Sailboat tour Milos: Kleftiko, Blue Lagoon & lunch

White rocks, pirate history and the clearest water in the Aegean

A full-day sailboat tour from Milos visits five remote beaches and two uninhabited islands, including Kleftiko's volcanic formations and Poliegos's Blue Lagoon, with a live English-speaking guide, snorkeling equipment, lunch and drinks. The boat departs from Adamantas port and returns the same day. Children from age 1 are welcome, and an action camera records the journey.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day sailboat tour around Milos

• Pass by Cape Vani volcanic crater
• Visit Kalogries beach for swimming
• Pass by open-top Sykia cave
• Explore Kleftiko pirate cove
• Swim in crystal clear waters
• Pass by Theiorychia sulfur mining site
• Swim at Blue Lagoon in Poliegos
• Pass by Lima fishing village

The experience

The boat leaves Adamantas port and sails 25 kilometers northwest to Cape Vani, a historically significant landscape shaped by abandoned manganese mining that started in 1898. The ground here is fine orange sand, and vertical rock formations in black and ruby layers rise from the water: locals call it "bacon" for the color. From there, the route moves to Kalogries beach, known for having the clearest sea in the region. Reaching it takes about an hour and fifteen minutes. Sykia, an open-top cave, comes next, followed by the main stop at Kleftiko, where white volcanic rocks eroded into dramatic formations frame crystal-clear waters perfect for snorkeling. This was a pirate hideout in centuries past.

The afternoon includes a stop at Theiorychia on the island's east side, where Greece's oldest sulfur mine operated, then continues to Poliegos, the largest uninhabited island in the area. The final swimming stop is Galazia Nera bay on Poliegos, known as the Blue Lagoon: a narrow inlet with steep white rocks, white sand and transparent light blue water. Snorkeling equipment, juices, bottled water, beer, local house wine and soft drinks are included throughout the day, as is lunch onboard.

The tour ends at Ilma Village on Milos, a small fishing settlement where houses were traditionally built with boat access directly in front. The nine-hour journey includes sailing time and all travel between stops.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• lunch and drinks (juices, bottled water, beer, local house wine, soft drinks).
• an action camera recording the day.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 27 Apr 2027

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (3 to 8 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupUp to 18

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Trinity Yachting

Is this one for you?The boat departs from Adamantas port, so this works for anyone staying on Milos without a rental car or for travelers based elsewhere on the island who need a single pickup point.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 8 years); Infant (1 to 2 years): 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 like when we get there?

Kleftiko is a site of white volcanic rocks shaped by erosion over time, with crystal-clear waters ideal for snorkeling. It was used as a pirate hideout historically and is known for both underwater visibility and photography.

How long does it take to reach Kalogries beach from the port?

The sail to Kalogries takes around one hour and fifteen minutes. The beach is famous locally for having the clearest sea in the region.

What is the Blue Lagoon and where is it?

The Blue Lagoon is Galazia Nera bay on Poliegos, the largest uninhabited island in the area. It is a narrow inlet with steep white rocks, white sand and transparent light blue water, and it is the final swimming stop of the day.

Is lunch included, and what drinks are available?

Lunch is served onboard. Drinks include juices, bottled water, beer, local house wine and soft drinks throughout the day.