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
E2184NMsofiae
TripAdvisor
10 Jul, 2023
Amazing tour around the island Ponza
It was a great experience Many thanks to the whole crew and especially to our tour guide Riccardo who made sure our tour went smoothly and everyone felt comfortable He answered every question we had and made the trip very informative The trip itself was amazing Beautiful landscapes of Ponza Island turquoise crystal clear water the whole thing enchants you in a magical way We didnt even want to go back at the end We had visited a total of six bays and could swim there for about half an hour each and enjoy the nature In total the trip around the island with all the stops took about 5 hours Towards afternoon the lunch was served pasta with tuna and olives plus wine we liked it Many thanks to the captain who prepared it for us The highlight of the trip were the caves in rocks through which we could swim and enjoy the play of colors in the water That was fascinating I would recommend this tour to everyone It is 100 worth it
amybC9105VU
TripAdvisor
10 Jul, 2023
Sara makes the Colosseum come alive
Sara was the best tour guide we have ever had So knowledgeable and a great story teller She made the Colosseum come alive and we could really understand what it was like to be there Thank you Jeff and Amy Mineghino
Juuso
GetYourGuide
10 Jul, 2023
Day trip to Ponza island was definately one of the highlights of our visit to Rome
Day trip to Ponza island was definately one of the highlights of our visit to Rome The trip offered a great getaway from the blazing hot city and some breathtaking scenery It was an early wakeup to get to the meeting point but that allowed enough time on the island for the boat trip swimming and a brief visit to the Ponza harbour I was hesitant to include the snorkling to the activity but Im glad I did since exploring the Grottoes of Ponza during the bathing breakes was the best part of the trip Id highly recommend this tour to anyone
Catherine N
TripAdvisor
09 Jul, 2023
Ponza is great The boats are too overcrowded
The checkin process was easy The bus to Ponza was incredibly tight If you are taller than 57 I would recommend taking the train to Anzio The ferry to Ponza was comfortable and air conditioned We were a bit startled the number of people booked for the small boatdef not at all what we expected and several of us were openly asking if this was safe Of course after the trek there we just decided to go for it Getting on the boat Obviously most people wanted to be on top There was enough room to sit with your legs crossed sitting next to next to each other shoulder to shoulder The boat was clean the crew were very nice but it was really too crowded Fortunately a group of College girls were there that were super sweet and another couple So that made it more bearable Initially there was a group of people that were kicking people off the top bc they were attempting to save it all for their group of nine Fortunately they figured out that wasnt possible and moved downstairs There were shyer people that def did not have the best accommodations bc of this bully group All that said The Island is amazing The grottos are beautiful and the trip was so fun It really was so dependent on the crew and people on the trip I would spend the money on a private boat next time Everyone was stepping on our towels and our stuff got soaked And being a mom and daughter of a sailor I was counting life jackets and pfds there were no where near enough I would in no way take this trip with children younger than 1516 There was no safety protocol in place I would encourage you to bring snacks Grab a bite to eat in Ponza before getting back on the bus Many places in Rome were closed by the time we got back Its not what we were expecting I loved seeing Ponza Glad we went Would not do this tour again
Sfinxen18
TripAdvisor
08 Jul, 2023
Breathtaking views
The full tour was an amazing experience I cant remember when seeing so beautiful blue water Swimming in the sea was absolutely amazing and the views were breathtaking Riccordo was an excellent guide who gave a lot of good information during the whole tour I enjoyed it all Thank you so much