Ship Ticket Booking – DSS STARS e-Ticketing

🚢 Andaman Ship Ticket Booking

Ship travel is an important part of transportation in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Government-operated passenger vessels connect Sri Vijaya Puram with different islands and mainland destinations.

The Directorate of Shipping Services (DSS), Andaman & Nicobar Administration, operates the official STARS e-Ticketing system for online reservation of ship tickets.

Through the online system, passengers can check available voyages, fares and berth availability, make reservations and manage their tickets.

⚓ What is STARS e-Ticketing?

STARS is the online e-ticketing system of the Directorate of Shipping Services, Andaman & Nicobar Administration.

The system is designed to make ship-ticket reservation more convenient by allowing passengers to book eligible voyages online instead of depending only on physical ticket counters.

🛳️ Ship & Ferry Services

The DSS system covers different categories of passenger marine services.

• Foreshore Services – passenger services connecting nearby island destinations.
• Inter-Island Services – passenger vessels connecting different islands.
• Mainland Services – ship services connecting the islands with mainland destinations such as Chennai, Kolkata and Visakhapatnam, subject to sailing schedules.
• Harbour Ferry Services – local passenger ferry services operating between nearby locations.

📝 How to Book Ship Tickets Online

🪪 Identity Proof Requirements

Passengers are required to provide valid identity proof details during online booking and must carry the same original identity document during embarkation.

• General passengers may use a valid photo identity proof issued by the Central or State Government.
• Islanders may use applicable local certificate or Islander Card documentation.
• Government employees may use their departmental identity card where applicable.
• Students may be required to produce appropriate student documentation.
• Foreign nationals are subject to applicable passport and Restricted Area Permission requirements.

🎟️ Online Booking Limits

According to the current STARS e-Ticketing terms, registered users are subject to transaction and passenger limits.

⏰ Important Before Travel

• Check the sailing date and time carefully.
• Check the passenger name and ID information before final submission.
• Carry the original ID document used during booking.
• Reach the boarding location well before the scheduled sailing time.
• Follow instructions issued by the Directorate of Shipping Services.
• Check real-time voyage status before leaving for the jetty.

❌ Ship Ticket Cancellation & Refund

Cancellation charges depend on the sector and the time remaining before sailing. The following table summarises the current normal cancellation rules published by DSS.

Cancellation and refund rules can change. Always check the latest official DSS terms and conditions before cancelling a ticket.

🌦️ Weather & Sailing Changes

Ship services in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands operate subject to prevailing weather and operational conditions.

A sailing may be delayed, rescheduled or cancelled because of adverse weather, technical reasons or administrative requirements.

⚓ Harbour Ferry Services

DSS also provides harbour passenger ferry services connecting nearby locations. Depending on the service, passengers may be able to use daily tickets or applicable monthly passes.

Harbour services have separate schedules and operating arrangements. Passengers should check the official DSS harbour-service information for the latest timetable and ticket availability.

🏝️ Important Island Connections

Ship and ferry connectivity is particularly important for residents and visitors travelling between Sri Vijaya Puram and island destinations.

• Swaraj Dweep (Havelock)
• Shaheed Dweep (Neil)
• Baratang Island
• Rangat
• Mayabunder
• Long Island
• Diglipur
• Little Andaman / Hut Bay
• Mainland sectors, subject to published sailing schedules

🚢 Mainland Ship Travel

Government ship services also connect the Andaman Islands with mainland ports through scheduled voyages.

Mainland sailing schedules are not the same as regular inter-island ferry services. Travellers should therefore check the official DSS sailing schedule before planning a mainland ship journey.

📞 Passenger Support

🌐 Official Ship Ticket Booking Portal

For actual ticket booking, passenger registration, voyage availability and other transaction-related services, always use the official Directorate of Shipping Services portal.

🌴 Plan the Rest of Your Andaman Trip

If you are visiting the islands as a tourist, ship tickets are only one part of your travel planning. You may also need hotels, local transport, island activities and tour packages.