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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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $72.00

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Tue 24 Dec

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)

sjvogtster

Jul 2021

Very enjoyable day. Learned lots about the area and thoroughly enjoyed Boldt Castle and the Lighthouse. Captain Chuck and First Mate Brad were awesome and did a great job keeping us dry and safe after a storm blew up en route to the dock. Had a fantabulous tour and would definitely go back.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

We are happy to hear you enjoyed the Ultimate Sightseeing Tour despite some bad weather at the end. Thank you for mentioning Captain Chuck and Brad, we think they do a great job! Thank you for taking the time to review us and thank you for choosing Clayton Island Tours!

Kim M

Jul 2021

Wonderful tour. Beautiful scenery. A perfect amount of time at Boldt Castle and also at the lighthouse. Even the lunch was yummy. Highly recommend!

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Thank you for the great review! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your entire experience on the Ultimate Sightseeing Tour. Thank you for choosing Clayton island Tours on your vacation!

kjbl2019

Jul 2021

Our guide Liam was excellent, a great storyteller and knowledgable about the areas we toured. The boat itself was comfortable and it was easy to see out both sides.Our captain was also knowledgeable and friendly. Lunch was a bagged lunch picked up on the way to board, having given our wrap choice ahead of time. Along with the wrap, which was very good, there was pasta salad, chips , cookies and a drink.Of course there was a bar on the boat with adult beverages and soft drinks. We had about 1 1/2 hours at Boldt castle. It would have been nice to have a bit more time here, but it is a self guided tour and you can download an audio guide on your phone on the way in. There was about an hour at the Lighthouse which seemed like longer than needed there. However, only 8 people can go up to the top at a time so if there are a lot of people there it would take longer for all to go up. We really enjoyed seeing the mansions on the islands and hearing the history of many of them. We would definitely recommend this tour! At this time there were no restrictions regarding covid. A few of us did wear masks inside the castle but they were not required anywhere.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Thank you for the great review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your entire experience on the Ultimate Sightseeing Tour including picnic lunches from Kay's Kitchen. We thank you for mentioning Liam, we believe he does a great job! Thank you for choosing Clayton Island Tours.