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
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
Joyce A
TripAdvisor
10 Aug, 2023
Wunderbares Ponza
Die Bootstour war richtig schön man konnte viel von der Insel sehen und das Baden mit den Fischen war super Ich würde jeden das Schnorchel set empfehlen den dadurch konnte man wirklich viele Fische sehen
Wir waren mit Riccardo unterwegs und am Ende konnte man sich die Insel noch eine Stunde an schauen und auf Nachfrage konnte er uns noch einen Tipp mit großartiger Aussicht empfehlen
pink_walrus
TripAdvisor
05 Aug, 2023
Ponza island
Perfect day trip Efficient way to get to the ocean snorkel tour the entire Island Beauuuutiful tour 1010 loved it
Ahmad A
TripAdvisor
05 Aug, 2023
Had a blast
Excellent way to escape hot weather of Rome Transportation was smooth Food was tasty Sightseeing was magnificent Our guide Riccardo was caring informative and very helpful 55
I recommend getting the snorkel
488gracie
TripAdvisor
03 Aug, 2023
Great tour
My family really enjoyed this boat tour around the island Ponza was so beautiful and the only way to see it is by boat Lunch was delish and I even had seconds We swam through a tunnel and floated in the sea What an experience