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Ponza Island Tours & Day Trips

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Compare and book Ponza Island tours: day trips from Rome, boat excursions from Anzio, snorkeling tours, and private charters. Daily departures.

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From Rome

From Rome: Ponza Island Day Trip

with Boat Tour, Lunch and optional Snorkeling
  • 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
14 hoursGroup · max 50
From
€184
per person

+ €60 ferry ticket payable at check-in

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From Anzio

From Anzio: Ponza Island Day Trip

with Boat Tour, Lunch and Optional Snorkeling
  • 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.
11 hoursGroup · max 50
From
€174
per person
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From Terracina

From Terracina: Ponza Island Day Trip

with Boat Tour, Lunch and Optional Snorkeling
  • Direct departure from Terracina, 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.
11 hoursGroup · max 50
From
€179
per person
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Ponza
From Ponza

Ponza Island 5 Hour Boat Tour

with Lunch and Snorkeling Option
  • 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
5 hoursGroup · max 50
From
€70
per person
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From Custom

From Rome, Anzio, Circeo, Terracina or Formia:

Private Ponza Tours
  • Fully private boat — your group only
  • Choose your departure: Rome, Anzio, Circeo, Terracina, or Formia
  • Itinerary customized to your interests and pace
5-6 hours (flexible)Private
From
€265
per person
About this destination

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 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 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.

Why book with us

Open Up Italy is the team locals point you to.

01

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.

02

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.

03

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.

04

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.

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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?
Yes. Children of all ages are welcome and we adapt the pace. Infants (0–3) must sit on a parent's lap (no infant seats on the ferry). It is a long day, so come rested.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Trips are weather-dependent. If conditions are unsafe, your captain calls it the day before or morning of and we reschedule or fully refund — no fee, no questions asked.
Can I stay in Ponza instead of returning the same day?
Yes — we often arrange this. Just tell us before booking and we'll tailor the itinerary. You'd join the day boat tour, skip the return ferry, and come back on your own date.
What's included in lunch on board?
Pasta picnic-style — tomato, tuna and olive sauce served with water, local white wine and espresso. Plain pasta with olive oil is the default veg/kid alternative. Tell us at booking if you need vegan or gluten-free.
I don't swim well — is this still for me?
Yes — swimming is optional and there are flotation aids on board for anyone who wants one. The boat anchors in shallow, sheltered coves; you can also stay on deck and just enjoy the views.
Can’t find the answer you’re looking for?

Check our main FAQ for the full set of common questions, or message us on WhatsApp — we usually reply within an hour.

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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.