How much does island hopping in Andaman cost?

₹7,000 + 18% GST per person for the 4-5 hour trip, or ₹40,000 + GST for the whole boat (private charter, up to 8 people). Most other operators offering island hopping in Andaman and Nicobar quote ₹13,500 to ₹30,000 per person for a similar day.

What is included - is lunch provided?

Refreshments are included - mineral water, juice and snacks onboard. There is no hot lunch on this 4-5 hour trip. Captain, crew, RAID dive-trained guide, snorkel gear, life jackets, GoPro footage and hotel pickup-drop within Havelock are all included.

Is island hopping in Andaman and Nicobar a single tour?

Most island hopping in Andaman and Nicobar is sold as a day-trip charter from Havelock or Port Blair. The Nicobar group itself is a restricted area, not open to tourists. Our routes cover Ritchie's Archipelago from Havelock — the accessible uninhabited cluster east of Havelock.

Is the boat a private charter or shared?

Private. Your group has the boat to itself. The per-person price is ₹7,000 + 18% GST when filling a small group; the full-boat private charter rate is ₹40,000 + GST and gets you the entire vessel for any group size up to 8.

Do non-swimmers need to know swimming?

No. Every guest gets a Coast Guard life jacket and an in-water guide. Snorkel stops are 1 to 4 metres deep, so you can keep your head above water and still see clownfish, parrotfish and live coral.

What if the weather is bad on the day?

Captain or Coast Guard call it off if the sea state isn't safe. We reschedule or refund 100%. The forecast is checked the night before; you'll know by 7pm.

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Island Hopping in Andaman

₹7,000 per person + GST

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Private boat island hopping through Ritchie's Archipelago from Havelock - John Lawrence, Wilson, Peel, Nicholson. 4 to 5 hour trip, refreshments onboard, custom itineraries on request.

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About Andaman island hopping

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands hold hundreds of islands. The public ferry stops at four of them. Everything else - the uninhabited cluster of Ritchie's Archipelago just east of Havelock: John Lawrence, Wilson, Peel and Nicholson - sits on islands no ferry visits. So you charter a boat. We've been running ours out of Havelock for over a decade.

Trips leave from Govind Nagar Jetty at Havelock Beach No. 3 - a 4 to 5 hour run, your group only. Skip a stop, swap an island, sit on a beach for an extra hour - the captain works around what you want.

Duration

4 to 5 hours

Departure

Havelock Beach No. 3, Govind Nagar Jetty

Group Size

2 to 8 guests, private charter

Difficulty

Suitable for all, ages 5+

Best Season

October to mid-May

Swimming

Not required, life jackets and in-water guide

Pricing. ₹7,000 + 18% GST per person for the 4-5 hour trip. Private charter (whole boat) ₹40,000 + GST, your group only, up to 8 people. Refreshments included onboard - no hot lunch on this trip.

Want to customise? Talk to us on WhatsApp at +91 95319 24029 - swap an island, add a snorkel stop, extend the day, or build a fully custom itinerary around your group.

Why book with us. Most operators selling island hopping in Andaman and Nicobar are travel agents who book a boat for you and step away. We own ours. There's a RAID dive guide on every trip - someone who actually knows what's swimming below you. GoPro footage comes free; the route is yours to set.

How a typical trip looks

This is a sample 4 to 5 hour Ritchie's Archipelago route from Havelock. Times shift with the wind and what your group wants to do. Want a different schedule, an extra island, or a fully custom day? WhatsApp us and we'll plan it around you.

Step 1

Hotel pickup & briefing

We pick you up from your Havelock resort and drive to Govind Nagar Jetty. Coffee, route briefing, life-jacket fit on the boat.

Step 2

Cast off from Beach No. 3

Boat departs. Calm-water cruise out to the first reef. Dolphins are common on the run out.

Step 3

Lighthouse snorkel

Anchor at the first reef of the day. 30 to 40 minutes in the water with a guide and a GoPro. Reef top at 3-4 m, clownfish guaranteed, healthy hard and soft coral patches.

Step 4

Beach stop & refreshments

Beach landing at Wilson or John Lawrence - swim, walk, take photos. Mineral water, juice and snacks served onboard. No hot lunch on this 4-5 hour trip.

Step 5

Second snorkel stop

One more reef on the way back, usually Peel or Nicholson. Pristine coral, almost no traffic, 30 minutes in the water.

Step 6

Cruise back & hotel drop

Slow return to Beach No. 3. GoPro footage WhatsApped before you leave the boat. Drop at your hotel. Total trip 4 to 5 hours.

It's a private boat. Skip a stop, swap an island, stay an extra hour at a beach you like. Want a longer day with a hot lunch or a fully custom itinerary? WhatsApp us and we'll quote it. Forecast is checked the night before; weather-cancelled trips are rescheduled or refunded in full.

What's included in your trip

The fare covers everything on the boat. Special-area permits and 18% GST are billed separately at the dock.

