3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Daily Tour
15 people
English
TOUR DEPARTS FROM THE US. Enjoy an intimate boat tour as we travel over 27 unique miles among many of the 1000 Islands along the St. Lawrence River and Seaway Shipping Channel. Our professional local guides share rich history, legends and lore as we get closer to the islands than any other tour. This "Heart of the Thousand Islands" tour gets you closer to the islands, includes views of magnificent million-dollar homes including "Millionaire's Row", travels under the American span of the 1000 Island Bridge System & one span of the Canadian bridges, and passes Rock Island Lighthouse on Rock Island At Heart Island guests have the option to take a self guided tour of millionaire George Boldt's Castle, built as a testament of love for his wife Louise, before tragedy struck in 1904. Departing Boldt Castle we travel US waters and the St. Lawrence Seaway shipping channel with the possibility of viewing oceangoing vessels that travel from around the world to the Great Lakes of North America.
Our Starting Location 39611 Chateau Lane, Clayton New York
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Cruising among the 1000 Islands aboard a guided boat tour is among the most popular reasons visitors come here. Cruises include trips past dozens of islands, fairytale castles, lighthouses, island mansions and wildlife all accompanied by true tales of pirates, bootleggers and the Gilded Age rich and famous who all spent time here.
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The 1000 Islands (pronounced “Thousand Islands,” not “One Thousand Islands”) is a sightseer’s paradise and a popular destination for those looking for an authentic outdoor vacation. Located along the peaceful border between northern New York State (USA) and southeastern Ontario (Canada), the 1000 Islands is a region of endless shorelines, rich history and unique culture.
Vacationers have been coming to the 1000 Islands for more than 150 years to enjoy its breathtaking beauty. Waters that were once patrolled by pirates (yes … pirates!) and Prohibition bootleggers are now cruised by cottagers who enjoy serene bays and vacationers who tour aboard guided trips and hear the astonishing stories behind the islands.
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This tour circumnavigates Wellesley Island, New York, the largest U.S. Island in the 1000 Islands Region. We travel north of Wellesley Island through Canadian Waters to get to Boldt Castle. No Passports Required
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Boldt Castle on Heart Island is located near Alexandria Bay, NY in the famed 1000 Islands Region. Whether you are making an annual visit to see what’s new, looking for an affordable family vacation close to home or a couple seeking that romantic getaway, Boldt Castle and the Boldt Yacht House has something for you! In fact, the Castles’ legendary beauty nestled among the St Lawrence Rivers’ 1000 Islands will keep you returning year after year!
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Wellesley Island State Park is a 2,636-acre state park located on Wellesley Island in the St. Lawrence River
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This tour travels under two spans of the Thousand Islands Bridge System. One in Canada and one in the US
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We get you closer to the islands than any other tour!
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View Rock Island Lighthouse as we pass by Rock Island
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Clayton Waterfront
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View waterfront of Rockport Ontario, Canada
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Travel under two spans of the Thousands Bridge System. One US and one Canadian
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View Thousand Islands Park waterfront homes
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