Makruzz - Maharaja Travels

Makruzz was launched in Andaman Islands in the year 2002 and has been running successfully ever since.

This is a Catamaran twin hull vessel with the fastest cruising speed in Andaman Islands i.e 32 nautical miles, thanks to its dual engine. For maximum comfort and safety the cruise is usually run at 23-25 nautical miles.

The broadened two hull design offers great stability and safety during high speed cruising & travel during unfavorable weather, this lets you enjoy meals and beverages without having to think about uncomfortable movements.

Cruise Amenities:

Interiors:

Makruzz has a clean and beautiful contemporary interiors with comfortable foam embedded seating and a great interior ambiance for comfortable travel.

There are large windows on each side with low bezels that provide a scenic view of the sea during your travel. The panels are designed in such a way that they run to the top and allow all passengers to enjoy the open sea view.

Entertainment:

For entertainment during your travel, the vessel is equipped with a 42″ television that shows different shows and information about the place you are about to visit.

Deluxe class passengers can enjoy their time with 4, 19″ televisions present on both upper and lower deck while the Royal class passengers are provided with 2, 14″ televisions for a total 8 seating’s that give a premium travel experience.

Food:

The vessel is well-equipped with different kinds of snacks and beverages that appeals to different age groups. The kiosk is run through the entire area, so you can get what you’d like easily.

For Premium and Deluxe class passengers, meal is complimentary and provided without any additional costs.

Service Locations:

There are three locations where Makruzz provides the transportation: Port Blair, Havelock and Neil.

The transportation plans are as given below:

1. Port Blair to Havelock
2. Havelock to Port Blair
3. Havelock to Neil
4. Neil to Port Blair

Classes:

This vessel comes with 3 classes for its guests, which offer different levels of comfort, amenities and service.

• Premium Class
• Deluxe Class
• Royal Class

Premium Class:

Premium Class in Makruzz is the standard for traveling and comes with comfortable seating’s and standard entertainment. There are a total of 208 seats in this class, so getting tickets is easy.

Although, meals are not included in tickets for this, they can be bought in vessel by calling the staff when they are running the kiosk.

The pricing for this class is:

Deluxe Class:

Deluxe class offers a better travel experience with dedicated staff, better and more soft seating’s with 4 TV’s for better view.

There are 64 seats in this class, which allows for less congested seating’s and more leg room, but the tickets sell fast, so make sure you book it in advance.

The best part is that, the ticket comes with a complimentary meal during the voyage, so you can enjoy the continental food while traveling.

Royal Class:

Royal class offers the best service and experience and is recommended for travelers who like travel with comfort.

Spacious and comfortable seating with extra log room space and two chairs per window makes the experience wonderful.

The royal class has dedicated staff that cater to all you needs and a free complimentary meal is provided with every booking.

There are only 8 seats in this class, so make sure you book the ticker in advance to avoid missing out.

Safety:

With the beautiful yet sometimes ravaging Indian ocean, safety during your voyage is of utmost importance. Makruzz comes with advanced level security that meets the standards of International safety in ‘life-saving’, ‘fire fighting’, ‘communication’ and ‘navigational’, this vessel leaves no space for errors.

Fire:

The complete cruise is equipped with smoke and fire detectors, and the design of the vessel is fire retardant, including the seats, to help control the fire in place.

Evacuation:

Makruzz boasts a proper Marine Evacuation System with reversible type lift-rafts, capable of handling medium to high waves and staying straight. Moreover, life jackets are present under every seat, so you can quickly use them in case of an emergency.

Navigation and Communication:

Navigation and communication is managed by advanced operational machinery with precise handling and a central announcement system.

Mak is fully capable of receiving weather, metro-logical, and emergency warnings, with precise equipment capable of sending and receiving distress signals.

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Besides this, an safety video is shown after you board the ship, prior to departure, so you can learn more about the options, and make the right decision when it’s needed.

Terms of Booking:

• Report at the jetty one hour prior to departure.
• Check-in closes 20 minutes before the departure time.
• Boarding closes 10 minutes before departure time.
• A valid photo ID is required for check-in.

Charges and Surcharges:

• A 100 Rupees surcharge is added to the ticket from 15 December to 15 January.