India (Andaman Islands)
Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) → Mayabunder
Government ships from Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) to Mayabunder at the north end of Middle Andaman, the calling point on the Diglipur run. Most sailings go overnight.
Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) to Mayabunder ferry at a glance
The ferry from Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) to Mayabunder takes 6h 30m – 10h 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: several sailings a week: overnight inter-island ships continuing to Diglipur, plus a daytime foreshore sailing.
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: Mayabunder to Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram)
Directorate of Shipping Services (A&N Administration) also sails Mayabunder to Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram), taking 6h 30m – 10h. Southbound ships leave Mayabunder at 20:00 and arrive in Sri Vijaya Puram at 06:00; the daytime ship leaves at 09:30 and arrives at 16:30.
Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) to Mayabunder ferry timetable & sailing pattern
In the week checked: overnight 20:00 departures from Sri Vijaya Puram on 30 Sep (MV Kalighat) and 3 Oct (M V Bharat Seema), arriving 06:00; and a 07:00 daytime sailing on 2 Oct (MV Ranilakshmi), arriving 13:30
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 ships leave Mayabunder at 20:00 and arrive in Sri Vijaya Puram at 06:00; the daytime ship leaves at 09:30 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 Mayabunder
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Operators on This Route
| Operator | Crossing Time | Vessels |
|---|---|---|
| Directorate of Shipping Services (A&N Administration) | 10h overnight on inter-island ships; 6h 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
100 nautical miles
Getting There & Onward Transport
- Every sailing continues from Mayabunder to Diglipur (Aerial Bay) on North Andaman
Tips for the Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) to Mayabunder 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