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
WAYNE C
TripAdvisor
17 Aug, 2023
A
Awesome day with beautiful sites to swim and visit The lunch was great and our tour guide was awesome Will definitely book again in the future
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