Gananoque: 1000 Islands Cruise & Optional Boldt Castle Entry - 2026 (Verified Reviews)

About This Experience

The classic way to see the islands at water level: a narrated cruise from Gananoque past Millionaires' Row, with an optional stop to walk through Boldt Castle on Heart Island.

Highlights

• Located in the heart of 1000 Islands, sail along the St. Lawrence River
• Enjoy audio commentary in English & French highlighting the region's history
• See landmarks like the Statue of St. Lawrence, Boldt Castle & Zavikon Islands
• Choose the 5 Hour option for admission to Boldt Castle, located on Heart Island
• Food & drink available for purchase onboard

What's Included

• ✓ 1, 3, or 5-Hr 1000 Islands Cruise
• ✓ Boldt Castle Admission (if 5 hour option selected)
• ✓ Onboard audio commentary in English and French
• ✓ On-board licensed snack bar with assorted food, snacks, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks available for purchase
• ✓ Restaurant, gift shop, washrooms and more are available at port
• ✓ Paid parking available at port

Not Included

• Snacks and drinks bar (snacks and drinks available for purchase)

Good to Know

• - Passengers must arrive 30-minutes before departure
• - All passengers on the 5-Hour Boldt Castle Stopover Cruise are subject to U.S. Customs & Border Protection and require a valid passport and/or Nexus card to board, no exceptions. Citizens outside of Canada or the U.S. require a visitor’s visa & their passport. An approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) is required as U.S. Customs & Border Protection no longer accept a Visa Waiver Form.
• - For more details on required documentation, contact the U.S. Customs & Border Protection: https://www.cbp.gov/
• - City Cruises is not responsible for passengers without the proper documentation.
• - It is at the discretion of U.S. Customs & Border Control to refuse entry to Boldt Castle to any person(s). In this case, City Cruises Gananoque shall not be held responsible & no refunds will be issued.
• - City Cruises is not responsible for time spent at Boldt Castle, as it depends on U.S. Customs processing.

Meeting Point

Your departure port is located at: City Cruises Gananoque, 280 Main Street, Gananoque, ON, K7G 2M2 Parking passes are available for purchase at the lot or in the ticket office.