Heart of 1000 Islands Sightseeing Boat Tour with Boldt Castle, Rock Island Lighthouse and Lunch from Clayton
by Clayton Island Tours, LLC
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This 5-hour boat tour on the St. Lawrence River explores the 1000 Islands region, focusing on its notable landmarks and waterways. The tour departs from Clayton, New York, with no passport needed for travel through both U.S. and Canadian waters. Guests cruise among the islands, including a full circuit around Wellesley Island, the largest U.S. island in the area. The itinerary includes a 75-minute stop at Boldt Castle on Heart Island near Alexandria Bay. Visitors can tour the Rhineland-style mansion built by millionaire George Boldt as a summer home for his wife, which remained unfinished after her death in 1904. The castle and adjacent Boldt Yacht House illustrate early 20th-century architecture and the personal story behind their construction. The boat also travels along Millionaires Row near Alexandria Bay, passing large summer homes from the Gilded Age. Another key stop is Rock Island Lighthouse State Park, where guests spend about one hour climbing the lighthouse, exploring the island, and visiting the Keeper’s Cottage museum and gift shop. Onboard restrooms and a local naturalist guide are included. A lunch meal is served during the cruise. The tour returns to Clayton after visiting these sites and cruising under both spans of the Thousand Islands Bridge system.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Clayton
The tour departs from 39611 Chateau Lane in Clayton, New York.
Thousand Islands New York
The boat weaves through the islands, traveling in both Canadian and U.S. waters without requiring passports.
Wellesley Island
The tour circumnavigates Wellesley Island, the largest U.S. island in the 1000 Islands region, then proceeds north through Canadian waters toward Boldt Castle without passport requirements.
Alexandria Bay
Cruise along Millionaires Row near Alexandria Bay to view large summer homes built by wealthy families during the Gilded Age.
Saint Lawrence River
Travel along the St. Lawrence River Seaway shipping channel to observe ocean-going vessels known as Lakers or Saltys moving to and from the Great Lakes and international ports.
Thousand Islands Bridge
The boat passes under two spans of the Thousand Islands Bridge system, one in Canada and one in the United States.
Boldt Castle and the Boldt Yacht House
Guests spend 75 minutes touring Boldt Castle on Heart Island near Alexandria Bay. The castle was constructed starting in 1900 by millionaire George C. Boldt as a summer home for his wife Louise but was left unfinished after her death. The Boldt Yacht House is also part of the property operated by the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority.
75 min
Rock Island Lighthouse State Park
Visitors spend about one hour at Rock Island Lighthouse State Park climbing to the top of the lighthouse, walking around the island, and visiting the Keeper’s Cottage museum and gift shop.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Heart of 1000 Islands Sightseeing Boat Tour with Boldt Castle, Rock Island Lighthouse and Lunch from Clayton
by Clayton Island Tours, LLC
Choose from 1 available option
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.$168Overview
This 5-hour boat tour on the St. Lawrence River explores the 1000 Islands region, focusing on its notable landmarks and waterways. The tour departs from Clayton, New York, with no passport needed for travel through both U.S. and Canadian waters. Guests cruise among the islands, including a full circuit around Wellesley Island, the largest U.S. island in the area. The itinerary includes a 75-minute stop at Boldt Castle on Heart Island near Alexandria Bay. Visitors can tour the Rhineland-style mansion built by millionaire George Boldt as a summer home for his wife, which remained unfinished after her death in 1904. The castle and adjacent Boldt Yacht House illustrate early 20th-century architecture and the personal story behind their construction. The boat also travels along Millionaires Row near Alexandria Bay, passing large summer homes from the Gilded Age. Another key stop is Rock Island Lighthouse State Park, where guests spend about one hour climbing the lighthouse, exploring the island, and visiting the Keeper’s Cottage museum and gift shop. Onboard restrooms and a local naturalist guide are included. A lunch meal is served during the cruise. The tour returns to Clayton after visiting these sites and cruising under both spans of the Thousand Islands Bridge system.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Clayton
The tour departs from 39611 Chateau Lane in Clayton, New York.
Thousand Islands New York
The boat weaves through the islands, traveling in both Canadian and U.S. waters without requiring passports.
Wellesley Island
The tour circumnavigates Wellesley Island, the largest U.S. island in the 1000 Islands region, then proceeds north through Canadian waters toward Boldt Castle without passport requirements.
Alexandria Bay
Cruise along Millionaires Row near Alexandria Bay to view large summer homes built by wealthy families during the Gilded Age.
Saint Lawrence River
Travel along the St. Lawrence River Seaway shipping channel to observe ocean-going vessels known as Lakers or Saltys moving to and from the Great Lakes and international ports.
Thousand Islands Bridge
The boat passes under two spans of the Thousand Islands Bridge system, one in Canada and one in the United States.
Boldt Castle and the Boldt Yacht House
Guests spend 75 minutes touring Boldt Castle on Heart Island near Alexandria Bay. The castle was constructed starting in 1900 by millionaire George C. Boldt as a summer home for his wife Louise but was left unfinished after her death. The Boldt Yacht House is also part of the property operated by the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority.
75 min
Rock Island Lighthouse State Park
Visitors spend about one hour at Rock Island Lighthouse State Park climbing to the top of the lighthouse, walking around the island, and visiting the Keeper’s Cottage museum and gift shop.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.