India (Andaman Islands)
Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) → Long Island
Government ships bound for Rangat call at Long Island, a small island off the east coast of Middle Andaman, reached from Port Blair via Havelock (Swaraj Dweep).
Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) to Long Island ferry at a glance
The ferry from Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) to Long Island takes 4h 30m – 5h 40m across the Andaman Sea (Ritchie’s Archipelago), operated by Directorate of Shipping Services (A&N Administration). It is a foot-passenger service; vehicles are not carried. Typical frequency: daily on the Sri Vijaya Puram – Rangat government ships, which call at Long Island.
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: Long Island to Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram)
Directorate of Shipping Services (A&N Administration) also sails Long Island to Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram), taking 4h 30m – 5h 40m. Towards Port Blair, the daily Rangat ship calls at Long Island at 13:05 and reaches Sri Vijaya Puram at 17:00; the island-hopping sailing leaves Long Island at 08:05.
Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) to Long Island ferry timetable & sailing pattern
Daily 06:00 departure from Sri Vijaya Puram arriving Long Island 10:30; some days a 07:00 sailing arriving 12:40
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
- 06:00
- 07:00
Return: Towards Port Blair, the daily Rangat ship calls at Long Island at 13:05 and reaches Sri Vijaya Puram at 17:00; the island-hopping sailing leaves Long Island at 08:05.
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 Long Island
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Operators on This Route
| Operator | Crossing Time | Vessels |
|---|---|---|
| Directorate of Shipping Services (A&N Administration) | 4h 30m via Swaraj Dweep; 5h 40m via Shaheed Dweep, Swaraj Dweep and Strait Island | MV Wandoor, MV Jollybouy, M V Strait Island, M V North Passage, M V Bambooka |
Route Features
Vehicles
Foot passengers only
Foot Passengers
Walk-on passengers welcome
Pets
No pet facilities
Distance
55 nautical miles
Getting There & Onward Transport
- DSS harbour ferries run from Long Island to Yeretta at 07:00 and 14:00, and to Kadamtala at 13:30
- Ships continue from Long Island to Rangat, about 1h 15m away
Tips for the Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) to Long Island 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