Ventotene is an island that is part of the province of Latina, famous for being the place where daughters, granddaughters and repudiated wives of several emperors were sent into exile, such as Agrippina, granddaughter of Tiberius, or Julia, daughter of Augustus and so on.
It is a very impressive place and one that many people intend to visit every year. For this reason, the connections from Italy are different. The most popular route is traveled by ferries and hydrofoils from Formia to Ventotene. To date, only one ferry company provides coverage of the route, however, offering up to 23 trips per week.
Ferries and hydrofoils from Formia to Ventotene must travel approximately 28 nautical miles to complete their crossing. In order to travel this distance, it will take 1 to 2 hours, depending on the means chosen and the season in which you decide to make the trip.
Ferries usually take a longer amount of time to complete their journey, as opposed to hydrofoils, which turn out to be faster. The advantage of ferries, however, lies in the ability to take your own vehicle, bring your pet or any extra luggage.
The first departures normally occur as early as early morning, around 8:30 a.m., until the last one scheduled for late afternoon, around 6 p.m.
The average price of Formia to Ventotene ferry tickets can vary depending on several factors. First, depending on the type of ticket you are interested in, but also by the time of year in which you wish to travel.
Making a rough estimate, ticket prices range from 70 euros in the low season, to 100 euros during summer periods, which are known to have higher demand.
Discounts are usually available for children and youths, large groups and the elderly.
All those who intend to embark on ferries and hydrofoils departing from Formia to Ventotene Island should head to the Port of Formia, located at Via Porto Caposele. This is a very important port for connections to the islands of Ventotene and Ponza.
In order to then make the return trip, one must head instead to the Port of Ventotene located at Via Porto Nuovo. It is important to be careful not to make a mistake, as Ventotene Island, despite its modest size, has more than one port.