Included in the fare

Private charter boat - no strangers, just your group
Captain, crew, and a RAID dive-trained guide
Hotel pickup and drop within Havelock
Snorkel mask, fins, and life jackets in adult and child sizes
Refreshments onboard - mineral water, juice and snacks (no hot lunch on this 4-5 hour trip)
GoPro photos and videos sent to your phone the same evening
Oxygen, first aid, life jackets, marine radio

What to bring

Swimwear, worn under your clothes for the snorkel stops
Towel and a dry change of clothes
Reef-safe sunscreen, sunglasses, sunhat
Government photo ID (Indian) or passport with Restricted Area Permit (foreign)
Cash for permit fees: ₹500 / ₹2,500 per person
Motion-sickness tablets if you're prone (take one before boarding)

Pricing

₹7,000 + 18% GST per person
₹40,000 + GST private charter (whole boat, up to 8 people)
4 to 5 hour trip from Havelock Beach No. 3
Refreshments included; no hot lunch on this trip

Paid separately at the dock

Special-area permits: ₹500 per Indian, ₹2,500 per foreigner. Notified protected sites within Ritchie's Archipelago.
18% GST on the listed fare

Custom itineraries

Full-day trips with hot lunch: quoted on request
Multi-island routes, sunset stops, special diet meals: arranged at booking
WhatsApp +91 95319 24029 to plan your trip

Cancellation & weather policy

60+ days before departure: full refund
30-59 days before: 50% refund
Inside 30 days, or no-show: non-refundable
Trip cancelled by us due to weather: rescheduled or refunded in full

Not suitable for: children under 5, pregnant guests, anyone with an active ear or sinus infection, recent ear or sinus surgery, or uncontrolled cardiac conditions. WhatsApp us before booking if you're not sure - we'd rather flag it now than at the dock.

Ritchie's Archipelago islands you can hop to

Ritchie's Archipelago is the uninhabited cluster just east of Havelock - four islands sit within easy 4-5 hour reach. None of them are on a ferry route, which is why you need a private boat to get there. Want a longer-range custom run? Talk to us.

John Lawrence Island

35 sq km, uninhabited
Mangrove edges and a sheltered reef
Almost zero day-trip traffic
Good for a quiet snorkel and beach lounge

Wilson Island

Uninhabited, south of John Lawrence
Quiet white-sand beach
Sheltered swimming, good for non-swimmers
Often empty for the whole stop

Peel Island

Small uninhabited islet
Calm water, easy reef entry, near-guaranteed solitude
Quiet snorkel break
Pristine coral, almost no traffic

Nicholson Island

Sheltered mangrove channels and shallow coral
Stays calm even when the open water is choppy
Favourite stop on the Havelock-side hop
Easy for non-swimmers and kids

Lighthouse (snorkel site)

Not an island - a fringing reef ~25 min from Havelock
Reef top at 3-4 m, easy snorkelling
Common first stop on the way out to Ritchie's

Separate dedicated trips

Three destinations near Havelock that we offer as standalone trips rather than as stops on this 4-5 hour day:

South Button National Park - marine park 60 min from Havelock, manta rays December to February. South Button Day Trip page
Long Island Andaman - direct private boat to Lalaji Bay, skip the long public ferry. Long Island Andaman page
Barren Island - India's only active volcano, 354 m cone, long-range premium voyage. Barren Island Trip page

Custom routes welcome. Want to combine four islands in a longer day? Add a sunset stop at Kalapathar? Need a Jain or vegetarian lunch on a custom full-day? WhatsApp us; the captain plans around you.

Frequently asked questions

₹7,000 + 18% GST per person for the 4-5 hour trip. ₹40,000 + GST for a private charter (whole boat, up to 8 people). Most other operators offering island hopping in Andaman and Nicobar charge ₹13,500-₹30,000 per person for a similar day - we run our own boat so the agent margin isn't there.

4 to 5 hours on the water, departing from Govind Nagar Jetty at Havelock Beach No. 3 with snorkel stops along the way.

Refreshments are included - mineral water, juice and snacks onboard. There is no hot lunch on this 4-5 hour trip. Want a longer day with a hot lunch on a custom itinerary? WhatsApp us and we'll quote it.

Yes. The route is yours. WhatsApp us at +91 95319 24029 and we will build the day around your group - swap islands, add a snorkel stop, sit on a beach for an extra hour, or plan a fully custom multi-island day.

We run Ritchie's Archipelago from Havelock - John Lawrence, Wilson, Peel and Nicholson, with a Lighthouse snorkel on the way out. South Button, Long Island and Barren Island are separate dedicated trips on their own product pages.

Most island hopping in Andaman and Nicobar is sold as a day-trip charter from Havelock or Port Blair. The Nicobar group itself is restricted, not open to tourists. Our Andaman island hopping covers Ritchie's Archipelago from Havelock - the accessible uninhabited cluster east of Havelock.

Private. Your group has the boat. The per-person price of ₹7,000 + 18% GST assumes a small group sharing the cost; the full-boat private charter rate is ₹40,000 + GST and gets you the entire vessel, up to 8 people.

No. Coast Guard life jacket and in-water guide for everyone. Snorkel stops are 1-4 m deep, so you keep your head above water and still see clownfish, parrotfish and live coral.

Makruzz is a 300-seat public ferry on a fixed route between Port Blair, Havelock and Neil. Andaman island hopping is a private boat that stops at uninhabited islands of Ritchie's Archipelago - John Lawrence, Wilson, Peel, Nicholson and others no ferry visits - with snorkelling and beach time built in.

Captain or Coast Guard call it off if the sea state isn't safe. We reschedule or refund 100%. Forecast is checked the night before; you'll know by 7pm.

Small special-area fee on the morning - ₹500 per Indian, ₹2,500 per foreigner - for notified protected sites within Ritchie's Archipelago. Indian nationals just need a government photo ID; foreigners need their passport and the Restricted Area Permit issued on arrival in Port Blair.

No. 18% GST is added on top of the ₹7,000 per-person price and the ₹40,000 private charter rate. Permits are separate from the listed price.

October to mid-May. Sea is calm, visibility 20-30 m at most Ritchie's Archipelago reefs. December and January book up first. March and April are arguably better - empty beaches, warmer water, fewer boats. We don't run open-water trips in the monsoon (June-September).

WhatsApp +91 95319 24029 or use the booking form on this page. Tell us your dates, group size and whether you want the standard 4-5 hour trip or a custom itinerary; we confirm with a deposit and balance on the day. Free cancellation up to 60 days out.