This was an incredible experience! My husband booked this tour for part of our vacation. I was a…read morebit apprehensive as I have a tendency to get seasick but hubby explained that he talked to the tour company and they would make sure to stay in as calm waters as possible. I was still a tad leery when I got on the boat (which was a pontoon boat, as it was going to be a little more stable per the captain). I felt bad cuz I know hubby really liked the older "antique" boat but he was happy as I made it through the tour without even feeling queasy. Huge win for us both! (and probably a win for the captain as well, lol) The tour was incredible - Captain Ed knew so much history of the islands and we feel that we got a better experience than the mass public tour boat that was going around with a the loud speaker. If ever in the area again, I would not hesitate to book again with Captain Ed!

Took the 1+ hour tour with Captain Ed this morning. What a treat. 40 years in the area and Ed KNOWS…read morehis stuff. Wonderful history. Fantastic visuals. Smooth ride. Very highly recommended.

OMG! this was positively delightful! This was a pre-wedding activity and there was nothing that…read morecould have made it more outstanding. A lovely meal was provided with equally lovely staff. It started in Clayton NY and went up past Alexandria Bay. There was a delightful announcer who filled us all in on what we were seeing along the way. If you visit Clayton, don't miss this boat trip. Boldt Castle is breathtaking. https://www.boldtcastle.com/visitorinfo/about This trip was worth 100 stars.

We took the 5.5-hour tour on June 20th, 2024. Dennis, the guide, and Gary, the Captain, were…read morefriendly, gracious, knowledgeable, and informative. The boat had adequate seating, our lunches that were part of our package, were well prepared Ns very good. We had a chicken wrap. and a ham & cheese wrap. A drink and potato chips were furnished with our picnic lunch. If one were to get thirsty after the supplied drink was consumed, there was a limited bar serving soda, beer, and a few choices of mixed drinks. Dennis, the tour guide was the bar tender. The tour included viewing several islands with a discussion of the various homes and buildings on them. The star attraction was Boldt Castle We were given 1.5-hrs to tour the Castle, and it was amazing. The other disembarkment was at a historic lighthouse, which tourists could climb the 256 steps for a grand view of the St. Lawrence River. We had a great time, and I recommend to anyone who visits the Alexandria Bay or Clayton area to jump on board

We did the sunset dinner cruise this past weekend and were really impressed. The ambiance was so…read morenice with the live music, string lights on the top deck at night, and the beautiful views of Boldt castle and the sunset. The dinner was turkey, ham, veggie lasagna, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, stuffing, and rolls. It tasted decent, but it wasn't very warm when it was served. The cheesecake served for dessert exceeded expectations. We had an absolute blast hanging out with our friends and enjoying the drinks and views after dinner. I would do it again if we are ever back in the area!

We went on Uncle Sam's dinner cruise 9/6/2025 on the Liberty. Being after Labor Day the menu was a…read morehome style buffet with turkey, ham, a veggie lasagna, real mashed potatoes chunks and all, a delicious stuffing and a veg. The crew and captain were fantastic. And let's not forget those views.

Seriously the best winery I've ever been to!! Such great service, even better wine!!! Kellen was so…read moresweet and informative. They have tours AND comedy shows, highly recommended if you're looking for something to do! 10/10. Beautiful property. Update! - we order a case of wine to be shipped all the way to TX!! The wine came in a maybe a week? Alll the wine was perfectly packaged and just as delicious as we remembered. So happy with our purchase!

2025 Blossom Festival. We made are annual stop at Blossom Fest on our way into the Bay. We were…read morejust a bit early and beat the rush so tasting was at the downstairs bar area. Plenty of wines to select from the Rose and Semi dry Riesling are two of my favorites. Mother Nature was not on our side this trip, it was very cool and rainy but the festival went on. Live music, vendors, food trucks, wine, and Slushies and all!

It is a unique experience to take a half-day round-trip on one of Canada's last operational steam…read morelocomotives. My fiancé and I were able to do the Fall Colours tour, which made for beautiful scenery. Being on a 103 year old train was interesting and enjoyable to say the least, but the slow speed and pronounced swaying motion could be problematic for those prone to motion sickness. If possible, book early to get a spot on the high class Club Riviera car, or book in groups of 4 to avoid awkward old couples. The 90-minute stop in Wakefield is enjoyable, with lots of shops and restaurants, too many to see at any sort of leisurely pace in fact. The man-powered turn-table used to turn around the locomotive is the highlight of the stop, so be sure to stick around for that before you go exploring.

AMAZING stopped in Kingston & Gananoque to visit the 1000…read moreIslands. In particular, we wanted to go on the 2.5 Hour boat tour and loved the beauty, history and the locals enjoying the water too! The second portion was visiting the Famous Heart Island where George C. Boldt, millionaire proprietor of the world famous Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City, set out to build a full size rhineland castle in Alexandria Bay, on picturesque Heart Island.  The grandiose structure was to be a display of his love for his wife, Louise. The structures on the island were amazing! I personally LOVE architecture and history so this was a fantastic experience! Had it been Pre-Covid times, we would have been able to disembark from the boat and explored the island, as the Americans were doing. But because it is technically on the American side of the St Lawrence River, and because of the pandemic, we could only admire it from afar. We can't wait for warmer weather so we can go back and visit!

Gananoque Boat Line may operate with an impressive fleet of five triple-decker vessels, but the…read moreBEAUTY OF THE ISLANDS CRUISE did not deliver what was promised. The company states on their website of the following: "Join us on a 1-hour cruise taking you closer than any other cruise available in the 1000 Islands." Roughly six years ago my mother and I had the opportunity to visit the 1000 Islands through a traveling agency. I cannot recall the company we had used to sail the 1000 Islands, but I' am carefully assuming it was Rockport Cruises. I may be completely wrong. This summer my mother and I were excited to bring the rest of my family to explore the 1000 Islands. The rest of my family members have never been to the islands. My mother and I were completely unsatisfied with the tour and how Gananoque Boat Lines website descriptions were misleading. Rockport cruises took us closer than Gananoque Boat Lines to the 1000 Islands. Gananoque Boat Lines 1 hour cruise only goes around, and not into the heart of the 1000 Islands. I would strongly advise travelers to avoid the BEAUTY OF THE ISLANDS CRUISE. Such a shame.

My husband and I took a little day trip to Gananoque for our anniversary and to my surprise, my…read moreheight-fearing husband suggested we do a helicopter tour, which neither of us had done before. We found a Groupon for the Boldt Castle tour, which was twice the length of the cheapest package - it was 20 minutes long and regularly priced at $160 each plus tax and tip. Our pilot was a retired air force pilot, which gave us both a lot of confidence in his flying skills. My husband was anxious and gripped the handlebar in front of him pretty hard, but the flight was smooth and he was extremely friendly and made us feel so safe and comfortable. He was also incredibly knowledgeable and told us a ton of stories and fun facts about the area, which also helped distract my husband a little. He even flew a couple of times around the Boldt Castle so that we could get the best photos possible. We had such a great time and would totally recommend it to anyone thinking about it!

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