Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec. 10: Owing to increased demand from tourists and residents for viewing the active volcano, the Directorate of Shipping Services has announced the January, 2026 schedule for round cruises to Barren Island. These exclusive cruises offer’s once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the awe-inspiring spectacle of the only active volcano in South Asia, set amidst the breathtaking natural scenery of the Andaman Sea.
The sailing schedule for January 2026 is as follows:
JANUARY 2026: MV NALANDA – 09.01.2026 at 2100 Hrs
MV NALANDA – 23.01.2026 at 2100 Hrs
The DSS has informed that tickets can be conveniently booked through the DSS e-Ticketing Portal at https://dss.andamannicobar.gov.in/ eticketing, which will be available 24×7 with effect from 15.12.2025 at 0900 Hrs. For user convenience, a QR code linking directly to the portal has also been provided.