From US$84 per person
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4.9 / 5 from 638 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 30
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 4.9 / 5 · 638 reviews
About this tour
THIS TOUR DEPARTS FROM THE UNITED STATES
2 Nation Lunch Cruise with stops at Boldt Castle and Rock Island Lighthouse. Join us for the ultimate sightseeing tour on the St. Lawrence River. Designed for those who wish to take in the beauty of the 1000 islands Region and experience the the most attractions from the river in an afternoon. This tour includes lunch, combines our Boldt Castle Tour stopping at Heart Island for a tour of Millionaire George Boldt's Rhineland style castle, a cruise through Millionaires Row viewing magnificent summer homes of the rich and famous of the gilded age, and a stop at Rock Island Lighthouse to visit the "Keepers Cottage" Museum & Gift Shop and climb to the top of lighthouse to enjoy the spectacular view of the St. Lawrence Seaway. NO Passports required!
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
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Itinerary
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- 1
Tour Departs from 39611 Chateau Lane, Clayton NY(pass by)
- 2
We weave among the islands through Canadian and US Waters - No Passports Required(pass by)
- 3
This tour circumnavigates Wellesley Island, New York, the largest U.S. Island in the 1000 Islands Region. We travel north of Wellesley Island through Canadian Waters to Boldt Castle, No Passports Required(pass by)
- 4
Cruise through millionaires row to view the large "cottages" built by the wealthy during the "Guilded Age"(pass by)
- 5
Cruise the St. Lawrence River Seaway Shipping Channel to view "Lakers" or "Saltys" (Ocean Going Ships) traveling to/from the Great Lakes and/or ports around the world(pass by)
- 6
This tour travels under two spans of the Thousand Islands Bridge System. One in Canada and one in the US(pass by)
- 7
Boldt Castle on Heart Island is located near Alexandria Bay, NY in the famed 1000 Islands Region. Whether you are making an annual visit to see what’s new, looking for an affordable family vacation close to home or a couple seeking that romantic getaway, Boldt Castle and the Boldt Yacht House has something for you! In fact, the Castles’ legendary beauty nestled among the St Lawrence Rivers’ 1000 Islands will keep you returning year after year! The Thousand Islands Bridge Authority (TIBA) welcomes you to tour Boldt Castle to explore and experience an attraction like no other. 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… The Thousand Islands Bridge Authority (TIBA), who owns and operates Boldt Castle and the Boldt Yacht House, invite you to explore our website. Here you can glimpse what awaits you at Heart Island. A chance to experience the Boldt’s tragic love story and the magnificence of a bygone era…(1 hr 15 min)
- 8
Stop at Rock Island Lighthouse State Park where visitors can climb to the top of the Lighthouse, walk the island, and visit the keepers cottage which is a museum and gift shop.(1 hr)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No passport required
- Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure to allow for parking and ticket redemption. Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure.
- This Tour Departs from and returns to Clayton, New York, United States
Included
- Picnic Lunch is included in this tour. Lunches are prepared for each reservation. Contact Clayton Island Tours to confirm lunch choices
- Sightseeing boat cruise
- Admission to Rock Island Lighthouse
- Admission to Boldt Castle
- Opportunity to walk along TWO of the 1000 Islands
- Restroom on board
- Local naturalist guide
Not included
- Gratuities
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Clayton, New York
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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