Frequently Asked Questions

Semi-Private, Private, and Multi-Island Cruises all include chef-prepared Mediterranean meals, an open bar, snorkeling gear, and paddle boards, with a professional local crew throughout the day. Sea Transfers include the yacht for your group alone, your crew, fuel, liability insurance, and all applicable taxes. Meals, open bar, and water activities come with the Multi-Island Transfer, where the day is built around stops along the route.

Semi-Private Cruises are priced per person, and every other product is booked as a whole yacht. On a Private Cruise, a Sea Transfer, or a Multi-Island Cruise you reserve the boat itself rather than individual seats, and your quote is confirmed for your group size. Every quote we send lists exactly what is included, so you know the full cost before you book.

Every Navy Blue Cruise and Sea Transfer comes with a professional local crew who handle all the navigation, so you can settle in and enjoy the day. No experience is needed. The crew look after everything on board and run through the plan before departure, so first-time guests know what to expect.

A Multi-Island Cruise is a full day at sea visiting several islands and returning to where you started. Your captain sets the route around the day's conditions, with swim stops along the way and chef-prepared meals and an open bar served on board throughout. It is the round-trip counterpart to a Multi-Island Transfer, which takes you one way and leaves you at your final island.

A Direct Transfer takes the most efficient route straight to your destination, with no stops along the way. A Multi-Island Transfer turns the same journey into a full day, pausing at islands to swim, with chef-prepared meals, an open bar, snorkeling gear, and paddle boards on board. Both keep the yacht private to your group.

You can book directly with our team through the website, email, WhatsApp, or phone. Share your preferred date, group size, and the cruise or route you have in mind, and we confirm availability with a full quote. From your first message through to arrival, everything is handled by our own team.

We recommend booking once your Milos dates are set, especially for July and August when popular cruises fill quickly. One to three weeks ahead is wise in peak season, while the early and late season months allow more flexibility. Booking early in your stay also leaves room to reschedule if conditions shift.

You can pay online by card when you book. Both a security deposit and payment in full are available through our booking system, so you can choose what suits you. Every quote lists the full cost before you confirm, with nothing added later.

You receive a full refund for cancellations made up to 48 hours before departure, and an enhanced refund option is available at booking. If we cancel for weather, technical issues, or another reason, you can take a full refund or reschedule at no extra cost, subject to availability. Refunds reach your original payment method within 10 business days. No-shows are not refunded.

Every booking covers the yacht, your crew, liability insurance, and all applicable taxes. Fuel is included on Semi-Private Cruises, Sea Transfers, and Multi-Island routes, and quoted separately on Private Cruises. Tips are never included and are always at your discretion, and your quote lists the full cost before you confirm.

Navy Blue operates through the Milos season, from April to October, when the Aegean is warmest and conditions are most settled. Early and late season bring quieter waters and easier availability, while July and August are the busiest for Cruises and Sea Transfers.

Your meeting point is confirmed 48 hours before departure, once the port is set for your booking. Ports vary by route and availability, and our team sends exact boarding details with your confirmation so you can plan hotel or airport connections. Please arrive 30 minutes before departure, or 45 minutes for Semi-Private Cruises.

Pack swimwear, sun protection, a hat, and sunglasses, plus a light jacket in case it gets cool, especially early or late in the season. Wear soft-soled shoes or sandals you can slip off on deck. Fresh towels are provided on Private Cruises. Snorkeling gear and paddle boards are on board for Cruises and Multi-Island routes.

Yes. We cater to vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, and standard preferences, and we accommodate allergies and pregnancy needs when you tell us in advance. On every product that includes dining, meals are chef-prepared with fresh local ingredients and served in stages through the day. Share any requirements when booking so the crew can plan your menu before you board.

Yes. Families are some of our most frequent guests, and our open-yachts offer shaded seating, calm stops, and space for children to move around safely. Children's life jackets are on board. Let us know your group's ages when you book so the crew can plan the day around your youngest guests.

Yes. Our yachts have secure storage for full-size suitcases, so you can travel between islands with everything you would take on a ferry. Let us know your group size and roughly how many bags when you book, and the crew will have space ready when you board.

Our open-yachts are motor-powered and stable, and the captain picks routes and swim stops in the calmest water available. If you are prone to motion sickness, take medication before boarding and let the crew know, so they can seat you in a steadier spot. We keep some on board too, just in case.

Yes, swimming is a highlight of every cruise. We pause at sheltered bays and coves where you can swim in clear water and snorkel over the rocks and caves below, with gear on board. Meals are served at anchor between stops, never while swimming, so you can enjoy the water and the food at a relaxed pace. Multi-Island Transfers include swim stops too, while Direct Transfers run straight to your destination.

There is plenty of room on board, with wide decks, shaded lounges, and sunbeds on every open-yacht, so you can move around and find your own corner. We set our guest numbers below what each yacht can actually carry, so there is always more space than the group needs. Each yacht page lists how many it takes, and if you tell us your group size we will match you to the right one.

Yes. Every yacht in our fleet has a toilet on board, so you are comfortable across a half-day, a full-day cruise, or a longer trip. Each one also has a freshwater shower to rinse off after a swim. Just ask your crew if you need anything during the day.

Our Cruises and Multi-Island routes include chef-prepared Mediterranean meals and an open bar through the day, so there is no need to bring your own. Meals are served in stages, with something ready after each swim. If you have a preference, an allergy, or something particular you would like waiting for you, tell us when you book and we will arrange it before you board.

Yes. Our hosts regularly mark birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoons, and proposals on board. Champagne on ice, a cake, flowers, or a playlist of your own can all be arranged, and a professional photographer is available on request. Tell our team what you have in mind when you book and we will plan the timing with your captain.

Yes. Every yacht has a Bluetooth audio system, so you can connect and play your own playlist. If you would rather not think about it, the crew have curated playlists ready that suit the pace of the day.

Tips are always welcome but never expected. Gratuities are not included in your fare, so anything you offer goes directly to the crew as a thank-you for their care during the day. If you would like to tip, cash is easiest, and your crew will appreciate it.

Every Navy Blue cruise is led by a licensed captain with professional maritime qualifications and years at sea, including training in safety and emergency response such as Life Saving and Fire Fighting. Their backgrounds run from large commercial vessels through to fast open-yachts, and they know Milos, Kimolos, Poliegos, and the wider Cyclades first-hand. The crew also includes hosts who speak several languages.

Every cruise runs with a licensed captain trained in safety and emergency response, full liability insurance, and safety equipment on board, including life jackets in adult and children's sizes. Routes are chosen around daily sea and wind conditions, and we operate in winds up to five on the Beaufort scale. Your crew briefs the group before departure so everyone knows what to expect.

Your captain watches the conditions closely and adjusts the route to sheltered bays when the wind picks up, so most cruises run as planned even on breezier days. If a day cannot go ahead safely, we reschedule it or refund you in full. We always let you know in good time.

Our crew speak English and Greek as standard, and several members also speak French, Spanish, or Italian. Tell us your preferred language when you book and we will match you with a suitable crew where possible.