Milos South Side Beaches Cruise From Kipos: Kleftiko & Gerontas

Three and a half hours, two beaches, and the volcanic cliffs of Kleftiko

A half-day cruise from Kipos beach explores the south side of Milos island on a traditional wooden boat with a live English-speaking guide. The boat stops first at Gerontas beach for a short swim, then anchors at Kleftiko beach (a cove ringed by white volcanic rock formations and sea caves), where you have most of the afternoon to swim and photograph the landscape. The cruise runs mornings or afternoons and is suitable for all fitness levels. Infants sit on an adult's lap.

Step-by-step itinerary

South side beaches cruise and swimming

• Depart from Kipos pier
• Swim and take photos at Gerontas beach
• Relax and swim at Kleftiko beach

The experience

The boat leaves daily from the pier at Kipos beach and heads to the south side of Milos, where the geology shifts to dramatic white volcanic formations. Your first stop is Gerontas beach, tucked into a small bay in the southwest and less crowded than the island's main strands. You get around half an hour to swim and take photos before moving on to the main event.

Kleftiko beach is the centerpiece: a cove known for its impressive white volcanic rocks and sea caves, with crystal clear water for swimming. You'll have plenty of time to explore, float, and photograph the landscape without feeling rushed. The traditional wooden boat is the easiest way to reach these beaches if you don't have a car, and the guide speaks English throughout the day.

Weather permitting, the cruise runs both morning and afternoon, so you can pick the slot that fits the rest of your itinerary. All fees and taxes are included in the ticket price. Bring your own food and drinks or plan to eat before or after. You'll receive an email with the exact meeting point once you book.

What’s included

• Cruise ticket.
• live guide in English.
• all fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Morning CruiseGuide in English · Available from 1 Jun 2027

Afternoon CruiseGuide in English · Available from 1 Jun 2027

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Jun 2027

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (2 to 12 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 50

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 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by MTM Experiences

Is this one for you?Book the morning cruise if you want to spend the rest of your day exploring other parts of Milos. Choose the afternoon departure to ease into the day or combine it with a morning activity elsewhere on the island.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years); Infant (under 2): free.

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 is Kleftiko beach actually like when you get there?

Kleftiko is a cove on the southwest coast of Milos known for its white volcanic rock formations and sea caves. The water is clear and calm enough for swimming, and the rock formations make it popular for photography. There's no sand, just the volcanic landscape rising from the water.

How much time do you actually spend swimming at each beach?

Gerontas beach gets around half an hour for swimming and photos. Kleftiko is the main stop, where you have plenty of time to swim, relax and explore. The exact duration depends on the boat's schedule, but it's the longer of the two swimming windows.

Can I bring my own food and drinks on the boat?

Food and drinks are not included in the cruise ticket, so you'll need to bring your own or arrange to eat before departure or after the boat returns to Kipos.

Is this cruise suitable if I'm not a strong swimmer?

The cruise is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Both beaches have water you can wade into, and the boat stays in calm coves. You can spend as much or as little time in the water as you want.

What's the difference between the morning and afternoon departures?

Both the morning and afternoon cruises follow the same route and stops. Choose the morning cruise if you prefer an earlier start, or the afternoon cruise if you want to spend your morning elsewhere on the island.