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The Ultimate Heart of 1000 Islands Sightseeing Boat Tour

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Clayton, USA

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5 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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THIS TOUR DEPARTS FROM THE UNITED STATES
2 Nation Lunch Cruise with stops at Boldt Castle and Rock Island Lighthouse. Join us for the ultimate sightseeing tour on the St. Lawrence River. Designed for those who wish to take in the beauty of the 1000 islands Region and experience the the most attractions from the river in an afternoon. This tour includes lunch, combines our Boldt Castle Tour stopping at Heart Island for a tour of Millionaire George Boldt's Rhineland style castle, a cruise through Millionaires Row viewing magnificent summer homes of the rich and famous of the gilded age, and a stop at Rock Island Lighthouse to visit the "Keepers Cottage" Museum & Gift Shop and climb to the top of lighthouse to enjoy the spectacular view of the St. Lawrence Seaway. NO Passports required!

What's Included

  • Lunch Picnic Lunch is included in this tour. Lunches are prepared for each reservation. Contact Clayton Island Tours to confirm lunch choices
  • Sightseeing boat cruise
  • Admission to Rock Island Lighthouse
  • Gratuities
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39611 Chateau Lane
Clayton, NY 13624, USA

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Clayton (pass by)

Tour Departs from 39611 Chateau Lane, Clayton NY
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Thousand Islands New York (pass by)

We weave among the islands through Canadian and US Waters - No Passports Required
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Wellesley Island (pass by)

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 Boldt Castle, No Passports Required
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Alexandria Bay (pass by)

Cruise through millionaires row to view the large "cottages" built by the wealthy during the "Guilded Age"
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Saint Lawrence River (pass by)

Cruise the St. Lawrence River Seaway Shipping Channel to view "Lakers" or "Saltys" (Ocean Going Ships) traveling to/from the Great Lakes and/or ports around the world
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Thousand Islands Bridge (pass by)

This tour travels under two spans of the Thousand Islands Bridge System. One in Canada and one in the US
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Boldt Castle and the Boldt Yacht House

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!The Thousand Islands Bridge Authority (TIBA) welcomes you to tour Boldt Castle to explore and experience an attraction like no other. 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…The Thousand Islands Bridge Authority (TIBA), who owns and operates Boldt Castle and the Boldt Yacht House, invite you to explore our website. Here you can glimpse what awaits you at Heart Island. A chance to experience the Boldt’s tragic love story and the magnificence of a bygone era…
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1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Rock Island Lighthouse State Park

Stop at Rock Island Lighthouse State Park where visitors can climb to the top of the Lighthouse, walk the island, and visit the keepers cottage which is a museum and gift shop.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • No passport required
  • Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure to allow for parking and ticket redemption. Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure.
  • This Tour Departs from and returns to Clayton, New York, United States

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on The Ultimate Heart of 1000 Islands Sightseeing Boat Tour?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

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What's Included

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  • LunchPicnic Lunch is included in this tour. Lunches are prepared for each reservation. Contact Clayton Island Tours to confirm lunch choices
  • Sightseeing boat cruise
  • Admission to Rock Island Lighthouse
  • Admission to Boldt Castle
  • Opportunity to walk along TWO of the 1000 Islands
  • Restroom on board
  • Local naturalist guide
  • Gratuities

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • No passport required
  • Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure to allow for parking and ticket redemption. Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure.
  • This Tour Departs from and returns to Clayton, New York, United States
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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