Ponza from Anzio Boat Excursion
Swimming and Lunch
Already staying on Italy's coast? This is the experience for you. Skip the long transfer from Rome and meet us directly at Anzio Port to board the fast ferry to Ponza for a 1h 30m crossing. Once on the island, set off on a 5-hour boat tour around Ponza's most spectacular shoreline — past dramatic white cliffs, sea caves, and hidden coves. Your captain and tour leader pick swim stops based on real-time conditions to find the best available coves of the day. Cool off in crystal-clear water, snorkel through the marine life, and relax on board with a freshly prepared pasta lunch served picnic-style with local wine and espresso. The English- and Italian-speaking guide shares the island's history, geology, and the legends behind landmarks like the Grottoes of Pilatus, Chiaia di Luna beach, and the Natural Arch. After a return ferry transfer, the day finishes back in Anzio in the early evening.
Direct departure from Anzio, round trip ferry tickets included.5-hour scenic boat tour around Ponza's breathtaking coastline.Multiple swim and snorkel stops in crystal-clear coves, with the option to rent snorkel gear.Delicious pasta lunch on board with local wine and espressoEverything that comes with you.
- Round-trip ferry between Anzio and Ponza
- 5-hour scenic boat tour with captain and tour leader
- Multiple swim and snorkel stops
- Pic-nic style pasta lunch with water, wine and espresso
- English- and Italian-speaking guide
- Snorkel equipment rental available (must select option when booking)
Optional extras on the harbor.
- 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 11 hours door-to-door.
- 8:15 AMMeet at Anzio Port
Check in with our team at the Anzio ferry terminal. We hand you your boarding pass for the crossing to Ponza.
Anzio Port - 8:45 AMFerry departs for Ponza
Fast ferry across the Tyrrhenian. Coffee bar on board if you'd like one.
90 min - ~10:15 AMArrival in Ponza
A short window of free time on arrival before the boat tour begins — quick espresso at the harbor if you'd like.
Ponza harbor - 11:00 AM – 4:00 PMBoat tour around Ponza
Meet your captain at the harbor and set off to cruise the island's coastline. Multiple swim and snorkel stops at the best coves and sea caves of the day — Chiaia di Luna, the Faraglioni, the Natural Arch are usually on the route. A picnic-style pasta lunch is served on board with water, local white wine, and espresso. The captain adapts the route to conditions.
300 min · Ponza coastline - 4:00 PM – 5:15 PMFree time in Ponza harbor
Wander the pastel harbor, browse the shops, or grab a gelato before boarding the ferry back.
Ponza harbor - 5:30 PMFerry departs Ponza
Grab a seat and enjoy the view — the light on the way back is the show.
90 min - 7:15 PMArrival back in Anzio
Disembark at Anzio port. End of day.
Anzio Port
Anzio Port
Look for the Open Up Italy host at the ferry terminal 30 minutes before departure.
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