Milos & Poliegos: Small Group Sailing, Snorkel & Cave Swim

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Duration9h

GroupUp to 12

LanguagesEN · EL

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You’ll sail around Milos and Poliegos with a small group, stopping to swim in crystal-clear bays and explore caves once used by pirates. Enjoy homemade Greek food onboard with drinks included, plus get underwater photos sent to you after. It’s the kind of day where time slows down and you feel part of something local—even if just for a few hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sail and snorkel around Milos and Poliegos

Pass Cape Vani and learn history
Stop at Kalogries bay for swim
Snorkel and explore Kleftiko caves
Visit Gerakas beach and have lunch
Pass old Sulfur Mines by boat
Swim and paddle at Poliegos blue waters
Pass Klima fishing village and learn history
See seagull islands lava formations

The Experience

I didn’t expect to start the day laughing at myself, but there I was, fumbling with my snorkel mask while our captain, Yiannis, grinned and handed me a slice of watermelon. We’d just anchored near Cape Vani—the old mine’s rust-red cliffs looked almost painted on the sea. The air had that salty-mineral smell you only get near rocks like these. Someone asked about the history, and Yiannis told us stories about pirates and miners—his English was good but he’d slip into Greek for names. I liked that.

We drifted past Kalogries Bay and dove in. The water was so clear it felt like swimming through glass. I’m not usually a “jump off the boat” person, but something about the way everyone cheered made it easy. My friend tried to say “Kleftiko” right (Li laughed when she butchered it), and then we were floating under those wild white arches where pirates used to hide out. Our guide pointed out an underwater tunnel—he said if you hold your breath and trust your flippers, you can make it through. I chickened out but watched someone else do it. The light down there is unreal, all silver-blue flickers.

Lunch happened somewhere between Gerakas and Poliegos—homemade food (the tomato salad tasted like sunshine) and cold beer from the cooler. There was this quiet moment when most people were stretched out in the shade or sun, just listening to the water slap against the hull. I remember thinking how far away regular life felt right then. Later we stopped at Poliegos for another swim; even after all those beaches, that blue still caught me off guard.

On the way back we passed Klima—the houses are painted every color you can think of—and Yiannis told us about Venus de Milo being found there (I googled it later; he wasn’t making it up). They sent us GoPro photos afterward—some are hilarious because my hair’s everywhere—but honestly, I still think about that view from Kleftiko more than any picture.

What’s included

Your day includes use of snorkeling equipment, plenty of fruit and snacks throughout the cruise, homemade Greek lunch catering to vegetarians or vegans if needed, unlimited bottled water plus soda, beer, wine or local spirits as you like them—all while WiFi keeps you connected onboard. The crew also snaps GoPro pictures above and below water which they’ll send you later by email so you don’t have to worry about missing any moments yourself.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by POLCO SAILING