Ponza Island is one of the Pontine Islands most sought-after for summer vacation by vacationers from both Italy and abroad. The fastest way to reach it is by sea, starting from Formia. The Latium municipality, in fact, is the closest starting point to the destination and for this reason, several ferries and hydrofoils from Formia to Ponza are guaranteed throughout the year.
The route is currently operated by a single shipping company, which guarantees connections to the island up to 25 times a week. The number of crossings, as is often the case, may vary depending on the season in question.
Ferries and hydrofoils from Formia to Ponza have to travel about 37 nautical miles to get from one area to the other. The time taken may vary depending on the means of transportation chosen, but also on seasonality. In general, the average journey time is around 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Hydrofoils usually have a slower travel speed, but they do not allow you to board your own means of transportation. The ferry, on the other hand, is more suitable for this type of need, as it allows you to embark cars, campers, bicycles and other means of transportation, subject to filling out the appropriate form at the time of booking.
The Formia to Ponza route is operated mainly with daytime crossings, with departures as early as morning, around 9 a.m., until about 2:30 p.m.
Prices for travel on ferries and hydrofoils from Formia to Ponza are also variable, depending on the season in which you intend to depart. Indicatively, the average is 14 euros one way during the low season for the ferry, and from 25 euros for the hydrofoil.
To these basic fares should be added the baggage fee of 1.50 euros, and a surcharge in case you intend to take your pet with you.It is also possible to board your own vehicle on the ferry as well as take advantage of various entertainment services.
Passengers on ferries and hydrofoils departing from Formia to Ponza should go to the port of the former location.The Port of Formia is one of the most important Italian ports of call for being able to reach the island and is located on Via Porto Caposele.
It is essential to remember that if you intend to bring a means of transportation with you, the time limit for check-in on the ferries is one hour. The limit is reduced to 30 minutes if you leave on foot.
At the end of the ride, you will disembark at the Port of Ponza, on Banchina Nuova Street, dating back to the time of King Ferdinand IV of Bourbon. One will, therefore, find oneself in front of a very impressive spectacle, ideal to begin one’s visit to the magnificent Island of Ponza.
