Brilliant. We’ve been planning for an Andaman trip with our 3 yr old kid and this is exactly what we’re looking for. Very detailed and full of useful information.
I am very impressed by your blog. Thanks for adding up the details with pictures. Frankly speaking, i took a diary and a pen to write down things you mentioned. Very qualitative description. Thankyou.
Thanks ! Your blog is very detailed and helpful. I have done a fair bit of research for our forthcoming Andamans & Havelock holiday and your inputs are indeed valuable.
Hi Gary..
I stayed at Dolphin resort this month. You should receive your booking voucher by mail from Andaman tourism department. You need to present this voucher at the time of check in at resort reception.
You must have received a confirmation mail from tourist information Center confirming receipt of the DD. You will need to carry a print of that. 14% tax needs to be paid at the resort. Also carry cash because no one in Havelock accepts cards. There is one ATM but with recent cash crunch you can’t be sure if it would have enough cash.
I have one query like what are the means of transport from Port blair to Havelock and Niel Island vice versa and which will be the convenient mode in terms of Cost and Quality
The only way to go from Port Blair to Havelock or Neil island is by ferry. There are 4 ferries available – Coastal Cruise, MV Makruzz, MV Green Ocean and Govt ferry. Depending on your budget and time preferences, you can book any of these. Govt ferry would be the least recommended- one because it is very basic and inconvenient and 2nd because it cannot be booked online. Please go through the timings on this link – https://itspriyanka.wordpress.com/2015/10/12/andaman-havelock-perfect-place-to-relax/#andaman-havelock-ferry-schedules. I have also written about our experience with MV Makruzz and Govt ferry in the blog. You can check them out and decide which suits you best.
Thanks a lot Prinyanka.Your detailing is great and I am waiting for such details .I wished you would have visited North Bay Island and Jolly Buoy Island .Beacause in other blogs ,there was very little info on those.
Appreciate your help
Hi Priyanka
Thanks a lot for such a detail description.It will be great if you kindly give me some details like:-
1.I f i am planning thorugh any travel agency and they are asking for 19500 per head for 7 days including scuba diving,snorkelling etc, so will that be worthy ??
2.If i am planning in Mid of december for 1 week,so at that time does the cost increase?
1. If you let me know the inclusions in the package (airfare/ferry tickets/hotel/meals/ activities etc), I will be in a better position to suggest if its worth it.
2. Private hotels increase the cost during peak season (Dec is considered peak). However, Dolphin resort’s tariff is fixed. Also, activities like island hopping/ snorkelling etc may be slightly expensive. However, if you know the correct prices and can bargain, that should not be much of an issue.
We travel! 
Amazingly detailed and very informative too. Thanks for sharing…
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Brilliant. We’ve been planning for an Andaman trip with our 3 yr old kid and this is exactly what we’re looking for. Very detailed and full of useful information.
Much appreciated. Many thanks!
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Great !!!! Nicely Written. I am Also planning to go ANdaman On 25Dec’2015.
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superb!!!!
Firstly thank you for providing us each and every detail bit about the trip as even i was planning to go Andamans on Jan 26(my bday)..
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Thanks a lot for sharing.It was very well written.
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Nice Explanation on each and everything, I used the tip given for bookings and it worked.
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Very helpful and informative for those planning an Andaman trip..!! Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks a lot. I am planning a trip. I am sure these tips are handy and valuable. Nicely written. Good photos
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I am very impressed by your blog. Thanks for adding up the details with pictures. Frankly speaking, i took a diary and a pen to write down things you mentioned. Very qualitative description. Thankyou.
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Glad you liked it and hope it helps you in planning your trip 🙂
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Thanks ! Your blog is very detailed and helpful. I have done a fair bit of research for our forthcoming Andamans & Havelock holiday and your inputs are indeed valuable.
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Well explained . I have already booked my tickets to Andaman for December . This blog has helped me in planning. Very detailed.
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very rare and very informative. much help .. Thanks priyanka!
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No need to read any more blogs, complete details in a single blog..thanks…
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Glad it helped Manish 🙂
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Hi Priyanka,
I have booked Dolphin resort with Cottage room and made payment as well, do i need to send any emails to anyone for confirmation ?
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Hi Gary..
I stayed at Dolphin resort this month. You should receive your booking voucher by mail from Andaman tourism department. You need to present this voucher at the time of check in at resort reception.
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Hi Gary,
You must have received a confirmation mail from tourist information Center confirming receipt of the DD. You will need to carry a print of that. 14% tax needs to be paid at the resort. Also carry cash because no one in Havelock accepts cards. There is one ATM but with recent cash crunch you can’t be sure if it would have enough cash.
Enjoy your trip!
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thanks for writing this! very much useful
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Glad it helped Sagar 🙂
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Hi Priyanka,
I have one query like what are the means of transport from Port blair to Havelock and Niel Island vice versa and which will be the convenient mode in terms of Cost and Quality
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Hi Vishal,
The only way to go from Port Blair to Havelock or Neil island is by ferry. There are 4 ferries available – Coastal Cruise, MV Makruzz, MV Green Ocean and Govt ferry. Depending on your budget and time preferences, you can book any of these. Govt ferry would be the least recommended- one because it is very basic and inconvenient and 2nd because it cannot be booked online. Please go through the timings on this link – https://itspriyanka.wordpress.com/2015/10/12/andaman-havelock-perfect-place-to-relax/#andaman-havelock-ferry-schedules. I have also written about our experience with MV Makruzz and Govt ferry in the blog. You can check them out and decide which suits you best.
Hope it helps!
Priyanka
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Thanks a lot for your help Priyanka !!!!!!!
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Thanks a lot Prinyanka.Your detailing is great and I am waiting for such details .I wished you would have visited North Bay Island and Jolly Buoy Island .Beacause in other blogs ,there was very little info on those.
Appreciate your help
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Hi Priyanka
Thanks a lot for such a detail description.It will be great if you kindly give me some details like:-
1.I f i am planning thorugh any travel agency and they are asking for 19500 per head for 7 days including scuba diving,snorkelling etc, so will that be worthy ??
2.If i am planning in Mid of december for 1 week,so at that time does the cost increase?
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Hi Debojyoti,
1. If you let me know the inclusions in the package (airfare/ferry tickets/hotel/meals/ activities etc), I will be in a better position to suggest if its worth it.
2. Private hotels increase the cost during peak season (Dec is considered peak). However, Dolphin resort’s tariff is fixed. Also, activities like island hopping/ snorkelling etc may be slightly expensive. However, if you know the correct prices and can bargain, that should not be much of an issue.
Hope it helps.
Regards,
Priyanka
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