India (Andaman Islands)
Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) → Hut Bay (Little Andaman)
Government ships south across the Duncan Passage from Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) to Hut Bay, the main port of Little Andaman, by day or overnight.
Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) to Hut Bay (Little Andaman) ferry at a glance
The ferry from Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) to Hut Bay (Little Andaman) takes 7h – 9h across the Andaman Sea (Duncan Passage), operated by Directorate of Shipping Services (A&N Administration). It is a foot-passenger service; vehicles are not carried. Typical frequency: three to four sailings a week in the roster checked, by day or overnight.
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.
Sources: dss.andamannicobar.gov.in · dss.andamannicobar.gov.in · How we verify
Return crossing: Hut Bay (Little Andaman) to Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram)
Directorate of Shipping Services (A&N Administration) also sails Hut Bay (Little Andaman) to Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram), taking 7h – 9h. Return ships leave Hut Bay either overnight (20:00–21:00, about 10h) or by day (09:00, about 7h).
Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) to Hut Bay (Little Andaman) ferry timetable & sailing pattern
In the week checked: 08:00 on 1 Oct (M V Bharat Seema, 8h), 07:00 on 1 Oct (MV Sentinel, 9h), 21:00 on 2 Oct (MV Campbell Bay, overnight 9h) and 09:00 on 4 Oct (MV Campbell Bay, 7h)
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
- 07:00
- 08:00
- 09:00
- 21:00
Return: Return ships leave Hut Bay either overnight (20:00–21:00, about 10h) or by day (09:00, about 7h).
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 Hut Bay (Little Andaman)
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Operators on This Route
| Operator | Crossing Time | Vessels |
|---|---|---|
| Directorate of Shipping Services (A&N Administration) | 7h – 9h | MV Campbell Bay, M V Bharat Seema, MV Sentinel |
Route Features
Vehicles
Foot passengers only
Foot Passengers
Walk-on passengers welcome
Pets
No pet facilities
Distance
73 nautical miles
Getting There & Onward Transport
- Some sailings (MV Sentinel) continue from Hut Bay to Car Nicobar
Tips for the Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) to Hut Bay (Little 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