Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) — the Gateway
Where every Andaman trip lands: colonial history at the Cellular Jail, island day trips to Ross and North Bay, sunset at Chidiyatapu — and every ferry onward.
What to do here
- Cellular Jail + light-and-sound show
Two hours in the galleries; the evening show after dark. Arrival-day classic. - Ross Island + North Bay
British ruins reclaimed by banyan roots in the morning, snorkelling and the lighthouse view after lunch. - Corbyn's Cove + Chidiyatapu
The town beach for a swim, then sunset point with Mundapahar views. - Onward ferries
Phoenix Bay jetty: private cruises to Havelock and Neil, plus government boats to outer islands.
Havelock guideNeil guideBaratang day tripFerry guideHow to reach
Questions, answered
- How many days do we need in Port Blair?
One full day on arrival plus a buffer night before flying home. That covers the Cellular Jail, the light-and-sound show and a Ross + North Bay day trip without rushing your island crossings. - Which airport do we fly into?
Veer Savarkar International (VSX), Sri Vijaya Puram. Direct flights from Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. We track your flight and receive you at arrivals. - Is the Cellular Jail worth it?
Yes — the galleries take two hours and the evening light-and-sound show gives the memorial its weight. Book the show for your arrival evening; it runs in Hindi and English on rotation. - How do we get from Port Blair to Havelock and Neil?
Private cruises (Makruzz, Nautika, Green Ocean) run daily, 60–90 minutes to Havelock. We pre-book seats in season when sailings sell out — see the ferry guide for timings and costs.