1000 Islands Cruise: Boldt Castle and Gananoque Views

Explore Boldt Castle, Millionaire’s Row, and the St. Lawrence Seaway on a 3-hour 1000 Islands Cruise with City Cruises Gananoque.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Thousand Islands Bridge - The Thousand Islands International Bridge (French: Pont des Mille-îles) is an international bridge system maintained by the United States, spanning the Saint Lawrence River to connect northern New York with southeastern Ontario in Canada. Built in 1937 and expanded in 1959, these bridges cross the Canada–US border in the…
What's Included
  • 3-Hour Cruise; a Canadian Signature Experience
  • Views of the St. Lawrence Seaway, 1000 Islands International Bridge, Millionaires Row, Boldt Castle
  • Audio commentary in English and French
  • Onboard food and beverages available for purchase
  • On-board restrooms
  • Paid parking available on-site
What's Not Included
  • Parking fees
Additional Information

Embarking from Gananoque, the City Cruises Gananoque 3-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise is a distinguished Canadian Signature Experience. The tour, complemented by audio commentary in both English and French, unravels the tale of the 1000 islands region, its past, and accounts of its past and present residents. Spectators will catch a sight of the illustrious…

Location
City Cruises Gananoque
Main Street
A paid parking lot is available on-site. Parking passes are available for purchase at the lot or in the ticket office.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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N3545xgkevinj
Sep 16, 2025
Just what we had wished for! - My wife and I totally enjoyed our cruise! We did have luck: We hit a wonderful weather day with temps in the mid-70's F and low humidity (Our summer in the US Southeast was terrible). We went mid-week, so there were enough other passengers that we had company, but we could move comfortably around the boat for different views without feeling crowded. The 1000 Islands area was beautiful and interesting, and we could hear the commentary over the loudspeakers well enough. We did eat before the cruise, so we did not interact with the snack bar. Bathroom facilities were clean. 3 hours was the right amount of time to do this trip. After 20+ trips over the top of the 1000 Islands Bridge looking down, beginning during childhood, it was amazing to be down on the water and finally looking up! Bucket list item checked!
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Donna_b
Sep 15, 2025
It was a very nice tour.... - It was a very nice tour. The guided tour was an audio recording as you went through each island it would name information about each island. It was breathtaking and beautiful, we got to see the castle.
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511vicb
Sep 11, 2025
3 hour tour seemed longer but worth every minute - Great crew asnwerd all my questions. Taped tour guide was clear and unobstrusive. Timing for each annoucement was perfect.
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Amir_m
Sep 8, 2025
3- hour tour of Thousand Islands - We had a great tour of the Thousand Islands with good narration and service. The ride was comfortable and the scenery great. We recommend the tour to anyone who wants to get to see the Islands and the Boldt Castle in a short three-hour boat tour..
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Robert_h
Sep 7, 2025
Great experience lots of... - Great experience lots of interesting facts and information. Beautiful scenery. Comfortable setting. Nice to be able to choose outside or inside
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Adel_z
Sep 6, 2025
Highly recommend it - Great cruise in the Thousand Islands, very comfortable boat and great narration. Highly recommend it
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Frances_h
Sep 13, 2025
Dress appropriately for... - Dress appropriately for the weather. Bring a camera. Enjoy. Beautiful scenery all along the way. Have fun.
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842rosalieb
Sep 10, 2025
A Pleasant 3 Hours - It was a perfect day, weather-wise, the boat was comfortable with wide viewing windows and embarkation was organized and easy. There's a counter for snacks and sandwiches. The commentary was very interesting, but much of it was drowned out by the sound of the engines, unfortunately. There are washroom facilities. The bighlight of this pleasant trip was touring around Boldt castle.
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Murielle_v
Sep 7, 2025
Very interesting cruise - The cruise was successful and interesting. Nevertheless, passengers opened doors and windows creating many very unpleasant drafts. I had to change places several times because I was cold.
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Lindapg4816as
Sep 5, 2025
Great cruise! - We have taken this cruise several times over the years. The boat is very stable and easy to navigate. We were fortunate to have a beautiful day and were able to see the glorious scenery, drool over some amazing cottages and homes, and have the history of the area refreshed. Three hours is a perfect length of time but seems to be a little too long for some of the children on board. However, it was nice to see how their parents did their utmost to keep them entertained. We would recommend this cruise to anyone who wants to see the 1000 islands.
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From $39
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).