Ponza Island 5 Hour Boat Tour
with Lunch & optional Snorkeling
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Ponza Island on a 5-hour boat tour. Starting at the picturesque Ponza Port, explore the vibrant harbor before boarding a traditional boat with a local captain. Cruise the island’s stunning coastline, discovering wonders like the Grottoes di Pilato and Chiaia di Luna beach. Enjoy swimming in tranquil coves and indulge in a freshly prepared lunch on board, complemented by local wine, water and a delicious espresso coffee.
Expert English and Italian speaking guide sharing local history and legendsStops for swimming and snorkeling in crystal-clear waters of serene covesDelicious lunch including pasta, local wine and espresso served on boardEverything that comes with you.
- Pic-nic style pasta lunch served with local wine, water and espresso coffee.
- English and Italian speaking guide
- Snorkel equipment rental is available (option must be selected when booking)
Bring cash for these.
- Personal expenses, gelato, souvenirs.
- Tips
Quick logistics, no surprises.
Pack light. We've got the rest.
Plans change. So can your booking.
More than 24 hours before departure — full refund, no questions asked.
You can adjust your booking up to 24 hours before departure.
Cancellations inside the 24-hour window incur a 100% fee.
All times approximate — your captain adapts the route to wind, swell and the day’s mood. The whole day runs about 5 hours door-to-door.
- 10:45 AMMeet in Ponza harbor
Meet your captain at the harbor. Sunscreen on, swimsuit ready. Bring your snorkel gear, or pick up a rental set from our team if you added that option to your booking.
Ponza harbor - 11:00 AMBoat tour begins
Cast off from Ponza port to begin the loop around the island's coastline.
Ponza coastline - Step 3Swimming and snorkeling stops
Multiple anchor stops at the best coves and sea caves of the day — Chiaia di Luna, the Faraglioni, Cala Felci, the Natural Arch are usually on the route. The captain adapts the selection and order to wind, sea, and crowd conditions.
- Step 4Lunch on board
Pasta lunch served picnic-style during the tour, anchored in a quiet cove. Water, local white wine, and an Italian espresso.
- 4:00 PMReturn to Ponza harbor
Back to the port. Tour concludes.
Ponza harbor
FARO Via Molo Musco
Meet in front of il FARO Cafè which is just in front of the disembarkation point of the Laziomar (Agostino Lauro) ferry from Anzio on Molo Musco. Your guide will be wearing teal and orange and carrying a flag with the Open Up logo.
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