1000 Islands Day Trip. 2½ Hour Cruise. See the "Lost Ships"​​

The Lost Ships of the 1000 Islands Cruise is a 2½ hour boat cruise that departs from Gananoque in the 1000 Islands. This Canadian Signature Experience takes you through the picturesque 1000 Islands Region as you see the lavish homes of the rich & famous on “Millionaire’s Row”, discover the remarkable feats of engineering required to build the St. Lawrence Seaway and the  1000 Islands International bridge and more! In addition this cruise includes video and audio commentary as it sails past the sunken wrecks of 7 ships to truly bring events and stories of this area back to life.
This tour is entirely in Canada and passports are NOT required.
​This is a long tour day and depending on where you board the bus, it will be 12 to 14 hours before you return to your pickup location. 
1-Day Trip

Sun June 23, 2019
Sun July 14, 2019
Sun Aug 4, 2019
Sun Sep 1, 2019

​$99 + HST
To book over the phone
please call (866) 208-2950

Inclusions

  • Round trip transportation on deluxe bus with a washroom and WiFi.
  • 1000 Islands Lost Ships Boat Cruise (2½ hours) with narration.
  • Visit to The Big Apple for lunch. Price of lunch is not included in tour.
  • ​Complimentary bottled water and snacks included. 
  • Escorted tour with ShortTrips.ca tour director available during tour. 
  • All tips included.

Pickup Locations

For more information about a pickup location, please click on it's name in the list below.
Approximate Return Times
  • Scarborough 8:45 PM
  • York Mills 9:10 PM
  • Vaughan 9:40 PM
  • Mississauga 10:10 PM

Tour Dates

Sun June 23, 2019
Sun July 14, 2019
Sun Aug 4, 2019
Sun Sep 1, 2019

Price

$99 + HST
Price is per person in Canadian dollars. 13% HST tax % is extra. All tips are included.
To book over the phone, please call (866) 208-2950

Deposits, Payments, Cancellations & Refunds

  • Full refund if you cancel at least 14 days before the trip departure date. 
  • Sorry but no refunds if cancellation is received less then 14 days before trip departure date. 
  • Your seat is fully transferable to anyone else up to the time of departure without penalty. 

Travelling With Children

  • Children 10+ are welcome on this tour. Price is the same as adults. 

Trip Notes

  • ​We will be stopping at The Big Apple for lunch on the way to the 1000 Islands and stopping again  at a highway service area for a dinner stop on our way home. Meals are not included in the tour price. ​

Lost Ships 1000 Islands Cruise

As you are cruising on this Canadian Signature Experience, you will sail past and learn more about and also sail past the sunken hulks of the following 7 ships that cruised the 1000 Islands in the late 1800's and early 1900's.
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A. E. Vickery • Oconto • Iroquois • Sir Robert Peel • Roy A. Jodrey • Islander • Kinghorn 

The Big Apple

On our way to the 1000 Islands region, we stop for a late breakfast/early lunch at the Big Apple. 

In addition to an extensive lunch menu, you also get a chance to shop for some delicious apple pies, apple bread, apple crumble, apple chips... well, you get the idea. They also have an extensive wine tasting and tea/coffee counter. And if you feel energetic, you can always climb to the observation deck at the top of the big apple to get a bird's eye view of the area. 

Cost of lunch is not included in the tour price. 

To get an idea of the facilities and the cafe menu at The Big Apple, please click here.