Aerial view of the Thousand Islands at golden hour with a sightseeing cruise boat on the St. Lawrence River

Clayton · Alexandria Bay · New York

Thousand Islands Tours & Cruises in New York

Explore the Thousand Islands from Clayton and Alexandria Bay, NY, with sightseeing cruises, castle tours, lighthouse trips, sunset cruises and scenic boat tours along the St. Lawrence River.

  • Best Price

    Guarantee

  • Trusted

    Reviews

  • Secure

    Payment

  • 24/7

    Support

Choose your Thousand Islands tour

Every sailing departs in season from Clayton or Alexandria Bay. Choose your route, then check live availability on the official booking calendar.

Passengers on the open upper deck of a sightseeing boat cruising past forested islands on the St. Lawrence River
5 hoursDeparts Clayton

The Ultimate Heart of Thousand Islands Sightseeing Tour

Set sail on a 5-hour narrated cruise through the heart of the Thousand Islands along the St. Lawrence River, with two island stops and a picnic lunch on board.

From $103.95

Buy Ticket
The Ultimate Heart of Thousand Islands Sightseeing Tour
Stone castle with turrets rising from a small island on a calm blue river
3h 30mDeparts Clayton

Boldt Castle & 2 Nation Tour

Cover over 27 miles of the St. Lawrence River on an intimate narrated cruise through US and Canadian waters, with 75 minutes at Boldt Castle.

From $49.95

Buy Ticket
Boldt Castle & 2 Nation Tour
White stone lighthouse on a tiny island surrounded by clear shallow turquoise water
2h 45mDeparts Clayton

Glass Bottom Boat + Rock Island Lighthouse

See the Thousand Islands from above and below on a 2-hour 45-minute glass-bottom boat cruise, with a full hour ashore on Rock Island.

From $57.95

Buy Ticket
Glass Bottom Boat + Rock Island Lighthouse
Narrated cruise boat passing a lighthouse and wooded islands on the St. Lawrence River at dusk
2 hoursDeparts Clayton

Islands, Lighthouses, and Castle Tour

A 2-hour narrated cruise covering 20 scenic miles between Clayton and Alexandria Bay, taking in Boldt Castle, two lighthouses, and Millionaires Row.

From $49.95

Buy Ticket
Islands, Lighthouses, and Castle Tour
Golden sunset over the St. Lawrence River seen from the deck rail of a sightseeing boat
2 hoursDeparts Clayton

Sunset Cruise on The St. Lawrence River

A relaxed 2-hour evening cruise among the islands on the St. Lawrence River, with on-board music, wildlife spotting, and a fully licensed cash bar.

From $29.95

Buy Ticket
Sunset Cruise on The St. Lawrence River
Suspension bridge spanning a wide blue river seen from the wake of a moving boat
2h 15mDeparts Alexandria Bay

2 Nation Tour

Cover 22 miles through the shared international waters of America and Canada on a 2-hour 15-minute narrated cruise. No passport required.

From $45.95

Buy Ticket
2 Nation Tour
Ivy-covered granite castle with towers on a wooded island under a soft grey sky
3h 10mDeparts Alexandria Bay

Singer Castle Tour

A 3-hour 10-minute narrated cruise to Singer Castle on Dark Island, covering an exclusive 11-mile stretch of the St. Lawrence River.

From $57.95

Buy Ticket
Singer Castle Tour
Illuminated passenger tour boat cruising past forested islands on the St. Lawrence River at twilight
1h 30mDeparts Alexandria Bay

Twilight Cruise

A quiet and serene 1.5-hour evening cruise through the Thousand Islands in Alexandria Bay — the perfect date night on the water.

From $27.95

Buy Ticket
Twilight Cruise
Gilded Age waterfront mansions and boathouses lining a river shoreline in golden evening light
1 hourDeparts Alexandria Bay

Millionaires Row Tour

A 1-hour narrated cruise past America's famous Millionaires Row, with the lavish estates and grand mansions of the Gilded Age.

From $39.95

Buy Ticket
Millionaires Row Tour

Why cruise the Thousand Islands

Two departure ports

Sail from the Clayton village waterfront or from James Street in Alexandria Bay, minutes from the international bridge.

Live narration

Every sailing is narrated live — island names, Gilded Age owners, shipwrecks and river history as you pass them.

Castles from the water

Boldt Castle and Singer Castle, plus optional landings on Heart Island and Rock Island — no passport required.

Comfortable vessels

Covered lower decks, open upper decks, restrooms on board, and snacks available for purchase.

Book with confidence

Book securely

Checkout runs on the official secure booking platform with SSL encryption.

Customer support

Having trouble? Call, chat, or email the the cruise operators team.

Flexible booking

Manage your booking and make changes from your account on most experiences.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation or Rescheduling up to 48 hours before departure.