Andaman Emerald Holidays

What Andaman Emerald Holidays does

Andaman Emerald Holidays is a private Indian Destination Management Company (DMC) founded in 2012 and headquartered in Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, with ancillary offices in Kolkata, Delhi, and Darjeeling. The company designs and sells customized tour packages to the Andaman Islands spanning 2-10 nights across budget, mid-range, and luxury tiers, targeting leisure traveler segments including families, honeymoon couples, adventure seekers, corporate and group travelers, and festival tourists. Revenue is generated through direct package sales to consumers as well as commission-based bookings for inter-island ferries and cruises (Makruzz, Green Ocean, ITT Majestic, Nautika), hotel reservations, water-sports and adventure activities (scuba diving, sea walking, snorkeling, parasailing, kayaking), and ground transport, supplemented by B2B DMC wholesale services to other travel agents.

The company's go-to-market is sales-led and direct-to-consumer, relying on its website, phone and 24/7 WhatsApp inquiries, organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn), TripAdvisor and Google review profiles (4.7-4.9 star ratings), content marketing via blog articles, and participation in tourism road shows. Distribution is entirely domestic (India) with no international or cross-border channels disclosed. The technology stack is conventional and non-proprietary, consisting of a content-managed website and standard communication tools rather than any platform, app, or API infrastructure. Headcount of 101-250 employees and multi-city office footprint position the firm as a mid-sized, founder-led (Probin Das) regional travel operator with no external institutional funding, subsidiaries, or M&A activity disclosed.

Name

Andaman Emerald Holidays

Legal name

Andaman Emerald Holidays

Website

https://andamanemeraldholidays.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Andaman Emerald Holidays is a private Indian Destination Management Company (DMC) founded in 2012, selling customized tour packages, ferry/cruise bookings, hotel reservations, and adventure activities to leisure travelers visiting the Andaman Islands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tour and Travel Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (4872), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation (487)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Inbound DMCs (Full-Service Ground Handling) (THAKAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Destination Management Companies (Cruise DMCs) (THAEAFAD), Sightseeing & Scenic Boat Tours (Harbor, Sunset, Dolphin/Whale Watching) (THAJAJAA), Island & Archipelago Ferry Services (THAEAGAB)

Keywords

• Andaman tour packages
• Destination management services
• Water sports activities
• Ferry booking services
• Honeymoon travel packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Blair

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tour Package Sales: Sale of customized holiday tour packages including transport, accommodations, sightseeing, and activities across the Andaman Islands. Packages range from budget to luxury options spanning 2-10 nights.
2. Ferry and Cruise Booking Services: Authorized booking services for Makruzz, Green Ocean, ITT Majestic, Nautika and other ferries operating between Andaman islands. Commission-based bookings for inter-island transportation.
3. Adventure and Activity Bookings: Booking facilitation for water sports and adventure activities including scuba diving, snorkeling, sea walking, glass bottom boat rides, and other marine experiences.
4. Hotel Bookings: Accommodation booking services through network of hotel partners across Andaman Islands, including Port Blair, Havelock, Neil Island, and other destinations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Andaman Emerald Holidays is a privately-held Destination Management Company (DMC) that sells customizable Andaman Islands tour packages (2-10 nights) covering transport, accommodations, sightseeing, and activities. It also operates as a booking intermediary for inter-island ferries/cruises (Makruzz, Green Ocean, ITT Majestic, Nautika), water sports and adventure activities (scuba diving, snorkeling, sea walking, parasailing), hotel reservations, and ground transportation, and provides wholesale DMC ground services to other travel agents.

