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2-Day Cruise to Barren Island’s Active Volcano
ACTIVE VOLCANO AT BARREN ISLAND
2 Days cruise from Port Bair including Ross Island, Corbyn’s Cove, Marine Museum and Cellular Jail.
Rs 22500/person onwards
Cruise
2Days 1Night
Witness an Active Volcano
This 2-day Barren Island experience blends Port Blair’s most meaningful stories with the rare chance to witness India’s only active volcano up close from the comfort of an overnight cruise. Travellers spend the first day exploring the historic Cellular Jail, the marine and tribal exhibits at Samudrika Museum, the evocative ruins of Ross Island, and the relaxed shoreline of Corbyn’s Cove before boarding the night cruise from Haddo Wharf. As dawn breaks on the open sea, the silhouette of Barren Island rises ahead—smouldering, unpredictable, and unforgettable. Learn about the island’s volcanic history, recent eruptions, and surrounding marine life. The return to Port Blair by late afternoon completes a journey that combines culture, nature, and once-in-a-lifetime adventure in one seamless itinerary, ideal for travellers seeking depth, discovery, and the thrill of sailing towards a living volcano.
Overnight Sea Voyage
The journey begins on a Friday night at Haddo Wharf. As guests board and settle into their cabins, the ship waits under harbour lights, humming softly against the stillness of the bay. When the vessel finally pulls away from Sri Vijaya Puram, the city slips into the background, replaced by the open Bay of Bengal. The sea stretches endlessly, the sky thickens with stars, and the night becomes a calm companion. Some linger on deck, leaning into the breeze; others drift to sleep with the steady roll of the waves. Beneath the surface, tectonic plates are quietly shaping the landscape—this region sits along the Andaman–Sumatra Subduction Zone, the very geological engine that created Barren Island.
Volcano at dawn
Early Saturday morning, the first pale bands of sunrise reveal a dark silhouette ahead. Barren Island rises abruptly from the ocean, a lonely volcanic cone shaped by centuries of eruptions. Its crater often sends a faint thread of smoke into the sky, a reminder that this is one of the most dynamic natural features in the Indian Ocean. The water here changes colour—lighter, almost mineral-blue—thanks to volcanic sediments mixing with the currents. The island’s horseshoe-shaped caldera, its jagged lava cliffs, and its stark black beaches come into view. The vessel circles slowly, giving guests unhurried time—usually around two hours—to take in every angle.
What to expect at the Volcano
From the deck, travellers observe the true character of an active volcano: • The central cone, streaked with hardened lava trails. • The smouldering crater, sometimes sending up a thin plume of vapour. • Jet-black sand and ash lining the shoreline. • Charcoal-toned cliffs created by past eruptions, layered like geological pages. Though named “Barren,” the island surprises many with signs of life. Sea birds wheel above the caldera walls, fish shimmer beneath the surface, and dolphins sometimes appear beside the ship—marine biologists note that volcanic islands often nurture vibrant underwater ecosystems due to mineral-rich waters.
Ross Island
Here, nature and time collaborate like seasoned sculptors. The remains of British-era structures—documented in early 20th-century photographs—now stand partly swallowed by banyan roots. It’s a strange, dreamlike place where deer graze near what used to be the bakery, and the old church stands roofless, its arches open to sky and memory.
Cellular Jail
This is the emotional anchor of your day. The architecture—seven wings radiating like the spokes of a wheel—was designed with strict psychological isolation in mind, documented in British penal records. Walk the echoing corridors, climb to the terrace, and let the story settle in your chest. One visit is enough; it stays with you for the rest of the trip without needing a repeat.
Corbyn’s Cove Beach
Corbyn’s Cove feels like the unhurried exhale of Port Blair—a soft, palm-fringed arc of sand where the waves behave with quiet elegance. The science of coastal geography explains why the water here stays unusually calm; the bay naturally shields it from heavy currents, creating a shoreline that’s perfect for lingering. Travellers often find themselves slipping into the easy rhythm of the place, watching parasailers drift above in the sky while sipping tender coconut.
Marine Museum
Samudrika Naval Marine Museum helps travellers understand the islands beyond their beaches. Inside, rooms flow from vibrant coral displays to preserved seashells, marine fossils, colourful reef fish, and models that explain how these islands were formed—right down to the volcanic forces that shaped Barren Island. Another section showcases the history, traditions, and lifestyles of the Andaman’s tribal communities, offering context that deepens a visitor’s sense of place. It’s a compact museum, but it stitches together geology, ocean life, and human stories in a way that prepares travellers to appreciate the islands with a sharper, more curious eye.
Tour Details
The guide will do the tour on the first day and then drop the guests off at the cruise terminal. The guide will not accompany guests on the cruise to Barren Island. A car will drop guests back to their hotel in Port Blair after the tour.
Pick and drop
A private air-conditioned car will pick guests up from their hotel in Port Blair and drop them back at the end of the tour.
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Pricing Chart
4+ persons
Rs22500/person
- Hotel Pick and drop by car
- Cruise to Barren Island
- Overnight stay in a Cruise Ship
- Guide for Colby's Island
- Entrance charges
- Excludes food and beverages
2-3 persons
Rs25500/person
- Hotel Pick and drop by car
- Cruise to Barren Island
- Overnight stay in a Cruise Ship
- Guide for Colby's Island
- Entrance charges
- Excludes food and beverages
1 person
Rs37750
- Hotel Pick and drop by car
- Cruise to Barren Island
- Overnight stay in a Cruise Ship
- Guide for Colby's Island
- Entrance charges
- Excludes food and beverages
Trip Itinerary
Day 1- 9 AM - Hotel pick up
Guests are picked up from their hotel in Port Blair by a guide and driver.
Guided tour of Cellular Jail
Explore the historic Cellular Jail and learn about India’s freedom struggle, stories of prisoners, and colonial history.
Guided tour of Samudrika Museum
Discover Andaman’s marine life, coral reefs, and tribal cultures.
Connect this knowledge to the upcoming volcano cruise.
Lunch
Guided tour of Ross Island by ferry
Short boat ride (15–20 mins) to Ross Island.
Guided walk through colonial ruins, churches, and administrative buildings.
Learn the island’s history and cultural significance.
Guided tour of Corbyn's Cove
Relax at the beach and enjoy a guided sunset walk.
Learn about coastal ecology, local folklore, and marine life.
Haddo Wharf for Cruise Check in
Board the Barren Island cruise.
Onboard briefing about the volcano, marine ecosystems, and photography tips.
9 PM- Cruise departs for Barren Island
Day 2- Volcano at dawn
Wake up to approach the vicinity of Barren Island. Unforgettable experience of observing India’s only active volcano
Breakfast
Leisure time on deck while observing marine life such as dolphins and seabirds
Lunch
Enjoy a meal while the ship begins the return journey to Port Blair.
4PM- End of cruise
Meet our driver for hotel drop
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