Boldt Castle Tour: Heart of Thousand Islands
4.7
788 Ratings
Clayton

Embark on an intimate boat tour through the Heart of Thousand Islands, getting closer to the islands than any other tour. Explore Boldt Castle and discover the rich history and legends of the area. Don’t miss the chance to see magnificent million-dollar homes and oceangoing vessels on the St. Lawrence River.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Clayton Island Tours - Our Starting Location 39611 Chateau Lane, Clayton New York
What's Included
  • Sightseeing boat cruise
  • On-board restrooms
  • Local naturalist guide
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees to Heart Island and Boldt Castle
  • Gratuities
  • Picnic Lunches are available for all tour $12.50 Adult/$8.00 Children Please call for Pre order
Additional Information

Set off on an unforgettable adventure as you discover the magical Thousand Islands along the St. Lawrence River. Departing from Clayton, NY (US), this intimate boat tour offers over 27 miles of breathtaking scenery and intriguing history. As the tour navigates both US and Canadian waters, knowledgeable local guides will share engaging stories and…

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Location
39611 Chateau Ln
Chateau Lane
Located off Route 12 in Clayton, NY
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Claudiahy1635nd
Oct 28, 2025
Wonderful tour experience - We booked this boat and castle tour when visiting friends near Clayton in NY. There were a few options, and this tour seemed to offer what we were looking for at a very reasonable price. The boat guide was wonderful, full of information about the area and fun stories. I would suggest sitting close to the boat guide as sometimes it was hard to hear him with all of the river and boat noise. The castle tour was also great, and as someone with some mobility issues, I appreciated the option of riding a golf cart up the hill to the castle, and the fact that there is an elevator in the castle.
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Gerry9060
Oct 16, 2025
Great facts about island history - Great ride! Interesting facts from our tour guide. Loved the boldt castle, would have liked more time there, however, you delivered what we signed up for!
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Francine
Oct 14, 2025
Excellent! - We enjoyed a wonderful and informative ride and castle visit. Staff were pleasant and knowledgeable. The tour content was extremely interesting. The price was very reasonable. This activity is a bit long and, while it is well suited for adults, I do not recommend this for families with small children. For those with mobility issues: this tour involves a fair amount of walking around, including inclines and declines. There is an elevator in the castle. If listening to someone narrate is not your thing, then this is not for you. Save your money and spare those trying to enjoy the experience and find a simple transport ride. You will thoroughly enjoy this tour if you are interested in the history of the region and its inhabitants.
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Arlana_y
Oct 13, 2025
Lots of History on the St. Lawrence - We were blessed with beautiful weather but a jacket was still a good thing to have. Lots of interesting information about the river, currents, historical events, wildlife, shipwrecks, the 1800+ Islands and who lives on them.
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Compass746244
Oct 13, 2025
Use this tour boat if you want to learn about the 1000 Islands and half tile to tour Boldt Castle! Well worth the $$! - It was a great trip! Michelle was a huge FONT of very interesting information. Being around both Canadian and U.S. islands was amazing. Thank you for a great afternoon!
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Denise
Oct 9, 2025
Beautiful - Such a cool place the short film inside of the the room (optional) tells the story so it makes sense . The landscape is wonderful . You are allowed to bring lunch/picnic food and it would be worth it to just sit on the lawn or the picnic tables and take the view in . I went on a sunny day and weather was perfect. Overall a cool spot to visit I did not see the boat house but you can add a ticket and they take you on a tour there.
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Tricia
Oct 7, 2025
Steady comfortable boat ride with experienced captain and informative guide. Optional lunch/drink options prior to trip - Steady comfortable boat tide with experienced captain and informative guide. Optional picnic lunch/drink options also
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S3841ysmarym
Oct 6, 2025
Great trip with a 5-star tour guide - This is really an excellent tour - and while the scenery was phenomenal, the boat comfortable, and Boldt Castle impressive, and while the October fall weather on Saturday was absolutely perfect - what really made the trip unique was the tour guide, Liam. He is truly one of the best tour guides I have ever listened to, with so many stories, knowledge, and a great attitude - clearly he was enjoying himself and that made the entire trip fun. A really nice afternoon.
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Andrearp6219sb
Oct 5, 2025
Beautiful place with lots of history - Getting to Boldt Castle through boat it’s an experience in itself. The castle is beautifully restored and well taken care of. It was so much fun getting to explore it at our own leisure and it was so interesting learning about its history!
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Jianbo_s
Oct 15, 2025
The only challenge was... - The only challenge was that it was hard to hear the guide over the sound of the boat's engine. Aside from that, it was an enjoyable experience.
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