Sailing from Milos to Mykonos:
Sustainable Sailing Expedition at the Cyclades Islands
Dates
Check-in at Milos on Saturday 2 July 2022 at 17:00
Check-out at Mykonos on Saturday 9 July 2022 at 09:00
8 days, 7 nights
Sailing Route
Milos (Cyclades) Greece – Mykonos (Cyclades) Greece
No sailing experience needed: beginner-friendly expedition
Spots available
4 Pirates registered – Still 1 spot available
The expedition is 100% confirmed! No cancellation risk.
Sustainable Sailing Expedition at the Cyclades Islands:
from Milos to Mykonos
Jump onboard our Sustainable Sailing Expedition at the Cyclades, 33 islands and islets of Greece!
We will start our journey in the southwest, on the volcanic island Milos, home to the dreamy white Kleftiko Caves, once a pirate hideaway! From there, we have two possible sailing routes. The first is Milos – Folegandros – Ios – Naxos – Paros – Lesser Cyclades – Mykonos. The other option is Milos – Sifnos – Paros – Naxos – Lesser Cyclades – Mykonos. The exact route will depend on the wind conditions.
What is for sure is that we will sail around Paros, and its surrounding smaller islets, and Naxos, the largest and most fertile of all islands, and with the highest mountains.
After that, we’ll head to the less crowdy, smaller islets (called the Lesser Cyclades). We will end our expedition in famous Mykonos.
Program Onboard
SAILING
Let’s go sailing, no experience is needed! You will learn all the basics of sailing and everyone can participate in the manoeuvers. Expect short passages of a few hours and sometimes longer tracts.
ANCHORING
Once arrived at a good spot, we drop our anchor and stay on board the boat or go on land with our little boat, the dinghy. We spend most time at sea but sometimes we’ll visit places on land or go to the harbour.
PIRATE CREW
Get ready to be active! We cooperate as a crew and help with all tasks on board to keep the boat going: sailing, cooking, cleaning dishes, keeping deck and hull clean, and documenting our expedition.
SUSTAINABLE BOATLIFE
Let’s keep our expeditions ocean-friendly! That means all meals on board are vegan (gluten-free upon request) and we avoid buying packaged foods. We use only biodegradable products to not contaminate our seas with damaging chemicals.
P4P ACTIVITIES
The ultimate goal of joining our expeditions is to turn yourself into a fully trained PIRATE for PLANET! Every day, we’ll dedicate some time to group activities that are in line with our values and mission to promote change for a better planet.
Contribution
All contributions go fully to the organization of our expeditions
and working of our association.
Shared Cabin
Bunk Bed
BOOKED
Private Cabin
Single Bed
€550 per person
Private Cabin
Double Bed
BOOKED
What’s included
- Licensed captain and first mate
- P4P annual membership and insurance
- All meals onboard (all dry stock included, fresh fruit and vegetables are extra)
- Unlimited purified drinking water
- Accomodation & bedsheets
- Use of biodegradable hygiene products (shampoo, soap, toothpaste)
- Sailing classes and activities onboard
- Use of yoga mats, snorkeling equipment, …
- Check-Out Cleaning
What’s extra
- Fuel for the boat’s engine*
Calculated after the trip based on engine hours. - Harbours*
*Fuel costs and harbour fees will be divided in between all pirates (captain and first mate pay one part). - Fresh vegetables and fruits from farmer’s market (around 20€ pp) and alcohol consumption onboard
Extra expenses depend on weather conditions, prices of the harbours and your personal habits, estimated between 80 – 150€ per person.
Our Sailboat Grazieba
- Ketch Endurance 44 feet (14 meter)
- 2 masts, 5 sails
- Green energy from solar panels and wind generator
- Watermaker and water purification tank
- 4 cabins, and long teak deck to relax outside
How to get there
Avviso importante
During the summer months in Greece, there can be very strong northern winds, called meltémi. It is not uncommon that these winds affect ferries, causing delays or cancellations. So if you’re heading back to the airport of Athens/ Mykonos/ Santorini to catch a flight, leave yourself a day extra to make sure you don’t miss it! Same counts for arriving on time at the start of the expedition.
How to get to Milos
Departure on 2 July 2022 in Milos
- Airports near Milos are Milos (domestic airport) – Athens – Mykonos – Santorini
- From the airport, take a ferry to Adamas, the main port of Milos. Ferries depart daily from Piraeus, the main port in Athens, or from Mykonos and Santorini.
- There are high speed ferries (Seajet or Aegean Speed Lines) that take 2.5-3.5 hours and cost around 60-70€. There are also slow boats (Prevelis or Zante Ferries) that take around 5 hours bus cost only 35€. Check Ferryscanner or search on Google (ferry from … to …). We also find this article helpful.
How to leave from Mykonos
Arrival on 9 July 2022 in Mykonos
- Airports near Mykonos are Mykonos, Athens, Santorini
- if needed, check ferry connections to Athens or other airport. Check Ferryscanner or search on Google (ferry from … to …).
Don’t worry, we help you find the best connection! Fill in the reservation form or contact us for any questions.
Meet the Crew
We are your captain, Tommaso, and first mate, Laura, the founders of Pirates for Planet and the crew that will guide this expedition!
