We’re having a party! Ambush! Island Queen Party Cruise
We’re having a party! Ambush! Island Queen Party Cruise
Looking to plan a staff celebration, hosting visiting clients, organizing a wedding event, booking a graduation cruise, or bringing a tour group to Kingston? Whatever the occasion, a private charter or group cruise gives you a chance to experience the 1000 Islands in a way that feels perfectly tailored to your needs.
Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises offers group reservations on public cruises, preferred rates for tour operators, and private charter options for special occasions and corporate events. With departures from downtown Kingston, steps from hotels, shopping, and Market Square, it’s an easy way to bring people together on the water.
Private charters are a great option for anyone looking to create a more customized cruise experience. No matter the event, Kingston’s food, fun, and entertainment ships offer a unique setting for your guests. Choose from 1 of our 3 Ships; The Island Queen, The Island Belle or the Island Star, each offers a memorable space to gather, celebrate, and enjoy Kingston & the 1000 Islands from the water.
For corporate events, a cruise is great for getting away from the usual meeting room or restaurant reservation. Whether you’re planning a late afternoon mixer, a lunch meeting, or a staff night out, the team can help bring together the food, service, and entertainment while your group enjoys views of Kingston and the islands.
Weddings and celebrations also feel extra special on the water. Surrounded by Kingston’s historic waterfront, Fort Henry, the Royal Military College of Canada, and 1000 Islands scenery, your event has a backdrop that is hard to recreate on land. From dining and decor to entertainment and atmosphere, the events team can help shape the experience around your plans.
Graduation cruises and group celebrations are another fun option. You can celebrate a milestone, throw the best birthday party ever or just get people together, a private cruise makes for a memorable event.
For groups looking to join a regularly scheduled cruise, group reservations are available on public cruises for 20 or more guests. This is a great option for tour groups, clubs, school groups, family gatherings, or anyone looking to enjoy the 1000 Islands together without planning a fully private event. Group reservations are available for both Sightseeing and Dining Cruises so you can enjoy whichever cruise you want with the people you love. These are subject to availability and blackout dates, so be sure to check ahead of time.
Dining is one of the signature parts of the Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises experience. Depending on your event, options can include brunch, lunch, dinner, hors d’oeuvres, or even a more casual BBQ-style meal. The in-house culinary team brings the same care and hospitality from the public dining cruises into private and group events.
You can also add bar service to your event, with options like craft beer, signature wines, and specialty cocktails. Live musical entertainment can help set the tone, while sightseeing commentary can add a true Kingston and 1000 Islands feel to the experience.
For groups looking to do even more, private charter options can also be combined with a city tour aboard the iconic red trolley, giving your guests a fuller Kingston experience on land and water.
Fill out the charter request form or contact the team at events@ktic.ca.
