In 1789, Captain Archibald Blair of the Bombay Marine (the East India Company's Navy), acting under orders from the government of Bengal, established a penal colony on this site, naming it Port Cornwallis in honor of his commander,
Admiral Sir William Cornwallis. In 1858, the first European settlement on the islands was established near the site of the old penal colony, and was named Port Blair in honor of Captain Blair.

Accessibility of the Port
Port Blair port can be accessed only by air / sea from Mainland India

Accommodation near the Port
Fortune Hotel is the closest Hotel to the port.

Amenities at the Port
The port has a dedicated passenger berth and a passenger terminal. Basic amenities include a tourist information centre, medical aid, shopping, toilets, and Immigration baggage screening machines.

Recent Developments
The tiny island have received their first 04 Airconditioned Coaches. Rest of the coaches available are Non Air conditiond.