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From Anzio: Ponza Boat Tour Swimming & Lunch + Ferry Tickets

Ponza Island, Italyby Open Up

  • 6 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 50 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Italian

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Overview

Explore the stunning island of Ponza on a day trip from Anzio. After meeting your English and Italian speaking tour leader at Anzio Port, board a fast ferry for a 1.5-hour ride. Once in Ponza, enjoy a shared 5-hour boat excursion around the island, stopping at scenic swimming spots and hidden coves. The motorboat has a bathroom on board, a kitchen, cooler, cushioning, seating, a sun deck and shaded area. Listen to your guide share fascinating tales while savoring a picnic-style pasta lunch with wine, water and espresso onboard. Wrap up your adventure with an hour of free time to explore Ponza's charming port before heading back to Anzio. - 11-hour tour departing Anzio at 8:15 AM, returning by 7:15 PM - Guided boat excursion with swimming stops and local insights - Pasta lunch served on board with water, wine and espresso included - Snorkeling equipment available for rent, please select option when booking - Option to depart from Rome with round trip bus transfers to Anzio Port

What's included

  • Snorkel equipment included if option is selected when booking
  • English and Italian speaking Tour Leader
  • Round Trip Ferry ticket between Anzio and Ponza
  • Pic-nic style pasta lunch served with wine, water and espresso coffee.
  • 5-hour Boat Excursion around Ponza

    Itinerary

    1. 1

      Ponza Island

      5 hours

      We will reach the island of Ponza by ferry and enjoy a 5 hour boat trip circumnavigating the island.

    2. 2

      Grotte di Pilato

      Pass by

      Explore ancient Roman sea caves carved into volcanic rock, once used for fish farming during the imperial era.

    3. 3

      Faro della Guardia

      Pass by

      Admire Ponza’s iconic lighthouse perched on rugged cliffs at the island’s wild southern tip.

    4. 4

      Chiaia Di Luna

      30 min

      Marvel at this stunning crescent-shaped beach framed by towering white cliffs and turquoise water.

    5. 5

      Capo Bianco

      15 min

      Sail past striking white rock formations and cliffs that glow under the Mediterranean sun. If conditions allow, explore a blue grotto as you swim through from end to end.

    6. 6

      Piscine Naturali

      Pass by

      Ponza's famous natural rock pools, known for their calm, crystal-clear waters.

    7. 7

      Cala dell'Acqua

      Pass by

      Discover this historic cove once prized by the ancient Romans as a source of fresh spring water, set against a rugged coastal backdrop.

    8. 8

      Cala Fonte

      Pass by

      Discover a charming fishing cove with natural rock pools and traditional seaside character.

    9. 9

      Forte Papa

      Pass by

      View the ruins of a historic coastal fort offering panoramic views over the surrounding sea.

    10. 10

      Cala Cecata

      Pass by

      Pass by this striking cove shaped by Ponza’s bentonite mining past, where layered cliffs reveal the island’s industrial history.

    11. 11

      Cala Felci

      30 min

      Admire the striking yellow sulphur streaks coloring the rocky cliffs, a vivid reminder of Ponza’s volcanic origins.

    12. 12

      Punta Incenso

      Pass by

      Reach one of Ponza’s most remote and untouched corners, known for its dramatic cliffs and wild landscape.

    13. 13

      Cala Gaetano

      Pass by

      Relax near this picturesque bay with clear waters ideal for swimming and snorkeling.

    14. 14

      Arco Naturale

      30 min

      See Ponza’s famous natural rock arch rising from the sea — one of the island’s most iconic landmarks.

    15. 15

      Spiaggia Di Frontone

      Pass by

      Pass by Ponza’s most lively beach, known for its golden sand, beach clubs, and vibrant atmosphere.

    16. 16

      Centro Storico di Ponza

      1 hour

      Enjoy one hour of free time to explore the colorful harbor, browse local shops, or relax with a gelato, aperitivo, or spritz.

    Meeting and pickup

    In front of the "Stazione per le Linee del Lazio" at Termini Train Station. This is a substation of Termini Train station, located at Via Giovanni Giolitti 62, next to tracks 25-29. Your guide will meet you at the entrance.

    Next to the Laziomar Ticket Office (Biglietteria) in Piazzale Sant'Antonio. Your tour leader will be wearing teal and orange and carrying a flag with the Open Up logo. If arriving to Anzio by train, please note that the departure location is a 10-15 minute walk from Anzio's train station.

    Meet at Caffè Cestia, Piazza di Porta San Paolo 1. The sign above the door says "BAR PIRAMIDE". Look for our representative in bright orange and teal with a flag and the OPEN UP logo.. The café opens early. Closest metro: Line B – Piramide.

    End point

    In front of the "Stazione per le Linee del Lazio" at Termini Train Station. This is a substation of Termini Train station, located at Via Giovanni Giolitti 62, next to tracks 25-29. Your guide will meet you at the entrance.

    Next to the Laziomar Ticket Office (Biglietteria) in Piazzale Sant'Antonio. Your tour leader will be wearing teal and orange and carrying a flag with the Open Up logo. If arriving to Anzio by train, please note that the departure location is a 10-15 minute walk from Anzio's train station.

    Meet at Caffè Cestia, Piazza di Porta San Paolo 1. The sign above the door says "BAR PIRAMIDE". Look for our representative in bright orange and teal with a flag and the OPEN UP logo.. The café opens early. Closest metro: Line B – Piramide.

    Good to know

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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