3-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise from Gananoque with views of Boldt Castle | La Vacanza Travel

3-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise from Gananoque with views of Boldt Castle

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: Canada, Ontario, Ontario
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  • 3 hours
  • Ontario
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

The Ctiy Cruises Gananoque 3-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise departing from Gananoque is a Canadian Signature Experience. This tour featuring onboard audio commentary in English and French tells the story about the 1000 islands region, its history, and stories of those who have called it home. You will see the famed Boldt Castle and lavish homes of the rich and famous on “Millionaire’s Row.” Learn about and discover the remarkable feats of engineering required to build the St. Lawrence Seaway, 1000 Islands International Bridge and so much more! The 3-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise is the perfect way to explore the scenery that has made the region famous throughout the world.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Thousand Islands Bridge, 43530 US Route 81, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607-2306

The Thousand Islands International Bridge (French: Pont des Mille-îles) is an American-maintained international bridge system over the Saint Lawrence River connecting northern New York in the United States with southeastern Ontario in Canada. Constructed in 1937, with additions in 1959, the bridges span the Canada–US border in the middle of the Thousand Islands region.

Pass By: Boldt Castle and the Boldt Yacht House, 1 Heart Island, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607

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.

Pass By: 1000 Islands Tower, 716 Highway 137, Lansdowne, Ontario K0E 1L0 Canada

The 1000 Islands Tower is a concrete observation tower on Hill Island, essentially on the U.S.-Canada border, but actually located within Ontario rather than New York State. Built in 1965, the tower provides panoramic views over the Thousand Islands of both nations, from a height of 400 feet (120 m) above the St. Lawrence River.

Pass By: Zavikon Island, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, ON K0E 1L0, Canada

Zavikon Island is home to a bridge that, at only 32 feet in length, is considered the shortest international bridge in the world. It connects a Canadian island with an American island in the middle of the Saint Lawrence River.

The boundary agreement that was drafted between Canada and the United States declares that no island can be split into two territories. Two-thirds of the islands in this bunch, the Thousand Islands, belong to Canada, but the total area of the Canadian islands is roughly equal to the other one-third, which are considered to be American territory.

Inclusions
  • 3-Hour Cruise; a Canadian Signature Experience
  • Views of the St. Lawrence Seaway, 1000 Islands International Bridge, Millionaires Row, Boldt Castle.
  • Audio commentary in English and French
  • Onboard food and beverages available for purchase
  • Paid parking available on-site
  • Restroom on board

Exclusions
  • Parking Fees
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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 225 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

City Cruises Gananoque, 280 Main St, Gananoque, ON K7G 2M2, Canada


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours


User's Reviews

991antonr

25 Oct, 2023

The boat was ok but very noisy on the lower deck. One of the seats on the upper deck had a small split which caused a small tear in my wife's trousers. The commentary was reasonably clear and provided some interesting information. It was a pleasant 3 hour cruise, although the amount of development on the islands and along the river bank was surprising.

Curtrm61

22 Oct, 2023

Trip was a lot of fun. Great sites, great narratives. Staff was nice and friendly. Boat speed was perfect to be able to take the pics we wanted.

marisawilson

17 Oct, 2023

Boat cruise was great and very cool to see and hear the history. Only downside was the audio tour kept saying look at the TV screen to see the under water footage but the video was never even out on. Also small downside no baby change table, had to juggle my baby in the toilet seat. Other than that great trip and beautiful scenery

Manav_S

16 Oct, 2023

Boldt Castle was the highlight of the cruise trip. The weather was also amazing and the staff was really friendly as well.

Elodie_R

16 Oct, 2023

Nice day to do the tour, good comments during the tour, really nice houses and islands to see. The castle is amazing

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Great time

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this should be on every body's visit list

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Put this tour on your wish list

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Second time 1000 island trip after 12 years

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Just the right length!

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Beautiful scenery. Beautiful day. Understocked snack bar.

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If you're up for the 3 hour commitment this tour is for you.

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Beautiful lake and islands

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City Cruise to Boldt Castle

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A great way to explore the 1000 islands

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Just love it

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Awesome,.....

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Poor maintenance and not clean.

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Worthwhile adventure

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Stunning and smooth.

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The 3 hour tour boat...

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1000 Island Cruise

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The castle was beautiful,...

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~~ Magnificent ~~~

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Viewing shortest international bridge

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amazing experience

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Une belle croisière

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