India (Andaman Islands)
Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) → Diglipur (North Andaman)
The longest regular inter-island run in the Andaman group: government ships from Port Blair to Diglipur on North Andaman, where DSS harbour ferries continue from Aerial Bay to Smith Island; ships call at Mayabunder on the way.
Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) to Diglipur (North Andaman) ferry at a glance
The ferry from Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) to Diglipur (North Andaman) takes 9h 30m – 14h 30m across the Andaman Sea, operated by Directorate of Shipping Services (A&N Administration). It is a foot-passenger service; vehicles are not carried. Typical frequency: two to three sailings a week in the roster checked, mostly overnight via Mayabunder.
Crossing times and frequencies are typical figures and vary by season. Confirm the current timetable with the operator or booking partner before you travel. Route facts last reviewed 2026-09-29.
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Return crossing: Diglipur (North Andaman) to Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram)
Directorate of Shipping Services (A&N Administration) also sails Diglipur (North Andaman) to Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram), taking 9h 30m – 14h 30m. Southbound, the overnight ships leave Diglipur in the afternoon (14:00–15:00) and reach Sri Vijaya Puram at 06:00; the daytime ship leaves Diglipur at 07:00 and arrives at 16:30.
Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) to Diglipur (North Andaman) ferry timetable & sailing pattern
In the week checked: overnight 20:00 departures from Sri Vijaya Puram on 30 Sep (MV Kalighat, arriving 10:00) and 3 Oct (M V Bharat Seema, arriving 10:30); daytime 07:00 sailing on 2 Oct (MV Ranilakshmi, arriving 16:30)
DSS issues sailing rosters a few days ahead and times vary by day and vessel; the pattern shown is from the DSS voyage list for 29 Sep – 5 Oct 2026.
Published departure times
- 20:00
- 07:00
Return: Southbound, the overnight ships leave Diglipur in the afternoon (14:00–15:00) and reach Sri Vijaya Puram at 06:00; the daytime ship leaves Diglipur at 07:00 and arrives at 16:30.
Timetables change by season and date. Check exact departures for your travel date on the official timetable.
Official Directorate of Shipping Services (A&N Administration) timetable →Check prices & book on Directorate of Shipping Services (A&N Administration) →Source: DSS Online Enquiry (voyage schedule). Verified 2026-09-29.
Maritime Crossing Route Map
Interactive sea passage between Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) and Diglipur (North Andaman)
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Operators on This Route
| Operator | Crossing Time | Vessels |
|---|---|---|
| Directorate of Shipping Services (A&N Administration) | 14h – 14h 30m overnight via Mayabunder; 9h 30m on the daytime foreshore ship | MV Kalighat, M V Bharat Seema, MV Ranilakshmi |
Route Features
Vehicles
Foot passengers only
Foot Passengers
Walk-on passengers welcome
Pets
No pet facilities
Distance
130 nautical miles
Getting There & Onward Transport
- DSS harbour ferries run from Aerial Bay to Smith Island (via Gandhi Nagar) at 06:00 and 13:30
- Ships call at Mayabunder on the way
Tips for the Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) to Diglipur (North Andaman) Crossing
- Tickets for DSS government ships are sold through DSS’s STARS e-Ticketing Portal and at STARS counters
- Port Blair is officially named Sri Vijaya Puram; DSS booking and enquiry menus use the new name