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

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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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  • 39611 Chateau Lane,
  • 13624, Clayton, New York, United States

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  • 39621 Chateau Lane

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  • What's included What's included Sightseeing cruise by glass-bottom boat
  • What's included What's included Restroom on board
  • What's included What's included Admission to Rock Island
  • What's included What's included Local naturalist guide
  • What's excluded What's excluded Gratuities
  • What's excluded What's excluded Picnic Lunch - $12.00 Adult/$8.00 Children - Please call ahead to pre-order

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  • 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

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Clayton island tours.

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Multiple tours are available that either pass by or take a tour of Rock Island Lighthouse. Tours include: Boldt and Two-Nation Tour, (Rock Island viewed only), Ultimate Sightseeing Tour, and Rock Island Lighthouse Glass-Bottom Boat Tour. Tours to Rock Island last an hour on the island and allow visitors to climb the tower and walk inside the keeper’s house (now a museum and gift shop). See website for specific details. Tours meet at: 39611 Chateau Lane, Clayton, NY 13624. Call 315-686-4820 or  email [email protected] .

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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

  • Sightseeing cruise by glass-bottom boat
  • Local naturalist guide
  • Entry/Admission - Clayton Island Tours
  • Entry/Admission - Rock Island Lighthouse State Park
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Schedule subject to change without notice
  • Children age 4 and under are free of charge
  • Boats are smoke free
  • Pets are not allowed on Rock Island
  • No passport required
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please call in advance (preferably 24 hours) for wheelchair accessability
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund

It was wonderful and we had no idea about all the history and beauty as well.

Totally fun and the tour guides were especially, kind, knowledgable, and helpful. What a blast it was.

2-Hour St Lawrence River Sunset Cruise from Clayton

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

rock island lighthouse glass bottom boat tour

  • Sightseeing cruise by glass-bottom boat
  • Local naturalist guide
  • Admission to Rock Island
  • Restroom on board
  • Entry/Admission - Clayton Island Tours
  • Entry/Admission - Rock Island Lighthouse State Park
  • Picnic Lunch - $12.00 Adult/$8.00 Children - Please call ahead to pre-order
  • 39621 Chateau Ln, Clayton, NY 13624, USA • 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!
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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rock island lighthouse glass bottom boat tour

  • You'll start at 39621 Chateau Ln 39621 Chateau Ln, Clayton, NY 13624, USA • 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! See address & details
  • 1 Clayton Island Tours Stop: 3 hours - Admission included See details
  • 2 Rock Island Lighthouse State Park Stop: 60 minutes - Admission included See details Pass by Wellesley Island State Park
  • You'll return to the starting point

