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The Ultimate Heart of 1000 Islands Sightseeing Boat Tour

The Ultimate Heart of 1000 Islands Sightseeing Boat Tour

Overview

THIS TOUR DEPARTS FROM THE UNITED STATES
2 Nation Lunch Cruise with stops at Boldt Castle and Rock Island Lighthouse. Join us for the ultimate sightseeing tour on the St. Lawrence River. Designed for those who wish to take in the beauty of the 1000 islands Region and experience the the most attractions from the river in an afternoon. This tour includes lunch, combines our Boldt Castle Tour stopping at Heart Island for a tour of Millionaire George Boldt's Rhineland style castle, a cruise through Millionaires Row viewing magnificent summer homes of the rich and famous of the gilded age, and a stop at Rock Island Lighthouse to visit the "Keepers Cottage" Museum & Gift Shop and climb to the top of lighthouse to enjoy the spectacular view of the St. Lawrence Seaway. NO Passports required!

City: Clayton

Sun 17 Nov

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Starting at $72.00

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Sun 17 Nov

Starting at $72.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Sightseeing boat cruise

Picnic Lunch - Includes wrap or sandwich, side salad, chips, dessert, and drink. Please contact us at least 24 hours prior to departure to arrange lunch of your choice. Call us.

Admission to Rock Island Lighthouse

Admission to Boldt Castle

Opportunity to walk along TWO of the 1000 Islands

Restroom on board

Local naturalist guide

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
No passport required
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure to allow for parking and ticket redemption. Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure.
This Tour Departs from and returns to Clayton, New York, United States
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

What To Expect

Clayton

Tour Departs from 39611 Chateau Lane, Clayton NY

Thousand Islands New York

We weave among the islands through Canadian and US Waters - No Passports Required

Wellesley Island

This tour circumnavigates Wellesley Island, New York, the largest U.S. Island in the 1000 Islands Region. We travel north of Wellesley Island through Canadian Waters to Boldt Castle, No Passports Required

Alexandria Bay

Cruise through millionaires row to view the large "cottages" built by the wealthy during the "Guilded Age"

Saint Lawrence River

Cruise the St. Lawrence River Seaway Shipping Channel to view "Lakers" or "Saltys" (Ocean Going Ships) traveling to/from the Great Lakes and/or ports around the world

Thousand Islands Bridge

This tour travels under two spans of the Thousand Islands Bridge System. One in Canada and one in the US

Boldt Castle and Yacht House

Boldt Castle on Heart Island is located near Alexandria Bay, NY in the famed 1000 Islands Region. Whether you are making an annual visit to see what’s new, looking for an affordable family vacation close to home or a couple seeking that romantic getaway, Boldt Castle and the Boldt Yacht House has something for you! In fact, the Castles’ legendary beauty nestled among the St Lawrence Rivers’ 1000 Islands will keep you returning year after year! The Thousand Islands Bridge Authority (TIBA) welcomes you to tour Boldt Castle to explore and experience an attraction like no other. Construction began on Boldt Castle in 1900 at the bidding of millionaire hotel magnate George C. Boldt as a tribute to his beloved wife Louise. Boldt Castle was designed as their summer dream home. A castle rivaling those of Europe, built on the St. Lawrence River, in the heart of the 1000 Islands. However it was not to be, Mrs. Boldt passed away suddenly just months before the completion of the castle. Mr. Boldt was inconsolable and immediately stopped all construction on Heart Island, leaving the property vacant for over seventy years… The Thousand Islands Bridge Authority (TIBA), who owns and operates Boldt Castle and the Boldt Yacht House, invite you to explore our website. Here you can glimpse what awaits you at Heart Island. A chance to experience the Boldt’s tragic love story and the magnificence of a bygone era…

Rock Island Lighthouse State Park

Stop at Rock Island Lighthouse State Park where visitors can climb to the top of the Lighthouse, walk the island, and visit the keepers cottage which is a museum and gift shop.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (182)

Nelan4444

Jul 2022

Captain Matt and First Mate Brad made the trip a true delight! At the capable hands of Captain Matt we has smooth sailing. Brad's narration was a great balance of entertainment and information.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you for the awesome review! We agree, Captain Matt & Brad do a fantastic job and we thank you for mentioning them. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time on board.

Carrie C

Jul 2022

First off, the positive: the whole experience was well run with an easy to find location, parking, ticket taking, etc... the captain (Capt. Skip) and the narrator (Brad) were FANTASTIC!!! A 5-hour tour seems like a long time. It's not. The main part of the trip is going to Bolt Castle/Yacht House. You only get an hour and half total there. To see the yacht house, you have to take a little ferry that only runs at very specific times from the castle: on the :10's & :40's. So you get the castle at 12:45pm. You barely have enough time to walk up from the boat up to the castle and enter the front door before you have to catch the yacht boat. You are at the AMAZING yacht house with over 60 historical boats for 30 minutes before you have to ferry back. Then you are back at the castle at 1:45 with barely 25 minutes before you have to head back to the dock to get back on the boat. The castle itself has 4 floors (with a 15 minute movie telling the history) and massive grounds and 3 separate structures to explore. There simply isn't enough time there. You can't explore the castle in 25 minutes. The boat ride itself is fantastic and gorgeous scenery abounds. The stop at Rock Island to see the lighthouse was great and throughout the whole trip, Brad was an incredible story teller who brought to life the history of the Thousand Island region. All in all, it would've been 5 stars if the stay at Bolt Castle was longer, even by just an hour.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We thank you for choosing Clayton Island tours.

Vwhitti

Jul 2022

This tour Group nailed it!! Would not recommend any other. Master Denis was very informative and a bit of a comedian. The boat is nice and clean. The Picnic Bagged Lunch was lovely, nice selection to choose from also the bar on the boat was a nice touch. Ice cold Beer and a Wine who could ask for more. Boldt Castle is absolutely Beautiful, and the Rock Island Light house was a perfect way to end the day, The children on the island had a great time with the Treasure Hunt that the Light House offers. Highly recommend you will not be disappointed.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you so much for sharing your experience on our Ultimate Sightseeing. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed exploring the beautiful St. Lawrence River with Clayton Island Tours