By Alexandra Cohen
I recently returned from a dream trip to Greece. While island hopping is a quintessential part of the experience, and I certainly indulged, a highlight was my time spent on the island of Milos. Having done a fair bit of research before embarking on this trip, one thing that was made clear to me was that there is no better way to see the island than by boat, which is why I was keen to book a trip with Odysseus A. Cruises.
While Odysseus offers many services, including both private and group trip experiences on a variety of boats and for a variety of durations, we chose the full-day catamaran tour of Kleftiko, Poliegos, and more. A 10-hour experience offered to a maximum of 25 passengers, this was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. While the itinerary describes a circling of the entire island of Milos, the boat’s expert crew designs a precise itinerary on a day-to-day basis based on the famed winds of Greece in order to ensure a safe and fun experience, with calm waters for swimming. Possible destinations include swim stops at Kalogries beach, the famous Kleftiko spot, Gerakas beach, the island of Kimilos, and the absolutely beautiful Poliegos (which means island of “many goats” in Greek), which was a highlight with its unreal turquoise waters and tall rock formations and cliffs. During the four scheduled swim stops during your tour, guests are offered plenty of noodles, life vests, and snorkeling equipment to check out the local wildlife.
In between, guests can enjoy the two-level catamaran equipped with couches and cushioning, music, an enthusiastic crew who are eager to crack jokes and share stories about the region, and an open bar. We passed many other iconic spots on the island, including the region’s “moon beach” also known as Sarakiniko beach, Klima fishing village, and more. Not only that, but this catamaran tour includes a chef on board, who was truly fantastic. We enjoyed a freshly cooked and served breakfast and lunch, as well as a variety of snacks, including fruits, bread, and dip. Guests with dietary restrictions should fear not, as he was easily able to accommodate vegetarians, vegans, and those with specific allergies.
For more information about this tour, as well as the other full-day and half-day options available, consult the Odysseus A. Cruises website: https://odysseusacruises.com/