Long Island Travel Guide - Water Activities & Best Time to Visit

Apply for the Restricted Area Permit (RAP) immediately upon landing at Port Blair airport; though now often a rubber stamp for Indians, foreign nationals must keep the physical copy for every jetty check-in.

Book private ferry tickets (Makruzz or Nautika) at least 3 weeks in advance for the Port Blair–Havelock–Neil circuit, as government ferries prioritize locals and often sell out during the sailing window.

Respect the "No Shells" policy strictly; even a single dead coral or shell found in your luggage at the airport scanner can lead to heavy fines or detention under the Wildlife Protection Act.

Carry sufficient cash in small denominations; while digital payments are increasing in Port Blair, the data connectivity on Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) and Neil (Shaheed Dweep) is notoriously erratic near the shoreline.

Avoid beaches during cyclone season and monitor weather forecasts closely.

Keep an eye on weather forecasts for sudden changes.