Neil Island to Port Blair Latest Travel Schedule (September to November)
With tourist season beginning in the Andamans, now is the perfect time to plan your trip from Neil Island to Port Blair. Ferry seats sell out quickly, so we’ve gathered the latest schedules for all private and government ferries from Port Blair to Neil Island to help you book with confidence. (How to Book a Ferry Tickets for Neil to Port Blair in Advance?)
Note
This article is dedicated to the Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) → Port Blair ferry schedule. We update the timings in this article every three months, ensuring that the departure and arrival information reflects the most recent operator schedules.
Overview
The Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) → Port Blair ferry is often the last cruise of an Andaman itinerary. For most travelers, Neil comes towards the end of the trip : either as the final island stop or the second-last day before departure. That makes it very important for anyone to know the ferry schedule, it often decides whether you catch your return flight, make it to your city sightseeing plans, or simply enjoy one last breezy sail across the Bay of Bengal. So you need to know all the ferry/ cruise timings
To help you plan stress-free, here’s our updated guide with September first to November end ferry timings
Important Updates on Ferry Departure Timings to Neil from Port Blair
- ✅Nautika and Makruzz: Both premium cruise operate two daily sailings, many in the morning (6.00 am, 7.30 am, 8.00 am, 11.30 am) and one in the evening (12.15 pm & 2.00 pm) to Port Blair from Neil, offering the fastest and most comfortable journey. ( Read More: Makruzz Ferry Service: Schedules, Classes, Fares & Booking Info 2025)
- ✅Green Ocean → Has restarted its morning sailings (6.30 am & 7.00 am), offering travelers a slower but scenic open-deck experience.
- ✅Government DSS Ferry → Continues its budget service, usually with one fixed morning departure.
- ITT→ ITT majestic sailing is getting cancelled for a week now & they are transferring their passenger to Makruzz
Route Overview
- Distance: 36 km / 20 nautical miles
- Duration: 1 hr 15 min – 1 hr 45 min
- Departure Point: Neil Island Jetty (Bharatpur Jetty)
- Arrival Points:
- Haddo Wharf, Port Blair (private ferries)
- Phoenix Bay Jetty (government ferries)
- Ferry Options:
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- Private catamarans – Makruzz, Nautika, Green Ocean, ITT Majestic
- Govt DSS – cheapest but slower option
⏰ Neil Island to Port Blair Ferry Timings (September to November 2025 Update)
Below is the latest ferry schedule for 2025 for the season months of September, October & November, covering both private catamarans and the government DSS ferry. These timings are updated as per the current season, but always make sure to reconfirm 24 hours before travel as sailings may shift due to weather or operational reasons.
| Operator | Departure (Neil) | Arrival (Port Blair) | Duration | Ticket Price (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makruzz | 11:30 AM | 12:30 PM | 1h | Premium 185 0• Deluxe 2250• Royal 3250 |
| 04:00 PM | 05:00 PM | 1h | Premium 185 0• Deluxe 2250• Royal 3250 | |
| Nautika | 10:45 AM | 12:00 PM | 1h15m | Luxury 1800 • Royal 2100 |
| 04:15 PM | 05:30 PM | 1h15m | Luxury 1800 • Royal 2100 | |
| ITT Majestic | 11:30 AM | 12:30 PM | 1h | Silver 1650 • Majesty 1850 |
| Green Ocean 1 | 11:00 AM | 12:45 PM | 1h45m | Economy 1250• Luxury 175-• Royal 1950 |
| Green Ocean 2 | 11:15 AM | 01:00 PM | 1h45m | Economy 1250• Luxury 175-• Royal 1950 |
| Government Ferry (DSS) | Variable (usually morning) | Variable | 1h30m–2h00m | Chair 675• Seat 875 |
If yopu want to know how the weather will be in Andaman during season time. Read our guide on Best Time to Visit in Andaman 2025
🍂 Seasonal Note: September to November Travel
- Unstable Weather: Even though the heavy monsoon rains ease by late September, the sea is still choppy at times. Ferries (especially ITT Majestic) can more likely to face delays or cancellations.
- Morning Sailings are Safer: If you’re traveling during this period, always prefer the morning ferries (before 12:00 Noon).
- Flight Connections: If your return flight is booked during these months, keep at least a 5–6 hour buffer or, ideally, sail a day earlier to Port Blair to avoid last-minute stress.
- Government Ferries: DSS ferries generally continue to run, but seats are limited and priority is given to locals. Tourists should rely more on private ferries and book well in advance.
