Ponza Island Day Trip from Rome with Boat Excursion
Discover the Roman's Secret Island
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€ 169.00
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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 50 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 50 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 (50 euro per person to be paid at check-in)
Gratuities
Swimming Gear
Beach Towel
Sun Protection
ROVING584045
Tripadvisor 1 Jan, 2023
Great tour and guide!
Great experience, our guide was excellent throughout the whole tour.
We meet at Cafè du Parc, located at Piazza di Porta S. Paolo, Rome. 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 +39 334 960 9137 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 +39 334 960 9137 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
Tanja
Viator
14 Jul, 2023
Eigentlich ganz gut
Eigentlich ganz gut Es war nur sehr sehr voll und man wurde durch die Sixtinische Kappele durchgepfercht Der Guide war gut und sehr kompetent
Gabrielle Zitti
Viator
14 Aug, 2023
Otimo
Otimo
Brenda B
TripAdvisor
13 Jul, 2023
Beautiful island with great guide and captain
We had a wonderful day visiting the beautiful island of Ponza Riccardo the captain and crew were kind informative and professional The small
Port was unique and the island was beautiful with a variety of coves and beaches We enjoyed the snorkeling and lunch This tour was a wonderful way to spend a day near Rome
alolondra
TripAdvisor
25 Jul, 2023
One of a kind experience
This was such a singular experience Ive never visited a place so beautiful and so one of a kind Swimming was refreshing although the fact that theres a lot of jellyfish around made me nervous The guide gave us great info of the island throughout the tour and the captain handled that boat amazingly Wouldnt recommend for people that get motion sickness easily but if you can definitely visit Ponza Thanks Ricciardo
Kim
TripAdvisor
26 Jul, 2023
Guide was enthusiastic and so informative Just lots and lots to take in
Guide was enthusiastic and so informative Just lots and lots to take in Exhausted by the time got to Sistine Chapel Too hot and tired to stay in Basilica for very long after that