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

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.

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.

Well, don't even know where to begin Just got off the one…read moreweek cruse, Q. C. to Kingston. 21 gourmet meals Lots of amazing drinks Super attentive friendly staff Amazing shore excursions Fantastic onboard entertainment Draw back is very small Cabins Very tiny bathroom & shower I cannot find fault with anything Hope to do another cruise soon Words cannot describe the total satisfaction and pleasure of this entire trip Check out the you tube clip if you want to see more.

My 10th cruise but first on a river (priors were QE2, QM2, Carnivan, Royal Caribbean). Absolutely…read moredelightful and charming. This is NOT Viking or other chains. This is a one-boat family operation. The pride shows and you are well taken care of (or left alone as one chooses at times) the entire time. 5 day, 4 night cruise up the 1000 Islands: Kingston to Upper Canada Village and back. The rooms are small, which shouldn't be a surprise. Two twins that they made up and turned down daily. Small toilet/shower combo with tons of hot water. Small sink outside the bathroom. Storage to two roller bags or something slightly larger. Don't need much. Attire is shorts and shirts with the occasional light sweater. Our weather (5 days) was pitch perfect. The crew was excellent and took good care of us (we were considered the youngsters). Each room has an attendant, but no room service; they expect you to be upstairs. Our pursor (Trevor) is an old hand and very experienced, as are the other members of the crew. They really aim to please and entertain. Outings were very good, esp. Upper Canada Village, which I found far easier to experience than Williamsburg, and far less crowded. The entertainment was good (average magician) or excellent (musician Roger).No singles on our trip; average age 75+ but spry. All meals were good or excellent. Prime rib on the first night was among the best I've ever had. Pork on 2nd night was good but not remarkable. Good fish. Steak on the last night was very tender but a tad dry. Sitting area up front and in the back. Rarely a crowd. Upper deck is fully exposed, so on sunny days you'll need a hat or umbrella. Guests from several countries and all good people. I return to the pride. It was very evident on all fronts and well earned

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.

Absolutely great company. The owners and staff were great with getting us started on where to go,…read moreand our Tritoon was clean. When you leave their dock its only minutes to go to the Boldt Castle, docking there is free and simple. Its about 30 min by pontoon to get to the Singer Castle also free docking and easy. Be sure to rent an extra day if you want to stay out past 5PM! It's easy to lose track of time on the water when there is so much to do! There is a gas dock not far at a state park that was easy to dock. So all of that to tell you that renting from this location is just perfect!

Normally, when we go on vacation, and we are able to rent boats we never pass up on the…read moreopportunity. We have rented pontoons boats so many times from so many places. I can't even begin to count. "Aqua Mania", hands down was absolutely one of the best places we have ever rented a pontoon boat from. Everyone I spoke to was very knowledgeable and friendly. Their pontoon boats seemed like they were brand new and really in great working order. Our boat would fit 12 people ( but who wants that) They took the time out to make sure we were completely comfortable on the boat, plus gave us some great tips about where we could go on the river for what we wanted to do. We wanted to do some fishing, swimming plus site see. Nothing is better than being able to control what you want to do on the river for the day. We had a fantastic time!

GREAT VIEWS OF SOME OF THE THOUSAND ISLANDS…read more=========================================== My husband and I drove over one day to check it out when we were staying nearby in Clayton. We parked near the end of Church Street and walked toward the water. You can see Boldt Castle right across the St. Lawrence River. We wanted to take one of the big ships for a cruise up and down the St. Lawrence River, but nothing is operating until May I believe. Most of the shops were closed too.

Quint town. You come here to shop and visit the local shops. The boat tours tour the thousand…read moreislands. There's nothing else to do on this side except tour the beautiful homes and mansions. Don't skip the boat tours just choose the one that's right for you.

Beautiful vineyard with amazing wines and one of the best food shacks I've ever been too.read more

Had a wine tasting, but really went to Coyote Moon for the food shack. Heard Christian (formerly at…read moreSt Lawrence River Distillery and Chateau) was there. Ordered Shrimply irresistible. Three shrimp tacos with grilled shrimp, red cabbage, corn salsa, cheese and a delicious sauce. Soooo good. So many creative dishes, can't wait to go back!