Ferry schedule to Port Blair

Shiver me Timbers · Feb 3rd, 2006, 12:30

I'm trying to find out about ferries from Chennai to Port Blair for the end of February/early March - every online schedule seems to be out of date, and all the phone numbers I've tried ringing haven't worked. Since there's only about 2 sailings per month, I really need to find out the schedule to avoid disappointment and a long wait. Anybody know the deal???

scub_a_holic · Feb 3rd, 2006, 12:37

Not sure exactly, I flew over.

But, I believe it is every few days and not just twice a month. I had a business card for a tour operator in Port Blair that organised all our things, must have dumped it. Perhaps try from that side.

Malkers · Feb 3rd, 2006, 14:00

Why go by boat now that Deccan Air are flying there cheaply from Chennai?

jivan · Feb 21st, 2006, 11:13

Not everybody can afford to fly & atleast people like me would like to know more about the ferry thing. When, where & how much these sort of things would be invaluable.

Malkers · Feb 21st, 2006, 17:15

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Originally Posted by jivan

Not everybody can afford to fly & atleast people like me would like to know more about the ferry thing. When, where & how much these sort of things would be invaluable.

Understandable but if flying is now cheaper than sailing and you don't have 4 days to spare looking at the ocean then you'll see the reason for my response!

Shiver me Timbers · Feb 22nd, 2006, 13:17

Well Malkers, I checked out the flights, they were all in the 2500 RUPEE price range, which made them more expensive than the ferry - would have taken the ferry anyway though....

Anyway, got my ferry ticket on Monday, leaving on Saturday. For anyone interested, there are now 4 sailings from Chennai every month - and you must buy your ticket on a Monday!!! The office to go to is beside the port - catch a train to Chennai Beach, exit through the main door, and carry on straight up that road for five minutes - it's clearly signed 'Andaman and Nicobar Administration Office' or something like that.

You need two passport pictures of yourself, and three photocopies of passport and visa. For bunk class it cost 1520 RUPEES. The tourist quota is twelve. Don't expect to leave that office anytime soon though......

Hope that helps people on their way........

Malkers · Feb 22nd, 2006, 15:10

Oh, thats much cheaper than I was told by somebody from Chennai then but still I don't have the time for the crossing otherwise I'd have done it one way!

One thing that I'm now wondering though is if I need those photocopies and photographs for flying in to Andamans.

I guess I'll take some just in case!

Cheers
Malc

scub_a_holic · Feb 22nd, 2006, 16:07

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Originally Posted by Malkers

One thing that I'm now wondering though is if I need those photocopies and photographs for flying in to Andamans.

We didn't need anything before christmas, they will give you a half a4 piece of paper with your Andaman visa on this. This is then as important as your passport and you'll be asked for it at hotel check in and on entry to any of the other islands.

jivan · Feb 22nd, 2006, 16:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conor M

Well Malkers, I checked out the flights, they were all in the 2500 RUPEE price range, which made them more expensive than the ferry - would have taken the ferry anyway though....

Anyway, got my ferry ticket on Monday, leaving on Saturday. For anyone interested, there are now 4 sailings from Chennai every month - and you must buy your ticket on a Monday!!! The office to go to is beside the port - catch a train to Chennai Beach, exit through the main door, and carry on straight up that road for five minutes - it's clearly signed 'Andaman and Nicobar Administration Office' or something like that.

You need two passport pictures of yourself, and three photocopies of passport and visa. For bunk class it cost 1520 RUPEES. The tourist quota is twelve. Don't expect to leave that office anytime soon though......

Hope that helps people on their way........

Thanx Conor, wonder what is needed by Indians & are the charges same for indians also? Rs. 1520 seems kinda expensive & what is this bunk class? Is this the lower-most class or the most highest class? Would like to know if u have the details.

scub_a_holic · Feb 22nd, 2006, 16:11

Bunk class is the lower class and from what i have heard, you'll make some friends with LOTS of cockroaches.

Chintuthewhizkid · Feb 22nd, 2006, 16:16

Chk out this blog..

http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India...log-33513.html

phobal · Feb 22nd, 2006, 21:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by jivan

Not everybody can afford to fly & atleast people like me would like to know more about the ferry thing. When, where & how much these sort of things would be invaluable.

How can you afford to go to Port Blair then?

Malkers · Feb 22nd, 2006, 21:45

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Originally Posted by phobal

How can you afford to go to Port Blair then?

now now phobal, I thought that but didn't say it but now I guess I have

phobal · Feb 23rd, 2006, 08:44

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Originally Posted by Malkers

now now phobal, I thought that but didn't say it but now I guess I have

If you have an extreme right wing opinion, share it, because you know I definately will.

Feb 3rd, 2006, 12:30	#1
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Feb 3rd, 2006, 12:37	#2
scub_a_holic Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 119	Not sure exactly, I flew over. But, I believe it is every few days and not just twice a month. I had a business card for a tour operator in Port Blair that organised all our things, must have dumped it. Perhaps try from that side.

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jivan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pune, India Posts: 822	Not everybody can afford to fly & atleast people like me would like to know more about the ferry thing. When, where & how much these sort of things would be invaluable.

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Shiver me Timbers Dreaming of Palm Trees Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,363	Well Malkers, I checked out the flights, they were all in the 2500 RUPEE price range, which made them more expensive than the ferry - would have taken the ferry anyway though.... Anyway, got my ferry ticket on Monday, leaving on Saturday. For anyone interested, there are now 4 sailings from Chennai every month - and you must buy your ticket on a Monday!!! The office to go to is beside the port - catch a train to Chennai Beach, exit through the main door, and carry on straight up that road for five minutes - it's clearly signed 'Andaman and Nicobar Administration Office' or something like that. You need two passport pictures of yourself, and three photocopies of passport and visa. For bunk class it cost 1520 RUPEES. The tourist quota is twelve. Don't expect to leave that office anytime soon though...... Hope that helps people on their way........

Feb 22nd, 2006, 15:10	#7
Malkers Not So Bloody Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chipping Sodbury, UK (was Bangalore) Posts: 411	Oh, thats much cheaper than I was told by somebody from Chennai then but still I don't have the time for the crossing otherwise I'd have done it one way! One thing that I'm now wondering though is if I need those photocopies and photographs for flying in to Andamans. I guess I'll take some just in case! Cheers Malc

Feb 22nd, 2006, 16:11	#10
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