



by Clayton Island Tours, LLC
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$64The tour departs from Clayton, New York, and lasts about three and a half hours. It begins with a guided boat cruise along the St. Lawrence River through the Thousand Islands region, covering over 27 miles. The boat travels through both U.S. and Canadian waters without requiring a passport. Passengers will see numerous islands, waterfront mansions along the well-known "Millionaire's Row," and pass under both spans of the Thousand Islands Bridge System - one in the United States and one in Canada. The route circumnavigates Wellesley Island, the largest U.S. island in the area, before continuing north through Canadian waters to Heart Island. On Heart Island, passengers have approximately 75 minutes for a self-guided visit to Boldt Castle and the Boldt Yacht House. The boat includes onboard restrooms, and a local naturalist guide provides commentary throughout the tour. Along the way, the tour offers views of landmarks such as Rock Island Lighthouse State Park, Thousand Islands Park, and waterfront areas in Clayton, New York, and Rockport, Ontario. Entrance fees to Boldt Castle are not included but can be purchased at the ticket booth upon arrival or reserved in advance. Picnic lunches are available for pre-order but are not included. The tour covers the two nations of the United States and Canada, providing detailed information about the islands and the surrounding region.
Clayton Island Tours
The tour begins at 39611 Chateau Lane in Clayton, New York, where passengers board the sightseeing boat.
Saint Lawrence River
Cruise through the 1000 Islands on the St. Lawrence River, passing numerous islands, castles, lighthouses, and mansions while hearing stories about pirates, bootleggers, and the wealthy who once lived here.
Thousand Islands
Travel along the border between northern New York State and southeastern Ontario, Canada, enjoying views of the many islands and learning about the region's history and culture that spans over 150 years.
Wellesley Island
Circle Wellesley Island, the largest U.S. island in the Thousand Islands area, then head north into Canadian waters toward Boldt Castle without needing passports.
Boldt Castle and the Boldt Yacht House
Spend about 75 minutes exploring Boldt Castle and the Boldt Yacht House on Heart Island near Alexandria Bay, New York, located in the 1000 Islands region, viewing the historic castle and grounds.
75 min
Wellesley Island State Park
Pass by Wellesley Island State Park, a 2,636-acre park located on Wellesley Island in the St. Lawrence River.
Thousand Islands Bridge
The boat passes under both spans of the Thousand Islands Bridge System, one on the Canadian side and one on the U.S. side.
Thousand Islands New York
The tour gets closer to the Thousand Islands than other tours, providing detailed views of the islands and their waterfronts.
Rock Island Lighthouse State Park
View the Rock Island Lighthouse as the boat passes by Rock Island.
Clayton
Return to the Clayton waterfront where the tour concludes.
Rockport
View the waterfront area of Rockport, Ontario, Canada during the cruise.
Thousand Islands Bridge
Travel again under the two spans of the Thousand Islands Bridge System, one in the U.S. and one in Canada.
Thousand Island Park
See the waterfront homes of Thousand Islands Park as the boat cruises nearby.
Located off Route 12 in Clayton, NY
End point
Located off Route 12 in Clayton, NY




by Clayton Island Tours, LLC
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$64The tour departs from Clayton, New York, and lasts about three and a half hours. It begins with a guided boat cruise along the St. Lawrence River through the Thousand Islands region, covering over 27 miles. The boat travels through both U.S. and Canadian waters without requiring a passport. Passengers will see numerous islands, waterfront mansions along the well-known "Millionaire's Row," and pass under both spans of the Thousand Islands Bridge System - one in the United States and one in Canada. The route circumnavigates Wellesley Island, the largest U.S. island in the area, before continuing north through Canadian waters to Heart Island. On Heart Island, passengers have approximately 75 minutes for a self-guided visit to Boldt Castle and the Boldt Yacht House. The boat includes onboard restrooms, and a local naturalist guide provides commentary throughout the tour. Along the way, the tour offers views of landmarks such as Rock Island Lighthouse State Park, Thousand Islands Park, and waterfront areas in Clayton, New York, and Rockport, Ontario. Entrance fees to Boldt Castle are not included but can be purchased at the ticket booth upon arrival or reserved in advance. Picnic lunches are available for pre-order but are not included. The tour covers the two nations of the United States and Canada, providing detailed information about the islands and the surrounding region.
Clayton Island Tours
The tour begins at 39611 Chateau Lane in Clayton, New York, where passengers board the sightseeing boat.
Saint Lawrence River
Cruise through the 1000 Islands on the St. Lawrence River, passing numerous islands, castles, lighthouses, and mansions while hearing stories about pirates, bootleggers, and the wealthy who once lived here.
Thousand Islands
Travel along the border between northern New York State and southeastern Ontario, Canada, enjoying views of the many islands and learning about the region's history and culture that spans over 150 years.
Wellesley Island
Circle Wellesley Island, the largest U.S. island in the Thousand Islands area, then head north into Canadian waters toward Boldt Castle without needing passports.
Boldt Castle and the Boldt Yacht House
Spend about 75 minutes exploring Boldt Castle and the Boldt Yacht House on Heart Island near Alexandria Bay, New York, located in the 1000 Islands region, viewing the historic castle and grounds.
75 min
Wellesley Island State Park
Pass by Wellesley Island State Park, a 2,636-acre park located on Wellesley Island in the St. Lawrence River.
Thousand Islands Bridge
The boat passes under both spans of the Thousand Islands Bridge System, one on the Canadian side and one on the U.S. side.
Thousand Islands New York
The tour gets closer to the Thousand Islands than other tours, providing detailed views of the islands and their waterfronts.
Rock Island Lighthouse State Park
View the Rock Island Lighthouse as the boat passes by Rock Island.
Clayton
Return to the Clayton waterfront where the tour concludes.
Rockport
View the waterfront area of Rockport, Ontario, Canada during the cruise.
Thousand Islands Bridge
Travel again under the two spans of the Thousand Islands Bridge System, one in the U.S. and one in Canada.
Thousand Island Park
See the waterfront homes of Thousand Islands Park as the boat cruises nearby.
Located off Route 12 in Clayton, NY
End point
Located off Route 12 in Clayton, NY