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 mask and snorkel rental for the day.
Daily except Sunday
14 hrs - departure 07:00AM
English
what’s included
English-Speaking Tour Assistant
Round Trip Transportation to/from Anzio/Rome 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
430debbyl
TripAdvisor
04 Oct, 2025
Very nice intermezzo
It was a very nice trip out of Rome from a dayworth while the long traveltime
Island is beautiful and swimming in the clear waters was very nice
Perfect day between the busy days in Rome as a tourist
Lunch was very simply but plenty of wine available
Do mind the extra cost of 60 euro for the ferry
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
K4694LQfrancescag
TripAdvisor
01 Aug, 2024
Would go back to Rome just for this tour
I would go back to Rome just to do this tour again Luca and Mara were amazing guides who made us feel like one big group just out on a fun day The swimming stops are perfect and often and theres plenty of time for swimming The captain as well as his helper were so much fun and even took a group of us to swim through a cave at one of the stops Other reviews say the boat was too packed but we did not feel that way at all We were a group of about 30 but we never felt too tight If you want some sun I recommend the top part of the boat but either way youre bound to have fun whether its swimming sitting or jumping off the front of the ship If Im ever in Rome again Im definitely doing this tour all over again Pasta was also delicious and they made us feel like one big family inviting us water wine and even coffee after lunch So much fun 100 would do again
rjcb112
TripAdvisor
30 Jul, 2024
Awesome Trip
Boat trip was amazing and the Island is beautiful Perfect opportunity to escape from a hot day in Rome and head to the sea Awesome experience I would do it again in a heartbeat
travelfamily2510
TripAdvisor
25 Jul, 2024
Beautiful
Highly recommend Ponza was breathtaking and the travel wasnt too bad We had just done Pompeii and Positano two days prior and this travel was so much easierthough the ferry was longer than indicatedcloser to two hours actively traveling in the water The views and swimming locations are incredibleGabriele was a great guide
sarah
GetYourGuide
22 Jul, 2024
Excellent trip with beautiful stops
Excellent trip with beautiful stops we especially loved swimming through the cave
GetYourGuide traveler
GetYourGuide
20 Jul, 2024
I had the best day it was so beautiful cruising around the islands and stopping to swim
I had the best day it was so beautiful cruising around the islands and stopping to swim We swam through caves saw lots of fish had a beautiful lunch cooked by the captain Our tour guide Mara was excellent at what she does so engaging and fun