If you want to travel to Havelock or Neil Island in Andaman, then you will need to book a ferry ticket. This is because there's no other option available to travel between these islands.

If you are on a LTC tour to Andaman Islands or on a low budget, going to Havelock and Neil Island by government ferry is a good option. Government ferries run between Port blair, Havelock and Neil Island. However, the number of trips is limited. The tickets are cheaper compared to the private boats but it's difficult to get tickets.

You get to see the beautiful sea and islands from the ferry. The journey is very enjoyable and comfortable.

Advantages of Government Ferry Tickets

• Government ferry tickets are cheaper compared to private boats.
• Government employees on LTC will get reimbursement of government ferry tickets.
• One can enjoy open air deck.

• No guarantee of tickets, as they are given on first-come-first-serve basis.
• Tickets issued just three days before sailing date which means that you can't book your hotels early, you may not get accommodation in the choice of your hotel.
• Online booking facility is not available, you must go to the DSS counter and stand in the long queue in hot and humid, non air conditioned room for 3-4 hours to get tickets.

How to book tickets for government ferries?

• Port Blair to Havelock and Port Blair to Neil Island Government ferry tickets are issued at the DSS Counter at Marine Jetty prior to 3 days of sailing. or you can book it from https://dss.andaman.gov.in/
  

The schedule of government ferries from Port Blair to Havelock and Neil Island is as follows:

Port Blair to Havelock, Port Blair to Neil Island: 6:00 AM and 1:00 PM

Havelock to Port Blair: 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM

Note: Subject to change

Cost of ticket from Port Blair to Havelock Island and Neil Island

Port Blair - Havelock sector: Rs. 450.00 per ticket

Port Blair - Neil sector: Rs. 450.00 per ticket

Note: Subject to change

Government ferries are the cheapest way to travel between Port Blair and Havelock Island, however, it's not guaranteed that you'll get a ticket.