Ponza Island Day Trip from Rome
with boat tour, lunch & optional snorkeling
Round-trip air-conditioned transfer between Rome and Anzio Port5-hour boat tour around Ponza's coastline with swim and snorkel stopsPic-nic style pasta lunch on board with local wine and espressoEnglish- and Italian-speaking tour leaderEverything that comes with you.
- Snorkel equipment included when option is selected
- Pic-nic style pasta lunch served with water, wine and espresso
- Transfer from Rome to Anzio Port and back
- 5-hour scenic boat tour around the island with swim stops
- English and Italian speaking tour leader
Bring cash for these.
- Round-trip ferry ticket between Anzio Port and Ponza — €60 per person, payable at check-in
- Personal expenses, gelato, souvenirs.
- Tips
Quick logistics, no surprises.
Pack light. The boat does 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 14 hours door-to-door.
- 7:00 AMDeparture from central Rome
Meet your tour leader at Caffè Cestia in Piazza di Porta San Paolo (Piramide metro, Line B). Settle the €60 ferry ticket supplement with our team at check-in. Board our air-conditioned coach for the drive to Anzio port.
Caffè Cestia, Piazza di Porta San Paolo 1, Roma - 8:15 AMArrival at Anzio Port
Short walk from the coach to the ferry terminal — your tour leader hands you the boarding pass for the crossing.
Anzio Port - 8:45 AMFerry departs for Ponza
Fast ferry across the Tyrrhenian. There's a coffee bar on board if you'd like one.
90 min - ~10:15 AMArrival in Ponza
Step off the ferry with a short window of free time before the boat tour begins. The harbor is right there if you want an espresso.
Ponza harbor - 11:00 AMBoard the boat, island tour begins
Meet your captain at the harbor. Sunscreen on, swimsuit ready. We cast off to cruise Ponza's coastline.
Ponza harbor - Step 6Five swim and snorkel stops
We anchor at the best coves and sea caves of the day — Chiaia di Luna, the Faraglioni, Cala Felci, and the Natural Arch are usually on the route. Each stop runs about 25 minutes. The captain adapts the order and selection to wind, sea, and crowd conditions.
- 1:30–2:00 PMLunch on board
Pasta lunch served picnic-style, anchored in a quiet cove. Water, local white wine, and an Italian espresso.
- 4:00 PMReturn to Ponza harbor
Back to the port with free time to wander the pastel harbor, browse the shops, or grab a gelato before the ferry.
Ponza harbor - 5:15 PMFerry boarding begins
Reconvene with your tour leader at the ferry terminal for the return crossing.
Ponza ferry terminal - 5:30 PMFerry departs Ponza
Grab a seat and enjoy the view — the late-afternoon light over the Tyrrhenian is its own show.
90 min - 7:15 PMArrival in Anzio
Head back to our coach for the drive to central Rome.
Anzio Port - 8:30–9:00 PMDrop-off in Rome
Back where you started, depending on Rome traffic. Sun-tired, salt-happy.
Caffè Cestia
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.
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