Cruise the St. Lawrence River into Canada—no passport required
2.5 Hours
Boat tour, Naturalist guide
Cruise through U.S. and Canadian waters on the St. Lawrence River as you glide among quieter 1000 Islands. Hear stories from the War of 1812 and keep an eye out for birds and other wildlife along the shoreline.
No passports required. Check in at the ticket booth; boarding passes are issued on the day of departure. The operator may deny boarding if you are not checked in and on board at departure time.
Please notify us at least 24 hours prior to departure to receive a full refund.
Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure to allow time for parking and ticket-booth check-in. Boarding passes are issued on the day of departure (including online purchases). Be ready to board 15 minutes before departure; the operator may deny boarding if you are not checked in and on board at departure time.
Use free parking at Clayton Island Tours; RVs and buses are welcome.
No. Passports and visas are not required for this tour, even though you travel through U.S. and Canadian waters.
39611 Chateau Lane, Clayton NY 13624
The boat tours here have earned a loyal following, and it's easy to see why. Guides like Liam and Michel bring genuine enthusiasm and deep local knowledge to each trip, sharing little-known stories about the islands, the properties along the river, and the area's history. The smaller boat size creates an intimate atmosphere that larger cruise operations simply can't replicate, and popular routes like the Boldt Castle and Rock Island Lighthouse tour consistently draw praise for their pacing and scenery. A handful of recent reviews do point to some inconsistency worth knowing about. Sound system issues on windier days made it difficult for some guests to hear the narration, and a few specialty cruises like the wine and sunset tours felt less structured than the standard guided options. If a narrated, educational experience is what you're after, the daytime island tours seem to be where this crew really shines. Overall, repeat visitors are common here, with many guests returning year after year and bringing family and friends along. The staff's warmth and the personalized feel of the tours are consistently the highlights. For anyone exploring the Thousand Islands region, this is a solid choice for getting out on the water with people who clearly love what they do.
We took the two nations and the Boldt Castle trip. We bought both tickets online. Really amazing people on the boat. Especially the pilot and host. Both were very friendly with the kids. We had amazing time on the boat and listening to all the stories from the host. He had so much information about a minimum of 100 houses on the way and about the islands. The price to the boat tour was reasonable. If your want the window seat stand in the line a little earlier. Middle seats were not too bad either.
Sundeep Venkatesan
July 7, 2026
We took the two nations and the Boldt Castle trip. We bought both tickets online. Really amazing people on the boat. Especially the pilot and host. Both were very friendly with the kids. We had amazing time on the boat and listening to all the stories from the host. He had so much information about a minimum of 100 houses on the way and about the islands. The price to the boat tour was reasonable. If your want the window seat stand in the line a little earlier. Middle seats were not too bad either.
Sundeep Venkatesan
July 7, 2026
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