Top 5 Ponza Island Tours

1.Ponza Island Day Trip from Rome including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · from $195Our pick

Leave Rome at 7am for Ponza, where an English-speaking tour leader and local captain guide a boat ride past sea caves, cliffs, coves, and swimming spots. The day includes pasta marinara, wine, and water on board, plus free time in the colorful port. Snorkel gear is optional. The round-trip fast ferry ticket is not included.

“Beautiful trip around Ponza. Very long day, especially if you’re starting from Rome. Good option to explore the Mediterranean Sea when you’re on a time limit of days in Italy. Amazing caves to swim through. Very fun”

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2.Ponza, boat trip on board the Zannone 1954

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · 5 to 9 hours (approx.)

Spend about five to nine hours exploring Ponza aboard the Zannone 1954, a restored family boat captained by Claudio. Your private group of up to 12 meets at Carabinieri Pier on Ponza, then circles the island for coastal views, caves, and swimming stops. The pace can flex with the sea and your appetite for a swim.

“This was a perfect dream. Claudio was fabulous. Despite the swell, he was able to calmly and safely navigate us away from the rougher waters and took us to some of the most beautiful and quiet swimming areas. He was patient and happy to let us swim or float for however long we desired. He kindly offered Prosecco, some light snacks, and even showed us a tasty place to pick up our lunch before we climbed aboard. He even met us and dropped us off right at the port which was extremely helpful. His boat is picturesque and meticulously cared for, having been in his family for decades. He clearly…”

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3.Ponza/Palmarola boat tour with lunch on board

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 122 reviews · 6 hours · from $47

Spend six hours aboard an 18-meter motorboat, sailing from Ponza to Palmarola with the crew of Arcobaleno Noleggio e Tour in Barca Ponza. Expect views of Pilate’s Caves, four or five swim stops chosen for sea conditions, rock-cut homes at Palmarola’s marina, and pasta, bruschetta, water, wine and coffee served on board.

“Gita meravigliosa! Tutto benissimo. Molto simpatica, gentile e professionale anche la nostra guida, che ha reso la gita ancora più piacevole!”

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4.Ponza: Palmarola & Ponza Island Cruise with Swimming & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 117 reviews · from $41Best value

From Molo Musco, an Italian-speaking guide takes you along Ponza’s caves and cliffs, across to Palmarola, then around both islands by boat. Expect a planned swim stop at O’ Francese, time for a pasta lunch with wine, water, and coffee, and views of landmarks including the Faraglioni and Spaccapolpi. One guide, Vincenzo, is a native of Ponza.

“Very beautiful trip. The guide was very friendly and the food was delicious! Highly recommended”

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5.Ponza Island 5-Hour Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 32 reviews · from $67

Meet an English-speaking guide at Ponza’s main port for a boat trip around the island’s 42-mile coastline, weather permitting. Expect four or five swim stops, caves and volcanic rock formations, stories of Roman remains and earlier inhabitants, and fresh pasta cooked by the captain. Ricardo has led the trip, though the guide may vary.

“The English was a little hard to understand here and there, but in general, it was great. The spots are beautiful and fishes were pretty :D”

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