Sri Vijaya Puram, Mar 10: Owing to the overwhelming response from tourists and local residents, the Directorate of Shipping Services has scheduled special round cruises to Barren Island during March 2026.
This unique voyage offers passengers a rare chance to witness South Asia’s only active volcano, while enjoying the spectacular views and pristine beauty of the Andaman Sea.
The sailing schedule is as follows:
| MONTH
|
NAME OF THE VESSEL
|
DATE & TIME
OF DEPARTURE |
| MARCH, 2026
|
NALANDA
|
13.03.2026 at 2100 Hrs
|
| MARCH, 2026
|
NALANDA
|
27.03.2026 at 2100 Hrs
|
The Directorate invites all interested tourists and Islanders to avail themselves of this exceptional opportunity to explore one of the most remarkable natural landmarks of the region. Passengers are advised to complete their ticket bookings well in advance to avoid last minute inconvenience.
Book your seat through the DSS e-Ticketing Portal https://dss.andamannicobar.gov.in/eticketing, available 24×7 on all days. For user convenience, a QR code linking directly to the portal has also been provided.
