Ponza Island 5 hr Boat Excursion with Swimming Stops and Lunch
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Ponza Island 5 hr Boat Excursion with Swimming Stops and Lunch
By EcoArt Travel
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Ages 3-99, max of 55 per group
Duration: 5h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Italian
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- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch
- Tour escort/host
- 5 hour Sightseeing cruise
What's not included- Gratuities
- Snorkel gear (you must bring your own, optional)
- Sunscreen
- Towel
- Start:Multiple meeting point options.
- Option 1Pro Loco di Ponza, Via Molo Musco, 2, 04027 Ponza LT, ItalyIn front of the Ponza Tourism Office "Pro Loco di Ponza" on Via Molo Musco.
- Option 2Via Porto Innocenziano, 40, 00042 Anzio RM, ItalyNext 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.
- Option 3Caffè Cestia, Piazza di Porta S. Paolo, 1, 00153 Roma RM, ItalyPlease note that above the bar the sign says “BAR PIRAMIDE” and not Caffè Cestia. The caffè is located to the left of OTTICA PIRAMIDE. Look for our representative wearing the color bright green and carrying a flag with the EcoArt logo.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6685P5- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- You must be able to swim if you wish to participate in swimming/snorkeling stops
- If you wish to snorkel you must provide your own snorkel gear (option)
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6685P5
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About the operator
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- Pat T0 contributionsA great visit to the Vatican MuseumChiara was a really good guide. We enjoyed her information and style. She was very well informed and could answer any question.Written October 7, 2024
- 144bbp0 contributionsPersonalized and easy to understand in spite of the large crowds at the Vatican.Our guide, Laura, was exceptional and provided us with a great experience. In spite of the very large amount of tourists at the Vatican, Laura made our tour very easy and she was efficient at guiding us through the site giving us very detailed descriptions and stories about everything that we viewed and experienced. Laura is a well spoken, educated and seems to have an intimate knowledge of the history and art that were part of our experience.Written October 7, 2024
- Z5779MVkellyd0 contributionsExcellent for history and teens.The guide was excellent. The organisation is excellent with great communication and signage. The audio using an ear piece was clear. So much history and knowledge provided. Fabrizio was lovely and spoke near perfect English. Family group with teens within a larger group of tourists. Easily guided through the colosseum and Roman forum.Written October 7, 2024
- sheryelm0 contributionsGreat tour and tour guide!Sarah was a knowledgeable and personable guide! We enjoyed the tour very much. Will definitely book through Viator in the future.Written October 7, 2024
- N5701GDcorys0 contributions.Monica was great. Very knowledgeable and spoke great English. She was also a great resource for recommendations to visit other “non-touristy” areas of the city.Written October 7, 2024
- Camper059190524520 contributionsShortchanged at the Vatican Museum TourThis is the first tour I have taken where I was cheated. On October 2 , I, along with my wife and grandson purchased an EcoArt Vatican Small Group Tour through Viatour, confirmation BR-1178823207. for a total of $334. The guided tour was to include the Rafaella Stanza, the rooms painted by Rafaello and a highlight of the Vatican Museum second only to the Sistine Chapel. Our guide completely skipped the Rafaella Stanza without even telling us what he was doing, perhaps because he arrived late to lead the tour. We did not discover this omission until we were out of the museum when he quickly disappeared before I could ask when we were going to go to the Rafaella Stanza. After concluding we had been shortchanged, I promptly reached out to Viatour and EcoArt. I was able to reach a person at Viatour who said she would look into it. A day later, Viator responded and gave me a refund of $33.17! EcoArt sent me an pro forma apology. The good news was that I was able to show my wife and grandson the wonderful Rafaello Stanza thanks to the help of the Museum staff. We had to buy new tickets (total 44 Euros) but they let us cut the hours-long ticket line to make sure we entered before closing. Readers of this post should beware.Written October 6, 2024
- familyof4South_East0 contributionsGreat guideExcellent guide. We had issues with the metro closing getting there but they have their number on the booking and they were really helpful. Very knowledgable inside the Vatican.Written October 6, 2024
- NicoleY1730 contributions10/10 would book againOur Colosseum tour with Nicoletta was wonderful! She had the best energy, and made sure we saw all the highlights despite the crowds. She also made sure to always find us the best spots for photos.Written October 6, 2024
