See more and save, with a 24/48/72h Kingston Attractions Pass!
See more and save, with a 24/48/72h Kingston Attractions Pass!
The world-famous 1000 Islands begin in Kingston and span the St. Lawrence River for miles. Enjoy a three-course lunch with salad, choice of entrée and dessert while you wind your way through small cottage islands of the Admiralty group featuring Napoleon’s Hat, Wanderer’s Channel, the opulent Mandalay Mansion and historic sights of Kingston on the Heart of the Islands Cruise.
Book online or call: 1-800-848-0011
Fuel Surcharge ($1.75-$2.75/pp) applies
Cruise from downtown Kingston into the heart of the Admiralty Islands, home to the highest concentration of small cottage islands and picturesque channels in the 1000 Islands. The Heart of the Islands Cruise is the perfect way to explore the scenery that has made the region famous throughout the world.
Set sail aboard the Island Queen Mon-Tues, and aboard the Island Star from Wed-Sun, with a delicious meal and panoramic views. Lunch in the 1000 Islands is scenic and entertaining; enjoy live music and live-hosted commentary about the region as you sail past small cottage islands and grand estates. This cruise includes a delicious three-course lunch.
Wine Tasting Wednesdays: On Wednesdays in July and August, the Lunch Cruise includes a small sharing board for your table with a flight of three rotating wines to sample and enjoy. Must be 19+ to consume alcohol. Ask your server about non-alcoholic substitutes.
Special Events: Join us for themed music performances, like Icons of Rock, Elvis & Era, and Margaritaville, on Thursdays aboard the Lunch Cruise. see more
3-hour sightseeing cruise
Live narration (English)
Restrooms
Open deck access
Live entertainment
3-course lunch
Comfortable shoes, light jacket, sunscreen/sunglasses, ID for bar. Passports are not required.
Enjoy the ultimate dining experience by upgrading your reservation to a Lunch Cruise with a Premium Table. A Premium reservation offers a guaranteed window table for your party and a specialty appetizer before your meal. Available for an additional $25+hst per guest. Only a select number of Premium tickets are sold.
Islands Route This 3-hour cruise sails up the St. Lawrence River into the Admiralty Islands, home to the highest concentration of small cottage islands and picturesque channels on the Canadian side of the 1000 Islands. See Napoleon’s Hat, Wanderer’s Channel, the opulent Mandalay Mansion, and a taste of Kingston’s historic scenery as you depart and return to harbour.
Early Spring
(April 18 – May 8)
Island Queen
Spring, Summer, Fall
(May 9 – Oct 12)
Mon-Tue Island Queen
Wed-Sun Island Star
Late Fall
(Oct 13 – Nov 1)
Island Queen
All tickets for your reservation must be picked up in person at our ticket counter prior to the boarding time listed on your original confirmation document. Visit us in store at Waterfront Gifts & Apparel located at 248 Ontario St.
Board and depart from Crawford Wharf, 1 Brock St. in the heart of downtown Kingston. Our dock is located across the street (approximately 2 minute walk) from Waterfront Gifts & Apparel.
248 Ontario St. Kingston, Ontario
All tickets for your reservation must be picked up in person at our ticket counter prior to the boarding time listed on your original confirmation document. Visit us in store at Waterfront Gifts & Apparel located at 248 Ontario St.
1 Brock St. Kingston, Ontario
Board and depart from Crawford Wharf, 1 Brock St. in the heart of downtown Kingston. Our dock is located across the street (approximately 2 minute walk) from Waterfront Gifts & Apparel.
Accessibility varies between our vessels. See Our Ships and Accessibility for more information.
Cruises and tours depart rain-or shine: events will not be cancelled for inclement weather unless a vessel captain determines that it is unsafe to sail.
All of our vessels have indoor and outdoor decks. Please dress accordingly.
Tickets are non-refundable, unless Ticket Assurance has been purchased/added to your reservation at the time of booking. See our full FAQ page for further details and policies.
The Lunch Cruise features a three-course meal: salad appetizer, choice of entrée, and dessert of-the-day are included with your ticket.
Set sail along Kingston’s waterfront, after dark. This live guided ghost cruise showcases downtown Kingston in a different light, examining the mysterious tales that surround our historic city.
Dine in the 1000 Islands! Join us on the Sunset Dinner Cruise for a spectacular evening on the water; it’s a floating restaurant where the scenery is always changing. Dine aboard the glass-topped Island Star, where you’ll be treated to a three-course dinner prepared fresh and served to your table. On select nights, this cruise sails aboard the Island Queen.
The world-famous 1000 Islands begin in Kingston and span the St. Lawrence River for miles. Enjoy a three-course brunch from the panoramic deck of the Island Queen while you wind your way through small cottage islands.
Set sail on a 2-hour Sunset Cocktail Cruise along Kingston’s historic waterfront and enjoy a picturesque evening on the water in the setting sun, with a live host, and curated music. A selection of beer, wine, and cocktails are available for purchase onboard. This cruise is for guests age 19 and older.
In Partnership with the Great Lakes Museum: set sail on a live-guided Shipwreck Cruise offering a unique perspective on the 1000 Islands’ maritime past. This 90-minute live-guided experience showcases Kingston’s historic waterfront and local scenery along with captivating storytelling, artifacts, and exclusive wreck-diving footage that delves into our region’s intriguing shipwreck history. A portion of proceeds supports the Great Lakes Museum.
The world-famous 1000 Islands begin in Kingston and span the St. Lawrence River for miles. Wind your way through small cottage islands of the Admiralty group featuring Napoleon’s Hat, Wanderer’s Channel, the opulent Mandalay Mansion and historic sights of Kingston on the Heart of the Islands Cruise.
