Andaman Coral Coast Trip 3N/4D — 3 Nights / 4 Days
A 3 nights 4 days Andaman trip built around Havelock's water. Two nights on Havelock for Elephant Beach snorkelling and a boat scuba dive, then one night in Port Blair before departure.
About this itinerary
Coral Coast puts both Havelock nights at the front of the trip, so the reef is the whole point rather than an afternoon squeezed between sightseeing stops.
Day 1 is the crossing to Havelock and an easy evening at the hotel. Day 2 is a boat run to Elephant Beach with a snorkelling session over the shallow coral. Day 3 is a guided boat scuba dive before the ferry back to Port Blair. Day 4 is the airport transfer. It suits couples and friends who would rather spend their time in the water than on a packed island circuit.
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 1HavelockArrival day
Arrival in Port Blair and Cruise to Havelock Island
Arrive at Veer Savarkar Airport, Port Blair. After a meet and greet, your coordinator transfers you to the jetty, where you board a cruise to Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep). As the catamaran crosses the turquoise water of the Bay of Bengal you settle into the trip with open sea on both sides.
At Havelock a representative welcomes you and drives you to the hotel to check in. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax by the property and settle in before the water days ahead.
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Cab about 15 min, Ferry about 1.5 to 2 hrsStay: Havelock - Day 2HavelockSightseeing
Elephant Beach Boat Ride and Complimentary Snorkelling
After breakfast, a short boat ride takes you across to Elephant Beach, the reef that Havelock is best known for. The water sits shallow and clear over the coral, which makes it as good for a first time snorkeller as for a seasoned one.
The complimentary snorkelling session brings the reef alive with coral, reef fish and the occasional larger visitor. Between sessions you can swim, sit on the sand or try one of the extra water sports run at the beach. The boat then brings you back to Havelock for the evening at leisure.
- Opening Time: Boat rides about 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM, weather permitting
- Suggested Duration: 2 to 3 hours
- Ideal For: Snorkelling, swimming, water sports
- Category: Beach & Recreation
Transfer: Private CabStay: HavelockBreakfast included - Day 3Port BlairIsland hop
Boat Scuba Dive at Havelock and Return to Port Blair
The morning is given to the dive. After pickup you meet the scuba team at the dive centre for a briefing and safety instructions, then head out by boat to one of Havelock's dive sites. The water here is clear and the reef holds coral formations and a good spread of marine life, so even a first experience dive is a proper look at what lives below the surface.
Back on land you freshen up and check out, then board the cruise back to Port Blair. On arrival at Port Blair your coordinator drives you to the hotel for the night.
Transfer: Private Cab + FerryTransfer duration: Cab about 20 to 25 min, Ferry about 1.5 to 2 hrsStay: Port BlairBreakfast included - Day 4Departure
Airport Drop and Departure from Port Blair
After breakfast, check out on time. Your representative transfers you to Veer Savarkar Airport for your departure flight, closing your 3 nights 4 days Andaman Coral Coast trip. If your flight is later in the day, the hotel can hold your luggage while you fit in last minute shopping at Aberdeen Bazaar.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havelock | 2 | Bowfin Resort or similar | Standard, twin sharing |
| Port Blair | 1 | Hotel Aparupa or similar | Standard, twin sharing |
Before you travel
- Arrive at Veer Savarkar Airport, Port Blair by 12 PM on Day 1 to catch the afternoon cruise to Havelock. The last ferry to Havelock departs at about 1:30 PM. After that there are no ferries to Havelock or Neil from Port Blair for the day.
- On Day 3 the return sailing from Havelock to Port Blair is confirmed in advance by the team, as the exact departure depends on the operator's schedule.
- The snorkelling at Elephant Beach and the boat scuba dive are subject to weather, sea state and the dive centre's safety call on the day. Both are conducted by certified guides.
- The boat scuba dive is a guided experience dive suitable for first timers. A short medical declaration applies and the dive centre may decline participation on medical grounds. Underwater photography and any second dive are payable directly.
- Breakfast is included daily as per the day plan. Any meal not listed for a day is payable directly. Lunches and dinners taken at cafes, shacks or restaurants are at your own expense.
- The complimentary snorkelling session at Elephant Beach is included. The boat ride to Elephant Beach and any additional water sports at the site are arranged locally and can be weather dependent.
Popular add-ons
| Add-on | Price | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Banana Boat Ride | ₹700 | Havelock — Day 1 or 2 |
| Glass Bottom Boat Ride | ₹700 | Havelock — Day 1 or 2 |
| Jet Ski | ₹700 | Havelock — Day 1 or 2 |
| Night Kayak | ₹2,500 | Havelock — Day 1 or 2 |
| Parasailing | ₹3,500 | Havelock — Day 1 or 2 |
| Scuba Diving | ₹3,500 – ₹5,000 | Havelock — Day 1 or 2 |
| Sea Walk | ₹3,500 | Havelock — Day 1 or 2 |
| Snorkelling | ₹1,100 | Havelock — Day 1 or 2 |
| Banana Boat Ride | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 3 |
| Glass Bottom Boat Ride | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 3 |
| Jet Ski | ₹500 | Port Blair — Day 3 |
| Parasailing | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 3 |
| Scuba Diving | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 3 |
| Sea Walk | ₹3,500 | Port Blair — Day 3 |
| Snorkelling | ₹1,100 | Port Blair — Day 3 |
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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Questions about this package
Yes. The Day 3 dive is a guided boat dive built for first timers, with a full briefing and a certified instructor with you throughout. You do not need any diving certification. A short medical check applies and the dive centre has the final call on the day.
Yes. Both catamaran legs, Port Blair to Havelock on Day 1 and Havelock to Port Blair on Day 3, are booked and held once your trip is confirmed.
By 12 PM. The last cruise to Havelock leaves at about 1:30 PM, so a morning arrival is essential. A later flight means missing the Havelock crossing for the day.
Yes, one snorkelling session at Elephant Beach is included. The boat ride to reach it is part of the plan. Extra water sports at the beach and any second session are payable directly and depend on the sea conditions.
Because the trip is built around the reef. Keeping both nights on Havelock gives you a full snorkelling day and a full dive day without a mid trip hotel change, and leaves the single Port Blair night for the evening before your flight.
October to May, when the sea is calm and visibility underwater is at its best. June to September brings monsoon weather, lower visibility and a higher chance of dive and ferry cancellations.
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Want this trip on your dates?
- The same day-by-day plan, priced for your dates and hotel category
- Ferry seats held the moment your trip is confirmed
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