Ponza Island Tours & Day Trips
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Pick by departure point or by the kind of day you want. All bookable directly, all weather-flex.
From Rome: Ponza Island Day Trip
Round-trip air-conditioned transfer between Rome and Anzio Port- 5-hour boat tour around Ponza's coastline with swim and snorkel stops
- Pic-nic style pasta lunch on board with local wine and espresso
+ €60 ferry ticket payable at check-in
From Anzio: Ponza Island Day Trip
- 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.
Ponza Island 5 Hour Boat Tour
- Expert English and Italian speaking guide sharing local history and legends
- Stops for swimming and snorkeling in crystal-clear waters of serene coves
- Delicious lunch including pasta, local wine and espresso served on board
From Rome, Anzio, Circeo, Terracina or Formia:
- Fully private boat — your group only
- Choose your departure: Rome, Anzio, Circeo, Terracina, or Formia
- Itinerary customized to your interests and pace
Choose your Ponza experience.
Ponza Island sits in the Tyrrhenian Sea, a volcanic crescent ninety minutes off the Italian mainland and the largest of the Pontine Islands. Most international visitors only have a day to spend here — so most of what we do is day trips and half-day boat tours, departing from the mainland or from Ponza itself.
Compare by where you're starting from (Rome, Anzio, or on-island), or by the kind of day you want — a guided full-day with coach + ferry + boat included, a half-day snorkeling circuit through the sea caves, or a private charter shaped around just your group. All in season. All captained by people who grew up on the water here.
If you're not sure which one's yours, the cards below sort by departure and group type. The tours are bookable directly; weather-dependent and fully refundable up to 24 hours before departure.
Open Up Italy is the team locals point you to.
Locally captained
Our captains grew up on Ponza. They know which cove is sheltered when the wind shifts, which grotto is empty before noon, and how to cook a perfect pasta dish and whip up an espresso in the tiny boat kitchen.
Dedicated trip leader, real attention
A dedicated tour leader who speaks English will be with you throughout the day, from start to finish. Sit back, relax and leave the logistics up to us.
13 years on the route
Our team has made the round trip to Ponza over 400 times. The transfers, the ferry, the boat, the lunch, the free time in town — every step has been refined.
No hidden fees
Ferry tickets (~€60/person) are paid at check-in directly to your trip leader when booking the Rome trip, otherwise it is included in your booking. We take care of the ferry bookings. We don't add port fees, fuel surcharges or service charges later.
Ponza Island Tours & Day Trips — everything you ask.
The same questions come up a lot. Answers below — and if yours isn’t here, WhatsApp us.
Are these trips suitable for kids?
What happens if the weather is bad?
Can I stay in Ponza instead of returning the same day?
What's included in lunch on board?
I don't swim well — is this still for me?
Check our main FAQ for the full set of common questions, or message us on WhatsApp — we usually reply within an hour.
We build trips around you.
Tell us what you want — a quiet cove, a Vatican morning, a boat for just your group. We’ll send back a one-page itinerary within a day.