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1000 Islands City Cruises – Gananoque
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Get ready to set sail and experience the wonder of the Thousand Islands aboard City Cruises Gananoque with ports in Gananoque and Ivy Lea. Visit the magnificent Boldt Castle on Heart Island, discover and learn about the 1000 islands region, its history, and stories of those who have called it home. Or enjoy a cruise at sunset with breathtaking views of majestic estates and small cottage islands. With many cruise options to choose from, your visit to the Thousand Islands is sure to be an amazing experience! 1-Hour to Half-Day Cruises available including an officially curated 3-Hour Cruise with views of Boldt Castle, a Canadian Signature Experience .
2023 Boat Cruise Options:
1-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise from Ivy Lea
1-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise from Gananoque
3-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise from Gananoque
5-Hour 1000 Islands Boldt Castle Stopover Cruise from Gananoque
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- 280 Main Street Gananoque, Ontario
- 613-382-2144
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With a variety of sightseeing day cruises or special event night cruises, you’ll get the chance to experience the best of the area out on the water. Be sure to listen to the on-board audio commentary, which gives insight into the incredible wonders of the St. Lawrence River.
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What you’ll see.
- Boldt Castle
- Millionaire’s Row
- 1000 Islands International Bridge
- Statue of St. Lawrence
- Zavikon Islands
- Fifth and sixth-generation family cottages
( This varies according to the cruise you select .)
Tours/Options
Three-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise from Gananoque
One-hour 1000 Islands Cruise from Ivy Lea
One-hour 1000 Islands Cruise from Gananoque
Five-hour 1000 Islands Boldt Castle Stopover Cruise from Gananoque
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Additional Information
- Sight-seeing day cruises and special event night cruises are available
- Recognized as a “Canadian Signature Experience”
- English and French audio commentary are available
- Choose your cruise carefully, depending on the landmarks you want to see
- You don’t need a passport (unless you’re on the five-hour 1000 Islands Boldt Castle Stopover Cruise from Gananoque)
- All City Cruises Gananoque vessels are fully accessible on the first deck
“Great tour!!! We did the 5 hour Boldt Castle tour and it was just perfect. 2 hours on the island is just enough, not too long and not too short. Highly recommend!!! Staff are super friendly and the price is right.”
“Excellent value for money. The 1hr tour gives you a good insight on the islands history and their present as well as the characteristics of the region. The 3hr tour takes you to the beautiful Body castle and the international bridge and also has a really good description of the area.”
“If you go to visit 1000 Islands this is a must do! We absolutely loved our 2.5 hour cruise. The weather was nice and we managed to make some great photos of Boldt castle. The boat crew was very nice and their boat was very clean and spacious. It was a great experience for us and our kids and we enjoyed the scenery.”
Cancellation Policy
Your reservations may be made online , over the phone, through our online chat, and in-person at ticket booths at select locations.
Tickets are not required for boarding. When boarding, you can check in with your confirmation number and the last name that is on your reservation.
Option 1: You may transfer to a different cruise date of your choosing. If you are rescheduling to a lower priced cruise, the company will refund you the difference. If you are rescheduling to a higher priced cruise, payment will be required for the difference once the new date is selected. Prices are subject to change based on demand and peak cruise times.
Option 2: If you are unsure of a new date when you can cruise, you may move your funds to a gift card. Gift cards never expire.
Option 3: If you are unable to join the cruise at a future date, you will receive a full refund back to the original form of payment. Please allow three to five business days for the funds to appear in your account.
Service animals are permitted.
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- 10 King St E, Gananoque, ON K7G 1E6
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1000 Islands Cruises — Gananoque
Hop on with City Cruises Gananoque and discover the world-famous 1000 Islands. City Cruises operates triple-decker, all-aluminum vessels with on-board facilities such as restrooms, coffee shops, bars and refreshment areas. Each boat has its own open and enclosed decks.
Choose from one, three or five-hour cruises to enjoy Gananoque’s natural beauty and iconic landmarks such as Boldt Castle and Heart Island. Sail the narrow channels of the Admiralty and Navy group of islands while savouring delicious food and onboard entertainment.
