Canada · THOUSAND ISLANDS CRUISES
The 15 best thousand islands cruises you can book today, with what each costs, how long it takes and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason.
3-hour Island Queen paddlewheeler cruise from Kingston through the Thousand Islands, with live music, history, and views of Mandalay Mansion.
“Fabulous scenery. Excellent live music, really interactive and fun. And we were blessed with perfect weather too.”
3-hour Thousand Islands cruise from Gananoque with Boldt Castle views, English/French audio, restroom onboard, and snack options.
“Gorgeous views but 3 hours was too long. 1-2 hours should be good. The boat was so crowded and loud because of so many people that I’d recommend trying to do it on a weekday.”
Intimate 20-minute helicopter flight over the Thousand Islands, Boldt Castle, and 1000 Islands Tower from Gananoque, Ontario.
“Wonderful! Staffs are very friendly and knowledgeable, well worth the money.”
Cruise the 1000 Islands from Gananoque, then get a 2-hour stop at Boldt Castle on Heart Island with included admission and audio narration.
“The tour was well organized. There more than enough time to thoroughly enjoy boldt castle and the grounds. The boat tour provided lots of information..”
Kingston’s 3-hour Thousand Islands lunch cruise with live music, on-board commentary, and a three-course meal, plus optional drinks.
“Having visitors from out of the country, I booked the 3 hour lunch cruise out of Kingston. The tour was fabulous, the lunch was 5 star quality. My friends loved the day. Well done! My only suggestion would be to limit the music, to allow the conversation to be easier.”
A 90-minute catamaran cruise from Brockville through the 1000 Islands, with big-ship views, photogenic waterfronts, and tight passages.
“Better buy directly, don’t use apps. Might be a little boring”
3-hour Thousand Islands cruise with live entertainment and freshly served a la carte brunch aboard the Island Queen for $76.
“Absolutely loved the boat trip. Fantastic views and great guide. The brunch food was not great to be honest, but the waiter did his best to give us a nice experience. Overall we really enjoyed it and would fully recommend it!”
2-day tour from Montreal: Thousand Islands cruise, Niagara Falls (cruise or 4D), hotel night near the falls, Toronto, CN Tower, aquarium.
“Une activité à faire absolument. Magiques les chutes, de plus la nuit avec l'éclairage. Monter en haut de la tour CN a été un émerveillement. Guides et chauffeur sympathiques et professionnels”
Fly 10 minutes over the 1000 Islands from Gananoque, Ontario. A smooth 3-seat helicopter ride with clear headsets and guide.
“The facility is located conveniently off the highway. Staff were friendly and helpful. Plane ride was smooth and enjoyable. Beautiful fall colours on the 1000 islands against the backdrop of the water under the sun created the most amazing scenery I have ever seen. You have to do it once in your life!”
1-hour Ivy Lea cruise with views of Boldt Castle and the Thousand Islands on the St. Lawrence, narrated in English and French.
“The upper deck is stunning. Make sure you are wearing sun screen. Beautiful views from there. The castle was spectacular”
1-hour cruise from Gananoque across the 1000 Islands with audio and sonar visuals, plus onboard food and drinks. Family-friendly.
“We go there every year and it never fail to impress. We took 1 hour tour on Aug 02nd 2024 at 12.30 pm. Great experience again with excellent weather!!”
Kingston's 1000 Islands cruise on the St. Lawrence, with live English narration and 3 hours of island photos and snacks.
“It was interesting and very relaxing, liked the way and the explanation. Pity we have not gone to the castle.”
See Brockville mansions, Seaway ships, and industrial stories on a 90-minute 1000 Islands cruise from Ontario with bilingual narration.
“Took this cruise with my family of 9 even though it was further from the hotel where we went from Kingston. The crews were professional, love the areas where we went around. The sound system was very clear. The cruise ship was clean and very organized. The captain informed us about the safety, washroom locations and where to get the food. All of us enjoyed the cruise trip except for the unruly kids. The only downfall I did not like is that there are a family with 4 kids that are rowdy and they did not control them through the entire tour, that affected the information from the speaker that…”
30-minute narrated helicopter tour over the Thousand Islands, spotting Boldt and Singer Castles, the bridge, lighthouses, and shipwrecks.
“Excellent trip with an awesome aerial view. Our pilot was professional and friendly and provided excellent historical knowledge of both castles as well the shipwreck too. Two thumbs up for the two castle tour !!!”
3 days from Montreal to Toronto, the 1000 Islands, and Niagara Falls, with hotel and top sights, plus optional ticketed attractions.
“Luke the tour guide was great. He worked hard to keep his group together and safe. He was well informed and very polite and helpful. Mathew the bus driver was excellent, one of the best drivers I have ever travelled with. Skilled and friendly and helpful.”
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