--- title: Ponza Island 6 hours Boat Excursion with Swimming Stops and Lunch lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 99 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.84 reviews: 90 duration_minutes: 360 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: true schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/ponza-island-6-hours-boat-excursion-with-swimming-stops-and-lunch/ --- # Ponza Island 6 hours Boat Excursion with Swimming Stops and Lunch **Guidekin's take:** A small group boat day around Ponza with several swim stops in clear water, a pasta lunch with wine on board and an English speaking leader, joined either on the island or by ferry from Anzio, rated 4.84 across 90 reviews. Boat, lunch, drinks, snorkel gear and, by option, the ferry are included at €99 per person, tips are not. You must be able to swim. ## Overview Join us on the stunning island of Ponza for a fun-filled day exploring this paradise-like Mediterranean destination by boat! This 6 hours small group excursion includes 4–5 swim stops in crystal clear waters, a delicious onboard pasta lunch with wine, drinks, and espresso. An English speaking trip leader will guide you through one of Italy's most beautiful hidden gems. Marvel at dramatic cliffs, mysterious sea grottoes, and breathtaking coastal scenery as you cruise around the island on this top-rated Ponza boat tour, perfect for swimming, snorkeling, relaxing and island exploration. Need round-trip ferry tickets to reach Ponza from Anzio? Select the "Ferry Tickets Included" option and meet us directly at the port of Anzio to begin your unforgettable Ponza island adventure, one of the best day trips from Anzio along the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Italian coast. Ideal for families, couples, and anyone looking for an incredible outdoor experience in the heart of the Mediterranean! ## Key facts - Price: from €99 per person - Duration: 6h - Rating: 4.84/5 from 90 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: EcoArt srl ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Boat Tour Departure from Ponza | €99 / person | Italian, English | Ponza Boat Tour Duration: 6 hours Departure From Ponza: If you are already in Ponza choose this option. Includes: 6 hours guided boat excursion in Ponza with lunch, English Guide. Starting point: Pro Loco di Ponza,... | | Boat Tour Departure from Anzio | €179 / person | Italian, English | Anzio Ferry + Ponza Boat Tour Departure from Anzio: Includes: round trip ferry from & to Anzio port; 6 hours guided boat excursion in Ponza with lunch; English speaking Guide. Starting point: Via Porto Innocenziano,... | | Private Ponza from Anzio | €795 / person (for 4+ people) | Italian, English | Round trip ferry from/to Anzio; Private Boat Tour in Ponza; Private guide; Lunch, aperitif, wine, free drinks, fruit, coffee. Private Ponza Boat Tour : Lunch, Aperitif, Wine, Free Drinks, Snaks, Fruit & Coffee. THE... | ## What's included - All taxes, fees and handling charges - Boat excursion circumnavigating the island of Ponza - English-speaking trip leader - Both way ferry tickets from Anzio (with option selected) - 6 hours Sightseeing Boat Cruise with swimming stops - Aperitif & Pasta lunch on board - Snorkeling gear available on board - Free Drinks, wine, water, snacks, fruit and espresso coffee ## Not included - Towel / sunscreen - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Isola di Ponza** (25m) - We will circumnavigate the island of Ponza by boat stopping along the way 5 times to swim and snorkel (must provide own snorkeling gear). Lunch is served on board. 2. **Grotte di Pilato** (25m) - These grottoes named for Pontious Pilate are an exciting first stop for our itinerary. 3. **Chiaia Di Luna** (25m) - This smooth, moon colored cliff is a favorite stop in Ponza. Your tour leader will describe the romantic legend that gives the cliff its name. If the sea conditions are right, we might even have a swim stop here. 4. **Capo Bianco** (25m) - This unique rock formation is bright white, and thats because it was formed from compressed volcanic ash called. There is even a long grotto that runs straight through the cliff here, and at noon the sun creates spectacular blue reflections in the water, retro-illuminating... 5. **Piscine Naturali** (pass by, no stop) - One of the more popular swimming areas reachable by land, the "Natural Pools" are a sight to behold... perfect swimming pools carved into the rocks by nature. 6. **Cala Feola** (pass by, no stop) - is Ponza's second port, for smaller boats and is the main area of a quieter side of the island. 7. **Cala dell'Acqua** (25m) - Today Ponza doesn't have its own water source, but long ago, it did and we can see the remnants here in this cove, called "of the water" just for this reason. Note the tiny waterfalls trickling down the cliffside... runoff from what is left of Ponza natural spring. You can... 8. **Cala Fonte** (pass by, no stop) - Another beautiful little cove most easily reached by boat. 9. **Cala Cecata** (25m) - Lots of history near this little cove. We'll float over the spot where an American landing ship tank sunk during a storm in WWII, a popular spot for divers today. Survey the remnants of a mine that once provided jobs to the Ponzan people. The closure of the mine marked a... 10. **Cala Felci** (30m) - Nearing the northernmost tip of Ponza, we'll discover the colorful "Felci Cove". Here, sulphur has colored the cliff walls a bright yellow which contracts with the sparkling emerald of the sea here. This is a common swimming spot, and we'll likely drop anchor here to explore. 11. **Arco Naturale** (25m) - Ponza is a volcanic island, meaning the rock here is soft and constantly being shaped and moulded by the sea. No better example of this can be seen than here, at the "Natural Arch" -- a giant sea stack which has been hollowed out in the center forming an enormous rock arch,... 12. **Spiaggia Di Frontone** (25m) - The last stop before heading back to port is the Beach of "Frontone". This is the most popular beach on the island and even at the end of the day it is crowded with Italian sunbathers. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 08:15, 10:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Next to the the Laziomar Ticket Office (Biglietteria) in Piazzale Sant'Antonio in port of Anzio If you are planning to arrive to Anzio by train, please note that the departure location is a 10-15 minute walk from Anzio's train station. Please consult a map before departing. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - You must be able to swim if you wish to participate in swimming/snorkeling stops - Be sure to bring a towel and suncreen - Exact itinerary and departure may vary according to sea and weather conditions. If we do not contact you, please consider your trip confirmed. - Pets are not allowed (not even service dogs) ## More in Rome - All Rome tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/ponza-island-6-hours-boat-excursion-with-swimming-stops-and-lunch/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. 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