Private Boat Tour Milos: Kleftiko, Sarakiniko & Cyclades

Your captain shapes the route around what you want to see.

A private yacht charter in Milos lets you and up to seven others pick the stops (Kleftiko's turquoise coves, Sarakiniko's white volcanic rocks, sea caves, and smaller islands) across a half-day (5 hours, 5–6 stops) or full day (8 hours, 7–8 stops). Your captain confirms the meeting point 48 hours ahead and adjusts the itinerary on the day based on conditions and your preferences. An open bar, snorkeling gear, SUP boards, chef-prepared Mediterranean meals, and a professional crew are included. Hotel pickup is available on request.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Kleftiko Beach1h
2. Sarakiniko Beach1h
3. Firopotamos Beachpassing by

Private boat tour around Milos

• Board luxury open-yacht
• Explore Kleftiko Beach
• Visit Sarakiniko Beach
• Stop at Blue Bay on Poliegos
• Pass by Rema beach area
• Pass by sea cave with collapsed roof
• Pass by colorful rocks
• Pass by Bear Rocks islet complex
• Pass by Firopotamos Beach
• Pass by former sulfur mine beach
• Visit secluded southern coast beach
• Enjoy open bar and meals onboard

The experience

What makes this different from a standard group tour is the yacht itself and who steers it. You're chartering the entire boat, not joining strangers, and your captain works backward from what you want to do. Kleftiko, where pirate lore meets geology, sits on the western coast with clear water for swimming and snorkeling. Sarakiniko, on the north shore, is the moonlike beach: white volcanic rock formations that look almost alien. Between them are sea caves with collapsed roofs that let sunlight pour through, smaller islands like Poliegos with its Blue Bay, and stops at Firopotamos, where volcanic geology is written into the rocks themselves. The crew brings snorkeling gear, fins, and sea scooters if you want to explore underwater. SUP boards are there if you'd rather paddle into the shallows.

Half-day cruises run 5 hours and hit 5 to 6 stops. Full-day cruises stretch to 8 hours with 7 to 8 stops. The difference is time: more stops mean shorter stays at each one, or you can ask the captain to linger longer at a single beach and skip others. An open bar runs throughout, stocked with wine, beer and refreshments. Lunch on a full-day cruise is chef-prepared Mediterranean food with seasonal fruit and sweets. Half-day trips include refreshments and snacks. Towels, a Bluetooth sound system with curated playlists, and liability insurance are built in. The captain speaks English and confirms your pickup point (hotel, villa, or a meeting spot) two days before you go.

Conditions on the water can shift the day's plan (wind, swell, or sea state might close one cove and open another), so the itinerary is never fixed. That flexibility is the trade: you get a route shaped to the day's reality and your mood, not a script. Groups stay under eight people, so the boat never feels crowded.

What’s included

• Snorkeling gear, fins and sea scooter on request.
• SUP and paddle boards.
• chef-prepared Mediterranean meals and seasonal fruit on full-day cruises, refreshments and snacks on half-day cruises.
• open bar with wine, beer and refreshments.
• fresh beach towels.
• Bluetooth audio system with curated playlists.
• professional crew and English-speaking guide.
• liability insurance and all applicable taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Half Day CruiseGuide in English · Available from 1 Aug 2027Lasts 5 hours

Full Day CruiseGuide in English · Available from 1 Aug 2027Runs for 8 hours

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 Aug 2027

Book up to10h before

GroupPrivate

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 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by NAVY BLUE | Premium Yachting

Is this one for you?Book the half-day cruise if you want to see the main beaches and caves without a full commitment. Choose the full day if you're willing to spend the afternoon on the water and want time to linger at smaller islands and sea caves that half-day groups often skip. Fuel costs (€300 for north or south routes) are separate from the base price.

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Top questions

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's the difference between the half-day and full-day cruise?

Half-day cruises run 5 hours with 5 to 6 stops and include refreshments and snacks. Full-day cruises run 8 hours with 7 to 8 stops and add a chef-prepared Mediterranean lunch with seasonal fruit and sweets. Both include the open bar, snorkeling gear, and all crew services.

Can we swim and snorkel at every stop?

Swimming and snorkeling happen at most stops, especially Kleftiko and Sarakiniko, and in the sea caves. Your captain will confirm which stops work for water time based on conditions and your group's preferences.

What happens if the weather changes on the day?

The captain adjusts stops based on wind, swell and sea conditions to keep the group safe and maximize what you can see. You'll discuss preferred sites before departure, and the crew will work within what the day allows.

Is hotel pickup included, or do we meet at a dock?

Hotel and villa pickup are available on request. Otherwise, you'll meet the captain at a confirmed point on Milos. The crew confirms your exact meeting spot 48 hours before departure.

What's included in the open bar?

Wine, beer, and refreshments are available throughout the cruise. Half-day trips include snacks. Full-day cruises add a chef-prepared lunch with Mediterranean dishes, seasonal fruit and sweets.