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Activity Ponza Island, Italy
From Anzio: Ponza Boat Tour Swimming & Lunch + Ferry Tickets
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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
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
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Ponza Island
5 hours
We will reach the island of Ponza by ferry and enjoy a 5 hour boat trip circumnavigating the island.
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Grotte di Pilato
Passing by
Explore ancient Roman sea caves carved into volcanic rock, once used for fish farming during the imperial era.
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Faro della Guardia
Passing by
Admire Ponza’s iconic lighthouse perched on rugged cliffs at the island’s wild southern tip.
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Chiaia Di Luna
30 min
Marvel at this stunning crescent-shaped beach framed by towering white cliffs and turquoise water.
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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.
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Piscine Naturali
Passing by
Ponza's famous natural rock pools, known for their calm, crystal-clear waters.
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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.
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Cala Fonte
Passing by
Discover a charming fishing cove with natural rock pools and traditional seaside character.
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Forte Papa
Passing by
View the ruins of a historic coastal fort offering panoramic views over the surrounding sea.
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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.
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Cala Felci
30 min
Admire the striking yellow sulphur streaks coloring the rocky cliffs, a vivid reminder of Ponza’s volcanic origins.
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Punta Incenso
Passing by
Reach one of Ponza’s most remote and untouched corners, known for its dramatic cliffs and wild landscape.
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Cala Gaetano
Passing by
Relax near this picturesque bay with clear waters ideal for swimming and snorkeling.
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Arco Naturale
30 min
See Ponza’s famous natural rock arch rising from the sea — one of the island’s most iconic landmarks.
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Spiaggia Di Frontone
Passing by
Pass by Ponza’s most lively beach, known for its golden sand, beach clubs, and vibrant atmosphere.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options
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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
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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
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Tour from Anzio
Tour from Anzio. Does not include snorkel rental.
Starting point:
Piazzale Sant'Antonio, 00042 Anzio RM, Italy
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Tour from Anzio + Snorkel
Tour from Anzio. Snorkel equipment rental included (mask + snorkel).
Starting point:
Piazzale Sant'Antonio, 00042 Anzio RM, Italy
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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
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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
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