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Ponza Island Day Trip from Rome with Boat Tour Swimming and Lunch
(23) Reviews
Ponza Island
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Escape the crowds and heat of Rome for a day on the stunning island of Ponza.
A quick one hour transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle will take you from central Rome to the coast. From there, board a fast ferry for the 1.5-hour crossing to Ponza (ferry ticket €60 per person, payable at check-in).
Once in Ponza, set off on a 5-hour boat tour around Ponza’s spectacular coastline. Cruise past dramatic cliffs, sea caves, and hidden coves as your tour leader shares insights about the island’s history and geology. Along the way, enjoy several stops to swim and snorkel in crystal-clear Mediterranean waters. Bring your own snorkel gear or rent it in advance by selecting the option when booking.
R...
Highlights
14 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
14 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pic-nic style pasta lunch served with water, wine and espresso coffee.
Snorkel equipment included when option is selected
5 hour scenic boat tour around the island with swim stops
English and italian speaking tour leader
Transfer from Rome to Anzio Port and back
Round trip ferry ticket between Anzio Port and Ponza.
Meeting Points
Departure
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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Ponza Island Day Trip from Rome with Boat Tour Swimming and Lunch
(23) Reviews
Ponza Island
About
Escape the crowds and heat of Rome for a day on the stunning island of Ponza.
A quick one hour transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle will take you from central Rome to the coast. From there, board a fast ferry for the 1.5-hour crossing to Ponza (ferry ticket €60 per person, payable at check-in).
Once in Ponza, set off on a 5-hour boat tour around Ponza’s spectacular coastline. Cruise past dramatic cliffs, sea caves, and hidden coves as your tour leader shares insights about the island’s history and geology. Along the way, enjoy several stops to swim and snorkel in crystal-clear Mediterranean waters. Bring your own snorkel gear or rent it in advance by selecting the option when booking.
R...
Highlights
14 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
14 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pic-nic style pasta lunch served with water, wine and espresso coffee.
Snorkel equipment included when option is selected
5 hour scenic boat tour around the island with swim stops
English and italian speaking tour leader
Transfer from Rome to Anzio Port and back
Round trip ferry ticket between Anzio Port and Ponza.
Meeting Points
Departure
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.
Return
Itinerary
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Ponza Island
Ponza is the largest island of the Pontine archipelago, known for its colorful harbor, dramatic cliffs, and crystal-clear waters. Its volcanic landscape has created a coastline filled with hidden coves, sea caves, and natural rock formations.
4 hours
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Grotte di Pilato
The Grotte di Pilato are an impressive complex of ancient Roman caves carved directly into Ponza’s cliffs. Once used as fish ponds by the Romans, they remain one of the island’s most fascinating archaeological sites.
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Faro della Guardia
Faro della Guardia stands dramatically on Ponza’s southernmost cliffs, overlooking the open Tyrrhenian Sea. This historic lighthouse marks one of the island’s most scenic and rugged viewpoints.
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Chiaia Di Luna
Chiaia di Luna is Ponza’s most iconic beach, a stunning crescent of pale sand backed by towering white cliffs that rise dramatically above the turquoise sea. Often, we will have a swim stop here.
30 minutes
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Punta Di Capo Bianco
Capo Bianco is known for its striking white cliffs and crystal-clear water. Weather permitting, you may even have the chance to swim through a small sea cave carved into the rock.
30 minutes
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Cala Feola
Located beneath the hilltop village of Le Forna, Cala Feola is a picturesque cove that also functions as a small harbor for local fishing boats. Its calm, crystal-clear waters and nearby natural rock pools make it one of Ponza’s favorite swimming spots.
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Piscine Naturali
Piscine Naturali are a series of natural rock pools formed along Ponza’s coastline, where calm, crystal-clear water creates the perfect spot for swimming and relaxing.
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Cala dell'Acqua
Cala dell’Acqua takes its name from a natural freshwater spring that once supplied the island. The source was already used in Roman times, when Ponza served as an important maritime stop in the Tyrrhenian Sea.
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Cala Fonte
Cala Fonte is a scenic fishing cove famous for its natural rock pools and traditional boat shelters carved into the cliffs.
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Forte Papa
Overlooking the sea, Forte Papa is a historic defensive fort that once guarded Ponza’s coastline. Nearby, the wreck of a U.S. World War II landing craft lies beneath the crystal-clear water, adding a fascinating layer of modern history.
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Cala Cecata
Cala Cecata is a rugged coastal inlet known for the remains of Ponza’s historic bentonite mine, where mineral extraction once played an important role in the island’s economy.
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Cala Felci
Cala Felci is known for its striking yellow-streaked cliffs, where sulphur deposits color the rock and reveal traces of Ponza’s volcanic origins.
30 minutes
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Punta Incenso
Punta Incenso marks the northernmost point of Ponza, where rugged cliffs plunge into deep blue waters. This wild and unspoiled stretch of coastline offers some of the island’s most dramatic views and crystal-clear swimming spots.
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Cala Gaetano
Cala Gaetano is a beautiful rocky cove on Ponza’s eastern coast, known for its crystal-clear waters and striking cliffs. The sheltered bay makes it a perfect spot for swimming and snorkeling.
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Arco Naturale
Arco Naturale is a spectacular rock arch sculpted by the sea over thousands of years. Rising from the cliffs, it stands as one of Ponza’s most photographed natural wonders.
30 minutes
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Spiaggia Di Frontone
Spiaggia del Frontone is Ponza’s best-known beach, loved for its clear turquoise water, smooth white pebbles, and vibrant beach clubs.
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Centro Storico di Ponza
After our boat tour comes to an end, we will visit the charming historic center of Ponza, famous for its pastel-colored buildings and lively harbor. You’ll have one hour of free time to stroll the waterfront, explore local boutiques, or enjoy a café with sea views.
