3-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise from Gananoque with views of Boldt Castle
Overview
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3 hours
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The Ctiy Cruises Gananoque 3-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise departing from Gananoque is a Canadian Signature Experience. This tour featuring onboard audio commentary in English and French tells the story about the 1000 islands region, its history, and stories of those who have called it home. You will see the famed Boldt Castle and lavish homes of the rich and famous on “Millionaire’s Row.” Learn about and discover the remarkable feats of engineering required to build the St. Lawrence Seaway, 1000 Islands International Bridge and so much more! The 3-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise is the perfect way to explore the scenery that has made the region famous throughout the world.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that our cruises will take place rain or shine. However, if severe weather or unsafe water conditions arise and we determine it is unsafe to sail, we will cancel the cruise.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Thousand Islands Bridge
The Thousand Islands International Bridge (French: Pont des Mille-îles) is an American-maintained international bridge system over the Saint Lawrence River connecting northern New York in the United States with southeastern Ontario in Canada. Constructed in 1937, with additions in 1959, the bridges span the Canada–US border in the middle of the Thousand Islands region.
Boldt Castle and the Boldt Yacht House
Construction began on Boldt Castle in 1900 at the bidding of millionaire hotel magnate George C. Boldt as a tribute to his beloved wife Louise. Boldt Castle was designed as their summer dream home. A castle rivaling those of Europe, built on the St. Lawrence River, in the heart of the 1000 Islands. However it was not to be, Mrs. Boldt passed away suddenly just months before the completion of the castle. Mr. Boldt was inconsolable and immediately stopped all construction on Heart Island, leaving the property vacant for over seventy years.
What‘s Included
Audio commentary in English and French
3-Hour Cruise; a Canadian Signature Experience
Onboard food and beverages available for purchase
Paid parking available on-site
Restroom on board
Views of the St. Lawrence Seaway, 1000 Islands International Bridge, Millionaires Row, Boldt Castle.
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3-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise from Gananoque with views of Boldt Castle
Reviews
392 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great 3 Hour Cruise!
TravellingFamily2941,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great 3 hour cruise. Friendly staff. 1000 Islands narration was great and informative in both French and English. Loud and clear. The 3 hour cruise brings you on a circle around Bolt Castle for dream building along the way. All in all great experience. Booked with Viator, super simple and convenient. Captain Techie approved.
Great 3 Hour Tour!
Darin A,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great 3 hour cruise. Friendly staff. 1000 Islands narration was great and informative in both French and English. Loud and clear. The 3 hour cruise brings you on a circle around Bolt Castle for dream building along the way. All in all great experience. Captain Techie approved.
A fabulous cruise on the St. Lawrence ...
MARINE-13830,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.003-hour cruise from Gananoque, pleasant and does not seem long because many things to admire (islands, houses, bridge, birds) not to mention the atypical castle of Boldt with a complete tour around the island at very low speed. To do absolutely!
Fall colour splendour
fortitudeX4,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful way to spend 2.5 hours out on the water amongst the 1000 islands. We opted for the longer sunken vessel tour with a 1:00 sailing.
Great boat cruise
Hamidou A,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The boat was spacious and well kept. The duratof the cruise was perfect for us, the weather was amazing and allowed for great pictures. The departure is perfectly located so it's very convenient.
Wonderful scenery.
pierredemoorsel,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super nice little cruise of 3 hours. Diverse landscapes with superb colors this season (October). Comments (in English and French) are pleasant and well heard. Time passed quickly, proof of an interesting ride.
Nice views
Mary S,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Just ok. The recording was impersonal and about an hour in, unsupervised children took over the boat. The castle was the highlight for sure!
Excellent
FellowTraveler518913,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time. Very smooth on the river. The commentary was excellent. Look forward to our next trip. Beautiful Gananoque.
For the beauty of the place
Seb 3516,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Let’s start with what’s good: the 3 hour tour on the lake waters, the walk is pretty: it’s a good time. The staff is not really friendly and this from the parking (9CAD), can only be consumed and drunk what is bought on boat, there are chairs arranged everywhere on the various decks and the padded benches not maintained.
We found the accompanying...
harriet a,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00We found the accompanying commentary very limited and lacking in detail/information. The landscape was quite repetitive and it felt like just an opportunity to look at expensive island houses. On the plus side, it was a beautiful day and there was plenty if seating.
From CA$56.44
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