- rosanneu20240 contributionsVatican tourMarina from Ecoart was amazing. She is very knowledgable and friendly. I highly recommend Marina to anyone taking this tour. The tour was well worth it!Written October 6, 2024
- 733selenam0 contributionsWorth the skip the lineOur tour guide Alecia was very friendly and knowledgeable. The regular lines were so long that we felt the skip the line tour was well worth it. The tour was 2.5 hours and was interesting through the whole thing. We appreciated the independent time we were allowed in the Sistine Chapel.Written October 6, 2024
- sc41190 contributionsUnmissable tourAbsolutely fantastic tour…Catalina our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, enthusiastic and engaging, I learnt so much about the history of the Vatican and the artefacts contained within, it was a highlight to f my visit in Rome.Written October 5, 2024
- Tonianicole0 contributionsGo ahead and book this tour.This tour was more than wonderful. Make sure you book with this company and ask for Ricardo! You will not be disappointed. Very organized company. Our tour guide Ricardo was very knowledgeable and made sure to provide us with excellent history facts. We learned a lot within our time slot. The meeting point instructions were very clear and well explained. While on our tour Ricardo made sure we all stayed together and answered every question we had. The museum gets very crowded due to so many visitors coming in and out and can get easily turned around. The audio provided was excellent quality. Didn’t experience any issues with hearing over the headphone. We were able to visit everything provided on the itinerary and take lots of pictures. Glad I booked this tour.Written October 5, 2024
- BridgetM1470 contributionsDon’t miss this tour it’s amazingThe guide Martina really made our visit special she was interesting and informative, and in such a busy place very skilled at organising the group while being very engaging. I recommend this tour as it saves hours of queuing, well done Ecoart tours from Viator.Written October 5, 2024
- Q606BFdand0 contributionsBrilliant and engaging tourlessia, our small group tour guide, was excellent. She was well informed, engaging, cheerful, ,humourous,, patient, and very knowledgeable. She guided us expertly through the crowds and exhibits, focussing on some of the most remarkable highlights. She also provided fascinating historical context and information on Michaelangelo, Raphael, Pope Julius Ii, and St Peter’s. And she provided a brilliant visual and illustrated tutorial on what to look for in the Sistine Chapel before we entered. We most highly recommend this tour, particularly with Alessia. Dan and DebbieWritten October 5, 2024
- collinsm3940 contributionsStefano was an amazing and entertaining guideThe tour was both efficient and Stefano was amazing! His cadence was really easy to follow and he knows when to manage the ebb and flow of the crowds and other groups too!Written October 5, 2024
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Chimerajoe
Chicago4 contributions
Had a fabulous time on a five hour cruise. We organize this through via tour. The guide company was Eco art. Our guide, Ricardo was extremely informative and attentive. The captain of our boat was fantastic taking us close to into very unique places around the island of Ponza, the swimming was fantastic. We had a nice lunch. They recommend this. It was nice not to have to captain the boat!
Written September 3, 2024
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Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fabulous time on your five-hour cruise around Ponza. It sounds like Ricardo and the captain made the trip extra special with their informative guidance and skillful navigation. We're glad you enjoyed the swimming, unique spots around the island, and the lunch provided. It's great to hear that the tour gave you a chance to relax and fully enjoy the experience without worrying about captaining the boat. We appreciate your recommendation and hope you'll join us again for another adventure!
Written September 3, 2024
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Elena L
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Jun 2023 • Couples
I went to the boat excursion with my boyfriend, and we absolutely loved it. The view was amazing, and I really appreciated the fact that we got to see every beach of Ponza without spending an enormous amount of money or time. In Ponza most of the coast is inaccessible from land and the only way to get to the most beautiful places for a swim is by boat. The crew was very friendly and the tour guide told us many interesting stories about the island. What really surprised me was the opportunity to go swim in a grotto (where sunlight made water change into a stunning bright blue colour) and also near a ship wreck! I think those are one-in-a-lifetime experiences. I would 100% recommend this excursion to others, and hope I get the chance to come back someday.
