If you are planning to travel to Havelock Island or Neil Island during your Andaman trip, you will need a ferry for the island transfer. Nautika is one of the popular private ferry services in Andaman, connecting Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) and Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep).
Nautika is a high-speed catamaran ferry with air-conditioned interiors and comfortable seating. The ferry makes travelling between the islands faster and more convenient for tourists.
Nautika also operates Nautika Pro, which offers three seating categories — Luxury, Royal and Business Class.
Ferry timing is an important part of an Andaman itinerary because it affects your hotel check-in, sightseeing, island transfers and airport schedule.
We usually check the ferry timing first and then plan the rest of the itinerary around it.
Nautika operates on the main tourist routes connecting Port Blair, Havelock Island and Neil Island.
The major routes are:
Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair) → Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) → Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair)
Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) → Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)
Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) → Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair)
The available sailing depends on the travel date and current operating schedule.
If you are planning to visit all three destinations, a popular route is:
Port Blair → Havelock → Neil Island → Port Blair
Nautika ferry timings can change according to the season and operating schedule. The following timings are based on the published Nautika and Nautika Pro schedule and are useful for planning your trip.
| Route | Ferry | Departure | Arrival |
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Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair) → Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) |
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| Port Blair → Havelock | Nautika | 06:15 AM | 07:45 AM |
| Port Blair → Havelock | Nautika Pro | 07:30 AM | 09:00 AM |
| Port Blair → Havelock | Nautika | 11:00 AM | 12:30 PM |
| Port Blair → Havelock | Nautika Pro | 12:30 PM | 02:00 PM |
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Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) → Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair) |
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| Havelock → Port Blair | Nautika | 03:45 PM | 05:15 PM |
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Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) → Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) |
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| Havelock → Neil | Nautika | 08:15 AM | 09:00 AM |
| Havelock → Neil | Nautika Pro | 09:25 AM | 10:10 AM |
| Havelock → Neil | Nautika Pro | 03:00 PM | 03:45 PM |
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Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) → Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair) |
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| Neil → Port Blair | Nautika | 09:30 AM | 10:45 AM |
| Neil → Port Blair | Nautika Pro | 10:35 AM | 11:50 AM |
| Neil → Port Blair | Nautika Pro | 04:15 PM | 05:30 PM |
Important: Ferry timings are subject to change. The final sailing will be checked according to your travel date before booking.
Nautika ticket rates depend on the route and seating category.
The following rates are based on the published fare schedule. A ₹50 PMB charge is included in the total shown below.
| Ticket Category | Base Fare | PMB Charge | Total Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury | ₹1,900 | ₹50 | ₹1,950 |
| Royal | ₹2,100 | ₹50 | ₹2,150 |
| Business | ₹3,400 | ₹50 | ₹3,450 |
For the afternoon sailing:
| Ticket Category | Base Fare | PMB Charge | Total Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury | ₹1,800 | ₹50 | ₹1,850 |
| Royal | ₹2,000 | ₹50 | ₹2,050 |
| Business | ₹3,300 | ₹50 | ₹3,350 |
For the morning sailing:
| Ticket Category | Base Fare | PMB Charge | Total Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury | ₹1,700 | ₹50 | ₹1,750 |
| Royal | ₹1,900 | ₹50 | ₹1,950 |
| Business | ₹3,200 | ₹50 | ₹3,250 |
For the afternoon sailing:
| Ticket Category | Base Fare | PMB Charge | Total Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury | ₹1,600 | ₹50 | ₹1,650 |
| Royal | ₹1,800 | ₹50 | ₹1,850 |
| Business | ₹3,100 | ₹50 | ₹3,150 |
| Ticket Category | Base Fare | PMB Charge | Total Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury | ₹1,800 | ₹50 | ₹1,850 |
| Royal | ₹2,000 | ₹50 | ₹2,050 |
| Business | ₹3,300 | ₹50 | ₹3,350 |
The published Nautika Pro schedule lists these fares and timings for the respective sectors.
For regular Nautika, the published schedule has included the following fares:
| Ticket Category | Base Fare | PMB Charge | Total Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury | ₹1,250 | ₹50 | ₹1,300 |
| Royal | ₹1,500 | ₹50 | ₹1,550 |
| Ticket Category | Base Fare | PMB Charge | Total Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury | ₹1,900 | ₹50 | ₹1,950 |
| Royal | ₹2,100 | ₹50 | ₹2,150 |
| Ticket Category | Base Fare | PMB Charge | Total Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury | ₹1,900 | ₹50 | ₹1,950 |
| Royal | ₹2,100 | ₹50 | ₹2,150 |
These published regular Nautika fares are schedule-specific, so the applicable fare can change with the current sailing and travel date. (Nautika)
Nautika offers different seating categories depending on the vessel.
Luxury is a comfortable air-conditioned seating option and is suitable for most travellers.
It is a good choice if you want a comfortable ferry journey while keeping the ticket cost lower than the premium categories.
Royal is a higher seating category for passengers who prefer a more premium seating experience.
It is suitable for couples, families and travellers who want additional comfort during the ferry journey.
