1000 Islands Cruise: Intimate Boldt Castle Views
4.4
36 Ratings
Lansdowne
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Known as the doorway to the 1000 Islands, Gananoque is globally recognized as one of the most beautiful waterfront towns in Eastern Ontario, relished by locals, tourists, and businesses alike.
- In Ontario, the islet known as McDonald Island is located not far from White Calf Islands, and near Ynysrag Island.
- Between Kingston and Gananoque, Ontario, on the St. Lawrence River, lies Howe Island, one of the globally famous 1000 islands.
- With an actual count of 1864 islands, the 1000 Islands (French: Mille-Îles) are spread across more than 50 miles in the Saint Lawrence River, starting at the northeast tip of Lake Ontario to Kingston, Ontario, straddling the Canadian and U.S. border.
The Canadian islands are part of Ontario province while the U.S. islands belong to the state of New York.
A landmass qualifies as one of the Thousand Islands if it maintains at least one square foot of land above water all year round and sustains a living tree. The islands vary in size from massive landscapes of over 40 square miles to smaller islands hosting single households, or even uninhabited rocky formations. Many of the islands are public property and provide visitors with parks, campgrounds, and rental cottages.
What's Included
- Our on board snack bar has assorted snack items and drinks available for purchase
- A full service bar, serving wine, cocktails and beer is available onboard for purchase
- Free parking available on-site
- Onboard audio commentary in English and French
- On-board restrooms
- Views of the 1000 Islands Int’l Bridge, Boldt Castle, Zavikon Islands, & Statue of St. Lawrence
- Set sail on 1-hour 1000 Islands Cruise departing from Ivy Lea
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 families for five and six generations. Navigate the tight channels of the Admiralty and Navy group of islands through the most personal tour the 1000 Islands can provide.
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
4.4
(36 Ratings)
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Allie514
Mar 4, 2024
Nice way to see the 1000 Islands. - Fantastic boat tour! Lots of history and great views of everything, including Boldt Castle. The boat had enough space to move around easily and the company caps the number of guests on each tour so you have opportunity to view the sites from different spots on the boat since it's not jam-packed. We all enjoyed the tour.
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924maryjanet
Oct 20, 2023
A must do in Gananoque! - The views were amazing and so many picturesque opportunities! The boat also gets close enough to the castle that you can some pretty good pictures! Definitely a trip to remember.
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Jongbum_k
Oct 11, 2023
I want to buy one of Island!!!! - I did 1000island cruse in Kingston before We never see any only few Island we saw but this time in Ivy Lea and Ganaoque I knew and happy to we been there.
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Daniel_h
Oct 4, 2023
Short but sweet - Great short trip with views of the islands. Just a great thing to do during a drive along the Isles.
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799danielan
Sep 10, 2023
Unique and beautiful - Restroom available, plenty of parking, easy to find, beautiful view! Staff was very polite and available to help. Also hot dogs, snack, coffee and alcohol for sale on the cruise. 1 hour was a compact tour. Weather was over cast today ( Sept 2023). Somewhat slippery.
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Georgek978
Sep 6, 2023
A Must See and Do Experience - The best aspect of the Cruise Experience was the greeting and welcome I received from Janet and Christina. They are incredible people - kind - helpful - very pleasant - and compassionate (I have mobility challenges). They define what true caring is all about and how real customer satisfaction should be done. Bless their hearts for taking care of me.
George Kouri
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Relax14105613158
Sep 10, 2023
Your was very nice. - The cruise was very nice, thanks to beautiful day! The washroom, at rear, on second deck, was filthy and smelled horrible! It was impossible to hear the explanation of the tour, sitting on the back, outside, on the second deck.
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Yanskie
Sep 10, 2023
1000 Island Cruise Ivy Lea Boldt Castle U.S. An activity for a fun filled adventurous family. Be in awe yet inspired. - This is a family and friends oriented kind of trip.
Enjoyable exciting fun filled cruise. Awe inspring from the past.
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Brandens261
Sep 9, 2023
Beautiful views but boat needs work - The views were beautiful with an good overview of the 1000 landmarks. The boat itself is definitely old and not luxury. Couldn't hear the tour guide unless you were on the top deck as the speakers weren't working elsewhere.
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685oleksandrg
Oct 7, 2023
ill-considered booking - Unfortunately, we were not able to arrive on time to take part in the cruise. We were travelling from another city and there was a problem with our car. As we found out when we contacted the cruise company, we would have had an opportunity to rebook the cruise, if we had booked it through the website of the cruise company, but since we booked it through Tripadvisor, we did not have such an option. So, if you aren't sure, whether you can arrive on time, we would definitely recommed to make a reservation through the cruise company directly.
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