From Terracina Ponza Boat Tour with Ferry Lunch Snorkel Option

11 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 6 more

Discover the stunning island of Ponza on a day trip from Terracina. Your ferry tickets are sent by email the day before departure. Board the fast ferry on your own for a 1.5 hour crossing. Once on Ponza, meet your guide and enjoy a 5-hour boat excursion around the island, pausing at scenic swimming spots and hidden coves. A live guide gives commentary in Italian and English along the way, and a free digital audioguide is available for guests who speak Spanish, French or German. Savour a picnic-style pasta lunch with wine and espresso served on board, then wrap up your adventure with 2 hours of free time to explore Ponza's charming port before heading back to Terracina at 18:40.

- 11-hour tour departing Terracina at 8:40 AM, returning by 8:00 PM
- Live guide commentary in Italian and English, plus a free digital audioguide in Spanish, French and German
- Pasta lunch served on board, drinks included
- Snorkeling equipment available - please select the snorkel option when booking

What's Included

Snorkel equipment (when the snorkel option is booked)
Pic-nic style pasta lunch served with water, wine and coffee.
Round trip ferry tickets between Terracina and Ponza
Free digital audioguide in French, Spanish or German
English and Italian speaking tour leader on Ponza

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 11 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Board the fast ferry from Terracina's port for the 1-hour crossing to Ponza. Your ferry tickets are emailed the day before; exchange them for a boarding pass at the NLG ticket kiosk before the 8:40 AM departure.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Ponza Island

    Our boat trip circumnavigates the island of Ponza stopping at all of the best swimming and snorkeling spots, sea caves and scenic coves.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Grotte di Pilato (Pass by)

    Heading out of the port of Ponza we will come across the Grottos of Pilatus, carved by the ancient Romans.

    Admission ticket free
  • Faro della Guardia (Pass by)

    Passing by the southern tip of the island, glancing up we will notice the Guardia lighthouse, one of the most important on the coast.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Chiaia Di Luna

    Your guide will share the legend that gives this scenic cove an extra air of mystery.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Capo Bianco

    At White Point, if sea conditions allow we will swim through a blue grotto from end to end.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Piscine Naturali (Pass by)

    The Natural Pools are a popular swimming spot in Ponza for those visiting by land, we will enjoy a view as we pass by boat.

    Admission ticket free
  • Cala dell'Acqua (Pass by)

    In the Cove of the Water there was once a bountiful source of natural spring water the ancient Romans used.

    Admission ticket free
  • Cala Fonte (Pass by)

    Another popular swimming area with those visiting by land, a tiny boat takes guests back and forth to sun on a giant "scoglio".

    Admission ticket free
  • Forte Papa (Pass by)

    A medieval lookout point and the site where an American landing ship tank sank in WWII during a storm.

    Admission ticket free
  • Cala Cecata (Pass by)

    Cala Cecata tells the story of the island's industrial past, once a bentonite mine, now it's a swimming area.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Cala Felci

    One of Ponza's most colorful coves, Cala Felci has characteristic fern plants that stand in stark contrast to the bright yellow on the cliff walls - sulphur - a reminder of the island's volcanic origins.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Punta Incenso (Pass by)

    Picturesque Punta Incenso is the northernmost tip of the island and marks the starting point for an exploration of the eastern side of the island.

    Admission ticket free
  • Cala Gaetano (Pass by)

    A popular swimming spot on the island's east side, reachable by land only through a treacherous descent of over 200 steps.

    Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Arco Naturale

    Surely the most photographed rock formation in Ponza, the Natural Arch is an obvious stop -- make sure to hug or kiss your special someone as we pass by to guarantee lifelong love and happiness.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Spiaggia Di Frontone (Pass by)

    Ponza does not have many beaches, but this pebble beach is the closest to the port and the most popular. It's also our last stop before heading back to the port.

    Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Centro Storico di Ponza

    Back in Ponza's port in the late afternoon, enjoy about 2 hours of free time to wander the historic center, enjoy an aperitivo or a gelato and explore the shops before the 18:40 ferry back to Terracina.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Lunch Cruises
Audio Guides
Water Tours
Adventure Tours

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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