tour the 1000 islands with UNCLE SAM BOAT TOURS

 

Year after year, more people explore the 1000 Islands
with
UNCLE SAM than all other U.S. Tour Boats Combined.

two nation tour

2 1/4 Hours - Departing from Alexandria Bay, this international tour offers close-up enjoyment of historic and scenic wonders in both Canadian and American sections of the 1000 Islands. Professional guides unfold a colorful historical tapestry of the river, the islands, and the magnificent homes that you'll view on this special tour. As you journey through narrow island passages, surrounded by the natural beauty of the islands, you'll marvel at the majesty, diversity and originality of the island homes. Tour includes an unlimited stop at historic Boldt Castle (In Season).  All tours stop at historic Boldt Castle from May 10 to Oct 13 and on Oct. 18 and 19.  For an additional charge, tour the castle and grounds at your leisure, then return on any Uncle Sam Tour Boat or the Boldt Castle Shuttle. Stay as long as you wish: from 1/2 hour to an hour, or all day.

• Daily Departures May 1 to June 27 and Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, 2008 – Call for times
• Daily Departures June 28 to Aug. 31, 2008 at 10 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm,
  3:00 pm and 4:30 pm
 

3-1/2 Hours - Uncle Sam Boat Tours is pleased to announce the addition  of this new tour to its already popular line of scenic 1000 Islands Tours. The Singer Castle Tour provides a unique opportunity to visit the newly opened SINGER CASTLE on Dark Island.  Departing from the boat line’s docks at the foot of James Street in downtown Alexandria Bay, the trip covers an eleven mile section of the St. Lawrence River not offered in any of our other tours. Our experienced tour guides will provide a lively narrative on both the down river trip to the castle and return trip to Alexandria Bay. At the castle, trained guides will greet our passengers and provide a one-hour walking tour. At the end of the trip there is the option to disembark at Boldt Castle on Heart Island where guests can enjoy a self-guided tour of the castle and its grounds.  Guests not wishing to disembark at Boldt Castle can remain on board and return to Alexandria Bay. Boldt Castle admission is additional.

• Departures on Saturdays and Sundays only
  May 24 thru June 27 & Sept. 1 thru Oct. 12, 2008 at 10 am and 2 pm.
• Departures daily from June 28 thru Aug. 31, 2008 at 10 am and 2 pm


boldt castle shuttle

10 min. ride - Tour the magnificent castle and grounds of famous Boldt Castle on Heart Island. Begun in 1900 by Waldorf Astoria's George Boldt as a summer home for his wife Louise, this turreted stone marvel was nearly completed but never lived in. Stay for an hour or all day. Return on any Uncle Sam Tour Boat or Boldt Castle Shuttle. (Additional modest admission charge at castle)

• Departures every half hour from 10 am to 5 pm,
  May 10 to June 20 and Sept. 1 to Oct. 5, 2008
• Departures every half hour from 10 am to 6 pm, June 21 to Aug. 31, 2008
• Departures every half hour from 10 am to 4 pm,
  Oct. 6 to Oct. 13 & Oct. 18 & 19, 2008
 

twilight hour tour

1 Hour - A 1000 Island sunset is a very special experience. Here, the twilight hour unveils a beauty of the river and islands not seen at other times of the day. These romantic tours explore a section of the islands not visited during the regular day tours, including the Sport Island group and historical Grenadier Island, the site of many battles during the French and Indian War. This trip does not stop at Boldt Castle on Heart Island.

• Departures daily at 7 pm , June 28 to Aug. 31, 2008
• Departures Saturday only May 24 to June 21 and Sept. 6 to Oct. 12, 2008
  Call for departure time.
 

charter cruise

Ideal for special occasions. We'll custom-package a memorable cruise just for your group... whatever the size. Choose from the widest selection of tour boats: double-deckers, and the newest, largest triple-deckers in the 1000 Islands. Day or moon-light cruises. Full catering services from snacks and lunches to gourmet buffets. Licensed bars on board. Please see additional details on this web page.

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luncheon cruise

2 1/4 HOURS - Turn a mid-day meal into a memorable occasion! Combine a two-nation cruise with a delectable luncheon buffet aboard Uncle Sam's triple deckers. You'll enjoy a leisurely cruise through the enchanting channels of the Thousand Islands, and learn much about the region's rich history from one of Uncle Sam's entertaining narrator-guides while enjoying a sumptuous buffet - all you care to enjoy. Afterward, savor close-up the spectacular scenery and magnificent island homes. If you wish, complete your day with an unlimited stop at historic Boldt Castle. Stay as long as you want, then return on any Uncle Sam Tour Boat or Boldt Castle Shuttle.
Admission to Boldt Castle is additional.

Departs daily at 12:30 pm from May 24 to October 12, 2008
Reservations Required - Please call our office

dinner cruises

2 1/2 HOURS - Spend an unforgettable evening on one of Uncle Sam's magnificent triple-deckers. For 2 1/2 hours we will wine, dine and entertain you as we cruise through some of the most romantic channels in the 1000 Islands. Enjoy cocktails and the beautiful scenery from the huge top deck. You'll be captivated by the music from our nightly live entertainment. Enchanting aromas of your feast, freshly prepared by the chefs at nearby Capt.'s Landing Restaurant, will lure you to the delights of the buffet.  Start your dinner off with a Caesar Salad and rolls. Then choose from Prime Rib, Breast of Chicken in a creamy mushroom sauce, or a Vegetarian Lasagna along with vegetable and potato. Top off our full-course dinner with rich cheesecake. While you dine, we'll cruise through the many small island waterways and seaway channels, presenting a fascinating, ever changing view that no restaurant dining room could ever match. As the sun sets, we'll bring you close to ships of many nations and picturesque island homes. With our paddle wheel churning the night waters into a silver spray, treat yourself to the spectacle of twinkling evening lights which rival the stars overhead.  This trip does not stop at Boldt Castle on Heart Island.

Departing at 7:00 pm Sat., June 21 and every Thursday through Sunday,
June 28 to Aug. 31, 2008

Reservations Required - Please call our office


1 Hour - If time is a factor, take our shortest tour of the islands.  This tour highlights the "Millionaire Row" section of the U.S. islands and then loops into Canadian waters before heading back to Alexandria Bay.

For departures OFF SEASON
(May 10 to June 27 and Sept. 3 to Oct. 12, 2008) please call.
Daily departures IN SEASON
(June 28 to Aug. 31, 2008) 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm, 2:30 pm and 4 pm


GIFT CERTIFICATES
for any of our cruises make great all-occasion gifts.
Just call toll free 1-800-253-9229
and purchase your certificate(s) right over the phone.

 

 


For departure time call toll free
1-800-253-9229
or (315)482-2611 / (315)482-9611 / email
unclesam@gisco.net

UNCLE SAM BOAT TOURS
45 James Street, P.O. Box 398, Alexandria Bay, New York 13607
Owned and operated by the Thomson Family since 1926

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