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1000 Islands Cruise Guides — Planning Tips & What to Know
Planning tips, comparisons, and everything you need to know about booking a Kingston 1000 Islands cruise.
1000 Islands Fall Foliage Cruises: Best Time for Autumn Colours
Which 1000 Islands cruise to take for fall foliage, and when to book it — a route-by-route guide to Kingston, Gananoque, Rockport and Ivy Lea in autumn.
Read guide →1000 Islands Lunch & Brunch Cruises from Kingston: Prices, Menus & Which Is Best
Kingston's Islands Lunch and Brunch Cruises compared — 2026 prices, sample menus, the Admiralty Islands route, and which one to book.
Read guide →3-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise: Routes, Prices & Is It Worth It?
Gananoque, Kingston Heart of the Islands and Rockport Two Castle all run 3-hour 1000 Islands cruises — but very different routes. What each shows you, what it costs, and which to book.
Read guide →Which 1000 Islands Cruise Is Best? Reviews & Recommendations for 2026
Every major 1000 Islands cruise ranked and reviewed — Gananoque, Rockport, Kingston and Ivy Lea compared by scenery, value and who each one actually suits.
Read guide →Ivy Lea 1000 Islands Cruises: Routes, Boldt Castle and How They Compare
Ivy Lea's 1-hour cruise starts closest to Boldt Castle, Zavikon and the international bridge. What you see, what it costs, and when Gananoque or Kingston is the better port.
Read guide →Kingston Sunset Cruises: the Best 1000 Islands Evening and Sunset Dinner Cruises
Kingston runs two evening cruises — a 2-hour adults-only Cocktail Cruise and a 3-hour Sunset Dinner Cruise into the Admiralty Islands. What each costs, what you see, and which to book.
Read guide →1000 Islands Cruise Prices & Tickets: Kingston, Gananoque, Ivy Lea and Rockport Compared
What a 1000 Islands cruise really costs — every route priced by port and duration, plus HST, parking, drinks and the extras that turn a C$37 ticket into a C$50 one.
Read guide →Island Queen vs Island Star: Which Kingston 1000 Islands Cruise Boat Is Better?
The two Kingston cruise boats compared — the triple-deck Island Queen paddlewheeler against the glass-topped Island Star — and the weekday rule that lets you pick which one you sail on.
Read guide →Kingston Dinner Cruises: The Best 1000 Islands Dinner & Sunset Cruise Options
The Kingston Sunset Dinner Cruise compared — what the three-course meal and three-hour Admiralty Islands route actually cost, which boat you get on which night, and when lunch is the better buy.
Read guide →St. Lawrence River Cruises & the 1000 Islands: Which Sightseeing Cruise to Take
Short St. Lawrence River sightseeing cruises through the 1000 Islands, compared by port, route and duration — Kingston, Gananoque, Ivy Lea and Rockport, from 1 hour to a full-day castle stopover.
Read guide →Best 1000 Islands Boat Tours: Routes, Duration, Prices & Which Cruise to Choose
Every 1000 Islands cruise compared by route, duration and price — from a 1-hour Ivy Lea loop to a 6-hour two-castle stopover — and which one is right for your trip.
Read guide →Boldt Castle 1000 Islands: Best Boat Tours from Canada, Kingston & Gananoque
Which Canadian 1000 Islands cruises actually reach Boldt Castle — Gananoque, Ivy Lea and Rockport compared on route, stopover access, passport rules and price.
Read guide →Kingston vs Gananoque 1000 Islands Cruises: Which Departure Point Is Better?
Kingston or Gananoque for a 1000 Islands cruise — compared on scenery, Boldt Castle, dining, parking, driving time, and whether the drive east is worth it.
Read guide →Best Time for a 1000 Islands Cruise: Season, Weather & Fall Color
The main 1000 Islands cruise season runs from mid-April in Kingston into early November, with dates varying by departure point. June and early September offer the best overall balance for a first cruise; Boldt Castle is open May 9 to October 12 in 2026.
Read guide →Do I Need a Passport for a Boldt Castle Tour?
When a 1000 Islands cruise crosses into U.S. territory at Boldt Castle, what documents you need, and which cruises avoid the requirement entirely.
Read guide →1000 Islands Cruises in Canada: Kingston vs Gananoque vs Ivy Lea
Comparing the three 1000 Islands cruise departure ports — Kingston, Gananoque, and Ivy Lea — on route, castle access, dining, price, and convenience.
Read guide →What to Expect on a 1000 Islands Cruise
Boarding, onboard facilities, dress code, and accessibility for a Kingston 1000 Islands cruise — what a first-timer should know before departure.
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