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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.. Read more

  • Swim and relax on a 5 hour boat excursion.

  • Explore blue grottoes and swim alongside stunning scenery! 

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Children
(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
U5744VYericw
TripAdvisor
17 Aug, 2023
Great day especially for teens

We had a great time The ferry ride was our least favorite part but still worth it My 13 yr old daughter absolutely loved it We took a similar trip in Panama which had always been her favorite until this trip Needless to say this is now her new favorite Riccardo was a good tour guide and very helpful The first jump in the water and I lost my go pro the young man who was the assistant to the captain heard this and dove in the deep waters until he found and retrieved it what a super young man


Kerry Beaumont
TripAdvisor
16 Aug, 2023
We booked a private tour with eco art

We booked a private tour with eco art We had a guide named Giuseppe who I cannot praise enough His knowledge was incredible and his enthusiasm was great He has been the best guide for any tour I have ever been on He took some amazing photos of us and asked us quite often what we were interested in seeing and learning about 1210 stars for Giuseppe and eco art Grazie Giuseppe


583shaynal
TripAdvisor
15 Aug, 2023
HIGHLY RECOMMEND

We had an amazing trip Valerio was the best tour guide and kept the whole day running smoothly The 5 hour boat ride was incredible From the gorgeous blue and green waters to the snorkel gear and the cave swimming this was definitely the highlight of our trip to Italy We highly recommend this tour to all who are looking for a beautiful day on a boat The transportation was seamless 100 worth the early wake up Thank you to Valerio our captain cook and Marco for a fabulous day in Ponza Island


Katherine_D
Viator
15 Aug, 2023
Amazing day

The BEST thing we did all week Do this and dont look back Long day and totally worth it Loved every minute Nice bus Nice boat Greet food Amazing guides 10 out of 10


Donna F
TripAdvisor
13 Aug, 2023
UNPARALLELED BEAUTY BOOK THIS TRIP

The 1 thing to do if you are in Rome What an unbeatable experience Ricardo is so caring just top notch service The water is unparalleled Beautiful Some reviews mention crowded boats I say who cares when you are going to swim and delight in the ocean As luck would have it our boat was seemingly empty with only about 26 people dispersed between top deck bottom and the front it was just perfect Lunch is a simple pasta with wine Very basic freshly prepared while you swim and a good carb load for the day Read all your emails I missed the one detailing a few things so heres a quick punch list show up with your swimsuit on arrive extra early our taxi driver dropped us off at the wrong cafe fortunately the correct one was just around the corner bring your 50 cash for the ferry sunscreen towel extra water a few snacks and every is pretty wet by the end of the day so bring some ziplocks for your things and maybe a wet bag Very very relaxing day onboard Oh not to freak anyone out but I was the only one on our trip that got stung by a jellyfish right in the face too Ricardo had prepped us before hand to quickly removewash any pokies left and rub it off and get cream quickly from the staff Wow So glad I paid attention The cream worked great I was a bit freaked out bc the jellyfish in the states really pack a punch like the Portuguese man o war in the gulf of Texas but not the Italian one California jellys hurt too but this felt more like a bad paper cut when you get alcohol in it The redness didnt last very long either I ended up getting right back in the water and swimming all day So for those of you worried that it might be like a Cali jelly its not at all Jump on it People jumped from the top deck Water was clear clear clear and beautiful We had locals on the boat just escaping the heat of the city for the day and they were delightful If thats where the locals go you KNOW its a best kept secret We are headed to Capri at the end of our trip and I hope we are not disappointed because Ponza might just blow it away Ricardo led us to a beautiful blue and green grotto explaining how to swim through it and we all did and WHAT a memory Ricardo was in the water a lot which really builds such confidence in his guests We were very grateful to see that We brought swim goggles beachside they pack so easily and with them we saw LOTS of fish just a perfect day all around DO NOT HESITATE TO BOOK THIS TRIP Hopefully I can load some pix to show you how beautiful this was We had a very diverse group of people on the boat and had such a great time making friends One couple kept to themselves and had a delightful quiet romantic day so whatever you are looking for you cant miss I rely heavy on these reviews so I want to be sure you dont pass on such an incredible day Thank you too to all the guests who leave reviews because I am extremely grateful Oh yeah the speaker IS super loud Haha So dont sit by it on the flip side if you sit in the very front you will not be able to hear anything so plan accordingly



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