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How to get to 1000 Islands Cruises — Gananoque
Location: 280 Main Street, Gananoque
By car: Gananoque is about a three-hour drive along the ON-401 East from Toronto and two hours from Ottawa. Paid parking is available onsite.
By transit: VIA Rail provides daily service to Gananoque train station. Take a local taxi to the Gananoque City Cruises port.
Know before you go
Food and beverages are available for purchase on board.
Passengers on the Boldt Castle stop-over cruise are required to have a valid passport and/or Nexus card to board this cruise as Boldt Castle is an Official Port of Entry into the United States.
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See famous attractions
Hop on the 3-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise and take in the stunning scenery Gananoque is renowned for. Snap amazing pictures as you sail past the iconic Boldt Castle and Millionaire’s Row.
Explore scenic islands
Learn the history of the 1000 Islands with the 1-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise . Cruise narrow channels and discover generations-old cottages dotting the Admiralty and Navy group of islands.
Visit a historic castle
Stop over at Heart Island and tour Boldt Castle with the 5-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise . Other notable sights include Zavikon Island, the St. Lawrence Seaway and the 1000 Islands Bridge.
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Interesting facts about 1000 Islands Cruises—Gananoque
City Cruises Gananoque started out with a local mailman taking passengers along on his boat as he delivered mail to residents living on the 1000 Islands. In 1951, the boat line grew to include Linda 7, a wooden tour boat that could hold 55 passengers. A few years later it was joined by four more wooden, single-decker boats: Linda 4, Miss Rockport 2, the Island Wanderer and Pickle.
In the 1970s, City Cruises Gananoque began building its current vessels, starting with the Thousand Islander. When it set sail, it became the first, all-aluminum tourist vessel in North America.
Accessibility Features
Accessible entrances/exits, accessible parking, accessible restaurant, accessible seating, accessible washroom, assistive listening devices available, service animals welcome, support persons welcome, universal washroom, wheelchair accessible, wheelchair and/or mobility devices available.
Last updated: September 13, 2024
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City Cruises - Gananoque
Cruise through history and mystery. A Canadian and Ontario Signature Experience, cruise the St. Lawrence River’s 1,000 Islands region with Gananoque Boat Line. See Millionaire’s Row’s lavish mansions of the rich and famous, captains of industry and railway barons. Pass Boldt Castle, a palatial, six-storey tribute to a loved one featuring Italian gardens, sculptures and tapestries from Europe. Spy the haunts of villains and vagabonds on islands big and small. Sail beneath the Thousand Islands International Bridge connecting Canada and the United States. Hear tales of four centuries of shipwrecks lying in the St. Lawrence, a watery resting place. Explore the spooky remnants of schooners, barges, paddle wheelers and freight carriers entombed in the river’s depths through historical photos, side-scan sonar imaging, video and knowledgeable commentary. Come away with a sense of the mighty river’s history, mystery, tragedy and heartbreak.
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3-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise from Gananoque. 5-Hour 1000 Islands Boldt Castle Stopover Cruise from Gananoque. Get ready to set sail and experience the wonder of the Thousand Islands aboard City Cruises Gananoque with ports in Gananoque and Ivy Lea.
The 3-Hour Depths & Discovery of the 1000 Islands Cruise is a Canadian Signature Experience.
One-hour 1000 Islands Cruise from Gananoque. See fifth and sixth-generation family cottages. Cruise the narrow channels of the Admiralty and Navy group of islands during this intimate tour of the 1000 Islands.
Hop on with City Cruises Gananoque and discover the world-famous 1000 Islands. City Cruises operates triple-decker, all-aluminum vessels with on-board facilities such as restrooms, coffee shops, bars and refreshment areas. Each boat has its own open and enclosed decks.
Cruise through history and mystery. A Canadian and Ontario Signature Experience, cruise the St. Lawrence River’s 1,000 Islands region with Gananoque Boat Line. See Millionaire’s Row’s lavish mansions of the rich and famous, captains of industry and railway barons.
City Cruises Gananoque. Offering 1000 Islands cruises to your tastes: 5-Hour Boldt Castle Stopover cruise, 2.5-Hour Lost Ships cruise (this is also the most comprehensive cruise in the 1000 Islands), 1-Hour Beauty of the Islands cruise and a 1-Hour Ivy Lea cruise. We don't stop there!