- Ferry from
- Aberdeen Jetty / Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex
- Crossing
- 20–25 minutes
- Boat timings
- Roughly 08:30 – 14:00 departures; last return ~16:30
- Closed
- Wednesdays
- Costs
- Boat ₹600 – ₹900 return; island entry ~₹50; guide ₹500 – ₹800
- Time needed
- 2.5 – 3 hours on the island
Combining Ross with North Bay
Ross Island and North Bay (the coral and glass-bottom-boat island) are sold as a combined day trip and the pairing genuinely works — same jetty, sequential boats, back by mid-afternoon.
- Standard combined boat ticket: ₹1,200 – ₹1,600 per person
- North Bay first if you want water activities in calm morning water, Ross after
- Both are closed on some public holidays; Ross is closed Wednesdays
What to see on the island
- The Presbyterian church shell, the most photographed ruin in the Andamans
- The Chief Commissioner's residence and the bakery, both swallowed by ficus roots
- The Japanese bunkers from the 1942–45 occupation
- The small museum, Smritika, near the jetty
- Spotted deer and peacocks that will approach you — do not feed them
The evening light & sound show
Ross Island runs its own light and sound show narrating the island's history. It is separate from the Cellular Jail show and requires an evening boat, so build it in deliberately or skip it.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ross Island called now?
Ross Island was renamed Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Dweep in 2018. Boat tickets, maps and most searches still use 'Ross Island' — they are the same place.
What are the Ross Island ferry timings?
Boats leave Aberdeen Jetty from about 08:30 with departures through to roughly 14:00 and the last return around 16:30. The island is closed on Wednesdays.
How much does a Ross Island trip cost?
A return boat is ₹600–₹900, island entry about ₹50, and a guide ₹500–₹800. A combined Ross and North Bay ticket runs ₹1,200–₹1,600 per person.
How long do you need at Ross Island?
Two and a half to three hours covers the ruins, the museum and the walk. It pairs well with North Bay to make a single half-to-full day.
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Printable Andaman ferry & logistics cheat sheet
One page with every ferry class and fare, cab rates, activity prices, convoy timings and the rules that catch people out. Print it or keep it on your phone — the islands have patchy data.
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