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.

Very disappointed that we circled Clayton the whole time there was plenty of time to go around…read moreGrindstone or towards Alex Bay for an hour or so not much of a cruise

This tour was worth it very informative, the tour guide was very knowledgeable, we had a lovely…read moretime , I would surely recommend this tour.

We took the lunch boat tour. Food was mediocre-grilled chicken, Mac and cheese that was dry,…read moremacaroni salad, chef salad. But the tour was fantastic! We were on a boat with 3 decks, 2 of which are enclosed. After lunch we went to the top deck, for spectacular views. The guide told us all about the mansions we saw, facts about the islands and river. Very interesting and entertaining. I'd love to take this tour again! There are different tours, evening cocktail tours, dinner tours also.

Yesterday I experienced racism and my partner got upset which led into an unpleasant experience…read morejust because a white female felt entitled to complain to the captain about being uncomfortable.She was the one who approached me . She need to make content. .... Seriously ok I moved aside and allow her to do whatever she needed to do. However it wasn't enough!!! She came Again with a more aggressive tone you're in my space ... lol... there's no assigned seats however their belongings were there so I respected that and moved behind them. Clearly no one was in those seats that's why ,me as an individual went over to have a better view . our tour guide pointed out everything on the left were the attractions were So here I'm enjoying my tour when this lady ...lack of better choices of words comes over and starts to say you're in my place. No honey I'm not!! I moved just to avoid confrontation being she was already rude and disrespectful!!! My guy overheard this encounter and became annoyed. She then stomped off all huffing and puffing goes to the captain . He comes over and without and conversation threatens turn the boat around and kick us out . Like dude being a responsible individual you're going to have a conversation based on both side!!! But noooo you're as racist as this blond 2ft 1" racist troll Well it was definitely a one sided encounter for sure!! It was pretty sad that I told the crew members look at the video and go from there. The fact that the captain never asked what transpired says a lot about his mannerisms also. He and his reflective piece of cheap sunglasses didn't choose to adhere to both sides of situations . Sad but true!! However the gentleman who was part of the crew took the time to listen to what happened I do compliment him you're awesome....thank you!!

Thousand Islands Winery has always been my absolute favorite, truly some of the best wines I've…read moreever had. I love them so much that I sent a selection to a friend in Florida for Christmas. When the package arrived in Florida, UPS made an error and sent it back to the winery. That's when Patty at Thousand Islands Winery became a true Christmas angel. She stepped in immediately, handled everything with such care, and made sure my gift was rerouted to ensure delivery. Her kindness and dedication turned a stressful situation into a wonderful experience. Thanks to Patty, Thousand Islands Winery has now made a big splash in Florida too. I already adored their wines, but now I love everything about this establishment, the quality, the service, and the people behind it. Highly recommend, every time.

Good deals for wine tasting. They have some indoor seating and some outdoor. Wine tours are…read moreavailable. Staff seemed nice. My group was a large group, so they split us up in two 2 groups. You will get carded if you look young, and if you don't then they will not ask for ID.

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.

I have take the 5 hour (several years back) and 3 hour (last year) boat tour. It was scenic and…read morerelaxing. You feel the cool breeze despite the warm summer weather. Hearing info about the 1000 was cool. The prices for the boat tours seems pretty affordable. There are washrooms onboard. Also, there was snacks and drinks have similar prices to concert and events food and drinks. For the 3 hour tour We took a morning tour. It was not very busy so there's a lot of space to move around. The most popular spot was the very front (bottom level). It's calm though it might be a little long for some. For the 5 hour tour: We took an afternoon/evening tour. Despite how busy it is, it was cool to visit and step foot on Boldt Island. Also, make sure you know which boat you were on as there will be multiple tour boats from other companies in the area. The Island and Castle were larger than I thought. The achitecture and interior were gorgeous and impressive. From what I remember, I think the gift shop accepts both currencies.

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!

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!

From the owner: Exclusive Helicopter tours of the 1000 Islands, Boldt Castle and Private Helicopter Charters.read more