KARDAMYLA BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE

Captain for a Day: Rent a 5.5 m Boat and Cruise to Kleftiko

Five‑hour, license‑free boat rentals from Agia Kyriaki to the caves of Kleftiko on Milos, operated by Dive in Milos — this guide lays out the practical details.

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Captain for a Day: Rent a 5.5 m Boat and Cruise to Kleftiko.

Duration

5 hours

Location

Kardamyla

Operator

Dive in Milos

Outing Highlights

THE BOAT

Compact and capable: 5.5 m, 30 hp

The rental is a 5.5‑meter boat with a 30‑horsepower engine that fits four people and can be piloted without a licence.

THE ROUTE

Kleftiko’s sea caves

Trips include the chance to explore the dramatic caves at Kleftiko after sailing freely around the coast of Milos.

THE LOGISTICS

Five‑hour windows and clear pricing

Rentals run for five hours with set morning and afternoon departures; the base price is €200 plus fuel (about €50–60), and you can add a skipper for €50.

What the day feels like

What it feels like to take the helm

You launch from the sandy shore at Agia Kyriaki, cast off for a concentrated five‑hour window and set a course for the limestone cliffs and sea caves of Kleftiko, cruising the coast of Milos with room for up to four aboard.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this rental suits — and who should consider alternatives.

Active familiesGroups and small families of up to four who want a short, self‑piloted outing will find the boat’s capacity and five‑hour format a straightforward match.

Independent explorersAnyone who wants to captain their own short cruise around Milos can do so without a licence.

Budget‑minded day trippersThe base rate (€200 for five hours) plus fuel (≈€50–60) keeps this as a clear, single‑day option; adding a skipper costs €50.

First‑time boatersThose without confidence at the helm can book the optional skipper for an additional €50.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Duration & schedule

Each rental is a five‑hour outing. Morning slot runs 09:00–14:00; afternoon slot runs 14:30–19:30.

Cost

Base price for five hours is €200; expect fuel costs of about €50–60. An optional skipper can be added for €50.

Meeting point

Pick up and return take place at the beach of Agia Kyriaki on the south part of the island.

Vessel details

The boat measures 5.5 meters and is powered by a 30‑hp engine; it accommodates up to four people and can be rented without a licence.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

Do I need a boat licence?

No — the rental can be driven without a licence.

How long is the rental?

Each rental is five hours long.

Where does the trip start?

Trips start from the beach of Agia Kyriaki on the south part of the island.

How many people fit on the boat?

The boat fits four people.

What does it cost?

The five‑hour rental costs €200, with fuel around €50–60 extra; an optional skipper is available for €50.

What are the departure times?

Morning departures are 09:00–14:00; afternoon departures are 14:30–19:30.

Who operates the rental?

The operator is Dive in Milos.

What are the boat specifications?

The rental boat is 5.5 meters long and has a 30‑hp engine.