Self-Drive Boat Rental Milos: Kleftiko & Sykia, No License

Steer your own boat to Kleftiko's cliffs, Sykia's cave, and coves only the water reaches

Rent a self-drive motorboat on Milos with no boating license required, exploring the island's hidden coves, sea caves and secluded beaches at your own pace. The Blu Water 185 Aphrodite II holds up to five passengers and runs for a half-day (5 hours) or full-day (9 hours) rental. You choose the route and the stops. Landing and facility fees are included. Fuel is calculated separately at the end of the trip based on consumption.

The experience

The boat itself is the Blu Water 185 Aphrodite II, a 2024 motorboat designed for self-steering with no prior boating experience needed. You'll receive safety instructions and a briefing on the controls before you cast off, then the coastline is yours to navigate. The freedom to set your own itinerary means you can linger at Kleftiko's striking rock formations as long as you want, slip into Sykia's sea cave at your own pace, or drop anchor at a cove nobody else has found that day. The boat fits up to five people comfortably, so a family or small group travels together without splitting up or joining a crowded tour.

Half-day rentals run five hours. Full-day rentals run nine. Both durations give you real time to explore, not a rushed circuit of named stops. You're not following a guide's schedule or waiting for other boats to catch up. Fuel is not included in the rental price and gets calculated at the end of your trip based on what you actually burn and the day's fuel rate. The boat carries two 30-liter tanks, so you have range to reach the sites you want to see. Landing and facility fees are built into the rental cost. Alcohol is not permitted on board.

What’s included

• Landing and facility fees.
• parking fees.
• safety briefing and boat operation instructions before departure.

Options for this experience

2 options

Half-day (5-hour) self-drive optionGuide in English or Greek · 09:00 and 14:30Lasts 5 hours

Full-day (9-hour) self-drive optionGuide in English or Greek · 10:00Lasts 9 hours

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:00, 10:00 and 14:30Last departure this season: 31 Oct

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Live guideEnglish and Greek

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 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Milos Charters

Is this one for you?Choose the half-day rental if you want to explore one or two major sites (Kleftiko or Sykia) without committing a full day to the water. The full-day option suits travelers who want to string together multiple coves, caves and beaches, or who want time to anchor and swim at each stop without watching the clock.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Greek.

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.

Can I really drive the boat with no boating license?

Yes. The Aphrodite II is rented as a self-drive boat with no license requirement. You'll receive a full safety briefing and instructions on operating the vessel before you leave the dock, covering navigation, the controls, and emergency procedures. The boat is designed to be user-friendly for first-time operators.

What are Kleftiko and Sykia, and can I reach them on this rental?

Kleftiko is a sea stack formation on Milos' western coast, known for its dramatic rock pillars rising from the water: accessible only by boat. Sykia is a sea cave on the island's north shore where the water entrance opens into a cavern you can navigate by boat. Both are included in the areas you can explore on this rental, though the choice to visit them is entirely yours.

How many people can fit on the boat?

The Blu Water 185 Aphrodite II accommodates up to five passengers. Infants must sit on an adult's lap and are not counted separately in the capacity.

Is fuel included in the rental price?

Fuel is not included. The boat carries two 30-liter tanks. At the end of your rental, fuel cost is calculated based on consumption and the day's fuel price, then added to your bill.

What's the difference between the half-day and full-day rental?

Half-day rental is five hours. Full-day rental is nine hours. Both give you the same boat and the same freedom to explore. Choose based on how much time you want to spend on the water and how far you want to travel along the coast.