1000 Islands Cruise: Explore Historic Waterways

Experience the 1000 Islands like never before. Enjoy intimate views of Boldt Castle and explore historic channels on a unique 1-hour cruise.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gananoque - Known as the Gateway to the 1000 Islands, Gananoque is celebrated globally as one of Eastern Ontario’s most picturesque waterfront communities, cherished by residents, tourists, and the local business sector.
  • Heard Island and McDonald Islands - McDonald Island is a small island in Ontario, located near the White Calf Islands and…
What's Included
  • Set sail on 1-hour 1000 Islands Cruise departing from Ivy Lea
  • Views of the 1000 Islands Int’l Bridge, Boldt Castle, Zavikon Islands, & Statue of St. Lawrence
  • Onboard audio commentary in English and French
  • On-board restrooms
  • Free parking available on-site
  • Full service bar, serving wine, cocktails and beer available for purchase
  • On board…
Additional Information

Embark on a 1-hour journey that takes you nearer to the Original Heart of the Islands than any other available cruises in the 1000 Islands region. Known as the “Garden of the Great Spirit” by the Iroquois Nation, the serenity of the region obscures a past filled with thrilling adventures, battles, and uprisings. Observe cottages that have been in…

Location
City Cruises Gananoque Ivy Lea
Ivy Lea Road
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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Yossico_s
Sep 17, 2026
Absolutely Worth Adding to Your Itinerary - One of the best decisions we made was adding the 1000 Islands boat tour to our trip. The scenery was absolutely beautiful, and seeing the islands, waterfront homes and landmarks from the water made the experience feel really special. We chose the one-hour tour, and for us it was the perfect length. It gave us plenty of time to enjoy the views and see the highlights without taking up too much of the day, which worked really well with the rest of our itinerary. If you’re visiting the area and wondering whether it’s worth doing, I’d definitely recommend it. The views are stunning, the tour is relaxing, and one hour is more than enough if you want to experience the 1000 Islands without committing half a day.
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G8460oimaryl
Aug 28, 2026
Best Views - Great staff and atmosphere at port, small crowd with lots of room on cruise ship. We took the 1 hour cruise, great area automated narration in English and French. Lovely views of Bolt Castle and surrounding islands.
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Neeraj_v
Aug 27, 2026
Memorable experience - Something worth experiencing once in lifetime. Next time I'll bring passport to even visit castle from inside.
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Copainvac
Aug 18, 2026
Beautiful cruise - Very nice little 1-hour cruise with an audio guide in English/French.
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Anasp
Aug 11, 2026
Great, it is worth doing - A fantastic excursion, in a beautiful setting, and you can get an idea of how people with a very high purchasing power live, and why not say it, a little bit of healthy envy. Setting that aside, the ride is beautiful, magical, it invites you to dream. From my experience, I recommend you take the cruise at 10 or 11, because there were not as many people, the 12 o'clock one was almost full
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Anaserigo
Aug 10, 2026
Don't stop doing it. - Unfortunately, it rained on us for a little while, but it did not prevent the walk. The route was fantastic, a truly beautiful setting. We wanted to do the two-hour one but it only leaves at 4:00 PM (from Ivy Lea); from Gananoque, a 3-hour one leaves (I don't know the schedule). The most important thing is a pleasant, quiet, and very curious walk regarding the natural environment.
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763hamleth
Aug 5, 2026
👌 best - A beautiful experience. I will recommend all my friends and relatives to visit there.
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E7016ogjessyc
Aug 3, 2026
Very satisfied! - We took the 1-hour cruise; we were able to see the castle up close. It was perfect!
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Bastiank747
Aug 20, 2026
Pleasant boat trip - The one-hour tour was good and completely sufficient. The boat was pleasant. However, the trip lasted 75 minutes, which is fine in itself, but perhaps the description should be changed.
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Canaa
Aug 7, 2026
Good service - We were late for our departure as we went to Gananoque by mistake. We called and were able ro defer our cruise to the next hour…many thanks
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From $29
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).