Kleftiko & Poliegos sailing tour Milos: Full day with lunch

Sail past pirate coves and swim in turquoise water, then eat lunch on the deck

A full-day sailing tour around Milos in the Cyclades departs by boat to Kleftiko Beach and Firopotamos Beach, with multiple swimming stops, snorkelling, a guide in English, breakfast, lunch and an open bar included. The itinerary covers the island's coloured rock formations, the traditional fishing village of Klima, and stops at sites with stories tied to the island's past — all arranged so the day unfolds without separate bookings for transport, meals or entry.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day sailing and swimming tour

• Relax on the yacht deck
• Pass by colourful rocks
• Swim stop
• Pass by scenic spots
• Learn pirate stories at Kleftiko Beach
• Swim at Firopotamos Beach
• Pass by 1930s postcard village
• Enjoy turquoise waters
• Pass by island with rectangular rocks
• View Firopotamos Beach
• Visit traditional village of Klima
• Enjoy scenic views
• Hear stories of ancestors

The Experience

The boat leaves early and spends ten hours circling Milos, stopping where the water is clearest and the rocks tell a story. Kleftiko Beach is the draw — a cove ringed by the rectangular rock formations the island is known for, where you swim and snorkel in water so clear the seabed is visible. Firopotamos Beach comes next, another swim stop with its own character. Between them the guide points out the coloured rocks, the turquoise shallows, and the details that make this stretch of the Cyclades distinct from every other island.

Breakfast and lunch arrive on the boat; wine, beer and soft drinks flow throughout the day. Snorkelling equipment is there if you want it, but the stops work just as well for swimming or floating. The guide speaks English and carries the stories — the pirates, the history, the reasons the villages are built the way they are. You are not building the day; you are living it.

The traditional village of Klima appears in the itinerary as a photo stop, a chance to see how the fishermen's houses sit directly on the water. The boat also passes the rectangular rock phenomenon and the sites the guide describes as you move between them. By late afternoon you are back where you started, having covered the arc of the island without arranging a single transfer or meal.

What’s included

• A live English-speaking guide for the full day.
• breakfast and lunch served on the boat.
• snorkelling equipment.
• beer, wine and soft drinks on an open bar.
• swimming stops at Kleftiko Beach and Firopotamos Beach.
• seasonal fruit.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Odysseus A. Yacht Cruises

Is this one for you?Book this shared boat if you want swimming, snorkeling, and meals handled in one itinerary rather than coordinating them separately.

Traveler reviews

4.78★★★★★★★★★★

349 verified traveler reviews

5 ★306

4 ★25

3 ★9

2 ★3

1 ★6

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

What is Kleftiko Beach like when we get there?

Kleftiko Beach is a cove surrounded by the coloured and rectangular rock formations Milos is known for, with clear turquoise water for swimming and snorkelling. The guide shares the true stories about the pirates connected to the site.

How many swim stops are included in the ten hours?

The tour includes multiple swimming stops, with Kleftiko Beach and Firopotamos Beach as the main ones; both have snorkelling gear available if you want to use it.

Is the guide included, and what language does he speak?

A tour guide in English is included for the full day, explaining the sites, the rock formations and the island's history as the boat moves between stops.

What food and drinks come with the tour?

Breakfast, lunch, seasonal fruit, beer, wine and soft drinks are all included throughout the ten hours on the boat.

Can I bring my own snorkelling gear, or is it provided?

Snorkelling equipment is provided and included with the tour; you can use it at the swimming stops or simply swim without it.