1000 Islands Canada (No passports required, Departing from the US
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Join us for a Unique Tour of Islands not seen on other US tours!
Marvel at the natural beauty of these less inhabited islands with tranquil bays, marshes, and scenic shorelines as we discover birds and wildlife that inhabit the region. The Natives knew this beautiful collection of islands as Manitoana or the “Garden of the Great Spirit”.
Meander among Canadian National Parks and narrow channels of the Lake Fleet and Admiralty Island groups as our naturalist guide shares the history of how the war of 1812 shaped the border between the United States and Canada and how the islands of this unique archipelago were named.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure. Receive boarding pass from our blue ticket booth
Picnic Lunches are available for all tours - $12.00 Adult/$8.00 Children - Please call ahead to pre-order
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Restroom on board
Gratuities
Picnic Lunches are available- $12.00 Adult/$8.00 Children - Please call ahead to pre-order
What To Expect
Our Departure Point - 39611 Chateau Lane, Clayton NY. The 1000 Islands Most Unique Boat Tour Experience!
Thousand Islands New York
This tour gets you closer to many of the 1000 Islands than any other tour!
Options
1000 Islands Canada (No passports required, Departing from the US
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice time on the St Lawrence River
ryssee2018,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The weather started out wet and cold, but they had fleece blankets to lend which helped to keep us warm. The rain eventually stopped which helped. My family and I used to go camping in 1000 Islands NY back in the 1970s when I was a kid, and we took some cruises back then. We toured Boldt Castle back before it was renovated, so it's been a while since our last time in the area. It might have been cool to see the reconstruction of Boldt Castle, but we were more interested in seeing the Canadian Islands and the American Islands that are mostly privately owned to check out the houses, cabins, and just to see what it looked like. This tour was really fun for us to see that stuff. Not a historical tour but some fun local stories and a cool way to see local life for people with the money to be able to summer on the St Lawrence River. Our tour guide was a year-round local guy who knows a lot about the area, pointing out the party islands and telling us the local tales including more recent history, and who's been to their summer places and who hasn't, all while the boat's captain kept us safe and comfortable. The price was right. Can't beat a 2.5 hour boat tour on the water for $28, and especially if you catch a nice sunny day. You can bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks, too. They can only carry smallish groups so it's easy to engage and ask questions if you want to. It was fun. The meeting point was easy to navigate and they do have handicapped parking available by the dock. It was easy to book online. The boat isn't very big so the crowds aren't crowded, and it was a nice experience. Go for it! Thank you, from Shirley and Laryssa from Massachusetts!
Failure and poor customer service.
MaryEllen B,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00We did not have an experience. The cruise vendor never received our confirmation or name. The boat for the cruise was canceled. Relatives from N. Carolina were extremely disappointed in the whole fiasco. I am trying to get the ticket cost reimbursed since my credit card was charged. I purchased the tickets on line in advance. Terrible coordination between Viator and 1000 Islands Boat Cruise. I will not use Viator again.
Great experience!
sarahbA6937CH,
Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was great. We really enjoyed seeing so many of the islands up close and learning about the history. Our guide (not sure his name) and captain Skip were excellent. They had a lot of fascinating historical detail to share about the many islands we saw. Remember to do what they advise and put your phone on airplane mode for the cruise that goes into Canadian waters. I turned mine off and then later I turned it on thinking we were back in American waters , so I could take a photo. But later got some notification about roaming charges.
Reservation not found
trudy262,
Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Would’ve been beautiful…but our reservation never got sent over to the boat company. So when we showed up for our boat tour, they didn’t have a spot for us. Even had multiple confirmations…very disappointing!
Breathtaking scenery and a beautiful castle
elainegW610YZ,
Jun 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed this tour. The captain was very attentive to the task at hand. Our guide, Dennis, was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun. Boldt Castle was worth the trip! I wish we had a bit more time there.
The real deal -- Go with this tour
smalltownjudge,
May 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a grand time we had! Not just a back and forth to Boldt Castle but a real tour of the 1000 river system area (and yes, the Castle was great). Worth every penny and then some! The captain (sorry, I just called him Captain the whole time) and our guide Liam were an awesome team.
Wonderful staff, beautiful tour, highly recommend
V64VGcourtneyl,
Sep 2, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic time and we loved our tour. Captain Bryan and tour guide Bryan were knowledgeable, hospitable and entertaining. The tour guide gave us a wealth of interesting information. The captain navigated to avoid the choppy waters. The tour took us through Canadian waters which I thought was really cool. There are so many beautiful islands and homes to see on this tour. The picnic lunches are made at a small sandwich shop, almost like a food truck, right on the boat tour property. You pick your pre-ordered lunch up from a refrigerator on your way down to the boat dock. Lunch was delicious! All in all, a wonderful experience that I would highly recommend. The only thing I would say is that the waters can get very choppy, so it’s a good idea to take motion sickness medication before your tour.
Beautiful Island Tour
Destination783683,
Aug 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good tour. Weather was perfect. Very interesting, went to islands we had never cruised by before. Narrator was good. Enjoyed the cruise. Would suggest that the microphone and speaker system be checked thoroughly before each tour.
Amazing tour!
WeGlow,
Jul 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain and guide were both phenomenal with really interesting facts that told a story for start to finish. I was never bored!
Awesome Tour, Friendly and Accommodating Staff
Freedom576793,
Aug 13, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour experience was amazing thanks to Captain Chuck and especially Kendra. Our arrival was delayed due to the long line at the border so we missed the tour we had reserved. I called and spoke with Kendra who promptly booked us on the next available tour and refunded us the difference in price. As it turned out Kendra also ended up being our tour guide. Although she was new to this particular tour she did a great job providing the information and history about the different sites we saw. I would highly recommend Clayton Island boat tours!!!
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