After the 6th month of lock down now Andaman tourism has been started from 27th September'2020 (World Tourism Day) and Andaman & Nicobar is ready to welcome the guests on the Island. If you are planning for an Andaman trip with your family and friend are on the coming months then you must know the Andaman COVID-19 Guidelines For Tourists Arriving at Port Blair 2020-2021 at Veer Savarkar International Airport, Andaman.
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COVID-19 Tourist Arriving/ Travelers Guidelines to arriving at Andaman 2020-2021:
Who Travel to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) & Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep):
- Those who wish to travel Swaraj Deep (Havelock) & Shaheed Dweep (Neil Island) do not required the test again if he/she carrying the COVID-19 RTPCR/TNT Test Negative report which is done either Port Blair Airport/ICMR approved lab in the mainland.
- However, If in case any symptoms are developed during the trip, the tourists are requested to inform immediately to the nearest PHC/CHC. After that necessary steps will be taken as prescribed by Doctor.
- Till North, and The Middle Andaman Islands, Nicobar group of islands and Little Andaman Island is not permitted for tourism activities till further next orders.
If Tourist tests got Positive for COVID-19 on arrival or during stay
- If tourist tests got Positive for COVID-19 on arrival at Port Blair Airport, then COVID-19 protocols will be followed. The institutional isolation facility (ITI Dollygunj COVID Ward) cost paid by the tourist/travelers which is Rs.1000/-
- However, if the tourist/travelers wants to stay at hotels instead of ITI Dollygunj COVID-19 Ward he/she can stay in the hotel but if all the conditions below are met:
- Patients should be asymptomatic and age not more than 60 years old.
- Request/undertaking is made by patient in writing.
- If allowed by doctors.
Hotels will make necessary arrangement to designate a part of their rooms for institutional isolation for this purpose.
Activities Open/Closed for the Tourist arriving in Andaman 2020-2021
Place |
Activities |
Name of Activities |
Closed/Open |
Remarks |
Port Blair |
Museums |
Cellular Jail |
Open |
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Anthropological Museum |
Open |
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Chatham Saw Mill |
Open |
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Naval Marine Museum |
Open |
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Sound & Light Show |
Open |
50% Seating Capacity Only |
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Sound and Light Show at Ross Island |
Closed |
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Place |
Activities |
Name of Activities |
Closed/Open |
Remarks |
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Beaches & Islands Hooping |
Corbyn’s Beach |
Open |
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Ross & North Bay |
Open |
50% Seating Capacity in Boat |
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Wandoor Beach (Redskin / Jolly Buoy) |
Open |
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Chidiya Tapu |
Open |
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Baratang |
Open |
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Mount Herriet |
Open |
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Rangat Part |
Closed |
Till Further Notice |
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Mayabundar Part |
Closed |
Till Further Notice |
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Diglipur (Ross & Smith Island) |
Closed |
Till further notice |
Place |
Activities |
Name of Activities |
Closed/Open |
Remarks |
Port Blair |
Water Sports Activities |
Snorkeling (North Bay) |
Open |
Snorkelling kit must be carry by the Guest |
Glass boat ride (North Bay) |
Closed |
Till further notice |
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Semi Submarine (North Bay) |
Closed |
Till further notice |
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Dolphin Glass Boat (North Bay) |
Closed |
Till further notice |
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Sofa Ride (North Bay) |
Closed |
Till further notice |
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Banana Ride (North Bay) |
Closed |
Till further notice |
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Sea Kart (Corbyn’s Beach) |
Open |
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Parasailing (North Bay & Corbyn’s Beach) |
Open |
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Scuba Diving (North Bay) |
Open |
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Sea Walk (North Bay) |
Open |
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Jet Ski (North Bay & Corbyn’s Beach) |
Open |
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Place |
Activities |
Name of Activities |
Closed/Open |
Remarks |
Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) |
Beaches |
Radhanagar Beach |
Open |
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Elephnat Beach |
Open |
Snorkelling kit must be carry by the Guest |
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Kalapathat Beach |
Open |
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Govind Nagar Beach
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Open |
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Place |
Activities |
Name of Activities |
Closed/Open |
Remarks |
Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) |
Water sports activities |
Snorkeling |
Open |
Snorkeling kit must be carry by the Guest |
Scuba Diving |
Open |
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Sea Walk |
Open |
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Parasailing |
Open |
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Game Fishing |
Closed |
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Kayaking
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Closed
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Place |
Activities |
Name of Activities |
Closed/Open |
Remarks |
Neil Island(Shaheed Dweep) |
Beaches |
Bharatpur Beach |
Open |
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Laxmanpur Beach |
Open |
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Sitapur Beach |
Open |
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Natural Bridge / Natural rock formation |
Open
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Place |
Activities |
Name of Activities |
Closed/Open |
Remarks |
Neil Island(Shaheed Dweep) |
Water sports activities |
Snorkeling |
Open |
Snorkeling kit must be carry by the Guest |
Glass Bottom boat ride |
Closed |
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Scuba Diving |
Open |
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Jet Ski |
Open |
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Sea Walk |
Open |
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Ferry Schedule for Tourist to Havelock Island & Neil Islands:
After such a long waiting, finally the directorate of shipping services has given the permission to the Private Cruise/ Vessel on 23rd November,2020 and declared the new schedule for Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) & Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep). The directorate of shipping services has taken the decision based on the current situation in Andaman & Nicobar Island. They thought this decision will help to reviving the Tourism activities in these Islands.
Here are, the New Schedule for Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) & Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep):
Trip |
Vessel |
From |
To |
ETD |
ETA |
01 |
Makruzz |
Port Blair |
Swaraj Dweep |
12:00Hrs |
13:45Hrs |
Swaraj Dweep |
Shaheed Dweep |
14:00Hrs |
15:15Hrs |
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Shaheed Dweep | Port Blair | 15:00Hrs | 16:45Hrs | ||
Important Note:
- Compulsory Thermal screening all Entry & Exit Point.
- Compulsory face mask properly all time during on-board vessel.
- Passengers should be report at boarding point at least 02hrs prior to departure.
- Passengers must carry the COVID-19 (RTPCR/TNT) negative report.
In Andaman, available speed vessels are Makruzz, Makruzz Gold, Makruzz Pearl, Green Ocean, Green Ocean 1, Green Ocean 2 & ITT Majestic Etc. If you are planning to travel Andaman, you can book your Private speed vessel tickets online by own.
Now, Makruzz Logistic offer 10% discount on pre booking and offer name is “Pay Now, Travel Later" and they are also offers the free, flexible rescheduling and free cancellation up to 24hrs prior to departure so, you can grab this offer to your future Andaman trip. Book you andaman cruise tickets.
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