Milos & Poliegos Catamaran Cruise: Snorkeling, BBQ Lunch & Blue Lagoon

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1/18

Duration9h

GroupUp to 22

LanguagesEN · EL

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Catamaran cruise milos blue lagoon kleftiko caves bbq lunch

You’ll sail Milos’ coast by catamaran with a small group, stopping for swims at Poliegos’ Blue Lagoon and inside Kleftiko’s pirate caves. Enjoy homemade Greek snacks, a BBQ lunch with local wine or ouzo, plus snorkeling gear and GoPro photos included — all while hearing stories from your crew that make these islands feel personal.

Step-by-step itinerary

Milos and Poliegos Catamaran Cruise

Pass by Klima fishing village
Pass by Seagull islands
Swim and breakfast at Blue Lagoon
Pass by old Sulfur Mines
Visit Gerakas beach by boat
Pass by Tsigrado beach
Snorkel and BBQ lunch at Kleftiko
Pass by biggest cave in Milos
Swim and snorkel at Kalogries bay
Pass by Cape Vani manganese mine

The Experience

We stepped barefoot onto the deck in Adamas just as the sun started to get serious, the kind of heat that makes you grateful for every patch of shade. Our captain, Nikos, handed me a coffee and grinned like we were old friends already. The catamaran felt bigger than I expected — plenty of room to flop down or lean over the rail and watch the water flick past. There were maybe 15 of us? Everyone sort of drifted between quiet chats and just staring at that ridiculous blue water. I remember someone’s sunscreen mixing with the smell of salty air — not unpleasant, just very “summer in Greece.”

The first real stop was Poliegos — Galazia Nera, they call it, but everyone just says Blue Lagoon. I’d seen pictures but didn’t realize how clear it would be until I dropped my mask in and could see my own toes waving from meters above. Breakfast happened right there on deck: feta pie, tomatoes so sweet they tasted almost fake, and this herby olive oil that got everywhere (my shirt still smells like it). Our guide Maria explained why nobody lives on Poliegos anymore — apparently goats outnumber people about a hundred to zero now. She told us stories about pirates hiding out at Kleftiko too; I tried to imagine them ducking into those white caves while we floated nearby with our snorkels half-fogged up.

Kleftiko itself is... well, I’m not sure how to describe it without sounding dramatic. The rocks are white-grey cliffs with weird shapes and secret tunnels underneath; you can swim through some if you’re brave (I only managed one before chickening out). Nikos snapped photos underwater with his GoPro while we splashed around. Lunch was grilled chicken and veggies with cold wine — nothing fancy but honestly perfect after swimming so much. Someone spilled ouzo trying to toast “yamas!” and Maria laughed so hard she nearly dropped the bread basket.

On the way back we stopped at Kalogries for one last swim — by then everyone was sunburned and sleepy but nobody wanted to leave the water yet. The wind picked up a little and I wrapped myself in a towel listening to Nikos talk about growing up here, pointing out old mines along the coast. It felt less like a tour and more like being let in on someone’s favorite secret places. Sometimes I still think about that light on the rocks at Kleftiko when I close my eyes at night.

What’s included

Your day includes all snorkeling gear plus paddleboards and floating devices for swimming stops.
unlimited drinks from an open bar featuring beer, local wine and ouzo.
homemade Greek tapas served alongside fresh fruit.
a full BBQ lunch with vegan options.
Wi-Fi onboard.
GoPro photos taken by your crew sent later by email.
plus bottled water available throughout your cruise.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by POLCO SAILING