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

5.0 (7 reviews) 6–11 hours Free cancellation
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From Anzio: Ponza Boat Tour Swimming & Lunch + Ferry Tickets

About this activity

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
  • Live guide (EN/IT), free audioguide in Spanish, French, German
  • 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
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At a glance

Duration
6–11 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 50 people
People per booking
1–15
Audio guide
German, French, Spanish
Guide
English, Italian
Operated by
Open Up

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Use of snorkeling equipment: Snorkel equipment included if option is selected when booking
  • Included: English and Italian speaking Tour Leader
  • Included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): Round Trip Ferry ticket between Anzio and Ponza
  • Included: Pic-nic style pasta lunch served with wine, water and espresso coffee.
  • Included: Free digital audioguide in Spanish, French and German
  • Included: 5-hour Boat Excursion around Ponza

Itinerary

  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. Grotte di Pilato

    Passing by

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

  3. Faro della Guardia

    Passing by

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

  4. Chiaia Di Luna

    30 min

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

  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. Piscine Naturali

    Passing by

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

  7. Cala dell'Acqua

    Passing 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. Cala Fonte

    Passing by

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

  9. Forte Papa

    Passing by

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

  10. Cala Cecata

    Passing by

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

  11. Cala Felci

    30 min

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

  12. Punta Incenso

    Passing by

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

  13. Cala Gaetano

    Passing by

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

  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. Spiaggia Di Frontone

    Passing by

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

  16. Centro Storico di Ponza

    one hour

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting 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.

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

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

Options

  • By Train - Tour Only from Rome

    Round trip train tickets from Rome included. Snorkel rental not included.

    Starting point:

    Via Giovanni Giolitti, 62, 00185 Roma RM, Italy

  • Tour from Rome

    Tour from Rome (includes round trip bus transfer to Anzio Port). Snorkel equipment rental included (mask + snorkel).

    Starting point:

    Caffè Cestia PLOOM STORE, Piazza di Porta S. Paolo, 1, 00153 Roma RM, Italy

  • Tour from Anzio

    Tour from Anzio. Does not include snorkel rental.

    Starting point:

    Piazzale Sant'Antonio, 00042 Anzio RM, Italy

  • Tour from Anzio + Snorkel

    Tour from Anzio. Snorkel equipment rental included (mask + snorkel).

    Starting point:

    Piazzale Sant'Antonio, 00042 Anzio RM, Italy

  • Tour from Rome + Snorkel

    Tour from Rome (includes round trip bus transfer to Anzio Port). Snorkel equipment rental included (mask + snorkel).

    Starting point:

    Caffè Cestia PLOOM STORE, Piazza di Porta S. Paolo, 1, 00153 Roma RM, Italy

  • By Train - Tour + Snorkel Set from Rome

    By Train - Tour + Snorkel Set : RT transport by Train (tickets included). Includes rental of snorkel gear (mask + snorkel) for the duration of the day.

    Starting point:

    Via Giovanni Giolitti, 62, 00185 Roma RM, Italy

Traveller ratings

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