Heart of the Islands: 1000 Islands Cruise

Embark on a scenic 3-hour lunch cruise through the 1000 Islands from Kingston. Enjoy panoramic views and a delightful meal aboard the Island Queen or Island Star.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises - Embark on a cruise from downtown Kingston to explore the Admiralty Islands, known for their dense collection of charming cottage islands and scenic waterways in the 1000 Islands region.
  • Kingston Waterfront - Delight in stunning vistas of Fort Henry, the Royal Military College, and the Kingston skyline from the water.
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Live entertainment on board
  • Salad/Entree/Dessert
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

Leaving Downtown Kingston at 12:30 pm every day, the Heart of the Islands cruise offers the most comprehensive exploration of the 1000 Islands. This 3-hour excursion is an ideal way to experience the stunning landscapes that have gained worldwide acclaim. Enjoying lunch during the 1000 Islands Cruise is not only relaxing, friendly, and entertaining; it…

Location
1 Brock St
Brock Street
All cruises depart from the Crawford Wharf dock located at 1 Brock Street, Kingston. Please pick up your cruise tickets at the ticket office before heading to the dock.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Wander61198
Aug 21, 2025
Fantastic cruise to 1000 islands - Service and quality of food were beyond expectations. I will definitely do it again. Perect visit for first time visitors to kingston
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Patricia_l
Aug 13, 2025
Gorgeous Views - In my opinion, The Thousand Islands cruise is a must-do if, like us, you're visiting Kingston for the first time. I recommend it with lunch or dinner, too. We did the lunch cruise, and the food was great. The scenery is absolutely stunning. This is a very worthwhile activity.
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Stormgirl-tmn
Aug 11, 2025
A Wonderful Cruise on a Beautiful Day - We had a beautiful day, a delicious lunch and great commentary/entertainment. What better way to spend our wedding anniversary!
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Jacquelineau9691qe
Jul 26, 2025
Excellent way to spend 3 hours in Kingston - The food, service, views and onboard entertainment was amazing! There was plenty of room and opportunities to go on the deck to enjoy the view and take pictures. It was a fun party, with food and dancing while taking in the sites of Kingston!
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A7697xytracyr
Jul 4, 2025
Heart of the Islands a ‘must do’!! - Loved the lunch cruise! Everything about the food and service was fantastic! Pleasantly surprised that this quality of food, the temperature and freshness was provided in a cruise! A very special thank-you to our server, Jack, who made our experience even better with his warm and professional personality, great sense of humour and excellent service. So much fun!! He said his mom’s name was Kiersta (a very proud mother I am sure!). The only recommendation I would suggest for the cruise is better acoustics/ear buds maybe for the microphone. I was unable to hear the wonderful historical details of river due to the crowd sound and poor speakers. The acoustics for the musician, thankfully, was excellent.
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Krystel
Aug 19, 2025
Pleasant but monotonous lunch ride in the miles. - Pleasant walk but difficult to follow comments with ambient noise on board. Proper meal. It was mentioned that coffee would be included, that is inaccurate. 1 choice for starter and dessert, 3 choices for dish. Very nice and helpful staff. Quick Service. The singer, musician and tour guide was professional but we did not always hear him. The ride was a bit monotonous, the landscapes are sequenced and alike.
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Lryberg
Jul 27, 2025
Lunch adds a touch of class to this 3 hour tour! - If you are going to cruise the 1000 islands, this is the way to do it! We are a family of 3 and I really wanted to do a 1000 tour but didn't think my 12yr old would enjoy it. However, by making it a lunch cruise, complete with tour guide and live entertainment, it was tolerated as much as could be hoped for! Lol! The wait staff were great and very accommodating. The on-board bar offers wine, beer, spirits and even a small selection of cocktail and mocktails. Drinks ar not included in the ticket price but this is made clear from the start. We listened to the tour guide for a while, but it eventually became too difficult as the guests were all chatting and enjoying themselves as well as the view. The food was alright. The salad starter was lovely and fresh and full of flavour, however I found my choice of main course (chicken) to be lukewarm and lacking in much colour (chicken with white sauce on mashed potato) save for a few carrots. The flavour was too bland for my personal tastes although my husband said he really it. Dessert was a lovely cheesecake but unfortunately my 12yr old doesn't like cheesecake and there wasn't an alternative. Not the worst thing in the world but worth mentioning if you wish to go with any 'picky' eaters. Overall, it was a very lovely 3 hour tour!
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K3771zpstevek
Jul 24, 2025
Experience the Thousand Islands Up Close - The food was good but the AC was not sufficient during the trip of 3 hours. There were lots of kids so it was a bit noisy. The wait staff was attentive and Ryan was very good with his singing! The musical entertainment was good but it was difficult to hear the commentary along the trip. All in all it was a fun experience!
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Thomas_p
Aug 6, 2025
Just average - Very very loud, we could not hear any of the tour information with screaming kids, two very loud people and music/singing. It was disappointing.
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Q3804nferinf
Jul 24, 2025
Food was cold and ran out of potatoes - They ran out of potatoes for our table and the food was cold. Have been unable to locate a number to call and complain. The views and tour were great beyond the disappointing food.
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From $76
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).