Cruise from Chennai to Port Blair

himalayan_moksha · Sep 14th, 2008, 16:23

Hello all,

Iam planning to goto Andaman in the month of December. I was checking this site http://www.andamanisland.com/reach.htm, which gives info on ships that travel from chennai to port blair. My question is , how comfortable is the ship journey , apart for the duration of 60 hrs??? what is the difference between deluxe cabin, A Class & B Class cabin????
Would really appreciate if i can get some 1st hand info on this..thanks in advance :-)

Cheers!

kalbarri · Sep 14th, 2008, 19:48

if you can afford it as there are trips on boats that you can do between and around some of the islands. i have just been to neil island and the accommodation is minimal. it must get realy packed out in the touristy months but what a place! it is gorgeous.
i am told there is a boat trip for 8 hours going from port blair to digliapur/or north and a 12 hour bus trip for the same destination.
other shorter boat trips as well.

Shiver me Timbers · Sep 15th, 2008, 21:10

Hi!

I went from Chennai to Port Blair by ferry 2 years ago. It took 3 nights, and cost 1550 Rupees in bunk class.

After the first night, I slept out on deck as it got really hot down with bunks, where it was crowded and a bit dirty. But overall I enjoyed the experience, met loads of people. You should bring some food with you.

If you have the time, and don't mind too much a little bit of discomfort, the ferry is a great way to arrive in Port Blair.

himalayan_moksha · Sep 15th, 2008, 22:28

hey shiver....thanx for yr post....well actually i didnot mention that iam carrying my 2 yr old daughter along with me....so dyu think probably a B Class would be better rather than a Rs 1550 bunker ??? Or shud it be strictly Deluxe / A Class ???
Iam not lookin for luxury...all we need is privacy and a comfortable journey :-)..

And Kalbarri, I'll definitely check out neil island if time permits ...thanx

Shiver me Timbers · Sep 16th, 2008, 03:16

Yeah I think the B class should suffice - I didn't really get a good look at the cabins, but they should be ok.

Adithebady · Mar 2nd, 2009, 00:44

Hello guys,
What would be the besttime to travel to the Andamans? I want to travel when the climate is very pleasent, the information about the ferry's did help me a lot as I am planning to make a budget trip the andamans.

martinez · Mar 3rd, 2009, 19:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adithebady

Hello guys,
What would be the besttime to travel to the Andamans? I want to travel when the climate is very pleasent, the information about the ferry's did help me a lot as I am planning to make a budget trip the andamans.

january and february!

Sep 14th, 2008, 16:23	#1
himalayan_moksha Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 10	Cruise from Chennai to Port Blair Hello all, Iam planning to goto Andaman in the month of December. I was checking this site http://www.andamanisland.com/reach.htm, which gives info on ships that travel from chennai to port blair. My question is , how comfortable is the ship journey , apart for the duration of 60 hrs??? what is the difference between deluxe cabin, A Class & B Class cabin???? Would really appreciate if i can get some 1st hand info on this..thanks in advance :-) Cheers!

Sep 14th, 2008, 19:48	#2
kalbarri kalbarri Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: WESTERN australia Posts: 605	fly! if you can afford it as there are trips on boats that you can do between and around some of the islands. i have just been to neil island and the accommodation is minimal. it must get realy packed out in the touristy months but what a place! it is gorgeous. i am told there is a boat trip for 8 hours going from port blair to digliapur/or north and a 12 hour bus trip for the same destination. other shorter boat trips as well.

Mar 2nd, 2009, 00:44	#6
Adithebady Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2	Best time to visit Hello guys, What would be the besttime to travel to the Andamans? I want to travel when the climate is very pleasent, the information about the ferry's did help me a lot as I am planning to make a budget trip the andamans.

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Sep 15th, 2008, 21:10	#3
Shiver me Timbers Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Asia Posts: 1,874	Hi! I went from Chennai to Port Blair by ferry 2 years ago. It took 3 nights, and cost 1550 Rupees in bunk class. After the first night, I slept out on deck as it got really hot down with bunks, where it was crowded and a bit dirty. But overall I enjoyed the experience, met loads of people. You should bring some food with you. If you have the time, and don't mind too much a little bit of discomfort, the ferry is a great way to arrive in Port Blair.

Sep 15th, 2008, 22:28	#4
himalayan_moksha Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 10	hey shiver....thanx for yr post....well actually i didnot mention that iam carrying my 2 yr old daughter along with me....so dyu think probably a B Class would be better rather than a Rs 1550 bunker ??? Or shud it be strictly Deluxe / A Class ??? Iam not lookin for luxury...all we need is privacy and a comfortable journey :-).. And Kalbarri, I'll definitely check out neil island if time permits ...thanx

Sep 16th, 2008, 03:16	#5
Shiver me Timbers Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Asia Posts: 1,874	Yeah I think the B class should suffice - I didn't really get a good look at the cabins, but they should be ok.