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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

Sat 16 Nov

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Starting at $72.00

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Sat 16 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)

fitnessconcepts001

May 2022

What a great way to spend a cloudy rainy day! Brad and Chuck made this excursion enjoyable, educational and exciting. The time we spent at Bolt Castle flew by the castle staff was very well informed and fun to talk to.

Response from Host

May 2022

Thank you for not missing our tour and for the great review! Brad and Captain Chuck are also appreciated by us!

Denise_F

May 2022

Wonderful tour with Captain Scott and First Mate Mike. Enjoyed a day filled with laughter and stories. We learned so much and were kept very safe. Everyone was very friendly and knowledgeable from the start. We were welcomed, provided a delicious lunch and given clear directions. Thank you ladies! The only downside was that we couldn’t stop to dock at the light house. Mother Nature has her own plans when she takes the dock though! A awesome experience well worth every penny!

Response from Host

May 2022

Thank you Denise for the wonderful review! We also thank you for choosing to tour with us, mentioning our staff, and hope to see you again. When mother nature takes away a dock, the NYS Parks employees can put it back together. The island is open as of today!

CiaoBella112

Sep 2021

We booked the Ultimate Sightseeing Tour with Clayton Island Tours. This 5-hour tour included a narrated cruise along the St. Lawrence River, a picnic lunch, and admission to Boldt Castle and the Rock Island Lighthouse. The picnic lunch had to be ordered in advance. We had chicken salad wraps which came with chips, a tiny container of potato salad, a drink, and tiny cookies. There were picnic benches at the launch site where we ate before getting on the boat. It was convenient but underwhelming. The boat itself was fine. The tour narrator pointed out interesting homes, island properties, history and natural features of the river, but it was very difficult to make out what he was saying. The tour company would be wise to invest in a new sound system because it really detracted from the experience. One of the main reasons we took this tour was because it stopped at Boldt Island and included admission. There was sufficient time there although the island and castle were overrun with tourists with no guided tours of the home. This is a reflection on Boldt Island itself and not on Clayton Island Tours. We stopped at the Rock Island Lighthouse on the return trip but it seemed like too much time was allocated to this site. Clayton Island Tours offers a variety of tour options. If we had to do it again, we would have taken a shorter tour that skipped the lunch and the lighthouse. Five hours was just too long.

Response from Host

Oct 2021

Thank you for choosing to tour with Clayton Island Tours and we hope you will return for a shorter tour in the future.