Kingston: Lunch Cruise of Thousand Islands
About This Experience
Set sail from downtown Kingston for a 3-hour journey to explore the Thousand Islands. Admire the remarkable scenery that has made the region famous throughout the world as you savor a delicious meal freshly prepared onboard.
Wind your way through the small cottage islands of the Admiralty Group featuring Napoleon's Hat, Wanderer's Channel, the Bateau Channel, the new, opulent Mandalay Mansion, and the historic sights of Kingston. Enjoy live entertainment, and a description of the history and folklore as you pass by spectacular scenery and island homes, as well as a full-service bar with wine, beer, and a selection of cocktails and mocktails.
Lunch typically sails on the Island Queen in our Spring and Fall seasons. In July and August, Lunch sails on the Island Queen on Mondays and Tuesdays, and on the Island Star Wednesday through Sunday. Your vessel may be subject to change due to capacity and season schedules. Feel free to contact us if you have questions about the vessel for your cruise.
Highlights
- Sail from downtown Kingston to explore the Thousand Islands region
- Enjoy live entertainment and descriptions of the scenery and island's history
- Sit back, relax, and enjoy a delicious lunch onboard as you admire the sights
What's Included
- ✓ 3-hour sightseeing cruise
- ✓ Appetizer, entrée, and dessert
- ✓ Live entertainment
- ✓ Local taxes
Not Included
- Specialty menu items (additional cost)
- Coffee, tea, non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverages (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Good to Know & Caveats
- Menu and boat are subject to change. Your cruise may be aboard the Island Queen or the Island Star depending on vessel capacity and availability.
- Advise any dietary restrictions or allergies at the time of reservation, vegetarian options are available
- Beverages and specialty menu items are subject to additional charges
- Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
- All tickets are final sale and non-refundable
- For group reservations (20+ passengers), please book using this link; https://www.1000islandscruises.ca/chartersandgroups/groups/
Meeting Point
You must exchange your GetYourGuide voucher for tickets before boarding. Arrive 30 minutes before boarding. Collect your ticket(s) from the ticket office at 1 Brock Street, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. The boats depart from Crawford Wharf dock adjacent to the ticket office. After picking up your tickets, join the boarding line for your cruise. Note that there is no parking available at the dock: we recommend parking at Hanson Memorial Parking Garage at 105 Brock St.
What Travelers Say
Rated 4.5/5 by 292 verified GetYourGuide travelers.
We had family over from England, we all enjoyed every moment of the trip around the islands. The food was absolutely delicious and the cheese cake was fantastic. The girls serving were just fabulous. Thank you to all the staff aboard the he Island Queen
— Anne T, August
Larger portions would be nice. Over all everything was great.
— Brian, August
The food was simply incredibly delicious and high quality... the view, the music, the information... I'm just thrilled! I was alone on board and enjoyed it very much… highly recommended!!
— Anja, August
Frequently Asked Questions
What meal is served on the Lunch Cruise?
An appetizer, entrée, and dessert prepared onboard, included in the price, plus live entertainment and narrated history as you pass through the Admiralty Islands. A full-service bar is available for an extra cost.
Where does the Lunch Cruise leave from?
Downtown Kingston — exchange your voucher for tickets at 1 Brock Street, then board at Crawford Wharf dock next door. Arrive 30 minutes early; there's no dockside parking, so use the Hanson Memorial Parking Garage at 105 Brock St.
Which boat operates the Lunch Cruise?
Typically the Island Queen in spring and fall; in July and August it alternates between the Island Queen (Mon/Tue) and the Island Star (Wed–Sun), depending on capacity and season.
