India (Andaman Islands)
Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) → Rangat (Middle Andaman)
The government ferry up the east side of the Andamans from Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) to Rangat Bay on Middle Andaman, calling at Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) and Long Island. It is the sea alternative to the long Andaman Trunk Road bus journey north.
Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) to Rangat (Middle Andaman) ferry at a glance
The ferry from Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) to Rangat (Middle Andaman) takes 5h 45m – 7h 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: A daily 06:00 government ship from Sri Vijaya Puram, plus a slower 07:00 island-hopping sailing on some days.
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 · andssw1.and.nic.in · How we verify
Return crossing: Rangat (Middle Andaman) to Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram)
Directorate of Shipping Services (A&N Administration) also sails Rangat (Middle Andaman) to Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram), taking 5h 45m – 7h. Rangat → Sri Vijaya Puram ships leave daily at 12:00 (arriving 17:00 via Long Island and Swaraj Dweep), with a 07:00 island-hopping return on some days.
Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) to Rangat (Middle Andaman) ferry timetable & sailing pattern
Daily 06:00 departure from Sri Vijaya Puram via Swaraj Dweep and Long Island (arrives 11:45); some days also a 07:00 sailing via Shaheed Dweep, Swaraj Dweep, Strait Island and Long Island (arrives 14:00)
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: Rangat → Sri Vijaya Puram ships leave daily at 12:00 (arriving 17:00 via Long Island and Swaraj Dweep), with a 07:00 island-hopping return on some days.
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 Rangat (Middle Andaman)
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Operators on This Route
| Operator | Crossing Time | Vessels |
|---|---|---|
| Directorate of Shipping Services (A&N Administration) | 5h 45m via Swaraj Dweep and Long Island; 7h via Shaheed Dweep, Swaraj Dweep, Strait Island and Long 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
70 nautical miles
Getting There & Onward Transport
- Every sailing calls at Long Island, about 1h 15m before Rangat, and at Swaraj Dweep (Havelock)
- State Transport buses also link Port Blair and Rangat Bus Terminal by road (morning departures from Port Blair at 06:45 and 10:00 on the Middle Andaman forest department’s listing)
Tips for the Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) to Rangat (Middle 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