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A relaxed three-hour lunch cruise from downtown Kingston that sails into the Admiralty Islands. Enjoy a three-course a la carte meal while passing Fort Henry, Royal Military College and cottage-dotted islets of the 1000 Islands.
A relaxed three-hour lunch cruise from downtown Kingston that sails into the Admiralty Islands. Enjoy a three-course a la carte meal while passing Fort Henry, Royal Military College and cottage-dotted islets of the 1000 Islands.
Late spring sunlight skims the St. Lawrence as the Island Queen shudders away from Kingston's limestone quay, paddlewheel churning a slow wake that dares the archipelago ahead.
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Operated by Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises · Kingston, Ontario
Late spring sunlight skims the St. Lawrence as the Island Queen shudders away from Kingston's limestone quay, paddlewheel churning a slow wake that dares the archipelago ahead.
Over three hours the Heart of the 1000 Islands Lunch Cruise threads narrow channels of the Admiralty Islands, passing low granite shoals, cottage-dotted islets and the fortified silhouette of Fort Henry.
The St. Lawrence here is a post-glacial corridor carved from Ordovician limestone; the islands are high points of eroded bedrock, their shores stacked with rounded boulders and wind-polished ledges. The region drew explorers, Loyalist settlers and Victorian vacationers; Gilded Age summerers transformed some islands with cottages and boathouses, and steamships have been ferrying sightseers since that era.
Onboard you'll find a three-course a la carte lunch and live entertainment, with dining on a panoramic second deck in spring and fall aboard the Island Queen and, in July and August, select lunch sailings on the glass-topped Island Star.
Expect easy movement - wide decks, accessible boarding and room to walk while the river pushes you past Royal Military College and the Kingston skyline. Practical notes: bring layered sun protection and non-slip shoes for damp decking; binoculars and a camera reward early attention to shoreline birdlife. Keep pace with the schedule - boarding begins before departure - and budget time to reach downtown Kingston docks via public transit or a short taxi.
This cruise is both a relaxed meal and a focused natural-history passage: the river will steer the rhythm, you simply decide how closely to watch the islands pass. Seats fill quickly mid-summer; reserve early to secure preferred dining options.
Yes. The cruise includes a three-course a la carte lunch (salad, entree and dessert) as described in the inclusions.
For a full refund cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure; cancellations inside 24 hours are not refundable.
Yes. The operator lists wheelchair-accessible boarding and facilities; contact the provider ahead of time to confirm specific needs.
Service animals are permitted; other pets are not listed as allowed—check with the operator if you plan to travel with a companion animal.
Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Late spring sunlight skims the St. Lawrence as the Island Queen shudders away from Kingston's limestone quay, paddlewheel churning a slow wake that dares the archipelago ahead.
Late spring sunlight skims the St. Lawrence as the Island Queen shudders away from Kingston's limestone quay, paddlewheel churning a slow wake that dares the archipelago ahead.
Over three hours the Heart of the 1000 Islands Lunch Cruise threads narrow channels of the Admiralty Islands, passing low granite shoals, cottage-dotted islets and the fortified silhouette of Fort Henry.
The St. Lawrence here is a post-glacial corridor carved from Ordovician limestone; the islands are high points of eroded bedrock, their shores stacked with rounded boulders and wind-polished ledges. The region drew explorers, Loyalist settlers and Victorian vacationers; Gilded Age summerers transformed some islands with cottages and boathouses, and steamships have been ferrying sightseers since that era.
Onboard you'll find a three-course a la carte lunch and live entertainment, with dining on a panoramic second deck in spring and fall aboard the Island Queen and, in July and August, select lunch sailings on the glass-topped Island Star.
Expect easy movement - wide decks, accessible boarding and room to walk while the river pushes you past Royal Military College and the Kingston skyline. Practical notes: bring layered sun protection and non-slip shoes for damp decking; binoculars and a camera reward early attention to shoreline birdlife. Keep pace with the schedule - boarding begins before departure - and budget time to reach downtown Kingston docks via public transit or a short taxi.
This cruise is both a relaxed meal and a focused natural-history passage: the river will steer the rhythm, you simply decide how closely to watch the islands pass. Seats fill quickly mid-summer; reserve early to secure preferred dining options.