Business Class is available on Nautika Pro.
It is the highest seating category and is suitable for passengers who prefer a more premium and private travel experience.
Nautika and Nautika Pro are different vessels operating under the Nautika ferry service.
The main difference for passengers is the available seating categories and sailing schedule.
Nautika:
Nautika Pro:
The ferry available on your travel date depends on the operating schedule.
Port Blair to Havelock is one of the most popular ferry routes in Andaman.
The journey takes around 1 hour 30 minutes by the high-speed ferry.
If you are arriving in Port Blair by flight and travelling to Havelock on the same day, ferry timing should be planned carefully.
For example, if your flight arrives in Port Blair at 8:00 AM, you should not choose a ferry that departs shortly after your flight arrival.
You need enough time for:
We recommend keeping a comfortable gap between your flight and ferry departure.
If your itinerary includes both Havelock and Neil Island, you can take a direct Nautika or Nautika Pro ferry when the sailing is available.
The journey takes around 45 minutes on the direct high-speed service.
A common itinerary is:
Port Blair → Havelock → Neil Island → Port Blair
This is convenient because you can travel directly from Havelock to Neil instead of returning to Port Blair.
The ferry timing should be planned along with your hotel check-out, breakfast and sightseeing.
After completing your stay in Neil Island, you can take Nautika Pro back to Port Blair when the required sailing is available.
The journey generally takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you have a flight from Port Blair on the same day, make sure there is enough time between your ferry arrival and flight departure.
We recommend avoiding a tight connection between the ferry and flight.
Havelock to Port Blair is another important ferry route for tourists returning to Port Blair.
The journey generally takes around 1 hour 30 minutes.
The available departure depends on the schedule for your travel date.
If you are catching a flight from Port Blair on the same day, your ferry timing should be selected carefully.
For Port Blair departures, Nautika ferries operate from the Haddo Jetty area.
For Havelock and Neil Island departures, the exact boarding point will depend on the route and will be mentioned in your ferry ticket or booking details.
It is better to reach the jetty well before departure.
We recommend reaching the jetty around 45 minutes before the scheduled departure.
This gives you enough time for:
During the peak tourist season, it is better to reach even earlier.
Before travelling, check the baggage allowance applicable to your ticket.
If you have large or heavy luggage, confirm the baggage rules before booking.
Keep your important documents, mobile phone, camera, cash and other valuables safely with you.
If you are booking your Andaman tour package with us, we can arrange the Nautika ferry along with your hotel, sightseeing, airport transfers and island transfers.
For example:
Port Blair → Havelock → Neil Island → Port Blair
We can check the available ferry timing and then plan your hotel check-in, check-out and sightseeing around the ferry schedule.
This makes the complete trip easier, especially if you are travelling with family or have a short holiday.
When you book the ferry separately, you also need to manage your hotel, taxi, jetty transfer and sightseeing timings.
With a complete Andaman tour package, everything can be planned together.
We can arrange:
This helps keep your complete itinerary organised.
Planning to travel to Havelock or Neil Island?
Send us your travel dates and itinerary. We can check the available Nautika or Nautika Pro sailing, ticket category and current fare for you.
You can also book the ferry along with your hotel, sightseeing, airport transfers and complete Andaman tour package.
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Yes. Nautika and Nautika Pro operate on the Port Blair to Havelock route according to the applicable schedule.
Published schedules have included Nautika sailings at 06:15 AM and 11:00 AM, while Nautika Pro has included 07:30 AM and 12:30 PM sailings.
The actual sailing available depends on the travel date.
Published fares for regular Nautika have included approximately ₹1,300 for Luxury and ₹1,550 for Royal, including the listed ₹50 PMB + 325 Fuel charge.
Nautika Pro fares have been higher depending on the class and sailing.
The published Nautika Pro fare has been:
The afternoon sailing has different fares.
Yes. Direct Havelock to Neil Island sailings are available according to the operating schedule.
The journey takes approximately 45 minutes.
The published fares include:
The afternoon sailing has different fares.
Yes. Nautika Pro operates Neil Island to Port Blair according to the applicable sailing schedule.
The published total fares are:
Regular Nautika has:
Nautika Pro has:
Yes.
Ferry timings can change because of weather, sea conditions, seasonal schedules or operational reasons.
The final sailing should always be checked for your travel date.
We recommend reaching the boarding point around 45 minutes before departure.
Yes. We can arrange the Nautika ferry along with your hotel, sightseeing, airport transfers and other island transfers.
Yes, but the ferry and flight timings should be planned carefully.
If you are travelling from Havelock or Neil Island to Port Blair on the same day as your flight, keep enough buffer time between the ferry arrival and your flight departure.
Both are comfortable high-speed ferry options.
Nautika Pro offers an additional Business Class option, while regular Nautika is generally available with Luxury and Royal categories.
The best option depends on the sailing available on your travel date, your budget and the seating category you prefer.
Yes. Advance booking is recommended, especially during the peak tourist season when popular ferry timings can fill quickly.
For your exact travel date, we can check the available sailing, seats and current fare before booking.
