Boldt Castle and 2 Nation Tour
Description
Embark on an unforgettable journey as you explore the enchanting Thousand Islands along the St. Lawrence River. Departing from Clayton, NY (US,) our intimate boat tour invites you to experience over 27 unique miles of stunning scenery and fascinating history. As we navigate US and Canadian waters, our expert local guides will share captivating tales and legends, bringing the rich heritage of the region to life. Get up close to the islands like never before, with exclusive views of opulent million-dollar homes on the famous "Millionaire's Row" and the impressive 1000 Island Bridge System. A highlight of the tour is Heart Island, where you have the opportunity to take a self-guided tour of the majestic Boldt Castle, a monument to George Boldt's enduring love for his wife, Louise. As the tour continues, we journey through the St. Lawrence Seaway, where you might catch a glimpse of oceangoing vessels making their way to the Great Lakes. Experience natural beauty, history, and romance
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Our Starting Location 39611 Chateau Lane, Clayton New York
Cruising among the 1000 Islands aboard a guided boat tour is among the most popular reasons visitors come here. Cruises include trips past dozens of islands, fairytale castles, lighthouses, island mansions and wildlife all accompanied by true tales of pirates, bootleggers and the Gilded Age rich and famous who all spent time here.
The 1000 Islands (pronounced “Thousand Islands,” not “One Thousand Islands”) is a sightseer’s paradise and a popular destination for those looking for an authentic outdoor vacation. Located along the peaceful border between northern New York State (USA) and southeastern Ontario (Canada), the 1000 Islands is a region of endless shorelines, rich history and unique culture. Vacationers have been coming to the 1000 Islands for more than 150 years to enjoy its breathtaking beauty. Waters that were once patrolled by pirates (yes … pirates!) and Prohibition bootleggers are now cruised by cottagers who enjoy serene bays and vacationers who tour aboard guided trips and hear the astonishing stories behind the islands.
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 get to Boldt Castle. No Passports Required
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!
Wellesley Island State Park is a 2,636-acre state park located on Wellesley Island in the St. Lawrence River
This tour travels under two spans of the Thousand Islands Bridge System. One in Canada and one in the US
We get you closer to the islands than any other tour!
View Rock Island Lighthouse as we pass by Rock Island
Clayton Waterfront
View waterfront of Rockport Ontario, Canada
Travel under two spans of the Thousands Bridge System. One US and one Canadian
View Thousand Islands Park waterfront homes
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No passport required
- Exclusions: Cost of boat ticket does not include admission into Boldt Castle: Adults $12.50 / Children (5 to 12 years) $9/ Children 4 and Under Free / Boldt Castle Admission Tickets are available to purchase at our ticket booth when you check in for your tour, call us in advance to reserve, upon arrival at Boldt Castle
- Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure. Receive boarding pass from our blue ticket booth
Reviews(857)
Was disappointed that the only amount of time at Boldt castle was about 90 mins at time of departure from boat, so by the time you got processed up there and time to return you really only had about an hour, which is definitely not enough time.
If you are not at the boat early, they will leave without you. No refund, no voucher for future visit.
We booked this tour to get us to Boldt Castle. The guide (Michel) and the Captain were entertaining & gave us detailed information about the islands we were passing & how the islands were divided between Canada & the US. I would recommend this tour.
This is a wonderful tour to Boldt Castle! We had about an hour ride to the castle, with a very knowledgeable and fun captain and guide, who provided us with a lot of history of the islands and what we were seeing along the way. There was a 90 minute stop at Boldt Castle, which was the perfect amount of time to tour the castle, see the movie and walk the grounds. The return trip was also narrated by our guide, and we saw many beautiful homes along the river. Highly recommend, especially if you love historical homes with an interesting back story.
Amazing sights and Brian was super knowledgeable I would go again!!!
This was the highlight of our travel to the Thousand Islands region. Not only is the area amazingly beautiful, but our guide Liam narrated the tour with historical and humorous stories of the islands and their residents. Liam's stories are not to be missed!
The history and beauty of the Thousand Islands was very captivating. Our captain and guide (who interjected his own personal experiences) made the tour invaluable! I enjoyed the tour immensely.
We had an amazing experience on the tour! Our tour guide Brad and Captain Jack were very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful!! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone! We learned a lot, laughed a lot and just had a great time!!
Great time on the boat and at Boldt Castle and the lighthouse. Tour guide and Captain were great and super knowledgeable! Definitely worth it!
An excellent experience. Captain Michael gave us a smooth ride. Our guide Michel was very informative and had extra visuals about some of the history. He was good natured and very pleasant. The castle was gorgeous and we had plenty of time on the island. I would highly recommend.
