Milos: Kleftiko Bay Boat Tour & Swim with Lunch & Open Bar

The boat leaves at dawn for Milos' west coast: cliffs only the sea can reach

You board at Adamas or Paleochori and spend a half-day on the water with three designated swimming stops: Sykia Bay with its cave, Kleftiko's pirate-legend cliffs, and Kalogries Beach. Snorkeling equipment, Greek lunch, and an open bar are included. The route adjusts for weather and captain's discretion, which is what keeps you safe and in the water rather than stuck waiting for conditions to improve.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour to Milos' hidden gems

• Photograph colorful fisherman villages
• Pass by Cape Vani volcanic mine
• Swim at Sykia Bay or alternate spot
• Swim and lunch at Kleftiko Beach
• Swim at Kalogries Beach and dessert

The experience

The boat departs from Adamas (or Paleochori if north winds push the route south), and within the first hour you're photographing the colored fishing villages from the water before the light gets too harsh. The captain knows the coast well enough to read the swell and pick the stops that work that day. You'll pass Cape Vani, where an old manganese mine sits abandoned on the volcanic slope: the kind of industrial ruin that looks almost beautiful from a distance, rusting against the rock.

Then comes the swimming. Sykia Bay first, if conditions allow, where there's a cave you can snorkel into and the water is so clear you see the bottom at depth. The boat carries snorkeling gear, so you don't need to bring your own. After that, Kleftiko: the legendary pirate bay, the one with the dramatic sea stacks and the name everyone knows before they arrive. You get time to swim here, explore the rocks, maybe drift and look up at the cliffs. A Greek traditional lunch arrives on board: nothing fancy, but real. The kind of food that tastes different when you're wet and hungry and the Aegean is still in front of you.

The third stop is Kalogries Beach, where the water is so clear it almost doesn't look real. Dessert comes here. Throughout the day, the open bar runs (beers, white wine, red wine, water), so you're not rationing yourself between swims. The whole thing takes a half-day, which means you're back by early afternoon and the rest of your time in Milos is still yours. Weather can shift the itinerary. The captains have final say on where the boat actually goes, but that's also why this works. They're not forcing a route that's unsafe, they're choosing the day's best option.

Book this if you want to see the west coast of Milos without arranging a private boat or spending a full day at sea. The fixed schedule, the included lunch and bar, and the snorkeling gear mean you show up and swim. Everything else is handled.

What’s included

Your half-day includes hotel or port pickup (if arranged separately), boat transport along Milos' west coast, three swimming stops with snorkeling equipment, Greek traditional lunch at Kleftiko, snacks at Sykia Bay, dessert at Kalogries Beach, and an open bar with beers, wine, soft drinks and water throughout the day. If weather forces a route change to Paleochori, bus transfer from Adamas is included in the price.

Before you book

Lasts 7h, from € 135 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 1 May 2027

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Horizon Yachts

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to see Milos' most dramatic coastline and swim in three different spots without renting a private boat or spending a full day at sea. The weather-dependent route is what keeps the boat in safe water and you in the best swimming spots available that day.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's included in the open bar?

Beers, white wine, red wine, soft drinks, and mineral water throughout the day.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

No. Snorkeling equipment is provided on board.

How many people go on the boat?

Maximum 20 passengers per departure.

What if the weather is bad?

The route may change. If north winds are strong, the boat departs from Paleochori on the southern side instead of Adamas. Bus transfers between the two ports are included. The captains decide the final itinerary based on conditions.

How long is the tour?

Half-day, typically returning by early afternoon.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Greek traditional lunch is served on board at Kleftiko, with snacks at Sykia Bay and dessert at Kalogries Beach.

Can I book this if I have mobility concerns?

Check with the operator about boarding and movement on the boat. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

What if I want to skip a swimming stop?

You're welcome to stay on board while others swim. All three stops are part of the itinerary, but participation in the water is optional.