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half-day

Ross Island (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Dweep)

4 hours

Ferry across from Aberdeen Jetty to the former British administrative capital. Ruined church, bakery and ballroom slowly reclaimed by banyan roots, with free-roaming deer. Includes jetty coordination and return boat.

What's included

  • Return boat from Aberdeen Jetty
  • Entry and permit coordination
  • Optional guide on the island
  • Pairs well with North Bay

About this experience

Ross Island (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Dweep) appears in the half-day category and can be booked on its own or placed inside a wider Andaman itinerary. Ferry across from Aberdeen Jetty to the former British administrative capital. Ruined church, bakery and ballroom slowly reclaimed by banyan roots, with free-roaming deer. Includes jetty coordination and return boat. Colonial ruins, deer and peacocks, twenty minutes by boat. The final operating window is checked against your travel date, group size, ferry sequence and any weather-dependent restrictions before payment is requested.

What to expect

  • Return boat from Aberdeen Jetty
  • Entry and permit coordination
  • Optional guide on the island
  • Pairs well with North Bay

Pickup, timing and logistics

The listed duration for Ross Island (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Dweep) is 4 hours. Share your preferred date, hotel or arrival point, number of adults and children, and any mobility requirements when you enquire. Our Port Blair team then reconfirms the pickup point, realistic start time, supplier availability and the buffer needed before a ferry or flight. Treat website timings as planning guidance until that written confirmation arrives.

Good to know

  • Carry the photo identification requested in your final confirmation; requirements vary by operator and activity.
  • Marine, road and outdoor services may move or pause when the weather, tide or authorities make the original plan unsafe.
  • Keep medicines, drinking water and sun or rain protection with you instead of leaving essentials in a transfer vehicle.
  • Tell the planner about children, older guests, dietary needs or limited mobility before the service is reserved.

Frequently asked questions

How do I confirm Ross Island (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Dweep)?

Send the date, guest count and pickup details through the enquiry form. We check live availability and send the exact service, price, meeting point and cancellation terms in writing before you pay.

Is pickup included in the displayed price?

Only the inclusions shown in your written quotation are confirmed. Pickup zones and transfer costs can differ by hotel, jetty and group size, so the planner lists any extra transport separately.

What happens if weather or operations change?

The local team checks the available alternative with you first. Depending on the supplier terms, that may be a safer time, a different operating day, a substitute service or the applicable refund process.