Andaman Ferry Guide: Makruzz vs Nautika vs Green Ocean
Private ferries between Port Blair, Havelock and Neil cost ₹1,000–₹3,400 per ticket in 2026, depending on route, class and operator. Makruzz Premium — the most-booked seat in the islands — is ₹1,250 for the 90-minute Port Blair → Havelock crossing; Nautika matches it at ₹1,250, and Green Ocean undercuts both at ₹1,100 on a slower, open-deck vessel. Add ₹50 Port Security Fee and 18% GST to every displayed fare.
Bottom line — comfort seekers book Nautika, reliability seekers book Makruzz, budget travellers book Green Ocean, and everyone should avoid paying peak-season surcharges without noticing them.
Operator comparison at a glance
- Makruzz — ₹1,250 Premium · ₹2,180–3,150 Deluxe/Royal · 90 min (fastest catamaran)
4.2★ · MV Makruzz/Pearl/Gold · most departures (5/day) · +₹100 peak surcharge Dec 15–Jan 15
Best for: Families, tight schedules, monsoon reliability - Nautika — ₹1,250 Luxury · Pro Business ₹3,400 · 90 min (Pro: newest fleet, Nov 2025)
4.7★ · best-rated operator · Pro has Wi-Fi, barista coffee, business cabins
Best for: Honeymooners, comfort on a splurge - Green Ocean — ₹1,100 Economy · ₹1,350–1,850 Premium/Royal · 2h–2h15m (open-deck GO1)
3.9★ · only private open deck · GST usually shown inclusive
Best for: Budget, photographers, seasick-prone travellers - Government ferry — ₹400–700 per leg · 90–150 min, depends on weather
STARS portal opens 2 days before sailing; tourist seats sell out in minutes
Best for: Hardcore budget, flexible travellers
Route fares, quick reference
- Port Blair → Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)
Green Ocean ₹1,100 · Makruzz ₹1,250 · Nautika ₹1,250–3,400 - Havelock → Neil (Shaheed Dweep)
Green Ocean ₹1,000 · Makruzz ₹1,500–1,800 · Nautika ₹1,600–1,700 - Neil → Port Blair
Green Ocean ₹1,050 · Makruzz ₹1,550–1,850 · Nautika ₹1,800
No private operator runs Port Blair → Neil directly in 2026 — you cross via Havelock. Add ~₹50 PSF + 18% GST per ticket; Makruzz adds a ₹100 peak surcharge from 15 Dec to 15 Jan.
Hidden costs to check before you tap “pay”
- Port Security Fee: ₹50 per ticket on all private operators.
- GST 18%: Makruzz, Nautika and ITT Majestic show pre-GST fares; Green Ocean usually shows inclusive. A ₹1,250 ticket really costs ~₹1,525.
- Peak surcharge: Makruzz adds ₹100/ticket from 15 Dec to 15 Jan.
- Fuel surcharge: in summer 2026, operators added ₹500–550 per person per trip.
Ferry seats, already bundled by Maven Andaman
You can race the STARS portal and juggle three operator websites — or have the tickets simply included. Every Maven Andaman package carries private passenger cruises as an itemised line, pre-booked with transfers at both jetties:
Ferry questions, answered
- Which is the best ferry in Andaman — Makruzz, Nautika or Green Ocean?
Nautika is rated best overall for comfort (4.7★, newest fleet), Makruzz is the most consistent for reliability and families (4.2★, five daily departures), and Green Ocean is the budget pick at ₹1,100 with Andaman's only open deck (3.9★, slower 2h15m crossing). If you want the standard choice, book Makruzz Premium at ₹1,250. - How much does a Port Blair to Havelock ferry cost?
₹1,100 to ₹3,400 in 2026. Makruzz Premium is ₹1,250 per person for the 90-minute crossing; Nautika Luxury is ₹1,250–1,800; Green Ocean Economy starts at ₹1,100 for a 2h15m ride. Add ₹50 Port Security Fee and 18% GST to the base fare — a ₹1,250 ticket actually costs about ₹1,525. - How do I book Andaman ferry tickets?
On each operator's official site (makruzz.com, gonautika.com, greenoceanferry.in), at the Haddo Jetty counters in Port Blair, or through a travel agency that bundles ferry seats into a package. Government ferries open on the STARS portal just 2 days before sailing and tourist seats sell out in minutes. - Are ferry tickets included in Maven Andaman packages?
Yes. Every Maven Andaman package includes private passenger cruises between the islands as an itemised line — no midnight race on the STARS portal, no standing in jetty queues. Your seats are pre-booked and transfers at both ends are arranged. - What is the cheapest ferry to Havelock?
The government ferry at ₹400–700 is cheapest but tourist seats vanish minutes after the STARS portal opens. Among private operators, Green Ocean Economy at ₹1,100 is the cheapest reliable option; Makruzz early-bird Premium at ₹1,250 is the best value for the 90-minute fast crossing.