Phoenix Bay Jetty
Phoenix Bay Jetty
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DurgeshRajadhyaksha
Mumbai, India531 contributions
Feb 2020
This is a popular landmark for the islanders as well as tourists as the Stars booking counter for Govet ferries is located here & tickets can be booked between 9 am to 4 pm on weekdays & upto 12 noon on Saturdays. Also, the Neil Island & Havelock Island bound government ferries depart & arrive here. Tickets can be booked easily without much rush as all information of huge rush & preference to locals etc are misleading propaganda by local travel agents to boost their income by diverting tourists to private catamaran operators. Some of the government ferries to Rangat, Diglipur, Little Andaman also leave from here along with Haddo Jetty. It's 10 minutes walk from the Central Bus Stand at Mohanpura & 15 min walk to Aberdeen Bazar.
Written 1 August 2020
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Debabrata G
Mumbai, India629 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
This is the jetty from where all government and private ferries operate. You have to book well in advance for a trip between Port Blair and Havelock island or Port Blair and Neil Island. We made this big mistake of relying on a small time hotel operator who promised to get us tickets for transfer between Port Blair and Neil Island. Te place opens early at 5:30 am and there is already a large queue there. For the same day tickets, you have to queue up at about 5 am, so that you can get the ferry ticket for the government boat which leaves at 6:30 am. This stress can actually ruin your holiday - so please be careful. Also, do not leave Port Blair with a one way ticket - you will have a tough time getting return tickets. Government ferries are primarily aimed at transporting locals and they dissuade the tourists from using them. This is very acute is winter when half of India descends into the Andamans and there is complete chaos. Everyone promises to get you a ticket - but finally, you will have to personally stand in the queue - unless you already have pre booked these.
The private ferry tickets also go at at premium - again to be booked at least 1 - 2 months in advnace.
The private ferry tickets also go at at premium - again to be booked at least 1 - 2 months in advnace.
Written 31 December 2016
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Ramesh B
Rawatbhata, India1,541 contributions
Mar 2015 • Family
Port Blair harbor also known as Phoenix bay jetty. It is 9 km away from Port Blair city centre and 5 km from Airport. The Directorate of Shipping Services, A&N Administration operates regular ferry services for inter island, foreshore sectors connecting all populated islands/ tourist places like Havelock island, Neil Island etc.
Regular passenger ship services are available to Port Blair from Chennai, Kolkata and Visakhapatnam. There are three to four sailings every month from Kolkata and Chennai to Port Blair and vice-versa. There is one sailing for Visakhapatnam in a month. The voyage takes about 50 to 60 hours. Tickets can be booked for any of the vessels in any scheduled sailing at the STARS (Ship Ticketing Advance Reservation System) counters.
The sailing schedules are published in local newspapers- Daily Telegrams and also broadcast through the All India Radio/ Doordarshan, Port Blair. Tickets are issued through the STARS counters managed by the Directorate of Shipping Services. Please note that the ferry timings are subject to change without notice. All ferry transfers are subject to weather conditions, sea conditions, sailing permits and Department of Shipping schedules. Please check boat schedule with D.S.S by calling +91-3192-231794(Afloat).
Please keep in mind that the Ferry timings from Havelock to Port Blair do not correlate with flight timings to mainland India, all tourists therefore must spend the last night in Port Blair.
Govt. ferry Port Blair to Havelock - 6, 11 AM & 2 PM
Govt. ferry Havelock to Port Blair- 9, 2, 3 AM & 4:30 PM
Makruzz Port Blair to Havelock – 8:15 AM / (02.00PM-seasonal)
Makruzz Havelock to Port Blair - (10:30 AM-seasonal) / 4PM
Coastal Cruise Port Blair to Havelock – 7:45 AM
Coastal Cruise Havelock to Port Blair - 3 PM
The Directorate of Shipping Services,
A&N Administration,
Phoenix Bay Jetty, Port Blair
Tel: (03192) 232528/232742
Fax: (03192) 230480
Regular passenger ship services are available to Port Blair from Chennai, Kolkata and Visakhapatnam. There are three to four sailings every month from Kolkata and Chennai to Port Blair and vice-versa. There is one sailing for Visakhapatnam in a month. The voyage takes about 50 to 60 hours. Tickets can be booked for any of the vessels in any scheduled sailing at the STARS (Ship Ticketing Advance Reservation System) counters.
The sailing schedules are published in local newspapers- Daily Telegrams and also broadcast through the All India Radio/ Doordarshan, Port Blair. Tickets are issued through the STARS counters managed by the Directorate of Shipping Services. Please note that the ferry timings are subject to change without notice. All ferry transfers are subject to weather conditions, sea conditions, sailing permits and Department of Shipping schedules. Please check boat schedule with D.S.S by calling +91-3192-231794(Afloat).
Please keep in mind that the Ferry timings from Havelock to Port Blair do not correlate with flight timings to mainland India, all tourists therefore must spend the last night in Port Blair.
Govt. ferry Port Blair to Havelock - 6, 11 AM & 2 PM
Govt. ferry Havelock to Port Blair- 9, 2, 3 AM & 4:30 PM
Makruzz Port Blair to Havelock – 8:15 AM / (02.00PM-seasonal)
Makruzz Havelock to Port Blair - (10:30 AM-seasonal) / 4PM
Coastal Cruise Port Blair to Havelock – 7:45 AM
Coastal Cruise Havelock to Port Blair - 3 PM
The Directorate of Shipping Services,
A&N Administration,
Phoenix Bay Jetty, Port Blair
Tel: (03192) 232528/232742
Fax: (03192) 230480
Written 23 September 2015
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Vijay K
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Jan 2021 • Couples
I have visited Andamans in Jan 2021, used Government ferry to visit Havelock. Mr.Gopal (Cell No. +91-9531918600) helped us to get the ferry ticket by filling and submitting the form 2 days ahead of travel, which is mandatory to book the tickets. (Because online booking facility is not available).
