Amazing day. It was a long day about 13-14 hours from pick up in Rome to drop back.
Lunch was about 1:30 so recommend you bring snacks or buy some when you get off ferry from the bakery.
The ferry ride is quite different as the windows are frosted and also no outside seating so you cannot see where you are etc.
I chose option of snorkel and mask which was great. Going around the Island of Ponza was really interesting as we heard about the history and stopped off for swims which was so refreshing and fun. Swam in a couple of caves and in 1 there was a group of guys who are in a choir and they were singing which was a real “wow” moment. I loved the guide too she checked in on everyone throughout the day.
Yes I recommend the tour and great way to escape heat of Rome.
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Alyssa_F
August 26, 2026 · via Viator
Ponza/the most incredible time!
Hi this is Alyssa!
As a solo traveler, my tour guide he made me feel very welcomed and included. I would 100 percent do this again! He was amazing! Everyone from the captain of the boat to locals were so nice!
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Hi Alyssa! We have so many solo travellers join us on this trip and we're so delighted to see it has been such a great opportunity to meet others and just have a great day. We hope to welcome you back one day again.
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Larissa_C
August 23, 2026 · via Viator
It was a great...
It was a great experience! The island is beautiful and we made 5 stops of about 20 minutes for diving. Worth every penny. Lunch is simple, but tasty! We left Rome in a minibus and soon arrived in Anzio to catch the ferry. The ferry ride is 1 hour and 30 minutes, which is a bit tiring, but it's worth it in the end! Tip for programming: stay on the island for at least 2 days, a shame we couldn't.
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Que alegria ler isso, muito obrigada por compartilhar sua experiência!
Ficamos felizes que tenha aproveitado as paradas para mergulho, são o ponto alto do passeio, e as águas por ali são realmente de outro mundo. E que bom que gostou do almoço: a ideia é ser algo simples e prático a bordo, para que o dia inteiro seja sobre o mar e a ilha.
Sobre a travessia, a balsa já faz parte da aventura: é quando a costa vai ficando para trás e o azul aberto aparece. Nosso roteiro de um dia foi desenhado exatamente para aproveitar ao máximo o tempo em que se está lá, com as paradas nos melhores pontos para nadar.
Se um dia quiser voltar e conhecer outros cantos da ilha, será um prazer receber vocês de novo. Até breve!
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Navigator49065779256
August 21, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Living the dream
Ahh…. We had such an unforgettable experience during the Ponza Island day trip from Rome! The meeting points and transfers were well coordinated. Mara, our tour guide was awesome! She’s fun, free-spirited and engaging. She made sure that everyone was accounted prior to departing from every stopping point. Ponza island waters are INCREDIBLY clear! (PS Caribbean ocean waters met its match in my books😂)
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Thank you so much for this! 😄 "Caribbean waters met their match" might be the best compliment Ponza has ever received, and we're stealing it.
We're thrilled the logistics felt smooth — a lot of quiet coordination goes into making a day like that feel effortless, so it means a great deal to hear it landed. And we'll be passing your words straight to Mara; that mix of fun and genuine care, right down to counting heads at every stop, is exactly what we hope our guests experience.
Thank you for spending your day with us. Ponza will be here whenever you want another swim! 🇮🇹
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F1584SFclaudior
August 17, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Ponza day trip snorkeling
Our tour guide Riccardo was amazing. I highly recommend this tour.
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So happy to hear Riccardo delivered an amazing day in Ponza and hope to welcome you back some day soon!
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mitra_D
August 17, 2026 · via Viator
Too many people on one boat !
I loved the island but I wish it was shared ahead of time that “ shared “ boat meant sharing with 50 other people that are not on the tour as well . I booked this thinking sharing a boat with 15 of people on my tour or realizing we were going to packed like sardines into one boat with others . The guide was also a poor communicator and not organized . I would do this with a smaller private boat not a small boat with no room to enjoy I would also bring snacks.
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Thank you for the feedback, and I'm glad Ponza itself delivered.
On the boat: while we do not advertise an upper limit of 15, your date was also a national holiday, the single busiest week of the Italian summer, when every shared boat on the island sails full. We'll look at making the capacity expectation more prominent for holiday dates.
I do take the note on the guide and snacks seriously and am following up.
If you return, a private charter is the right call for the experience you're describing, and we run those. Reach me at kimberly@openupitaly.com and I'd be happy to put something together!
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Bob_N
August 13, 2026 · via Viator
Escape to Ponza
We loved this seaside escape. It was a perfect day trip from Rome. Mara was a wonderful guide both in and out of the water.
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We love that you thought this was the perfect day trip from Rome! We'll pass your compliments on to Mara and hope you will join us again in the future.
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Paloma_M
August 8, 2026 · via Viator
An excursion...
An essential excursion if you travel to Rome in the summer to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy impressive landscapes and crystal-clear waters
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¡Hola!
Muchas gracias por tus palabras. Nos alegra muchísimo que la excursión fuera justo esa desconexión que buscabas y que disfrutaras de los paisajes y las aguas cristalinas de Ponza. ¡Te esperamos de nuevo!
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Christopher_C
July 31, 2026 · via Viator
Wonderful Excursion!
This was the highlight of our Rome trip. We wanted to take a break from the heat, and so glad we took a chance to visit Ponza Island! Our ten, eleven, and thirteen year old sons enjoyed swimming and snorkeling. Mara was a fun, well organized guide also! Just a truly fun, memorable trip. Thank you!!!
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We aim to be the highlight of everyone's Rome trip so thank you for the best compliment! So happy to hear everyone in your group had a great time, and i'll be sure to pass on your compliments to Mara.
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Eduardo_G
July 28, 2026 · via Viator
Swimming in Ponza
This experience was one of the biggest highlights of our Italy trip. We were feeling a little overwhelmed by the summer heat in Rome and needed a break from sightseeing, so this tour was exactly what we needed.
The day starts early with a bus ride to Anzio, followed by a ferry to Ponza. Once you arrive, you join your group and board a smaller boat for a tour around the island. Throughout the day, you stop several times in beautiful blue waters where you can swim and relax. Ponza is incredibly scenic, with views that feel like they belong in a movie.
This tour is ideal for anyone looking to spend plenty of time on the water. It is not really designed for exploring the island on foot or spending much time shopping, so keep that in mind when booking.
Mara was our host, and she was amazing. She kept track of everyone in the group, shared interesting local history and information about the areas we visited, and was simply a great person to experience the island with.
Be sure to bring your own towel, plenty of sunscreen, and motion-sickness medication if you tend to feel unwell after spending extended time on a boat.
Overall, this was a great experience and a much-needed escape from the heat and crowds of Rome. We would absolutely recommend it.
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Thank you so much for your kind and thorough review! This is exactly how we dreamed up this trip - as a great way to escape the heat in Rome and spend the day floating around in paradise. We hope to welcome you back again one day.