hours ashore on average
Ships typically dock in Clayton NY for around — hours. That's enough time for a full island tour, a beach day, or a combination of shorter experiences.

Tours & Experiences in Clayton NY

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Adventurous Alexandria Bay Scavenger Hunt
Adventurous Alexandria Bay Scavenger Hunt
★★★★★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ⏱️ 2.0h
Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!
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The Ultimate Heart of 1000 Islands Sightseeing Boat Tour
The Ultimate Heart of 1000 Islands Sightseeing Boat Tour
★★★★★ 4.9 (612 reviews) ⏱️ 5.0h
THIS TOUR DEPARTS FROM THE UNITED STATES 2 Nation Lunch Cruise with stops at Boldt Castle and Rock Island Lighthouse. Join us for the ultimate sightseeing tour on the St. Lawrence River. Designed for those who wish to take in the beauty of the 1000 islands Region and experience the the most attractions from the river in an afternoon. This tour includes lunch, combines our Boldt Castle Tour stopping at Heart Island for a tour of Millionaire George Boldt's Rhineland style castle, a cruise through Millionaires Row viewing magnificent summer homes of the rich and famous of the gilded age, and a stop at Rock Island Lighthouse to visit the "Keepers Cottage" Museum & Gift Shop and climb to the top of lighthouse to enjoy the spectacular view of the St. Lawrence Seaway. NO Passports required!
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Boldt Castle and 2 Nation Tour
Boldt Castle and 2 Nation Tour
★★★★★ 4.7 (860 reviews) ⏱️ 3.5h
Embark on an unforgettable journey as you explore the enchanting Thousand Islands along the St. Lawrence River. Departing from Clayton, NY (US,) our intimate boat tour invites you to experience over 27 unique miles of stunning scenery and fascinating history. As we navigate US and Canadian waters, our expert local guides will share captivating tales and legends, bringing the rich heritage of the region to life. Get up close to the islands like never before, with exclusive views of opulent million-dollar homes on the famous "Millionaire's Row" and the impressive 1000 Island Bridge System. A highlight of the tour is Heart Island, where you have the opportunity to take a self-guided tour of the majestic Boldt Castle, a monument to George Boldt's enduring love for his wife, Louise. As the tour continues, we journey through the St. Lawrence Seaway, where you might catch a glimpse of oceangoing vessels making their way to the Great Lakes. Experience natural beauty, history, and romance
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Islands, Lighthouses, and Castle Tour on the St. Lawrence River
Islands, Lighthouses, and Castle Tour on the St. Lawrence River
★★★★★ 4.7 (53 reviews) ⏱️ 2.0h
THIS TOUR DEPARTS FROM THE US. Narrated Cruise along the St. Lawrence River in the 1000 Islands. Approximately 25 miles round trip along the St. Lawrence Seaway Shipping Channel. Weave among many of the 1000 Island, Pass Rock Island Lighthouse on Rock Island, Sunken Rock on Bush Island, Boldt Castle on Heart Island, Millionaires Row, view million dollar summer homes, and so much more!
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St Lawrence River - Rock Island Lighthouse on a Glass Bottom Boat Tour
St Lawrence River - Rock Island Lighthouse on a Glass Bottom Boat Tour
★★★★★ 4.6 (107 reviews) ⏱️ 2.8h
THIS TOUR DEPARTS FROM THE US. This amazing tour will show you the 1000 Islands like no one else can! Board the Night Heron, our incredible glass-bottomed boat for an unparalleled view of underwater life in the clean waters of the St. Lawrence River. Experience nature as our naturalist narrators spot ospreys, eagles, blue heron, deer, muskrats, minks, and loons that inhabit the 1000 Islands. Hear the history, legends and lore of the islands we pass by and shipwrecks we pass over. Docking at Rock Island for one hour guests may climb to the top of the Lighthouse for a birds eye view of the surrounding St. Lawrence Seaway. Visit the Lighthouse keeper’s cottage which is now a museum and gift shop to learn the history of the lighthouse and keepers who kept the lights burning. Walk the island and see the building once used to store whale oil for burning in the lighthouse.
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1000 Islands Canada (No passports required, Departing from the US
1000 Islands Canada (No passports required, Departing from the US
★★★★★ 4.6 (22 reviews) ⏱️ 2.0h
Join us for a Unique Tour of Islands not seen on other US tours! Marvel at the natural beauty of these less inhabited islands with tranquil bays, marshes, and scenic shorelines as we discover birds and wildlife that inhabit the region. The Natives knew this beautiful collection of islands as Manitoana or the “Garden of the Great Spirit”. Meander among Canadian National Parks and narrow channels of the Lake Fleet and Admiralty Island groups as our naturalist guide shares the history of how the war of 1812 shaped the border between the United States and Canada and how the islands of this unique archipelago were named.
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1000 Islands Sunset Cruise from Clayton, NY
1000 Islands Sunset Cruise from Clayton, NY
★★★★★ 4.5 (106 reviews) ⏱️ 2.0h
THIS TOUR DEPARTS FROM THE US. Don’t miss this opportunity for a wonderful evening on the St Lawrence River you will never forget! Evenings on the River are a special treat, and one of the best times to witness many bird species fishing. Twilight exposes the beauty of the islands and the river like you have never seen before and should not be missed. The route is captain’s choice to show off their favorite area of the river and may be different every day. This relaxing tour is perfect for individuals, couples or small groups. Enjoy our licensed cash bar (credit cards accepted," listening to music, or sometimes just the sounds from the mighty St. Lawrence River.
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When to Visit Clayton NY

Cruise season patterns based on scheduled ship visits and passenger volumes

Summer Season
Jun – Aug
220 estimated passengers across 1 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.

Cruise Lines Visiting Clayton NY

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