Field notes from the islands

Everything worth knowing before you sail

Ferry routes and timings, the beaches worth the trip, what a week actually costs — written by the people who run the boats.

Ferries and Getting Around Exploring the Diverse Population of Andaman and Nicobar Islands: A Mini-India Mosaic (2026) From indigenous tribes that have guarded these shores for over 2,000 years to the "Local Born" descendants of freedom… · 4 min read Ferries and Getting Around Andaman Ferry Timings 2026: The Comprehensive Inter-Island Schedule In the Andaman archipelago, time is defined by the tide and the transit. Whether you are chasing the sunrise at Sitapur… · 3 min read Ferries and Getting Around Havelock to Neil Island Ferry Guide: The 2026 Inter-Island Manual If your Andaman itinerary includes the "Tourist Triangle," the leg between Swaraj Dweep (Havelock) and Shaheed Dweep… · 3 min read Ferries and Getting Around Ferry Services in Andaman: Everything You Need to Know (2026 Guide) Everything You Need to Know About the Andaman Ferry Service. When you picture a vacation in the Andaman Islands, you… · 3 min read Ferries and Getting Around Best Way to Travel Between Andaman Islands: The 2026 Logistics Guide So, you’ve landed in paradise. You’ve got your Andaman travel guide in one hand and a coconut in the other. But now… · 2 min read Ferries and Getting Around Sailing Through the Monsoon: Why Nautika is the Safest Choice for Rainy Season Travel (2026) Here is the truth: The monsoon transforms the Andamans into a lush, emerald paradise that 90% of tourists never see. But… · 2 min read Ferries and Getting Around The 2-Wheeler Guide: Bike Rentals in Sri Vijaya Puram, Havelock, and Neil (2026) Hiring a bike is the undisputed best way to see the islands. It’s cheap, it’s fun, and it lets you discover those… · 3 min read Ferries and Getting Around The Science of Sailing: Why Nautika’s Twin-Hull Design Prevents Seasickness (2026) If you want to protect your stomach and your vacation, you need to stop booking "boats" and start booking Science… · 3 min read Ferries and Getting Around The Birdwatcher’s Guide to Andaman: Best Spots for Endemic Species in Chidiya Tapu & Beyond (2026) Andaman is an ornithological goldmine, with over 20 species that exist nowhere else on the planet. If you're a serious… · 2 min read Ferries and Getting Around Long-Stay Guide to Havelock: How to Rent a Cottage for a Month or More (2026) So, you’ve decided to quit the 9-to-5 grind—or at least take it to the beach. You’ve read my guide on [Workations]… · 3 min read Ferries and Getting Around Workation in Andaman: The Best Cafes and Resorts with Reliable Wi-Fi for Digital Nomads (2026 Guide) I’ve got good news and a reality check for you. Ever since the undersea optical fiber cable was laid in 2020… · 3 min read Ferries and Getting Around You Want the Fastest Andaman Ferry? Here's Exactly Where to Book It. (2026 Guide) Okay, so you want to book Nautika. You type "book Nautika" into Google and... oh no. You're hit with 20 different… · 4 min read