ITALY
From Anzio: Ponza Boat Tour Swimming & Lunch + Ferry Tickets
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At a glance
- Location
- Italy
- Languages
- en, it
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation available
- Operated by
- Open Up
- Booking
- Instant confirmation, mobile e-ticket
Overview
Explore the stunning island of Ponza on a day trip from Anzio. After meeting your English and Italian speaking tour leader at Anzio Port, board a fast ferry for a 1.5-hour ride. Once in Ponza, enjoy a shared 5-hour boat excursion around the island, stopping at scenic swimming spots and hidden coves. The motorboat has a bathroom on board, a kitchen, cooler, cushioning, seating, a sun deck and shaded area. Listen to your guide share fascinating tales while savoring a picnic-style pasta lunch with wine, water and espresso onboard. Wrap up your adventure with an hour of free time to explore Ponza's charming port before heading back to Anzio.
- 11-hour tour departing Anzio at 8:15 AM, returning by 7:15 PM
- Guided boat excursion with swimming stops and local insights
- Pasta lunch served on board with water, wine and espresso included
- Snorkeling equipment available for rent, please select option when booking
- Option to depart from Rome with round trip bus transfers to Anzio Port
What's included
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- English and Italian speaking Tour Leader
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- Lunch
- 5-hour Boat Excursion around Ponza
Itinerary
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We will reach the island of Ponza by ferry and enjoy a 5 hour boat trip circumnavigating the island.
Explore ancient Roman sea caves carved into volcanic rock, once used for fish farming during the imperial era.
Admire Ponza’s iconic lighthouse perched on rugged cliffs at the island’s wild southern tip.
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Marvel at this stunning crescent-shaped beach framed by towering white cliffs and turquoise water.
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Sail past striking white rock formations and cliffs that glow under the Mediterranean sun. If conditions allow, explore a blue grotto as you swim through from end to end.
Ponza's famous natural rock pools, known for their calm, crystal-clear waters.
Discover this historic cove once prized by the ancient Romans as a source of fresh spring water, set against a rugged coastal backdrop.
Discover a charming fishing cove with natural rock pools and traditional seaside character.
View the ruins of a historic coastal fort offering panoramic views over the surrounding sea.
Pass by this striking cove shaped by Ponza’s bentonite mining past, where layered cliffs reveal the island’s industrial history.
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Admire the striking yellow sulphur streaks coloring the rocky cliffs, a vivid reminder of Ponza’s volcanic origins.
Reach one of Ponza’s most remote and untouched corners, known for its dramatic cliffs and wild landscape.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available — see Viator booking page for exact deadlines and refund terms.
About the operator
Open Up operates this experience in Italy. All bookings are managed and confirmed directly through Viator, the world’s leading marketplace for tours and experiences, ensuring secure payment, instant confirmation, and 24/7 customer support.
Tour information last updated September 13, 2026