St Lawrence River - Rock Island Lighthouse on a Glass Bottom Boat Tour

4.6 (110 Viator reviews) 2 hrs 45 min Clayton area

St Lawrence River - Rock Island Lighthouse on a Glass Bottom Boat Tour
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St Lawrence River Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise and Rock Island Lighthouse Tour
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About this activity

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.

Itinerary

  1. Clayton Island Tours · 150 min

    Experience the grandeur and beauty of the 1000 Islands Region the Clayton Island Tours way. Clayton Island Tour’s professional tour guides will share the legends and lore behind the Thousand Islands region on a 2 or 3 hour scenic boat tour.

  2. Rock Island Lighthouse State Park · 60 min

    historic Rock Island Lighthouse on the beautiful St. Lawrence Seaway. When you visit, climb the stairs of the lighthouse and enjoy a bird's eye view from the lantern room. Tour the museum in the keeper’s quarters and learn about the history of the island, its keepers, and the magnificent St. Lawrence River. Walk the island and take home a souvenir from the gift shop.

  3. Wellesley Island State Park · pass by

    We will travel among many of the 1000 Islands on the St. Lawrence River

What's included

  • Sightseeing cruise by glass-bottom boat
  • Restroom on board
  • Admission to Rock Island
  • Local naturalist guide

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Picnic Lunch - $12.00 Adult/$8.00 Children - Please call ahead to pre-order

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

• From Interstate 81 we are approximately 5 miles south of I-81 (Exit 56 south, Route 12) and the Thousand Islands Bridge. • From Watertown take Route 12 exit (Bradley Street) to Clayton, turn right at the Light, 39621 Chateau Lane is less than a mile on your left!

End point: • From Interstate 81 we are approximately 5 miles south of I-81 (Exit 56 south, Route 12) and the Thousand Islands Bridge. • From Watertown take Route 12 exit (Bradley Street) to Clayton, turn right at the Light, 39621 Chateau Lane is less than a mile on your left!

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Picnic Lunches are available for all tours - $12.00 Adult/$8.00 Children - Please call ahead to pre-order
  • Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure. Receive boarding pass from our blue ticket booth

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.6/5

110 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor

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  • 4 star11
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