Book Port Blair to Neil Island - Makruzz ferry

Is a holiday in Andaman even complete without a trip to the exotic Neil islands? Undoubtedly one of the most visited islands on the Andamans, Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) is a must visit place. Naturally, everyone going for an Andaman island experience spends 2-3 days in Neil and for this, they take ferries.

Makruzz cruise or Makruzz ship, locally known as Makruzz ferry in the Andamans, is the most well known ferry on the islands, as the Makruzz ferry was the first to start operating in the islands back in 2009. Although the routes and the pricing are almost the same as other ferries, there are marked differences in the nature of the facilities and services offered on the ferries.

How to travel from Port Blair to Neil Island by Makruzz? 

1. Port Blair to Neil Island Distance- The distance between Port Blair and Neil Island is a total of around 56 nautical miles (38 NM from Port Blair to Havelock and 18 NM from Havelock to Neil Island) and can be covered only by ferries. There is no road or bridge that connects these islands. Instead, you have to take the ferry from Port Blair to Havelock and then from Havelock to Neil Island as there are no direct private ferries that run from Port Blair to Neil Island.
2. Port Blair to Neil Island Time Taken- Makruzz covers the total distance of both the journeys combined in around 135 minutes (90 minutes from Port Blair to Havelock and 45 minutes from Havelock to Neil Island). Because of a speedy journey, some people feel seasick so make sure to take the precautions for a stress-free journey.
3. First Ferry of the day from Port Blair to Neil Island- The earliest ferry is the Makruzz ferry that starts from Port Blair to Havelock at 6 am. From Havelock to Neil Island, Makruzz ferry starts at 10  am.
4. Last Ferry of the day from Port Blair to Neil Island- The last ferry of the day is the Makruzz ferry that runs from Port Blair to Havelock at 2 pm. From Havelock to Neil Island, Makruzz ferry comes last at 2 pm.
5. Boarding/Departure Jetty- Makruzz Ferry from Port Blair to Havelock Island departs from Haddo Jetty in Northern Port Blair. And from Havelock jetty in Havelock for Neil.
6. Arrival Jetty- Makruzz ferry arrives at Havelock Jetty and Neil Island Jetty respectively.
7. Number of Ferries in a day from Port Blair to Neil Island – 5 Makruzz ferries run from Port Blair to Havelock on a daily basis. Whereas, 3 Makruzz ferries run from Havelock to Neil everyday. Note that this number keeps changing according to the weather conditions and so.
8. Ferry Price- Makruzz ferry price range from INR 800- 1800 for covering the distance between Port Blair to Neil Island.
9. Seating and Seat Map- Makruzz ferries are well equipped with cushioned seats and clean transparent windows for a beautiful view. They also have a comfortable and pleasant internal temperature regulation. All the Makruzz ferries are divided into Premium, Deluxe and Royal categories.

Makruzz Ferry Fleet: Makruzz, Makruzz Gold & Makruzz Pearl

Makruzz 

A state-of-the-art vessel brought in from Singapore, Makruzz is the oldest of the 3 ferries owned and operated by MAK Logistics. It has two air-conditioned decks with a capacity to carry 280 passengers. It has 3 seating categories: 8 Royal seats, 64 Deluxe seats and 208 Premium seats.

Makruzz Ferry has a total of 280 seats. It has two decks, upper and lower deck, with 3 seating categories:

1. Makruzz Premium – Lower deck with 208 seats and offers a pleasant view of the sea through its windows.
2. Makruzz Deluxe – Upper deck with 64 seats that offers a clear view of the sea.
3. Makruzz Royal   – Uppermost deck with 8 pushback seats is a private cabin.

Makruzz Gold

Another acquisition from Singapore, Gold was added to the Makruzz fleet after the first ferry experienced immense success. It has two air-conditioned decks with a capacity to carry 333 passengers.  It has 3 seating categories: 8 Royal seats, 63 Deluxe seats and 262 Premium seats.

1. Makruzz Premium – Lower deck with 262 seats and offers a pleasant view of the sea through its large windows.
2. Makruzz Deluxe – Upper deck with 63 seats that offers a clear view of the sea with a more spacious legroom.
3. Makruzz Royal   – Uppermost deck with 8 pushback seats in a private cabin resembles a business class on an airplane.

Makruzz Pearl

With a single deck and a seating capacity for 250 passengers, Makruzz Pearl was built in and acquired from Australia. It only has a single seating category which is 250 Premium seats.

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 Makruzz Ferries Facilities and Amenities

1. Cafeteria – Makruzz ferries are equipped with a fully stocked modern cafeteria, offering a variety of hot and cold beverages, as well as a selection of packaged foods. You can enjoy your journey without any concerns about mid-cruise cravings.
2. Entertainment – Every Makruzz ferry features an onboard multimedia system, managed by a central announcement system, multiple television sets strategically placed across the decks, and other amenities to ensure passengers are entertained while cruising.
3. Air–conditioned – Makruzz ferries are fully Air-conditioned with tinted windows ensuring a cool and comfortable journey for passengers.
4. On-board Assistance –  All Makruzz ferries provide on-board assistance for passengers, including medical support for individuals with disabilities and elderly passengers, as per prior notification. This guarantees maximum convenience for all passengers.
5. Washroom – All Makruzz ferries facilitate passengers with hygienic and equipped washrooms.

Safety Measures taken by Makruzz

1. All Makruzz vessels feature advanced safety systems, including automatic fire detection, bilge alarms, and remote machinery instrumentation.
2. All Makruzz vessels meet the latest global safety standards for life-saving, fire-fighting, navigation, and communication systems.
3. All Makruzz vessels are equipped with smoke and heat detectors including washrooms.
4. All Makruzz vessels are equipped with CCTV cameras and monitored from the captain room.
5. All Makruzz vessels are equipped with special reversible life-rafts that can be accessed incase of evacuation.
6. Life jackets are provided under all the seats for the safety of the passengers.
7. Emergency procedures are video demonstrated before departure.

 Makruzz Ferry Routes and Destinations

Port Blair to Havelock by Makruzz- The distance of 38 Nautical Miles is covered by Makruzz ferries in 90 minutes. The tickets start from INR 800. 5 Makruzz ferries of MAK Logistics function daily from Port Blair to Havelock at 6 am, 8 am, 9 am, 11:30 am, and 2pm. 

Havelock to Neil Island by Makruzz- The distance of 18 Nautical Miles is covered by Makruzz ferries in 60 minutes. The tickets start from INR 1500. 3 Makruzz ferries of MAK Logistics function daily from Havelock to Neil Island at 10 am, 11 am, and 2pm. 

Following is a list of all the routes covered by Makruzz ferry:

1. Port Blair → Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) by Makruzz
2. Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) → Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) by Makruzz
3. Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) → Port Blair by Makruzz
4. Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) → Port Blair by Makruzz
5. Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) → Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) by Makruzz
6. Port Blair → Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) by Makruzz

How to book Makruzz Ferry?

Makruzz online booking is made easy with GO2Andaman. And here’s how! Just 3 simple steps

Search– Compare all the ferry operators, routes and classes.  

Book – Book the desired ferry suiting your dates and times.

Sail – Board your ferry, check-in your luggage and sail to paradise islands.