep (Neil Island). Allow 3–5 hours door-to-door for checkout, an auto-rickshaw or taxi to the jetty, terminal check-in, the 1–1.5-hour crossing, baggage collection, and your transfer to the Bharatpur area. Direct services are seasonal, so verify the sailing with Makruzz, Nautika, or Go2Andaman before committing; if no direct boat runs, keep an extra night on Havelock or Port Blair rather than depending on a risky same-day connection. After arrival, leave your bags at your accommodation and take a short auto ride to Bharatpur Beach.
Spend about 1.5 hours at Bharatpur Beach, where the water is generally shallow and calm enough for an easy first swim or a weather-dependent glass-bottom-boat outing. Boat operators and sea conditions vary, so treat this as optional and agree on the price before boarding; a short ride commonly costs a few hundred rupees per person. From there, hire an auto or scooter toward the Laxmanpur coast—allow roughly 20–30 minutes depending on where you are staying—and walk to Natural Bridge. Visit around a falling or low tide, when the rocky approach is safer and the formation is easier to see; wear sandals with a firm grip, as the rocks can be slippery. Allow about 1.5 hours, including the coastal walk and photographs.
Stay on the western shore for sunset at Laxmanpur Beach, arriving at least 30 minutes before the sun drops. The beach is best enjoyed slowly rather than as a quick viewpoint stop, with open sea, pale sand, and fewer distractions than the busier parts of the island; keep an eye on the tide while walking near the rocks. After sunset, take an auto back toward Bharatpur for dinner at SeaShell Neil, where island seafood and Indian dishes usually run about ₹600–1,200 per person. Reserve or call ahead if possible, as island kitchens can slow down during busy evenings, and carry some cash because card and network service can be unreliable.
If your ferry is late morning or later, start with a brief walk along Ram Nagar Beach in Shaheed Dweep, keeping it to about an hour so you are not rushed. The shore is usually quiet in the morning, with fishing boats and a broad, lightly developed coastline—pleasant for a final Andaman stroll rather than a long beach session. Have a simple breakfast at your accommodation or a nearby local café; do not rely on finding a substantial meal directly on the beach. Keep your bags packed and confirm the ferry status before leaving, as sea conditions and operational changes can affect timings.
Take a confirmed ferry from Shaheed Dweep to Port Blair, allowing 3–5 hours door-to-door for the auto-rickshaw or taxi to the jetty, terminal check-in, baggage handling, the sailing, disembarkation, and the onward airport transfer. Reach the jetty early—at least 45–60 minutes before departure—and keep your passport or ID, ticket, and valuables in your hand luggage. Ferry schedules can change, so verify the sailing with the operator or your accommodation the previous evening; choose a departure that leaves a substantial buffer before your flight rather than trying to make a tight same-day connection. On arrival in Port Blair, pre-arrange a taxi to Veer Savarkar International Airport; the drive commonly takes around 20–40 minutes depending on traffic and port delays.
For the Port Blair–Chennai flight, be at Veer Savarkar International Airport at least two hours before departure, with extra time if you still need to collect ferry luggage or are travelling during a busy holiday period. Book a sufficiently late flight to absorb ferry delays; there are limited alternatives if a missed connection forces an overnight in Port Blair. After check-in, the terminal is compact, so there is little reason to arrive excessively early beyond the recommended buffer. The flight to Chennai is the final leg of the route—allow additional time after landing for baggage collection and your onward transfer from the airport, especially if you are continuing into the city at night.
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