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Ponza Island Day Trip from Rome with Boat Excursion

Discover the Roman's Secret Island
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€ 169.00
183 reviews

Explore Rome's secret island, Ponza, on a day trip departing from central Rome. Avoid crowded, lacklustre beaches near Rome and enjoy c.. Read more

  • Swim and relax on a 5 hour boat excursion.

  • Explore blue grottoes and swim alongside stunning scenery! 

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(2 - 12)
09 january 2023
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Ponza Island Day Trip from Rome with Boat Excursion

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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
Melodee_B

Viator 11 Sep, 2024

Wonderful experience except for the ferry

The guide Ponza and the boat ride around the island were all 5 stars But the 2 hour ferry ride on rough seas was horrible

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Itinerary

Starting Point

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
Kezia_J
Viator
20 Jun, 2024
1010

This was an amazing day in Ponza Our tour guide was so kind funny and informative He was perfect for this answered every question and showed he genuinely cares about the history of Ponza

736jkn
TripAdvisor
19 Jun, 2024
Best Rome tourist experience

This trip was hands down best tourist experience me and my wife ever had so far The communication with the office crew were always on and she always replied withen seconds I was confused with ferry return tickets and she laid it out for me with links that made it easy We had a problem getting taxi in the morning but office lady were calming and told staff was notified on site Then we met up with our two tour guides who were really fresh helpful and always ready to answer questions On the tour everything was fluent chill and fun We swam every time and my wife borrowed swimming ring no charge and no hussle asking The captain and the boat crew were always friendly and helpful We got accommodated with water white win coffee and delicious really warm pasta dish they came around and always offered seconds and stated we could always ask for more We sailed around the island and saw many exciting locations and heard stories of the past and mythical We even swam through a tunnel which was a huge highlight aswell along the tunnel we could take breaks on the rocks and at the end of the tunnel the boat arrived We sailed around the island for 5 hours and still had 1 hour to explore Ponza for gift shops and refreshments If we ever came back to Rome this would 100 be something to experience again especially with same company

624sandyh
TripAdvisor
18 Jun, 2024
Ponza day trip

Excellent experience from start to end Gina our guide met us and made us feel welcome as soon as the trip started Our captain was great with fantastic driving the boat and letting us see all the good spots which had great history Would definitely recommend

X5072KLvaleriea
TripAdvisor
18 Jun, 2024
A very good trip

It was a very good trip The meetingpoint was easy to find the guides were there early It is a bit a long way to Ponza but when you arrive it is worth it You go on a nice boat and you go around the island and make several stops You can swim and the guide Gina tells you nice things about the island The only thing we would like more if we had also a little bit time at the beach Overall very nice and we enjoyed our day a lot

Rosa_A
Viator
16 Jun, 2024
Absolutely worth the money

It was a picture perfect day The tour guide Gina was so nice and informative The bus drive and ferry were a bit too long but worth it The island is beautiful and its nice to swim amd snorkel in clear waters I recommend this trip

4.9
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