The Ultimate Heart of 1000 Islands Sightseeing Boat Tour
Overview
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!
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!
Inclusions
- Local naturalist guide
- Sightseeing boat cruise
- Lunch - Picnic Lunch is included in this tour. Lunches are prepared for each reservation. Contact Clayton Island Tours to confirm lunch choices
- Admission to Boldt Castle
- Admission to Rock Island Lighthouse
- Opportunity to walk along TWO of the 1000 Islands
- Restroom on board
- Entry/Admission - Boldt Castle and Yacht House
- Entry/Admission - Rock Island Lighthouse State Park
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Clayton, Clayton, New York
Tour Departs from 39611 Chateau Lane, Clayton NY
Pass By: Thousand Islands New York, Thousand Islands New York, New York
We weave among the islands through Canadian and US Waters - No Passports Required
Pass By: Wellesley Island, Alexandria Bay, NY
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
Pass By: Alexandria Bay, Alexandria Bay, New York
Cruise through millionaires row to view the large "cottages" built by the wealthy during the "Guilded Age"
Pass By: Saint Lawrence River, New York
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
Pass By: Thousand Islands Bridge, 43530 US Route 81, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607-2306
This tour travels under two spans of the Thousand Islands Bridge System. One in Canada and one in the US
Stop At: Boldt Castle and Yacht House, Heart Island, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
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…
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Rock Island Lighthouse State Park, St. Lawrence Seaway, Clayton, NY
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.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Clayton, Clayton, New York
Tour Departs from 39611 Chateau Lane, Clayton NY
Pass By: Thousand Islands New York, Thousand Islands New York, New York
We weave among the islands through Canadian and US Waters - No Passports Required
Pass By: Wellesley Island, Alexandria Bay, NY
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
Pass By: Alexandria Bay, Alexandria Bay, New York
Cruise through millionaires row to view the large "cottages" built by the wealthy during the "Guilded Age"
Pass By: Saint Lawrence River, New York
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
Pass By: Thousand Islands Bridge, 43530 US Route 81, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607-2306
This tour travels under two spans of the Thousand Islands Bridge System. One in Canada and one in the US
Stop At: Boldt Castle and Yacht House, Heart Island, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
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…
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Rock Island Lighthouse State Park, St. Lawrence Seaway, Clayton, NY
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Service animals allowed
- Stroller accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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 experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
TheGreatLifeboating
September 2021
We had a great day on the boat. Bolt Castle and the Rock Island lighthouse were great stops. Lunch was surprisingly well done.
We had a great day on the boat. Bolt Castle and the Rock Island lighthouse were great stops. Lunch was surprisingly well done.CiaoBella112
September 2021
We booked the Ultimate Sightseeing Tour with Clayton Island Tours. This 5-hour tour included a narrated cruise along the St. Lawrence River, a picnic lunch, and admission to Boldt Castle and the Rock Island Lighthouse. The picnic lunch had to be ordered in advance. We had chicken salad wraps w...
We booked the Ultimate Sightseeing Tour with Clayton Island Tours. This 5-hour tour included a narrated cruise along the St. Lawrence River, a picnic lunch, and admission to Boldt Castle and the Rock Island Lighthouse. The picnic lunch had to be ordered in advance. We had chicken salad wraps which came with chips, a tiny container of potato salad, a drink, and tiny cookies. There were picnic benches at the launch site where we ate before getting on the boat. It was convenient but underwhelming. The boat itself was fine. The tour narrator pointed out interesting homes, island properties, history and natural features of the river, but it was very difficult to make out what he was saying. The tour company would be wise to invest in a new sound system because it really detracted from the experience. One of the main reasons we took this tour was because it stopped at Boldt Island and included admission. There was sufficient time there although the island and castle were overrun with tourists with no guided tours of the home. This is a reflection on Boldt Island itself and not on Clayton Island Tours. We stopped at the Rock Island Lighthouse on the return trip but it seemed like too much time was allocated to this site. Clayton Island Tours offers a variety of tour options. If we had to do it again, we would have taken a shorter tour that skipped the lunch and the lighthouse. Five hours was just too long.kathleenhA7546XB
September 2021
Absolutely enjoyable outing. Casual, light and informative. Decent lunch. Boldt castle is unbelievably beautiful.
Absolutely enjoyable outing. Casual, light and informative. Decent lunch. Boldt castle is unbelievably beautiful.Larry_D
September 2021
A great tour. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Wonderful lunch provided, would definitely recommend.
A great tour. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Wonderful lunch provided, would definitely recommend.Rolando S
September 2021
Brad and Joe were excellent! Brad showed deep knowledge of the islands and region. Loved his stories. Can't believe horse racing took place on the river in the 50s
Brad and Joe were excellent! Brad showed deep knowledge of the islands and region. Loved his stories. Can't believe horse racing took place on the river in the 50sG516NXlc
September 2021
Amazing service/ great destinations, I highly recommend! A lunch of your choice is included in your itinerary, please be sure to arrive early so you can customize your food options. Captain Matt, tour guide Mike and chef Tracy will make sure that you are having the best boat ride possible!!! On y...
Amazing service/ great destinations, I highly recommend! A lunch of your choice is included in your itinerary, please be sure to arrive early so you can customize your food options. Captain Matt, tour guide Mike and chef Tracy will make sure that you are having the best boat ride possible!!! On your way back you will be visiting a lighthouse with more than a century old history.