Sri Vijaya Puram, October 16: Additional ferry services to Mayabunder, Diglipur and Little Andaman have been scheduled ahead of the festive season to meet increased passenger demand, with bookings for the special sailings opening on October 16.
The Directorate of Shipping Services (DSS) has arranged three sailings connecting Sri Vijaya Puram with the northern islands and Little Andaman. The schedule includes one service to Diglipur via Mayabunder and two services to Little Andaman, with return voyages planned on the same day or the following day.
The first service, operated by MV Bambooka, will depart Sri Vijaya Puram for Little Andaman at 6.30 am on October 19. The vessel will begin its return voyage from Little Andaman at 1 pm the same day.
MV Sentinel will depart Sri Vijaya Puram at 8 pm on October 20 for Diglipur via Mayabunder. Its return voyage will leave Diglipur at 2 pm on October 21 for Sri Vijaya Puram via Mayabunder.
The third sailing, operated by MV North Passage, will leave Sri Vijaya Puram for Little Andaman at 6.30 am on October 21. The return journey from Little Andaman is scheduled for 1 pm that day.
The DSS will begin issuing tickets to the general public at 9 am on October 16. Passengers can book tickets through the department’s e-ticketing portal at https://dss.andamannicobar.gov.in/eticketing. A QR code linking directly to the portal is also available for access.
Passengers can alternatively purchase tickets at STARS ticketing counters.
The additional sailings provide extra scheduled transport options for passengers travelling between Sri Vijaya Puram and the listed island destinations during the festive period.