Written July 1, 2023
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Jk N
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Jun 2024 • Couples
This trip was hands down best tourist experience me and my wife ever had so far. The communication with the office crew were always on and she always replied withen seconds. I was confused with ferry return tickets and she laid it out for me with links that made it easy. We had a problem getting taxi in the morning but office lady were calming and told staff was notified on site.
Then we met up with our two tour guides who were really fresh, helpful and always ready to answer questions. On the tour, everything was fluent, chill and fun. We swam every time and my wife borrowed swimming ring, no charge and no hussle asking.
The captain and the boat crew were always friendly and helpful. We got accommodated with water, white win, coffee and delicious really warm pasta dish, they came around and always offered seconds and stated we could always ask for more.
We sailed around the island and saw many exciting locations and heard stories of the past and mythical.
We even swam through a tunnel which was a huge highlight aswell, along the tunnel we could take breaks on the rocks and at the end of the tunnel, the boat arrived.
We sailed around the island for 5 hours+ and still had 1 hour to explore Ponza for gift shops and refreshments.
If we ever came back to Rome, this would 100% be something to experience again, especially with same company.
Then we met up with our two tour guides who were really fresh, helpful and always ready to answer questions. On the tour, everything was fluent, chill and fun. We swam every time and my wife borrowed swimming ring, no charge and no hussle asking.
The captain and the boat crew were always friendly and helpful. We got accommodated with water, white win, coffee and delicious really warm pasta dish, they came around and always offered seconds and stated we could always ask for more.
We sailed around the island and saw many exciting locations and heard stories of the past and mythical.
We even swam through a tunnel which was a huge highlight aswell, along the tunnel we could take breaks on the rocks and at the end of the tunnel, the boat arrived.
We sailed around the island for 5 hours+ and still had 1 hour to explore Ponza for gift shops and refreshments.
If we ever came back to Rome, this would 100% be something to experience again, especially with same company.
Written June 19, 2024
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Best tourist experience ever!?! That's some amazing feedback and thank YOU for taking the time to share it with the world. We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your day in Ponza so much. We'll share your kind words with your guides. You are welcome back to Ponza with us any time!
Written June 20, 2024
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Paul H
8 contributions
Aug 2022
For anyone thinking is this trip worth it I can say that's a 100% YES without any hesitation. I took my 15 year old daughter on it after a few days sightseeing in Rome and its a perfect way to relax while soaking up some sun. The scenery was unbelievable, the snorkelling was amazing and everything was perfect from start to finish. Giniya our tour guide, she was super friending and made the whole trip so easy for us just to relax and enjoy ourselves. We managed to see some amazing things on our Dad and daughter week in Italy and I can say this was one of the highlights of our visit. Would highly recommend!
Written August 17, 2022
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Lori F
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Aug 2023 • Friends
This trip was amazing!! From the care and knowledge of Ricardo, our tour guide, to the captain and his crews mate who took care of everything!! The lunch was an added bonus. We booked this for the last day of our trip. We swam, relaxed, and made new friends. This trip is a must include excursions and if you’re lucky you’ll get Ricardo as your guide! Lori from RI, USA
Written August 3, 2023
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Carla u
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Jun 2024 • Couples
My husband and I had an amazing day to Ponza island, our tour guide Mara was excellent, very friendly responsive and caring to make sure we were all together at each stop. We had plenty of time to swim at the beautiful spots and had lunch. Definitely recommend visiting Ponza it is beautiful.
Written July 22, 2024
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you and your husband had an amazing day on Ponza Island. It's fantastic to know that Mara, our tour guide, made your experience memorable with her friendliness, responsiveness, and care. Ensuring our guests have a seamless and enjoyable experience is always our top priority.
We’re delighted you had ample time to swim at the beautiful spots and enjoy a lovely lunch. Your recommendation means the world to us. Ponza truly is a gem, and we’re glad you found it as beautiful as we do.
We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Written July 24, 2024
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Lorenza F
4 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Marco our guide is an exceptional guy. Friendly, helpful, competent, professional. He made our trip unforgettable. Congratulations also to the captain and his staff for the welcome. Besides being a true sea dog he is also an excellent chef. If you decide to spend a day in Ponza you can only choose them.
