Port Blair Highlights 2N/3D — 2 Nights / 3 Days
A 2 nights 3 days trip that stays in Port Blair and covers its history and nearby islands without a long ferry crossing. The Cellular Jail and Aberdeen Bazaar on Day 1, then a day trip to Ross Island and North Bay.
About this itinerary
Not every Andaman trip needs a two-hour catamaran ride. This one stays in Port Blair and reaches Ross Island and North Bay by the short harbour ferry, so you unpack once and skip the long crossings.
Day 1 covers the Cellular Jail and its evening Light and Sound show, with time in Aberdeen Bazaar. Day 2 is a boat day to Ross Island and North Bay for ruins, wildlife and water sports. Day 3 is an easy airport transfer. It suits first-timers who want the capital's highlights at a gentle pace.
Day-by-day itinerary
Every day below can be moved, shortened or swapped. Replanning is free — you only pay the difference in what you change.
- Day 1Port BlairArrival day
Arrival in Port Blair, Cellular Jail and Light and Sound Show
Land at Veer Savarkar Airport, where your coordinator meets you and transfers you to the hotel to check in and rest.
In the afternoon, visit the Cellular Jail, the colonial prison where Indian revolutionaries were held, and explore its cells, corridors, museum, photo gallery and library. Stay for the evening Light and Sound show, which narrates the jail's history. Afterwards, browse Aberdeen Bazaar for souvenirs before returning to your hotel.
- Opening Time: 9 AM to 5 PM (closed 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM for lunch)
- Suggested Duration: 2 hours
- Ideal For: History enthusiasts
- Category: Museum, Historical Landmark
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Cab about 20 to 25 minStay: Port Blair - Day 2Port BlairSightseeing
Day Trip to Ross Island and North Bay
After breakfast, transfer to Phoenix Bay for the boat to Ross Island (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep), once called the Paris of the East. Walk among the moss-covered colonial ruins and Japanese bunkers from the Second World War, with deer and peacocks roaming the island.
- Opening Time: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (closed Wednesdays)
- Suggested Duration: 2 hours
- Ideal For: Walking and exploring
- Category: Island Excursion
Continue by boat to North Bay (Coral Island), Port Blair's water-sports hub, for snorkelling, sea walking, a glass-bottom boat ride and time on the sand, before returning to Port Blair in the late afternoon.
- Opening Time: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Suggested Duration: 3 hours
- Ideal For: Water sports and sunbathing
- Category: Island Excursion
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Cab about 15 to 20 min, Harbour ferry about 15 to 45 min perStay: Port BlairBreakfast included - Day 3Departure
Departure from Port Blair
After breakfast and check-out, transfer to Veer Savarkar Airport for your departure flight, closing your Port Blair trip.
Is 2 nights in Port Blair worth it without Havelock?
Yes, if you want history and easy days over famous beaches. You get the Cellular Jail, Ross Island and North Bay without a long ferry. For Radhanagar Beach you would need Havelock and more nights.
How do we reach Ross Island and North Bay?
By government harbour ferry from Phoenix Bay. Ross is about 15 minutes away and North Bay a further 30 minutes, usually done on the same morning circuit.
Is the Cellular Jail open every day?
No. It is closed on Mondays and national holidays and shuts for lunch from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. The Light and Sound show has fixed Hindi and English timings in the evening.
What does North Bay cost extra?
Water sports at North Bay are payable directly: scuba, snorkelling, sea walk, glass-bottom boat and parasailing. Locker and refreshment charges are also paid on the island.
Why is Ross Island closed on Wednesdays?
Ross Island follows a weekly closure on Wednesdays. If your Day 2 is a Wednesday, we adjust the plan so you do not miss it.
What is the best time to visit Port Blair?
October to May for calm seas and clear skies. June to September brings monsoon weather that can affect the harbour ferries to Ross and North Bay.
Transfer: Private CabTransfer duration: Cab about 20 to 25 minBreakfast included
Hotels on this package
Rooms are held on twin sharing with daily breakfast. Switch the category to see the properties it puts you in — the tab you pick here also sets the price shown at the top of the page and on the enquiry form.
The base category — comfortable, well-run properties in walkable locations, picked for reliable power, water and staff more than for the view.
| Island | Nights | Standard category | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Blair | 2 | Hotel Aparupa or similar | Standard, twin sharing |
Before you travel
- Ross Island and North Bay are reached by government harbour ferry from Phoenix Bay. Sailings depend on sea conditions and the daily schedule, and can be curtailed between June and September. We hold your slots on confirmation and rework the day if a sailing is pulled.
