Ponza Island Day Trip from Rome with Boat Excursion
Discover the Roman's Secret Island
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Explore Rome's secret island, Ponza, on a day trip departing from central Rome. Avoid crowded, lacklustre beaches near Rome and enjoy c..
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Swim and relax on a 5 hour boat excursion.
Explore blue grottoes and swim alongside stunning scenery!
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09 january 2023
About the tour
Explore Rome's secret island, Ponza, on a day trip departing from central Rome. Avoid crowded, lacklustre beaches near Rome and enjoy crystal-clear waters 30 nautical miles away in Ponza.
The ferry to Ponza, costing 60 euros (not included, payable at check-in), departs from Anzio, offering a 1.5-hour ride. Upon arrival in Ponza, take a brief break for breakfast and board an excursion boat for an exhilirating 5-hour circumnavigation of Ponza. Discover hidden coves, gravity-defying rock formations, and blue grottoes while your expert tour leader translates the Italian commentary. Make 4-5 stops for swimming and snorkeling, and enjoy a pasta lunch freshly prepared by the captain and served on board, picnic style.
The boat excursion ends at 4:00 PM, providing an hour of free time in Ponza's lively port to enjoy an ice cream or a spritz, or to shop. Board the return ferry to Anzio, reaching central Rome just before 9:00 PM. This organized tour handles logistics, ensuring a worry-free experience.
Opt for the "with snorkel" option to receive your own set of gear, or choose a private experience with hotel pick-up, a guide, skipper, and a private boat. For the private excursion, lunch is not included but can be purchased in the port and brought on board or you can schedule a lunch stop at a restaurant. Ferry tickets for the private experience cost an additional 60 euros (paid at check-in).
Daily except Sunday
14 hrs - departure 07:00AM
English
what’s included
English-Speaking Tour Assistant
Round Trip Transportation to/from Anzio or other port of call in an air-conditioned bus.
Island Boat Cruise with Swimming & Sightseeing Stops
Snorkel Set with Mask & Snorkel (Additional Cost - If Option Selected)
Pasta Lunch with Water and Wine Served Onboard
what’s excluded
Fast ferry tickets (60 euro per person to be paid at check-in)
Gratuities
Swimming Gear
Beach Towel
Sun Protection
Jessica_M
Viator
30 Oct, 2024
Wonderful
I will never forget this experience Just beautiful Great crew and beautiful sea caves Great lunch and memories to last forever
We meet front of Caffè Cestia in Piazza di Porta San Paolo 1. Please note that above the bar the sign says “BAR PIRAMIDE” and not Caffè Cestia. The caffè is located to the left of OTTICA PIRAMIDE. Look for our representative wearing the color bright green and carrying a flag with the EcoArt logo.The cafè is open in the early mornings. The closest metro stop is the Line B - Piramide station.
Please consult a map before departing for the meeting point.
Ending Point
Piramide Metro Stop.
Please note: This schedule is indicative and timings and stops may vary according to traffic and weather.
7:00 AM Departure from meeting point to Port
08:45 AM Departure time of fast boat transfer to Ponza Port
10:15 AM Arrival in Ponza Island Port
10:30 AM Breakfast in Ponza Island (May be moved to Port of Departure if time permits)
11:00 AM Departure for Boat Tour of the Island with Swim Stops
04:00 PM Return to Ponza Port + Free Time in Ponza Island Port
05:30 PM Departure for Port with fast boat transfer
07:30 PM Arrival in Port, Pick up for return to Rome center
09:00 PM Estimated arrival time in Rome
Additional information
Sun Protection
Bathing Suit / Towel
Light Jacket
Daily except Sunday
We are unfortunately unable to accomodate guests with wheelchairs.
Guests must be able to climb and descend stairs on their own.
To fully enjoy this tour, we recommend you are comfortable with boat trasportation and are able to swim.
At the time of your booking, please alert the staff to any particular food preferences or allergies so we can best advise you.
All minors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult.
If you are travelling with a young child (0-12), please alert the staff at the time of your booking so that we can better accomodate you.
We highly recommend you bring sun protection.
Due to the unique nature of this tour, last minute cancellations due to traffic, strikes, weather and other force majeure events are not uncommon. Please call +393459473454 the day before your scheduled departure to confirm the tour will be going forward. For cancellations before departure, a free change of date or full refund will be offered. In rare cases, it may not be possible to foresee a cancellation before departure. In cases where cancellations interrupt the tour after it has already departed from Rome, the tour itinerary, locations and timings may be adjusted as needed to offer an alternative of equal value. In such cases, guests may not be entitled to a refund.
In order to be eligible for a full refund your tour must be modified/cancelled by no less than 24 hours before your scheduled departure time. Due to the unique nature of this tour, last minute cancellations due to traffic, strikes, weather and other force majeure events are not uncommon. Please call +393459473454 the day before your scheduled departure to confirm the tour will be going forward. For cancellations before departure, a free change of date or full refund will be offered. In rare cases, it may not be possible to foresee a cancellation before departure. In cases where cancellations interrupt the tour after it has already departed from Rome, the tour itinerary, locations and timings may be adjusted as needed to offer an alternative of equal value. In such cases, guests may not be entitled to a refund.
Reviews
DAVID_A
Viator
10 Jul, 2024
Amazing
The trip was amazing and or Guide was great the swimming and snorkeling was great the views were amazing the lunch they served with wine was great we had amazing time on the trip
Alsjc
TripAdvisor
10 Jul, 2024
Beautiful waters of Ponza Must See
The trip was very well organized Gabriel was super friendly and kept everyone in time to ensure smooth transition between points He translated everything so that everyone on the boat had access to the historical information as we sailed Ponza
The day began at the meeting point which was conveniently open so you can have a small breakfast before beginning the day
We hopped on a bus approximately 1 hr to the ferry Ferry ride was about 15 hours which took us to the boat we boarded to tour the island
We spent approximately 5 hours in the boat with 5 stops for swimming or sunbathing Although there were approximately 4050 people in the boat there was plenty of room
All the stops were amazing The water was beautiful and it was plenty of time to swim approximately 2030 min per stop
My only precaution is to bring some sort of small flotation blow up device if you are not a strong swimmer There were no life vests offered nor other assisted swimming items I am a strong swimmer so it wasnt an issue for me BUT we did have people who were not and it was a bit scary At one point there is a stop where you can swim through a cave While it was beautiful I thought it a little reckless to have people swimming against the current through a cave with no life saving device and only one guide at the front of the swim who also was not swimming with a life saving device My advice is to have at least two guides on this tour or have the boat crew assist
Other than that this is a wonderful tour and well worth the money Everyone as delightful and Gabriel was a great guide
GetYourGuide traveler
GetYourGuide
10 Jul, 2024
So much fun and I particularly loved the swim through the cave
So much fun and I particularly loved the swim through the cave
Z7888PHrosem
TripAdvisor
07 Jul, 2024
Active Adventure and Hidden Gem
Escape from the heat of Rome and give your feet a rest and enjoy this day trip to Ponza It was definitely worth it The crystal blue waters cave swims beautiful just beautiful
Gabriele did a great job keeping everyone informed of the itinerary
amylC2622HI
TripAdvisor
06 Jul, 2024
Ponza Island Cruise
It was an amazing experience The water and snorkeling sites were wonderful and spaced so that we could swim and then experience the beauty of the island Our guide and boat crew were friendly and helpful It was a day filled with wonderful memories