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
Mary H
TripAdvisor
21 Apr, 2016
A delightful and relaxing excursion.
We have just returned from a delightful day with Kimberly at Ponza Island. What a charming and knowledgeable guide is Kimberly. From the moment we met, Kimberly made us comfortable and kept things running like clockwork.
Ponza Island is stunningly beautiful and surprisingly unspoiled - towering cliffs, warm blue water, and accessible Roman history. Captain Lucca brought us within arms reach of grotto walls and deposited us in calm swimming areas along the coast.
Isabel & Aaron
TripAdvisor
10 Jun, 2015
A day in paradise! (Ponza Boat Tour)
This trip was the perfect way to end our visit to Rome! We found this tour on Trip Advisor and after seeing some of the reviews and photos, we felt compelled to do it. Best decision we'd ever made. The whole tour was just perfect! It was well organised, by Kimberly, a very friendly and helpful member of the EcoArt team - who took care of everything! Breakfast was a bit small, so we would recommend taking some snacks and plenty of water. However, lunch on board is provided and is a delicious homemade Italian pasta. Ponza Island is beautiful! The boat stops off in three locations and the sea literally invites you to jump in! You are in the sun all day, so remember lots of suncream! Also, a selfiestick really does come in handy for all you selfie takers! The early morning and lengthy travelling is definitely worth it. We wish we could go back to this paradise!
Thank you EcoArt and Kimberly for this amazing trip!
Isabel and Aaron! :)
Ben & Ashleigh
GetYourGuide
09 Jun, 2015
Must-do day trip from Rome
What an amazing experience. After days of walking in the hot and humid city, this was the perfect escape to a day of relaxation, beauty, and a different vacation experience. A friendly staff instantly had us feeling excited, informed on Italian culture and city sites for after our tour, and had everything taken care of for a great day. The bus ride, followed by a ferry to ponza, was quite long... But it was 100 percent worth it. As we stepped off the ferry we were instantly surrounded by the beautiful city, and the gorgeous water of ponza. Our local guide at ponza took us on an unforgettable cruise with some of the best swimming spots we've experience in our travel, and gave us the island history to go along with it. Lunch was great, the sites were mesmerizing, and the swimming was amazing. Make sure to ask to go to the grotto you can swim through. Kimberly requested this stop for us..... Great call. Overall this trip is 100% worth booking... We're so glad we did!!
Allison C
TripAdvisor
07 May, 2015
Perfect Getaway
My husband and I decided to take a last minute trip to Europe but trying to decide where to go was a challenge. I wanted to go to the beach but my husband wanted to see ruins. After a quick internet search we found the Ponza day trip and decided we could do both!
On our first day in Rome we went to find the EcoArt office to book our trip. Locating the office was a bit tricky because the office doesn't actually say EcoArt outside. It's a segway touring company but they're super friendly. We scheduled our trip for our 2nd to last day in Rome.
Before our trip we got an email from Kim detailing everything we needed to bring with us - towels, sunscreen, etc. She also offered us the option of purchasing snorkel masks for a small fee. I highly recommend them. The sets we got from Kim where really nice and we ended up bringing them back to the US.
On the day of our trip we got to the EcoArt office bright and early. We're not much of morning people so the early arrival was a bit roug
DAustin2014
TripAdvisor
07 May, 2015
Amazing Trip to Ponza - Highly Recommended
I knew this trip was going to be great before we even left the states. Before booking I reached out to EcoArt and was put in touch with Kimberly. She answered all of my questions, helped me with booking, answered more questions after booking and was always professional, kind and excited to share this adventure with my family. Upon arrival Kim and Eric were very upbeat, even though it was very early in the morning. BTW there is a cafe a couple of doors down in case you are exhausted like I was. The day was planned perfectly. Transport arrive on time, we had time for breakfast prior to taking the boat to the island where we then boarded our smaller boat that took us for a beautifully relaxing day of sunning and swimming. Everything was truly amazing and I highly recommend this tour. Kim and Eric thanks again for your charisma, you made our day!