Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Departing from Downtown Kingston daily, the Heart of the 1000 Islands cruise is the most in-depth cruise in the 1000 Islands. This 3-hour journey is the perfect way to explore the remarkable 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
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises
Our route winds its way through the small cottage islands of the Admiralty group featuring Napoleon’s Hat, Wanderer’s Channel, the Bateau Channel, the opulent Mandalay Mansion and the historic sights of Kingston.
Kingston Waterfront
See the sights of historic Kingston
Options
Heart of the Islands S.S.
What‘s Included
Live guided commentary in English
Live entertainment
Food and drinks on board (available for purchase in the canteen)
No assigned seating
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
82 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice.
Nuller37,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Nice boat trip. Super friendly staff. Can be recommended
They cancel your booking unilaterally, even if you book months ahead of time. Don't trust them
714leonardof,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Even though you book with them with over a month of time ahead after a carefully planned trip with relatives coming from far away, they simply cancel your cruise weeks unilaterally. Extremely disrespectful and awful customer service. Do not recommend relaying on them.
Wonderful experience
Charles W,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very lovely experience! Captain and all the crews are so nice and caring! The cruise is clean and very tidy! Highly recommended!
Worth the trip to learn history
WayandBev,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The cruise is very interesting with an historian onboard giving very good commentary. Very picturesque with some fascinating information. Being so close to USA is amazing. In between the commentary there is entertainment which was interesting and entertaining. Some food and beverage are available onboard. A great way to learn about the maritime history of Kingston as well as St Lawrence River. The paddle steamer is quite old and dirty exterior. The toilets where dirty and had no paper towel, even though the bar staff member was informed. Well worth the trip.
Full view but especially full ears...
114fredericw,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The scenery is beautiful, but the cruise is incredibly noisy which quite spoils the fun. Between the (interesting) comments of the guide screaming into the speakers and the American tourists resuming the songs like a great Karaoke, it was hell. If it were to be done again we would choose a private tour even if it meant having to pay much more. If you have a headset that reduces noise, don't forget about it.
It is entertaining,...
Paula Z,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It is entertaining, informative, interesting, and so beautiful. I learned a lot about Canadian history
Nice trip
Thomas T,Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was very good, crew was nice. I enjoyed all the sites we saw - could have been a little more condensed - a little long/gets repetitive.
A Three Hour Cruise Getaway
Culture45883690349,Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Despite it being a dull day I enjoyed the views. The music was well done and the guide was interesting to listen to. I only wished that we went to more of the thousand islands since they were interesting to see.
Pleasant but rather boring.
EarlyRetire F,Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00This is fine to while away a few hours but the scenery is not so spectacular and probably three quarters of the cruise the guide takes a break. The interludes are filled with an onboard band which was frankly more annoying than anything. We would have preferred some silence to enjoy this leisurely boat ride.
Beautiful- you get Roger and Donna as well 🥳
KarstenP633,Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A long but beautiful trip with a secnary that is fantastic. I will forever remember Donna (Guide) for her knowledge of the real estate market (we like that). Roger (banjoplayer) put an originality to the trip that I don’t think I have heard or seen in public for many years Happy to recommend this trip.
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