{"id":2260,"date":"2022-04-26T16:41:16","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T11:11:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.experienceandamans.com\/blog\/?p=2260"},"modified":"2024-03-18T14:23:08","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T14:23:08","slug":"which-cruise-to-select-in-andaman-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.experienceandamans.com\/blog\/which-cruise-to-select-in-andaman-islands\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Cruise To Select In Andaman Islands?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Cruises are a very important factor for the locals and tourists for inter-island transfers<\/span> and it is also the only mode of transport to go to the different islands of Andamans. In Andamans, there are both private and government-run cruises\/ferries<\/span> for the transfer of people and goods.\u00a0 In this article, we will discuss the cruises that sail within the Andaman Islands i.e. from Port Blair to Havelock & Neil.<\/p>\r\n

We will not be discussing the cruises sailing to the Andaman Islands from the mainland as we have covered it in another article of<\/span> Cruises from Chennai, Kolkata, and Vizag to Andaman<\/a>.

By the end of this article, you will know about the various cruises and its categories that are operational in the Andaman Islands and how you can select one for your journey while you are at the islands.\u00a0<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Cruises in Andamans<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

The major cruise companies in Andamans that sail from one island to another are Makruzz<\/a>, Green Ocean<\/a>, ITT Majestic<\/a>, Sea Link<\/a>, and Government Ferries<\/a>.<\/span>

Each of these private cruises has different seating categories ranging from Economy, Premium, Deluxe, and Royal or Luxury<\/span>. The experience differs in each category and so does the price.<\/p>\r\n

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Economy & Premium:<\/strong> These categories are usually pocket-friendly<\/span> and the seating will be at the lower deck of the cruise.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Deluxe:<\/strong> Deluxe is slightly expensive<\/span> but gives an elevated view of the sea<\/span> and the seating is little better than Economy and Premium categories.<\/p>\r\n

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Luxury or Royal:<\/strong> Seating is in this category is very comfortable<\/span> but a little more expensive than the second category. It has better amenities, good cushions seats<\/span>, and a limited number of seats.<\/p>\r\n

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Makruzz:<\/strong>\u00a0

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Makruzz is a high-speed Catamaran Passenger Ferry and is one of the most prominent and successful ferry services<\/span> in the Andaman Islands. It is the largest brand in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands with around 4 cruises under its belt. The cruises are Makruzz, Makruzz Gold, Pearl, and Makruzz Coastal Cruise<\/span>.\u00a0 The cruises are fully air-conditioned for the comfort of its passengers. The seating and experience<\/span> here vary based on the different categories.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

Deluxe: better seating capacity, slightly expensive, 3-3 & 3-4-3\u00a0<\/span> Base deck and first floor is higher category seating, an elevated better view \u2013 deluxe in Makruzz Economy and Premium are base categories having a basic seating arrangement. This is cheap and pocket-friendly<\/span>. The seating order here will be as follows 3-4-3 & or 4-4-3.\u00a0 The Deluxe category is slightly expensive but has a better seating capacity and gives the passenger an elevated and better view of the sea. Deluxe in Makruzz has two decks- Base Deck and Upper Deck.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

One drawback<\/span> of choosing Makruzz cruises is that you will not be able to choose your seats<\/span>. It follows the first-come-first-serve basis<\/span> and the seating will be allotted this way only.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

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