ALEXANDRIA BAY BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Two-Nation Tour: A Five- to Six-Hour Passage Through the Thousand Islands’ Mansions, Maritime Lanes and Historic Islands
A 5–6 hour cruise from Alexandria Bay that navigates both the U.S. and Canadian sides of the St. Lawrence Seaway, with guided landings at Rock Island Lighthouse and Boldt Castle.
Two-Nation Tour: A Five- to Six-Hour Passage Through the Thousand Islands’ Mansions, Maritime Lanes and Historic Islands.
The Two‑Nation Tour threads the Thousand Islands on the St. Lawrence Seaway from Alexandria Bay, a daylong cruise that alternates open-water passages past Millionaires Row and the Lost Channel with two guided land calls: Rock Island Lighthouse and Boldt Castle. Along the way the vessel slips beneath spans of the 1000 Island Bridge and through a working shipping channel where commercial vessels make their way between nations.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
St. Lawrence Shipping Channel & 1000 Island Bridge
The route takes you into the St. Lawrence Seaway shipping channel and beneath one of the Canadian and American spans of the 1000 Island Bridge system, offering repeated views of commercial traffic that uses this major international route.
Rock Island Lighthouse & Boldt Castle Excursions
The tour includes two land excursions — a 45‑minute stop at Rock Island Lighthouse (with museum access) and a 90‑minute visit to Boldt Castle on Heart Island; admission to both attractions is included in the price.
Millionaires Row, Devil’s Oven and the Lost Channel
Cruising the islands reveals the lavish mansions of Millionaires Row, the hidden recesses like the Lost Channel and the Devil’s Oven — a noted local landmark tied to regional lore.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
Boarding in Alexandria Bay, you settle into a 5–6 hour itinerary that alternates ambient underway time on the St. Lawrence with close, guided visits ashore; narration frames the waterways, the region’s wealthy island estates and the engineering of the 1000 Island Bridge while the vessel provides steady access to both U.S. and Canadian shoreline points.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits and why.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Typical trip length is 5–6 hours.
Keewaydin State Park Marina — 45165 NYS Route 12, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607.
The listed price includes admission to Rock Island Lighthouse and Boldt Castle.
Consult the operator’s guidance for recommended items for a 5–6 hour cruise with short island walks.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Two‑Nation Tour?
The cruise lasts approximately 5–6 hours.
Where is the meeting point for departure?
Boarding is at Keewaydin State Park Marina, 45165 NYS Route 12, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607.
Which landmarks does the tour visit?
The itinerary includes stops at Rock Island Lighthouse and Boldt Castle and passes sights such as Millionaires Row, the Lost Channel and the Devil’s Oven, plus travel under the 1000 Island Bridge and through the St. Lawrence Seaway shipping channel.
Are admissions to the onshore attractions included?
Yes — the tour price includes admission to both Rock Island Lighthouse and Boldt Castle.
Does the cruise travel on both the U.S. and Canadian sides of the Thousand Islands?
Yes — the cruise navigates both the U.S. and Canadian sides of the Thousand Islands region on the St. Lawrence Seaway.