May your adventures bring you closer together, even as they take you far away from home.

• 41
• 0

Andaman cruises are famous for providing multi-amenities in the cruise itself like a cafeteria, good music, AC cabins, and bars so, one can have a completely relaxing and soothing environment at a go.

If you take a cruise to Andaman it will surely take you on a whole new level of adventures. Andaman trip in itself is an event & exotic experience. Andaman Island is a paradise & home to historic sites, water adventures, white sand beaches, & rich rain forests. The Andaman Islands are settled on the southern tip of India. Have a great experience at the best holiday places in Andaman.

Andaman is known for its wide range of delicious seafood. Lobsters, Crab, Prawns, and Cuttlefish are some of the most prominent fish delicacies served in the restaurants in Andaman. Besides, Andamanese loves non-vegetarian food which comprises their staple diet. Other than seafood, Indian and Chinese food is also some of the prominent cuisines available in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a  union territory of India consisting of 572 islands, of which 37 are inhabited, at the junction of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. The territory is about 150 km (93 mi) north of Aceh in Indonesia and separated from Thailand and Myanmar by the Andaman Sea. It comprises two island groups, the Andaman Islands (partly) and the Nicobar Islands, separated by the 150 km wide Ten Degree Channel (on the 10°N parallel), with the Andaman islands to the north of this latitude, and the Nicobar islands to the south (or by 179 km). The Andaman Sea lies to the east and the Bay of Bengal to the west. The island chains are thought to be a submerged extension of the Arakan Mountains.

About Cruises To Andaman

Available from the ports of Kolkata, Vizag, and Chennai, these cruises are gigantic ships run and managed by the Shipping Corporation of India and make for a wonderful 3-4 day odyssey from the coast of the Indian mainland to Andamans. Chennai Port is the most renowned among the all 3 with the most number of ships operating from there. MV Nicobar, MV Nancowry, MV Akbar, MV Harshavardhana, and MV Swaraj Dweep are the ships running back and forth from Chennai.

Top 3 Sea Routes For Cruise To Andaman In 2022

Kolkata – Port Blair: An Amazing Journey

Chennai – Port Blair: An Exhilarating Trip

Vishakhapatnam – Port Blair: New Level Of Excitement

1.     Kolkata – Port Blair: An Amazing Journey

 

This is the longest route among the three popular sea routes to Port Blair, Andaman. The Kolkata to Andaman ship journey works best when you travel in the months of January, February, March, April, and November. If you suffer from seasickness then opt for this cruise to Andaman as these are the months with the least seasickness.

 

Frequency: Once a week (approximately), 3-4 times a month

Total Distance Traveled: 1302 km

Total Time Taken: 70 hours approximately

Starts From: Kolkata

Ends At: Port Blair

 

2.     Chennai – Port Blair: An Exhilarating Trip

 

If you are a resident of Chennai city, then a Chennai to Andaman cruise is very much feasible and you can easily make bookings and board. But if you are a non-resident who is planning to board from Chennai, make sure you also consider and calculate your time and expenses of reaching the city. It is better to take advice from a tour operator who can guide you and make the right bookings for this cruise to Andaman.

 

Frequency: Once a week (approximately), 3-4 times a month

Total Distance Traveled: 1362 km

Total Time Taken: 60 hours approximately

Starts From: Chennai Port

Ends At: Port Blair

 

3.     Vishakhapatnam – Port Blair: New Level Of Excitement

 

Exploring Andaman is an adventure in itself, but traveling to this Indian island through sea-route on a cruise takes the excitement to another level. Though it is less time taking to reach here through the airway, a tour of a cruise to Andaman is an experience worth living at least once is a lifetime.

 

Frequency: Once a month

Total Distance Traveled: 1224 km

Total Time Taken: 56 hours approximately

Starts From: Vishakhapatnam

 

5 Government-Run Sea Cruise To Andaman In 2022

Only government-run cruises operate from the Indian mainland to Andaman. With 3-4 sailings per month from Kolkata and Chennai to Port Blair and 1 sailing per month from Visakhapatnam to Port Blair and vice-versa, you must be prompt with the bookings. The ticket price varies from INR 900 to INR 10000 depending on the class of accommodation you opt for.

 

To book a ticket one must carry 2 passport size photographs, government identity proof, and address proof along with the requisition form. The wonderful voyage takes close to 4 days to complete in normal weather conditions. Some of the most popular ships for a trip to Andaman cruise are listed below along with the Andaman cruise fare:

 

MV Nicobar: A Trip To Remember

MV Nancowry: A Majestic Cruise

MV Swarajdweep: Most Popular Cruise

MV Harshavardhana: A Journey To Remember

MV Akbar: A Vintage Cruise

 

1.     MV Nicobar: A Trip To Remember

 

MV Nicobar operates from Chennai, Visakhapatnam, and Kolkata to Port Blair. Assure yourself a memorable trip to Andaman by ship. The MV Nicobar cruise prices given below are for non-islanders. The ship has 300 cabins, 900 bunks or decks, and can carry a total of 1200 passengers.

 

Deluxe Cabin: INR 10,240

1st Class Cabin: INR 8,490

2nd Class Cabin: INR 6,750

Bunk Class: INR 2,630

 

2.     MV Nancowry: A Majestic Cruise

 

Also known to carry cargo loads, MV Nancowry operates from Chennai to Andaman (Port Blair) and is a majestic ship to embark on. The entire proceeding and departure of the ship can be coordinated from the SCI office at Chennai. The MV Nancowry cruise prices given below are for non-islanders. The ship has 300 cabins, 900 bunks or decks, and can carry a total of 1200 passengers.

 

Deluxe Cabin: INR 10,240

1st Class Cabin: INR 8,490

2nd Class Cabin: INR 6,750

Bunk Class: INR 2,630

 

 

3.     MV Swarajdweep: Most Popular Cruise

 

Of all the popular cruises to Andaman, MV Swarajdweep makes a popular ride. The passenger ship sails from Chennai port and reaches Port Blair on the 3rd day. The MV Swarajdweep cruise prices given below are for non-islanders. The ship has 300 cabins, 900 bunks or decks, and can carry a total of 1200 passengers.

 

Deluxe Cabin: INR 10,240

1st Class Cabin: INR 8,490

2nd Class Cabin: INR 6,750

Bunk Class: INR 2,630

 

4.     MV Harshavardhana: A Journey To Remember

 

One of the most renowned ships operating between Kolkata and Visakhapatnam to Port Blair, MV Harshavardhana is one amazing company for your memorable voyage. The MV Harshavardhana cruise prices given below are for non-islanders. The ship has 153 cabins, 595 bunks or decks and can carry a total of 748 passengers.

 

Deluxe Cabin: INR 10,240

1st Class Cabin: INR 8,490

2nd Class ‘A’ Cabin: INR 6,750

2nd Class ‘B’ Cabin: INR 5,210

Bunk Class: INR 2,630

 

5.     MV Akbar: A Vintage Cruise

 

Mostly playing between Kolkata – Port Blair and Visakhapatnam – Port Blair, MV Akbar is the oldest operating ship to Andaman. The MV Akbar cruise prices given below are for non-islanders. The ship has 121 cabins, 1414 bunks or decks, and can carry a total of 1535 passengers.

 

Deluxe Cabin: INR 10,240

1st Class Cabin: INR 7,240

2nd Class Cabin: INR 4,400

Bunk Class: INR 2,290