He picked us from Airport and dropped at ferry, guided us what places we can go at what time in Havelock and Neil Island. Even in Port Blair he took us to all places nearby in the limited time we have in his Auto. He is very helpful through out our trip and he made it easy for us with his suggestions for places to visit and stay. He is not a money minded person like others, will definitely recommend to contact him if you are going to Andamans.
He picked us from Airport and dropped at ferry, guided us what places we can go at what time in Havelock and Neil Island. Even in Port Blair he took us to all places nearby in the limited time we have in his Auto. He is very helpful through out our trip and he made it easy for us with his suggestions for places to visit and stay. He is not a money minded person like others, will definitely recommend to contact him if you are going to Andamans.
Written 20 January 2021
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India96 contributions
Jun 2016
Phoenix Bay Jetty is well know for Marine Jetty and its a gateway to move inter island like Neil and Havelock and many more Islands
Written 28 May 2017
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yogindery
New Delhi, India2,086 contributions
Jan 2017 • Family
Phoenix Bay Jetty is pick up and drop point for the travelers those who travels to north bay island and ross island.
Written 22 January 2017
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Ankit Agrawal
Jaipur, India84 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
No guidelines what so ever for tourists...a complete mismanagement. when we went for 20-30 mins we kept on searching where to go.
Written 5 January 2017
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Scott R
Vancouver, Canada108 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
I'm not sure how the information got screwed up, but our 12:30 ferry to Havelock didnt leave until 2, and it didn't get there until 2 on the return trip. Someone got the information wrong or was flat out lying.
That left us sitting for 2.5 hours in a grungy building with lousy information & even worse bathroom facilities.
I was traveling with an Indian lady & she did not want to drink water for fear of having to use what passes as toilets here - 2.5 hours in a hot environment with no food or water.
Considering how many people go through this place, this should be an embarrassment to everyone in A&N.
A definitive reason I won't be returning with my wife.
That left us sitting for 2.5 hours in a grungy building with lousy information & even worse bathroom facilities.
I was traveling with an Indian lady & she did not want to drink water for fear of having to use what passes as toilets here - 2.5 hours in a hot environment with no food or water.
Considering how many people go through this place, this should be an embarrassment to everyone in A&N.
A definitive reason I won't be returning with my wife.
Written 22 December 2019
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Devendra G
India1,055 contributions
Mar 2019 • Family
This is a jetty in Port Blair. Would like to share some tips for travel by cruise; reach atleast one hour before the cruise timings. Do not take luggage which cannot be pulled via trolley. You will have to carry luggage for half a kilometer and a non-trolley luggage can be problem.
Written 28 March 2019
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Akshay T
New Delhi, India173 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
1. The process involves you firstly getting into the building ( think of it like entering an airport terminal ) . You only need the tickets and ID. The bad part is that there are NO TROLLY’S for luggage . Please pack accordingly .
2. The luggage including the hand carry would then have to go through an X-ray.
3. Post this you enter into another room where you have to get the ticket vetted . IMPORTANT- only one family member can stand in the line for getting the tickets vetted . They basically stamp the ticket . You don’t need to drag the luggage in the line . They don’t even ask where are the other members etc ,
4.Move out of the building , towards the ship again dragging the luggage ( distance would be 30-40 m )
5. The luggage does not have any tags etc and they rely on you to deposit the luggage with them and then identify it on the way out .
Happy Travelling.
2. The luggage including the hand carry would then have to go through an X-ray.
3. Post this you enter into another room where you have to get the ticket vetted . IMPORTANT- only one family member can stand in the line for getting the tickets vetted . They basically stamp the ticket . You don’t need to drag the luggage in the line . They don’t even ask where are the other members etc ,
4.Move out of the building , towards the ship again dragging the luggage ( distance would be 30-40 m )
5. The luggage does not have any tags etc and they rely on you to deposit the luggage with them and then identify it on the way out .
Happy Travelling.
Written 21 January 2019
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I want contact number or web link for government ferry Booking.
Written 24 December 2019
What is the official id of Makcuz ship for online booking feom portblair to havlock n return?
Written 26 May 2018
Not accepting the name of web site try Makruzz on google you will find it
Written 15 June 2018
Hi is there an option to visit Neil Island from Port blair at my suitable time, as my flight lands in afternoon.I mean private boat or vessel.? Please help
Written 1 October 2017
How much will cost me to get from Port Blair to Havelock Island by boat? (for 4 persons)
Written 24 July 2017
you don't have a private boat. I tried and it's not reliable. Book through the govt run ferry and few private ones. . Reliable safe and mostly punctual. You can book online. Book in advance to avoid surprises. Check the weather before booking as it could get rough. Cost varies between 500 to 1500 rupees per person depending on the boat and seating. If u r prone to sea sickness carry appropriate medications. it takes around 1.5 to 3 hours depending on the weather and I did get quite nauseous. Hope you have a good time.
Written 24 July 2017
duttamodhusudan
Dhanbad, India
How i could i buy tickets beforehand for havelok and neil island reaching port blair on 7th may 2017
Written 25 April 2017
I had gone through a travel agent who arranged for the tickets through their local agent. However, I saw ticket counter at the jetty and you can buy tickets on arrival at Port Blair or on the day of travel. I would advise you to travel by Makruzz and not by the government Ferry. You can buy Makruzz tickets online,
Written 26 April 2017
How can i buy tickets beforehand for haveloc and neil island? planning to visit in december
Written 23 October 2016
if you want the govt ferry tickets, just try calling the hotel you book. They generally have some contacts who can book ticket beforehand.
Written 31 October 2016
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