Baratang has always been one of the most interesting stops in the Andaman Islands, yet reaching it usually meant a long road convoy, a very early start and a separate plan altogether. From 1 October 2026 that changes. Makruzz is starting a new sailing that links Port Blair, Baratang and Havelock in one connected journey.
For travellers it means less time spent in transit and more time on the things you actually came for. The mangrove creeks, the limestone caves and the long stretch of open sea between the islands all become part of the holiday instead of a tiring leg you have to get through. Below is a clear look at the new route, the timings, and what comes included in the fare.
What Is the New Makruzz Route
The new service runs as a single connected sailing. You board at Port Blair in the early morning, cruise across to Baratang, take in the famous Limestone Cave excursion, and then continue on to Havelock the same day. One ticket, one plan and the best of three islands. Instead of booking a separate ferry, a road permit run and a cave tour on different days, the whole sequence now sits inside one journey.
Makruzz Baratang Route Timings
The sailing leaves Port Blair early and reaches Havelock by the afternoon, with the Baratang cave visit slotted in between the two legs.
Sector | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|
| Port Blair to Baratang | 05:45 | 07:45 |
| Baratang to Havelock | 12:00 | 13:30 |
Timings are as per the launch schedule and may be revised by the operator. We always reconfirm sailings before every booking.
What Is Included in the Fare
The biggest change is how much now comes bundled into a single fare. Instead of stitching together separate ferries, a permit run and a cave tour, the new sailing carries it all together:
- Port Blair to Baratang ferry
- Limestone Cave excursion at Baratang
- Baratang to Havelock ferry
- Passenger Service Fee
- Fuel surcharge
Everything that used to be a string of small bookings now sits inside one clean plan, which makes the whole day far easier to organise and far more comfortable to enjoy.
Why This Route Matters for Your Andaman Trip
A Smarter Way to Add Baratang
Connecting Port Blair, Baratang and Havelock in one sailing means you can fold Baratang into your island route without losing a full day to back and forth travel. It opens up itineraries that were simply not practical before, especially for travellers on a tighter schedule.
More Time on the Islands
Less time on transfers gives you more time on the islands you came to see. That is more snorkelling at Havelock, more sunsets at Radhanagar, and a calmer, less rushed pace through your whole trip.
The Journey Becomes Part of the Holiday
Scenic waterways, old mangrove forests and the comfort of a Makruzz cruise turn what was once just a transfer into one of the better parts of your stay. By the time you step off at Havelock, the experience has already begun.
The Baratang Experience
Baratang rewards the travellers who make the effort. You glide through narrow mangrove creeks that open like green corridors of water, then walk into limestone caves shaped over thousands of years into forms you will not forget. Add in the quiet island landscapes around you, and it is easy to see why this stop stays with people long after they go home. Having it built into a comfortable cruise, rather than a pre dawn road convoy, makes it far more pleasant for families and first time visitors.
A quick note on timing: this new connected sailing begins on 1 October 2026. Trips travelling before that date will continue on the existing ferry and Baratang day tour arrangements, which we are happy to plan for you as always.
How to Plan It With Dekho Andaman
At Dekho Andaman we are based on these islands and we are already building this new route into our Andaman packages, so you do not have to work out the logistics yourself. If you want a relaxed honeymoon, a family holiday or a longer island hopping trip, we will slot the new Baratang sailing into a plan that fits your dates, your pace and your budget. Tell us when you are travelling and who is coming along, and we will line up the ferries in the right order so your days actually fit together.
Also read: Port Blair to Havelock Ferry Timings and Booking Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the new Makruzz Baratang route start?
The new connected sailing from Port Blair to Baratang to Havelock begins on 1 October 2026. Trips before that date continue on the existing ferry and Baratang day tour arrangements.
What is included in the new Makruzz route fare?
Each booking includes the Port Blair to Baratang ferry, the Limestone Cave excursion at Baratang, the Baratang to Havelock ferry, the Passenger Service Fee and the fuel surcharge, all in one ticket.
What are the timings of the new route?
The ferry departs Port Blair at 05:45 and reaches Baratang at 07:45. After the cave excursion, it departs Baratang at 12:00 and reaches Havelock at 13:30. Timings may be revised by the operator, so we reconfirm before every booking.
Do I have to book the whole route, or can I plan only part of it?
We can build the new sailing into a full Andaman itinerary or work it around the plan you already have in mind. Just share your dates and we will fit it in.
Is Baratang worth visiting?
Yes. The mangrove creek ride and the limestone caves are among the most distinctive sights in the Andamans, and the new connected route makes reaching them far easier than the old road convoy.