Product overview

Andaman Emerald Holidays operates as a Destination Management Company (DMC) offering a comprehensive portfolio of travel services centered on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The core offering consists of customizable tour packages ranging from 2 to 10 nights, categorized by traveler type (honeymoon, family, adventure, group, festival) and duration. The company layers value-added services including water sports activities (scuba diving, sea walking, snorkeling, parasailing, kayaking), ferry and cruise bookings (Makruzz, Green Ocean, ITT Majestic, Nautika), hotel reservations, transport logistics, and adventure activity bookings. The product architecture functions as a modular service bundle where packages serve as the primary vehicle, supplemented by add-on components for transportation, accommodation, and activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Andaman Tour Packages Comprehensive, customizable tour packages for visiting Andaman and Nicobar Islands, with durations from 2 nights to 10 days covering Port Blair, Havelock (Swaraj Dweep), Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep), Baratang, and Diglipur, including transport, hotels, sightseeing, and activities.
• Andaman Honeymoon Tour Packages Romantic getaway packages for couples featuring beachfront accommodations, sunset cruises, candlelit dinners, and activities like scuba diving and snorkeling.
• Andaman Family Tour Packages Family-oriented vacation packages including visits to Cellular Jail, Ross Island, beach activities, and boat tours designed for all age groups.
• Andaman Adventure Tour Packages Packages featuring thrill activities including scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, parasailing, jet skiing, and rainforest trekking.
• Andaman Group Tour Packages Packages designed for group travelers with shared activities, accommodations, and group discounts for corporate or social groups.
• Andaman Festival Packages Special packages around local festivals including Independence Day celebrations and monsoon tourism festivals with themed activities.
• Water Sports and Adventure Activities Individual activity bookings including Scuba Diving, Sea Walking, Snorkeling, Banana Ride, Glass Bottom Boat, Coral Safari Semi Submarine, Jet Ski, Parasailing, Sea Karting, Kayaking, and Sofa Ride across various Andaman islands.
• Ferry Booking Services Inter-island ferry ticket booking services for routes including Port Blair to Havelock, Neil Island, Baratang, Jolly Buoy, North Bay, Ross Island, and Red Skin Island, through authorized partnerships with Makruzz, Green Ocean, Nautika, ITT Majestic, and the government ferry.
• Cruise Booking Services Luxury cruise booking services including Makruzz, Green Ocean (Economy/Luxury/Royal), ITT Majestic (5-day/4-night premium cruise), Nautika, and Nautika Lite ferries operating between Andaman islands.
• Hotel Reservation Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of surveyed travelers say they would recommend the company to friends and family

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Makruzz CruisescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized booking partner for Makruzz, the leading high-speed catamaran cruise operator in Andaman Islands. Makruzz has operated since 2009 with over 10 daily connections between Port Blair, Havelock, and Neil Island.
• Green Ocean FerriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized booking partner for Green Ocean ferry services operating between Port Blair, Swaraj Dweep (Havelock), and Shaheed Dweep (Neil Island) with Economy, Luxury, and Royal class seating options.
• ITT Majestic CruisecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized booking partner for ITT Majestic luxury cruise operated by ITT Lines (P) Ltd, offering 5-day/4-night premium cruise experiences covering Swaraj Dweep, Shaheed Dweep, and Port Blair.
• Nautika CruisescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized booking partner for Nautika, a luxury ferry service in the Andaman Islands offering spacious cabins and world-class amenities for inter-island travel.
• Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO)minorOthersMember of IATO, the national apex body of the tourism industry (Member ID: 2556). Provides industry representation and credibility.
• Travel Agent Association of Bengal (TAAB)minorOthersMember of TAAB (Member ID: TAAB20220043), the Bengal chapter of travel agent associations for regional industry networking.
• Andaman Associates of Tour Operators (AATO)minorOthersMember of AATO, the apex association of tour operators in Andaman for local industry representation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Thomas Cook (India): Established Indian tour operator with domestic and international holiday packages including Andaman offerings. Competes for the same domestic leisure-travel segment with broader scale and brand recognition.
• Yatra.com: Major Indian OTA offering holiday packages including Andaman-specific tours. Competes with AEH on B2C bookings and corporate travel while also serving as a potential B2B partner through its package inventory.
• MakeMyTrip: India's largest online travel platform offering flights, hotels, holiday packages, and activities including Andaman tours. While far broader in scope, it competes directly with Andaman Emerald Holidays for Andaman package bookings via its holiday marketplace.
• Cox & Kings: Heritage Indian travel company offering leisure and honeymoon packages across domestic destinations including the Andamans. Operates at significantly larger scale but competes for similar premium domestic leisure travelers.
• SOTC Travel: Large Indian tour operator (part of Fairfax Group) with comprehensive domestic holiday packages including Andaman itineraries. Targets similar family, honeymoon, and group segments with broader geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Veena World: India-based DMC-style tour operator specializing in customized domestic and international holiday packages. Comparable in service model (customized itineraries, dedicated tour managers, multi-city offices) and target customers.
• Andaman Holidays: Local Andaman Islands tour operator offering similar tour packages, ferry bookings, and water sports activities. Directly competes in the same destination niche with overlapping customer segments.

Others

• Makruzz: Leading Andaman inter-island ferry operator and AEH's authorized booking partner. Comparable in Andaman tourism focus and a critical upstream supplier; could also disintermediate AEH by launching direct consumer bookings.
• Green Ocean Cruises: Andaman ferry operator offering Economy, Luxury, and Royal class inter-island service. Comparable as a key Andaman transport provider and AEH booking partner with potential vertical-integration implications.

Emerging players

• Travel Triangle: Indian marketplace connecting travelers with multiple tour operators for customized Andaman and other domestic packages. Could serve as either a B2B channel or a competing marketplace for AEH's offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/andamanemerald
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCs9hNy3YzAL44rnv7F7tKPw
• Facebookfacebook.com/andamanemerald25
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/andaman-emerald-holidays
• Instagraminstagram.com/andamanemeraldholiday

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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