Written August 27, 2023
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Donny A
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Aug 2024 • Couples
It was a good trip, with amazing views. Though, I can see how this would be a bit much for someone. The travel to get to Ponza is a lot. The travel back is a lot. If it’s hot it’s very challenging to find refuge. Bring lots of water they will have some for you but not enough. Calling a cab from the meeting spot is a challenge so we walked for 20 minutes then called a cab. For us it was a nice break from Rome but we felt bad for older people and were exhausted when we got back to our place at 10:30pm after a 5:00am wake up.
Written August 16, 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the amazing views and that the trip provided a nice break from Rome. However, we sincerely apologize for the challenges you faced during the journey, especially regarding the travel logistics and the difficulty in finding refuge from the heat. Your insights are valuable, and we’ll use them to improve the experience for future guests. We recommend that guests bring extra water, and we’ll ensure that our team provides clearer instructions for getting transportation from the meeting spot, as there is a taxi stand just around the corner which i'm sure your guide would have been happy to direct you to upon request.
We appreciate your understanding, especially for how this might be tough for older guests, and we’re grateful for your feedback. We're happy you were still able to create some wonderful memories, and we’d love to welcome you back in the future.
Written August 17, 2024
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Camper24805331845
2 contributions
Jul 2024 • Friends
It was a successful trip to see the beautiful island of Ponza from the coast. Of course not a private tour and the times are therefore fixed, but I think that goes without saying with this kind of tour. We were greeted very friendly and at noon we had a delicious plate of pasta with tuna and olives. All the best, we really enjoyed the day.
Small note: The toilet on board is rather ‘minimalistic’. Not suitable for contact lens changes. 😉
Small note: The toilet on board is rather ‘minimalistic’. Not suitable for contact lens changes. 😉
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Written July 30, 2024
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Vielen Dank für Ihre positive Rückmeldung! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Sie den Ausflug genossen haben und die Schönheit der Insel Ponza von der Küste aus bewundern konnten.
Wir sind froh, dass Sie den freundlichen Empfang und das leckere Mittagessen, insbesondere die Pasta mit Thunfisch und Oliven, geschätzt haben. Ihr Hinweis zur Toilette an Bord ist auch sehr hilfreich und wir werden dies berücksichtigen, um unseren Service weiter zu verbessern.
Nochmals vielen Dank für Ihre Anmerkungen und wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder bei uns begrüßen zu dürfen!
Written July 30, 2024
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Ives K
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Jul 2024 • Couples
An amazing boat trip with friendly guide and amazing captain who could take the boat in most smallest parts of the rocks. The served a nice lunch and tasty wine, water and coffee. One of the best stops was at a cave where we could swim through while the captain was waiting at the other side.
Written July 7, 2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our boat trip and that our friendly guide and amazing captain made it such a memorable experience. Navigating through the smallest parts of the rocks is no small feat, and we’re glad it added to the adventure!
It’s great to know you appreciated the lunch and the tasty wine, water, and coffee. Swimming through the cave sounds like an incredible highlight.
We look forward to welcoming you back for more amazing adventures on the water!
Written July 8, 2024
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Hi,could we book a tour for two tomorrow without the snorkel kit? Regards, Cecilia
Written July 19, 2023
Hi, we are two adults that would like to book this tour tomorrow Thursday but without the snorkel set. Is they possible? We have no possibility to bring the snorkel kit with us. Thank you! Cecilia
Written July 19, 2023
ciao
volevo sapere a che ora inizia e a che ora finisce il giro e il punto di partenza è dove.
grazie
Nina
Written August 28, 2022
Hi,
I would like to know what time in the day you return to the starting point of the trip?
Written July 24, 2022
Hola
Im going to Rome for the first time. Do you have any available spot for one on June 08 or June 09?
Please let me know I would love to do this activity
Thank you
Cece
Written April 6, 2019
Hola
Im going to Rome for the first time. Do you have any available spot for one on June 08 or June 09?
Please let me know I would love to do this activity
Thank you
Cece
Written April 6, 2019
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