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15 Thousand Islands Cruises in Ontario That Survive the Shortlist

15 tours  ·  from $30 a head

Distances here are long and daylight is not free. These 15 thousand islands cruises justify the slot, with the cost, the duration and the pickup point spelled out.

Kingston: Heart of the Thousand Islands Riverboat Cruise - A three-deck paddlewheeler with room to roam
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Kingston: Heart of the Thousand Islands Riverboat Cruise

3-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise from Gananoque with views of Boldt Castle - Three hours gives you a broad look at the islands
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3-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise from Gananoque with views of Boldt Castle

Boldt Castle and Thousand Islands Helicopter Tour - Flying over the Thousand Islands Bridge
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Boldt Castle and Thousand Islands Helicopter Tour

3.Boldt Castle and Thousand Islands Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 255 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.) · from $171Top rated

See Boldt Castle, the Thousand Islands Bridge, and 1000 Islands Tower from a three-seat helicopter on this scenic Ontario flight.

“If you are not familiar with the area around 1000 islands, that is the best way to get an overview of the highlights. A big thank you to Kathy and our pilot Bill.”

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5-Hour 1000 Islands Boldt Castle Stopover Cruise from Gananoque - Millionaire’s Row and the St. Lawrence Seaway
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5-Hour 1000 Islands Boldt Castle Stopover Cruise from Gananoque

4.5-Hour 1000 Islands Boldt Castle Stopover Cruise from Gananoque

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 236 reviews · from $65

Review of the 5-hour Gananoque cruise to Boldt Castle, with border tips, island sights, timing, costs, and practical booking advice.

“The castle is a great experience. However, getting onto the island was a bit of a debacle due to immigration. Only two immigration officers were working with a whole Cruise. Getting off the boat. So a lot of time was wasted which could’ve been better utilized. Looking over the grounds. Other than that cruise was great.”

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Kingston: Lunch Cruise of Thousand Islands - Arriving at Crawford Wharf in downtown Kingston
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Kingston: Lunch Cruise of Thousand Islands

5.Lunch Cruise of Thousand Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 212 reviews · 3 hours · from $76

Review of Kingston’s 3-hour Thousand Islands lunch cruise, with scenic sailing, live music, onboard commentary, meal details, and practical tips.

“The staff were fantastic. The food was very good. Overall it was too noisy for a relaxing day on the water. Between the person on the microphone (David was fantastic) the music and everyone talking in the dining room, it was very overwhelming. Perhaps the music could be just played on the main floor for people to go and enjoy if they choose? Or just some acoustics in the background.”

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Kingston: Brunch Cruise of Thousand Islands - Boarding the Island Queen at Crawford Wharf
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Kingston: Brunch Cruise of Thousand Islands

From Montreal: Toronto, Niagara Falls & 1000 Islands Tour - Day 1 begins with the Thousand Islands
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From Montreal: Toronto, Niagara Falls & 1000 Islands Tour

8.Toronto, Niagara Falls & 1000 Islands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 131 reviews · 2 days · from $416

Review of the 2-day Montreal to Toronto, Niagara Falls, and Thousand Islands tour, with seasonal activities, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Une activité à faire absolument. Magiques les chutes, de plus la nuit avec l'éclairage. Monter en haut de la tour CN a été un émerveillement. Guides et chauffeur sympathiques et professionnels”

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Thousand Islands Helicopter Tour - Arriving at 1000 Islands Helicopter Tours
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Thousand Islands Helicopter Tour

9.Thousand Islands Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 10 minutes (approx.) · from $99

See Ontario’s Thousand Islands from a three-seat helicopter, with smooth flights, friendly pilots, flexible times, and clear practical tips.

“It was a great experience for my daughter and I. The pilot was so friendly and explained all the islands to us. I highly recommend it 😁”

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1-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise from Ivy Lea with views of Boldt Castle - McDonald Island and the smaller islets
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1-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise from Ivy Lea with views of Boldt Castle

1-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise from Gananoque - Leaving Gananoque for the St. Lawrence
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1-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise from Gananoque

11.1-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise from Gananoque

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $31

Cruise Gananoque’s 1000 Islands for one hour, with island views, onboard commentary, sonar imagery, food, and flexible family-friendly timing.

“It was just amazing to see all the islands next time we will take the longer tour so we can see the castle”

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Heart of the 1000 Islands Sightseeing Cruise - Napoleon’s Hat and the Admiralty group
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Heart of the 1000 Islands Sightseeing Cruise

Thousand Islands Two Castle Helicopter Tour - Arriving at the Thousand Islands Heliport
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Thousand Islands Two Castle Helicopter Tour

14.Thousand Islands Two Castle Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $251

See Boldt and Singer Castles from the air on a narrated 30-minute Thousand Islands helicopter tour from Gananoque.

“Excellent trip with an awesome aerial view. Our pilot was professional and friendly and provided excellent historical knowledge of both castles as well the shipwreck too. Two thumbs up for the two castle tour !!!”

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3 Day and 2 Night Tour: Toronto, 1000 Islands, and Niagara Falls - Day 2: Niagara Falls from above, beside, and below
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3 Day and 2 Night Tour: Toronto, 1000 Islands, and Niagara Falls

15.3 Day and 2 Night Tour: Toronto, 1000 Islands, and Niagara Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $300

Review of a 3-day Montreal tour to Toronto, 1000 Islands, and Niagara Falls, including costs, stops, hotels, tickets, and practical tips.

“Luke the tour guide was great. He worked hard to keep his group together and safe. He was well informed and very polite and helpful. Mathew the bus driver was excellent, one of the best drivers I have ever travelled with. Skilled and friendly and helpful.”

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