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
Heather O
TripAdvisor
28 Aug, 2024
Beautiful day on the boat
Ponza Island was beautiful The boat ride around it was great Our captain was practically driving us into the caves when he could The swim breaks were so refreshing in the water as well with the crystal clear water
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
StatusBK
TripAdvisor
20 Dec, 2016
Ponza Island
Took an all day excursion to Ponza from Rome. Kimberly our tour guide was awesome. The trip is a long day but well worth it. Kimberly was very personable and provided great info all day giving us great insights to the culture the location and the history. The day was spent circumnavigating the island and stopping at several swimming locations. The highlight involved setting through grottos filled with crystal clear blue waters. There's time at the end to unwind with a cocktail and take in the sights. A most beautiful place and well worth the day.
Emily D
TripAdvisor
20 Dec, 2016
Ponza Tour was the highligt of our trip
We loved this tour! A day spent boating around a spectacularly beautiful island, with blue skies and even bluer waters. It was such a nice break from the hustle and bustle of the city. Kim was fantastic, so knowledgeable, passionate about her beautiful place, helpful and brought humour to the trip. Would thoroughly recommend to anyone who has a love for adventure and the water. Was fab to just jump of the boat and swim onto many undisturbed beaches. A complete treat.
kartmanka
TripAdvisor
20 Dec, 2016
The Best Day in Italy :)
The best memories from Italy. I love architecture of Rome but after few days in hot city you need to go to Ponza. Especially with this tour. Everything organized very well, great guide (talks a lot :) , snorkeling and views in Ponza the best. Don't forget towels and snorkeling equipment - as renting is too expensive. Still I would recommend this in 100%
Kelly0329
TripAdvisor
20 Dec, 2016
Ponza: Pure Relaxation and Unique Geology
I'm not able to put into words how beautifully unique each turn of this uniquely beautiful island is to see. Our guide, Kimberly, made it even better pointing out landmarks, historical locations, and the intricacies of the varied volcanic rocks that make up Ponza island. Beyond the views, we stopped several times for 30 minutes to swim in the clear waters. You can snorkel or hang out with a noodle as a floaty.
The mariner style pasta for lunch was a new, unique experience as well. We picked up some lemonchello, fruit, cheese and crackers form the local market.
This was our last day in Rome and it was by far the best decision we made. Pure relaxation and enjoyment before heading home to reality. A trip everyone should go on!
Jeroen v
TripAdvisor
20 Dec, 2016
Ponza island day tour
We did the Ponza island day tour with Kimberly as our guide, it was simply amazing.
She knew just about everything about the island and told it in a fun and interesting way.
I loved the snorkelling and the great atmosphere.
Definitely a must do!!!