• Porto di Anzio - Meet us directly at the port in the perfect seaside town of Anzio before the ferry departure. Your tour leader will get you set up with your tickets and let you know what to expect from the day. Grab a quick breakfast or just enjoy the views of the boats coming and going.
• Ponza Island - After an easy 1.5 hour ferry ride, we will finally arrive at the port of Ponza Island. You will have a short break before departure for the circumnavigation of Ponza Island, but no worries, you will have time to explore the colorful seaside promenade at the end of the day.

We will board our smaller excursion boat for an early 11AM departure and meet our captain and the crew, as well as fellow travellers – mostly vacationing Italians! A few pieces of advice about boat safety and we will be on our way.

• Grotte di Pilato - One of the first stops is among the most spectacular, three grottoes carved by hand by the Ancient Romans, right into the cliffside at sea level forming protected pools.
• Chiaia Di Luna - 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.
• Punta Di Capo Bianco - 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 the grotto. Are you adventurous enough to swim through the grotto end to end? If the sea conditions are right, join your tour leader for this unique experience!
• Piscine Naturali - 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.

Just beyond this Ponza is the gorgeous sparkling turquoise beach of “Lucia Rosa” where we usually anchor the boat to enjoy a simple pasta lunch, cooked fresh by the captain and his first mate in the boats tiny kitchen. Lunch is served with water and white wine. To top of it off, a perfect Italian espresso. All lunches are served using compostable, single use plates, cups and flatware.

• Cala Feola - Cala Feola is Ponza’s second port, for smaller boats and is the main area of a quieter side of the island.
• Cala dell’Acqua - 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 also still see the ruins of an ancient Roman aqueduct that once carried the water throughout the island.
• Cala Fonte - Another beautiful little cove most easily reached by boat.
• Cala Cecata - 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 turning point in the history of the island, to an economy based heavily on fishing and tourism.
• Cala Felci - 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.
• Arco Naturale - 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, big enough to pass a boat under.
• Spiaggia Di Frontone - 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.
• Centro Storico di Ponza - From when we reach the port and disembark, you will have a full free hour to explore the historic center of Ponza. Soak in the end of day atmosphere, have a fresh cold aperitivo or head to the shops: there is something for everyone here.

Finally, we will board our ferry transfer to head back to Anzio port where the day ends.

• Pasta lunch
• Boat excursion circumnavigating the island of Ponza
• Water, wine and espresso coffee
• English-speaking trip leader
• Round-trip ferry tickets

• Towel / sunscreen
• Gratuities

Discover the hidden gem of Ponza Island on this day trip from Anzio, perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and exploring! Experience enchanting grottoes, breathtaking views, and pristine waters. Join us at Anzio port to collect your ferry tickets for a 1.5-hour transfer. Upon arrival in Ponza, embark on a small boat tour with fellow travelers and an English-speaking guide. Spend 5 hours sailing around the island, with a pasta lunch, wine, water, and coffee served on board. We’ll make 3-4 stops for swimming, depending on sea conditions. Conclude your adventure with an hour of free time to explore the historic center before returning to Anzio by ferry.

• A current valid photo ID is required on the day of travel for all group members.
• To fully enjoy this tour, we recommend you are comfortable with boat transportation and are able to swim.
• At the time of your booking, please alert the staff to any particular food preferences or allergies so that we can accomodate you.
• All minors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult.
• If you are traveling with a young child (0-12), please alert the staff at the time of your booking so that we can better accommodate you.
• We highly recommend you bring sun protection.
• Due to the unique nature of this tour, last minute cancellations due to traffic, strikes, minimum numbers and weather are a possibility. Call us the day before your visit to check on the status of your trip. If you are unable to call, and you do not hear from us, consider your trip confirmed.
• For all tours cancelled due to traffic, strikes or weather an alternative will be offered or a free change of date. Where neither are possible, a full refund will be offered.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.