Get out on the water from four spectacular locations along the St. Lawrence River.
The 1000 Islands region is “World Famous” and is one of Ontario’s most prized destinations. As Charles Dickens rightly noted during his trip here in the 1840s, the Thousand Islands “can hardly be imagined.” Where else in the world can you find almost two thousand islands, some large and richly wooded, a few tiny and cast in granite, all unique and just waiting to be discovered? Situated where the St Lawrence River and the islands themselves begin, the 1000 Islands archipelago is the perfect playground for you. Take one of the many cruises offered here and discover a castle, rich wildlife, or a new vantage point of a waterfront city.
Get ready to set sail and experience the wonder of the Thousand Islands aboard City Cruises Gananoque with ports in Gananoque and Ivy Lea. Visit the magnificent Boldt Castle on Heart Island, discover and learn about the 1000 islands region, its history, and stories of those who have called it home. Or enjoy a cruise at sunset with breathtaking views of majestic estates and small cottage islands. With many cruise options to choose from, your visit to the Thousand Islands is sure to be an amazing experience! 1-Hour to Half-Day Cruises available including an officially curated 3-Hour Cruise with views of Boldt Castle, a Canadian Signature Experience.
2023 Boat Cruise Options:
1-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise from Ivy Lea
1-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise from Gananoque
3-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise from Gananoque
5-Hour 1000 Islands Boldt Castle Stopover Cruise from Gananoque
1000 Islands & Seaway Cruises
Operating from Brockville’s waterfront in the city’s historic Downtown District, 1000 Islands & Seaway Cruises invites you to experience the Islands ‘your way’ aboard a variety of cruises sure to satisfy every appetite and budget.
Get your adrenalin pumping aboard the Islands’ only high-speed catamaran – the ‘WildCat’. Cruise at speeds of up to 70 mph towards a view of Boldt and Singer Castles on a hair-blowin’, toe-tapping, soft adventure that’s fun for all ages.
Speed not your thing? Then discover the islands and the mighty St. Lawrence River aboard a variety of traditional sightseeing, dining cruises, and Special events showcasing the eastern groups of the 1000 islands, Brockville’s historic waterfront, and the main shipping channel of the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Compliment your visit to Brockville and the 1000 Islands with a visit to the ‘Aquatarium’, showcasing interactive exhibits devoted to the geography, ecology, and history of the Thousand Islands and St. Lawrence River. Then be sure to visit Canada’s First Railway Tunnel all within a short walk of the docks.
2023 Boat Cruise Options
‘Jewels of the St. Lawrence’ (90 minute) Sightseeing Cruise
‘Singer Castle Express’ WildCat (1 hour) Cruise
‘Castle Prowler’ WildCat (2 hour) Cruise
‘St. Lawrence Soiree’ (2 hour) Dinner Cruise
Rockport Cruises is in the Heart of the 1000 Islands in the quaint waterside village of Rockport, ON. Scenic sightseeing cruises showcasing the famous Boldt Castle on all tours. Explore the magnificent Boldt Castle as the cruise takes you to the most famous of the 1000 Islands, Heart Island. The Palaces & Palisades cruise is a Destination Ontario and Destination Canada Signature Experience. Daily cruises operate from May to the end of October. Situated on the very picturesque 1000 Islands Parkway, midway between Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa.
The “Heart of the Islands” cruise features the Canadian Palisades, Zavikon Island, St. Lawrence Seaway, Boldt Castle, Boldt Castle Yacht House, and the vast estates through Millionaire’s Row.
2023 Boat Cruise Options
Heart of the Islands One Hour Cruise
Palaces & Palisades Two Hour Cruise
Boldt Castle Tour
Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises
Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises, Kingston Trolley Tours and Kingston Walks are ready to welcome guests with an itinerary full of the Limestone City’s unique experiences.
Cruises and tours depart from downtown Kingston where the St. Lawrence River meets Lake Ontario, just steps away from the historic market square, shops, cafes, patios, hotels, parks, and attractions. Departing from Crawford Wharf at 1 Brock St, sightseeing and dining cruises set sail for the world-famous 1000 Islands on a daily schedule from mid-April to October. No passport is required for any Kingston 1000 Islands Cruise.
Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises are the food, fun, and entertainment ships of the 1000 Islands, sailing on a fleet of three ships: the Island Queen (a Mississippi Paddle-Wheeler), the Island Belle (a Replica Steamer), and the Island Star (a Bateau-Mouche style catamaran). Cruises range from a 1h waterfront Discovery Cruise, to a 3h Sunset Dinner Cruise with a three-course meal and live music.
2023 Boat Cruise Options
Sightseeing Cruises
- 1-hour Discovery Cruise (Daily April – October)
- 3-hour Heart of the Islands Cruise (Daily April – October)
Dining Cruises
