Sri Vijaya Puram, October 26: The Directorate of Shipping Services (DSS) has scheduled three additional ferry services connecting Sri Vijaya Puram with Little Andaman, Mayabunder and Diglipur to meet increased passenger demand during the festive season, with separate ticket-release dates announced for onward and return journeys.
The additional sailings will operate on October 26, 27 and 29, 2026, covering routes to the three destinations and their corresponding return voyages.
The first service, operated by MV Rani Changa, will depart Sri Vijaya Puram for Little Andaman at 6.30 am on October 26. The vessel will begin its return journey from Little Andaman at 1 pm the same day.
MV North Passage will operate the service to Mayabunder on October 27, departing Sri Vijaya Puram at 6.30 am. Its return sailing from Mayabunder is scheduled for 1 pm.
The same vessel will serve the Diglipur route on October 29, leaving Sri Vijaya Puram at 7 am. The return voyage from Diglipur will depart at 9 pm.
The ticket-release schedule distinguishes between onward and return travel. Tickets for onward journeys on October 26 and 27 will be available from 9 am on October 25, while bookings for the return voyage scheduled for October 29 will open at 9 am on October 26.
Passengers can book tickets through the DSS online e-ticketing portal at https://dss.andamannicobar.gov.in/eticketing. The Directorate has also made a QR code available to provide direct access to the booking website.
The additional sailings provide scheduled ferry connections to three destinations during the festive period, when the Directorate expects increased demand for passenger transportation. Passengers planning their journeys will need to follow the designated booking schedule for the relevant travel dates and direction.