- Cellular Jail is closed on Mondays and national holidays, and closes for lunch from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. The Light and Sound show runs at 5:50 PM in Hindi and 6:50 PM in English. If Day 1 falls on a Monday, the visit is rearranged.
- Ross Island is closed on Wednesdays. If Day 2 falls on a Wednesday, the island order is adjusted.
- Camera charges at the Cellular Jail are payable directly: about INR 200 per non-professional camera and INR 1000 per professional camera.
- Water sports at North Bay (scuba, snorkelling, sea walk, glass-bottom boat, parasailing) are payable directly or can be taken as add-ons and depend on weather and sea conditions.
- North Bay Island features washrooms, changing rooms and rental lockers; carry cash in a waterproof bag.
- Breakfast is included on Day 2 and Day 3. No meal is included on the arrival day. Any meal not listed is payable directly.
Popular add-ons
| Add-on | Price | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Banana Boat Ride | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 2 |
| Glass Bottom Boat Ride | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 2 |
| Jet Ski | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 2 |
| Parasailing | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 2 |
| Scuba Diving | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 2 |
| Sea Walk | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 2 |
| Snorkelling | ₹1,100 | Port Blair — Day 1 or 2 |
What’s included
Included
- Hotel stays in the category you choose at the time of booking.
- Airport pick-up and drop at Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair (IXZ).
- A private cab for every transfer and sightseeing run. No shared coaches.
- Private ferry transfers as per the itinerary, covering Port Blair, Havelock, and Neil.
- All full-day tours, with transfers and airport pick-up and drop included.
- Entry tickets, ferry tickets, and permit charges.
- Meals as per the itinerary, usually breakfast, with lunch added on the days your plan includes it.
- A dedicated tour coordinator who stays your single point of contact through the trip.
- On-ground assistance at the main points you pass through: the airport, the jetties, Cellular Jail, Corbyn's Cove, the Water Sports Complex, Havelock, and Neil Island.
- An on-ground representative and phone support available 24/7.
Not included
- Airfare and flight tickets to and from Port Blair.
- The cab on disposal. It runs strictly to the itinerary, not for unplanned trips.
- Personal expenses such as shopping, tips, and laundry.
- Room service and special hotel requests.
- Beverages, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, apart from the welcome drink.
- Water sports, which can be added on request.
- Meals not listed in the itinerary.
- Costs from unforeseen situations such as medical needs and emergencies.
- Extra costs caused by flight or ferry delays, cancellations, or rescheduling.
- Anything not listed under What is included.
Good to know before you book
Terms and conditions
- 50 percent of the package amount confirms your booking. The balance is due before departure or on arrival.
- Prices are per person on twin sharing, land only. They do not cover air or rail fare, so adding flights or trains raises the price.
- Rates move on peak dates. These include 20 December to 5 January, Onam, Christmas, New Year, festive holidays, and long weekends.
- Quoted rates hold for the hotel category confirmed at booking. Any room or meal-plan upgrade is re-quoted.
- Standard hotel check-in is around 2 PM and check-out by 11 AM or 12 noon. Early check-in and late check-out depend on availability and are not guaranteed.
- Costs from events beyond our control, including hartals, floods, landslides, roadblocks, and other natural calamities, and from any delay or change they force, are borne by the guest and are not refundable.
- The cab runs as per the itinerary and is not at your disposal for unplanned travel.
- The itinerary may be re-sequenced on the ground for weather, traffic, or similar reasons.
Payments
50 percent of the package value confirms the booking, with the balance due before departure or on arrival.
Payments are made by wire transfer to our bank account. Our team shares the account details once you are ready to confirm.
Cancellation and refunds
You can move, shorten, or cancel confirmed dates only if you tell us in writing at least 30 days before your check-in date. Any change is subject to availability at the time.
If you ask to change, postpone, or cancel within 30 days of check-in, we cannot make the change. The full package value is retained and no refund is due.
Dates with no refund
Bookings for the following peak periods are non-refundable. If your travel falls in any of these windows, no refund applies, whenever you cancel:
- 1 March to 15 July
- 13 August to 26 August
- 1 October to 12 October
- 15 October to 25 October
- 5 November to 15 November
- 15 December to 15 January
This also covers any long weekend, festive weekend, or other high-demand date. On these dates 100 percent of the package value is retained, and you will not receive a refund or a credit note for a future trip.
Refund timeline
Once we receive your cancellation request, we start the refund from our side within 5 working days. After we release it, the money usually reflects in your account within 5 to 14 days, depending on your bank.
Cancellation surcharge
For any cancellation processed under this policy, a surcharge of 10 percent plus 18 percent tax applies, deducted from the refund amount.
For any question about a change or cancellation, contact the Andaman Tourism team in writing before your travel dates.
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