Milos & Poliegos Catamaran Cruise: Kleftiko, Blue Lagoon, Lunch

Summary

Swim in clear coves, taste Greek food on deck and hear island tales

You’ll swim through caves at Kleftiko, float in Poliegos’ bright blue lagoon, and eat freshly cooked Greek food right on deck. Your local crew shares stories and keeps the mood easygoing. With snorkeling gear included and plenty of stops to dive in or just relax under the sun, this Milos catamaran cruise leaves you salty-haired and happy.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest — I booked this Milos catamaran cruise mostly for Kleftiko because everyone raves about those caves, but by the time we reached the Blue Lagoon at Poliegos I was grinning like an idiot. The water there is this wild shade of turquoise you don’t really believe until you see it. Our guide Dimitris kept pointing out weird rock shapes (“Bear Rocks!”) and telling stories about pirates hiding out in these cliffs. At one point he handed me a snorkel and said “Trust me, go look under that arch.” I did — and yeah, it was worth it. There’s something about swimming in that salty water with sun on your back and hearing Greek laughter echo off the rocks that just sticks with you.

The food surprised me too — not just sandwiches or something basic. They cooked chicken with peppers right there on board (the smell mixed with sea air is… weirdly perfect?), plus Greek salad and pasta pesto. We ate together after swimming at Gerakas beach, all kind of sun-dazed and quiet except for someone trying to pronounce “Poliegos” (Li laughed when I tried — definitely got it wrong). There was cold beer if you wanted it, or watermelon later when we stopped near Klima village — which looks like a postcard but feels even softer in real life, especially when you’re half-drying off on the deck.

I didn’t expect to care so much about the little things: the crunch of granola with honey for breakfast as we left port, or how our crew would quietly check if anyone needed more sunscreen or water without making a big deal out of it. We were maybe 20 people? It never felt crowded. Sometimes I’d just lean over the rail to watch fish darting below while Dimitris explained which beaches were only reachable by boat (Sarakiniko if weather’s good — we got lucky). The wind picked up once near Sikia Cave so we skipped that stop, but honestly nobody seemed disappointed. Maybe because by then we’d all sort of melted into island time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Catamaran tour around Milos and Poliegos

• Welcome on board the catamaran
• Sail past multicolor Cave Vani and Bear Rocks
• Stop to swim at Kleftiko Beach
• Enjoy snorkeling and swimming noodles
• Visit Gerakas sandy beach and sand slides
• Lunch served on board with open bar
• Stop at Blue Lagoon of Poliegos Island
• Optional stop at Sarakiniko White Rocks if weather permits
• Snack breakfast and afternoon seasonal fruits served
• Admire the multicolor village of Klima from the boat
• Learn about Milos history and local myths from crew
• Final stop at a nice sandy beach before return

Top questions

How many swim stops are included on the Milos catamaran cruise?

The cruise usually includes four swim stops: Kalogries Beach, Kleftiko caves, Gerakas Beach, and the Blue Lagoon at Poliegos Island.

Is lunch provided during the Milos & Poliegos catamaran tour?

Yes, lunch is cooked fresh onboard and includes dishes like Greek salad, pasta pesto, chicken with peppers plus snacks and fruit.

Are drinks included on this Milos boat trip?

Yes—beer, wine, Coca-Cola, soda water and bottled water are included throughout the cruise.

Do they provide snorkeling equipment?

Snorkeling gear is available for all guests at every swim stop along the route.

What happens if there’s strong wind during the cruise?

If there’s strong north wind some stops like Sarakiniko or Sikia Cave may be skipped for safety reasons; alternative spots are chosen instead.

How many people are on board during this shared trip?

This is a shared trip with up to 25 passengers maximum per catamaran.

Is hotel pickup included for this Milos catamaran tour?

No hotel pickup; guests meet at the departure port for boarding.

What’s included

Your day includes a spot on a shared luxury catamaran with up to 25 passengers, all swim stops (Kalogries Beach, Kleftiko caves, Gerakas Beach, Blue Lagoon at Poliegos), use of snorkeling equipment at each stop plus swimming noodles if you want them. You get breakfast (granola bowl with yogurt), lunch cooked fresh onboard (Greek salad, pasta pesto, chicken with peppers), afternoon fruit snacks like watermelon—and drinks including bottled water, cold beer, wine and sodas—all while your local crew shares island stories as you sail around Milos and Poliegos before heading back to port.