Aerial view of the Thousand Islands at golden hour with a sightseeing cruise boat on the St. Lawrence River

Gananoque · Ivy Lea · Ontario, Canada

Explore the Thousand Islands

Experience the beauty of the 1000 Islands with departures from Gananoque & Ivy Lea.

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Every sailing departs in season from Gananoque or Ivy Lea. Choose your route, then check live availability on the official booking calendar.

White sightseeing cruise boat departing the Gananoque waterfront dock on a sunny summer day

1 hourDeparts Gananoque

1-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise from Gananoque

A 1-hour scenic cruise from Gananoque through the Admiralty and Navy island groups, with bilingual commentary and a licensed bar on board.

From CA$49.95

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Panoramic view of forested Thousand Islands and the St. Lawrence River from the deck of a sightseeing cruise boat

3 hoursDeparts Gananoque

3-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise from Gananoque

The most complete 1000 Islands sightseeing experience from Gananoque, past Boldt Castle, Millionaire's Row and the world's shortest international bridge.

From CA$65.95

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View from a cruise boat deck of a small forested island with a cottage on the St. Lawrence River near Ivy Lea

1 hourDeparts Ivy Lea

1-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise from Ivy Lea

A 1-hour cruise from Ivy Lea into the heart of the St. Lawrence River, past Boldt Castle, the Zavikon Islands and the Statue of St. Lawrence.

From CA$49.95

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Stone castle with turrets on a small island in the St. Lawrence River seen from a passing cruise boat

2 hoursDeparts Ivy Lea

2-Hour Two-Castle 1000 Islands Cruise from Ivy Lea

A 2-hour cruise from Ivy Lea past two legendary landmarks of the St. Lawrence River, Boldt Castle on Heart Island and Singer Castle on Dark Island.

From CA$59.95

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Double-decker sightseeing cruise boat passing a church spire on the Brockville waterfront of the St. Lawrence River

90 minutesDeparts Brockville

Brockville 90-Minute 1000 Islands Cruise

A 90-minute scenic cruise from Brockville's Blockhouse Island through the eastern gateway of the 1000 Islands on the St. Lawrence River.

From CA$55.95

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Boldt Castle with stone turrets on Heart Island in the St. Lawrence River on a sunny summer day

5 hoursDeparts Gananoque

5-Hour 1000 Islands Boldt Castle Stopover Cruise from Gananoque

A full day on the St. Lawrence River with a stopover at Boldt Castle on Heart Island, where you can step ashore and explore the grounds yourself.

From CA$97.95

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Red sightseeing helicopter flying over the scattered green islands and blue water of the 1000 Islands

10-30 minutesDeparts Gananoque

1000 Islands Helicopter Tour

See the 1000 Islands the way eagles do: a scenic helicopter flight over Boldt Castle, Singer Castle and the winding channels of the St. Lawrence River.

From CA$159.95

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Why cruise the 1000 Islands

Two departure ports

Sail from the Gananoque town waterfront or from Ivy Lea, right beside the 1000 Islands International Bridge.

Bilingual commentary

Audio commentary in English and French names every island, castle, and cottage as you pass it.

Castles from the water

The two-castle route brings you past Boldt Castle and Singer Castle without needing a passport.

Comfortable vessels

Fully accessible main decks, a licensed bar on board, and snacks and drinks available for purchase.

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Flexible booking

Manage your booking and make changes from your account on most experiences.

Cancellation policy

Rescheduling up to 72 hours before the scheduled cruise.