Island Hopping in Havelock | Ritchie's Archipelago Day Trip | Frogman
Island hopping from Havelock by private boat - Frogman day trip from Beach No. 3 through Ritchie's Archipelago: Inglis, Henry Lawrence, John Lawrence, Wilson, Outram, Peel and Nicholson
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Island Hopping in Havelock

₹7,000 per person + GST
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Private boat island hopping from Havelock Beach No. 3 through Ritchie's Archipelago — Inglis, Henry Lawrence, John Lawrence, Wilson, Outram, Peel, Nicholson. 4 to 5 hour trip, refreshments onboard, custom itineraries on request.

Private Charter
Whole boat from ₹40,000 + 18% GST
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Optional Add-Ons

GoPro Photos & Videos

Photos & videos from every snorkel stop & island - already included

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Hot Lunch & Drinks on Board

Hot lunch + unlimited water, juice and tea on full-day trips - included

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Things to Know
Booking confirmation sent via WhatsApp within 30 minutes
Free cancellation up to 7 days before your trip
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About island hopping in Havelock

If you're already on Havelock, you've sorted the hardest part. The good day-trip islands sit in Ritchie's Archipelago, just east of Havelock - Inglis, Henry Lawrence, John Lawrence, Wilson, Outram, Peel and Nicholson - and no public ferry stops at any of them. So you charter. We run ours out of Govind Nagar Jetty (Beach No. 3) - a 4 to 5 hour trip, your group only.

Every trip is a private boat. Your group has it to itself - decides the route, sets the pace. We're a dive centre running our own vessel, not a travel agency reselling someone else's, so the price is roughly half the going rate for island hopping in Havelock.

Duration
4 to 5 hours
Departure
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. For Barren Island, see our Andaman island hopping page.

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 island hopping in Havelock with Frogman. Other Havelock charter operators charge ₹13,500-₹16,800 per person for the same day. We're a dive centre running our own boat. Every trip has a RAID/PADI dive guide on board - someone who knows what's swimming below you, not just how to drive the boat. GoPro footage is included; others charge ₹2,000-plus for it.

How a typical trip looks

This is a sample 4 to 5 hour Ritchie's Archipelago route from Beach No. 3. Times shift with the wind and what your group wants. 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
We collect you from your Havelock resort and drive to Govind Nagar Jetty (Beach No. 3). Coffee, route briefing, life-jacket fit on the boat.
Step 2
Cast off
Departure. Calm-water cruise out. Dolphins are common on the run out.
Step 3
Lighthouse or Inglis 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.
Step 4
Beach stop & refreshments
Beach landing at Henry Lawrence or Wilson - 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, double the snorkel time, add a sunset stop at Kalapathar. 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 from Beach No. 3
  • Captain, crew, and a RAID/PADI 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
  • Light layer if you're sensitive to wind on the return cruise

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. Henry Lawrence Island and other 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 within reach of Havelock

Ritchie's Archipelago is the uninhabited cluster just east of Havelock - seven islands you can comfortably hop to in our 4-5 hour day. None of them are on a public ferry route, which is why you need a private boat. Want a longer custom day? Talk to us.

Inglis Island

  • Uninhabited, east of Henry Lawrence
  • White-sand beach, snorkel reef in clear shallow water
  • Typically the first reef stop of the day
  • Healthy hard and soft coral patches

Henry Lawrence Island

  • 54 sq km, forest-fringed, untouched beach
  • Shallow coral patches close to shore
  • Almost no other boats - yours is often the only one
  • Special-area permit applies

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

Outram Island

  • Uninhabited, eastern edge of Ritchie's
  • Quiet snorkel stop, fringing reef
  • Coral patches and fish density typical of a protected area

Peel Island

  • Small uninhabited islet
  • Calm water, easy reef entry, near-guaranteed solitude
  • Quiet snorkel break

Nicholson Island

  • Sheltered mangrove channels and shallow coral
  • Stays calm even when the open water is choppy
  • 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:

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 from Havelock charge ₹13,500-₹16,800 per person for a similar day - the difference is mostly the agent margin, we own the boat.

4 to 5 hours on the water, departing from Govind Nagar Jetty at 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.

Govind Nagar Jetty at Beach No. 3 - the same jetty most Havelock dive shops use. Hotel pickup and drop is included.

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

Private. Your group has the boat to itself, no strangers, no fixed timetable. Per-person pricing is ₹7,000 + 18% GST when filling a small group; the full-boat private charter rate is ₹40,000 + GST for the entire vessel.

No. Coast Guard life jacket and in-water guide for everyone. Snorkel stops are 1-4 m deep, so non-swimmers can stay safe 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. Island hopping from Havelock is a private boat that stops at uninhabited islands of Ritchie's Archipelago - Inglis, Henry Lawrence, John Lawrence and others no ferry visits - with snorkelling and beach time built in.

Captain or Coast Guard call it off if the sea 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 Henry Lawrence Island and other 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 - warmer water, fewer people. No trips during the monsoon.

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.

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