Barren Island Active Volcano Cruise — Andaman & Nicobar Islands
An overnight cruise to India’s only active volcano — one of the rarest experiences in the country.
Description:
Barren Island is the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia. It sits alone in the Bay of Bengal, 135 kilometres northeast of Port Blair — a solitary volcanic cone that has been erupting intermittently since at least the 18th century. Its most recent major eruption cycle began in 1991 and has continued in episodes since, making it one of the most dynamic geological features in the Indian Ocean.
This two-day experience begins with a full guided day in Port Blair — the Cellular Jail, Samudrika Naval Marine Museum, Ross Island, and Corbyn’s Cove — before boarding the overnight cruise at Haddo Wharf at 9PM. As dawn breaks on the open sea, Barren Island rises ahead. The vessel circles the island, giving guests an extended view of the smouldering crater, the jet-black lava cliffs, and the extraordinary landscape that has been shaped by centuries of eruption.
This is not a conventional tour. It is the rarest kind of travel — a journey to a place that almost no one in India has ever seen.
Day 1 Itinerary:
- 9:00 AM — Hotel pickup Port Blair
- Cellular Jail — the emotional anchor of any Andaman visit
- Samudrika Naval Marine Museum — coral, marine life, tribal history, geological context for the volcanic cruise ahead
- Ross Island — ferry crossing, colonial ruins, banyan-swallowed buildings, deer in the old bakery
- Corbyn’s Cove Beach — late afternoon by the sea
- Haddo Wharf — cruise check-in
- 9:00 PM — Cruise departs
Day 2 Itinerary:
- Dawn — Barren Island. The volcano rises from the sea
- Extended viewing of the active crater, lava cliffs, black sand beaches
- Dolphin and seabird sightings on deck
- Lunch on ship during return journey
- 4:00 PM — Arrive back Port Blair, hotel drop
What to Expect at the Volcano:
- The central cone with hardened lava trails visible on the slopes
- Smouldering crater, often sending a thin plume of vapour into the sky
- Jet-black sand and ash beaches
- Charcoal-toned lava cliffs layered like geological pages
- Marine life including dolphins and seabirds in the mineral-rich waters
Pricing:
| Group Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 4+ persons | ₹22,500/person |
| 2-3 persons | ₹25,500/person |
| 1 person | ₹37,750 |
Details:
| 📍 Location | Port Blair + Barren Island, Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| ⏱ Duration | 2 days / 1 night |
| 🚗 Transport | Private AC vehicle + overnight cruise ship |
| 🗣 Language | English |
| 🍽 Meals | Day 1 lunch included · Day 2 lunch on ship · Food and beverages on cruise NOT included |
| ℹ️ Note | Guide accompanies Day 1 only. Cruise to Barren Island is unguided — the experience is the voyage itself |
| 🚢 Departure | Friday 9:00 PM from Haddo Wharf, Port Blair |
What’s Included:
- Full guided Day 1 in Port Blair (Cellular Jail, Samudrika Museum, Ross Island, Corbyn’s Cove)
- Ferry to Ross Island and back
- Overnight cruise to Barren Island and return
- All entrance charges
- Private AC vehicle with hotel pickup on Day 1 and hotel drop on Day 2
- Day 1 Indian vegetarian lunch
- Day 2 lunch on ship
What’s Not Included:
- Food and beverages on the cruise (available for purchase on board)
- Personal travel insurance
- Tips
- Any personal expenses
Cancellation Policy:
Full refund if cancelled 24 hours or more before the tour start time. No refund within 24 hours of departure.
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