rock island lighthouse glass bottom boat tour

  • jillary2018 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Interesting place Enjoyed the tour to the Rock Island Lighthouse. Lot's of interesting facts, tour guid was great. Got some great facts and photos Read more Written July 11, 2023
  • pearlb162 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A must see lighthouse on a beautiful little island! We took a Clayton boat tour here and loved it! Friendly and knowledgeable tour of lighthouse. Beautiful Island! A must see! Read more Written October 9, 2022
  • Michelle D 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Worth the stop We had our own boat with us so stopped to check it out. Loaded with history of the lighthouses on the St. Lawrence River in general and the Rock Island light house in particular. Staff was wonderful and very knowledgeable. Got to climb to the top and learn some interesting facts about the island and the lighthouse and its keepers. After the tour, we were able to scan the dive area nearby with our boat's sonar to see the outline of a three masted schooner that sank in a storm. Note: you cannot enter a dive area if a boat is tied up and there are divers in the water. The area was clear of divers when we went looking for the wreck on sonar Read more Written September 20, 2022
  • wzhou80228 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A must-visit place The gentleman was very friendly and knowledgeable. He accompanied visitors to climb 50+ stairs to the top of the light house and told the story. Read more Written September 5, 2022
  • BrendaL850 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fantastic Views and Info We got to climb to the top of the lighthouse with a guide. He was very knowledgeable, and I learned a lot about the history or the river and the wrecks along this dangerous part of it. Read more Written August 2, 2022
  • mfmc8591 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great stop on our boat tour This was a very informative experience. Our guide was tremendous - so knowledgeable and energetic! So glad we got to see this. Read more Written August 3, 2021
  • LindaMargaret 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles A Historic Site The drive down the river-road from Clayton was lovely. Many state (pay to enter) river-side parks along the way. Cape Vincent charming. Beautiful houses along the last two miles leading up to the site. The lighthouse itself is historic. View from small elevated deck nice of river, lake and Canadian side. No restrooms. Isolated. It is operational so no climbing to the top, but you can look inside the at the tiny ground floor. If you like "collecting" lighthouse photos, then go. If not, then enjoy the ride and stop at Cape Vincent for a coffee and snack as you return north. Read more Written July 24, 2021
  • 878dianez 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles A actual NYS Park We stopped here on the Clayton Ultimate 1000 Islands Sightseeing Tour. Mike, our boat tour guide, told us that it was beautiful and very informative. He wasn't wrong. Besides being in Boldt Castle, we were on an actual island in the 1000 islands. You could also climb the beautiful lighthouse which they still use. The island was small but so clean and peaceful. It's a NYS Park - very different from other state parks. Take the boat tour and it's part of the package! Read more Written July 17, 2021
  • MKA1268 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fascinating glimpse into history We had a wonderful tour of the lighthouse and island. You can climb to the top (about 4.5 stories). Our guide had great stories about the light keepers (including the Civil War veteran who had lost an arm in the war!) and the lighthouse itself. Evidently no one knows how the original lighthouse was lifted onto the additional 2-story base. A true mystery because no records have emerged of how they did it. Fascinating! Read more Written July 12, 2021
  • Yana B 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Lighthouse story The island is tiny and only has the lighthouse and the keeper's quarters. The view from atop is wonderful, the current keeper super informative, and otherwise a really nice stopover on a tour of the river. Read more Written May 31, 2021
  • rlatourette 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Nice park. We were there on a Clayton boat tour. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable, even took our picture for us! Great place for a picnic lunch. Read more Written August 22, 2020
  • EllieV1234 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Beautiful Beautiful Island. Handicapped accessable. Carry in, carry out island. Beautiful lighthouse, but you can not go inside. Small gift shop. Beautiful views from anywhere in the island. Great place for pictures. Clean island, no garbage, beautifully manicured grounds.. Read more Written August 12, 2020
  • NYNorthcoasters 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles The best small State Park Don’t miss this. We used Clayton Island Tours for our visit. The help welcomed us at the dock and were right there to answer our questions. Take lots of pics!! Read more Written July 24, 2020
  • 466darrellb 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A must see lighthouse This is to my understanding the only lighthouse on the 1000 islands you are allowed to go up inside. It is very unique in that the bottom half is brick and the upper half steel. The light keepers house is very interesting and the staff are very knowledgeable and friendly Read more Written August 17, 2019
  • Eunice M 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Interesting I like light houses so this was a treat. They were even growing a few vegetables in the flower beds - cute. The people were friendly and accommodating. Good time. Read more Written August 9, 2019

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St Lawrence River - Rock Island Lighthouse on a Glass Bottom Boat Tour provided by Rock Island Lighthouse State Park

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

rock island lighthouse glass bottom boat tour

  • Sightseeing cruise by glass-bottom boat
  • Local naturalist guide
  • Admission to Rock Island
  • Restroom on board
  • Entry/Admission - Clayton Island Tours
  • Entry/Admission - Rock Island Lighthouse State Park
  • Picnic Lunch - $12.00 Adult/$8.00 Children - Please call ahead to pre-order
  • 39621 Chateau Ln, Clayton, NY 13624, USA • 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!
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travellers
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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rock island lighthouse glass bottom boat tour

  • You'll start at 39621 Chateau Ln 39621 Chateau Ln, Clayton, NY 13624, USA • 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! See address & details
  • 1 Clayton Island Tours Stop: 3 hours - Admission included See details
  • 2 Rock Island Lighthouse State Park Stop: 60 minutes - Admission included See details Pass by Wellesley Island State Park
  • You'll return to the starting point

rock island lighthouse glass bottom boat tour

  • jillary2018 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Interesting place Enjoyed the tour to the Rock Island Lighthouse. Lot's of interesting facts, tour guid was great. Got some great facts and photos Read more Written July 11, 2023
  • pearlb162 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A must see lighthouse on a beautiful little island! We took a Clayton boat tour here and loved it! Friendly and knowledgeable tour of lighthouse. Beautiful Island! A must see! Read more Written October 9, 2022
  • Michelle D 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Worth the stop We had our own boat with us so stopped to check it out. Loaded with history of the lighthouses on the St. Lawrence River in general and the Rock Island light house in particular. Staff was wonderful and very knowledgeable. Got to climb to the top and learn some interesting facts about the island and the lighthouse and its keepers. After the tour, we were able to scan the dive area nearby with our boat's sonar to see the outline of a three masted schooner that sank in a storm. Note: you cannot enter a dive area if a boat is tied up and there are divers in the water. The area was clear of divers when we went looking for the wreck on sonar Read more Written September 20, 2022
  • wzhou80228 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A must-visit place The gentleman was very friendly and knowledgeable. He accompanied visitors to climb 50+ stairs to the top of the light house and told the story. Read more Written September 5, 2022
  • BrendaL850 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fantastic Views and Info We got to climb to the top of the lighthouse with a guide. He was very knowledgeable, and I learned a lot about the history or the river and the wrecks along this dangerous part of it. Read more Written August 2, 2022
  • mfmc8591 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great stop on our boat tour This was a very informative experience. Our guide was tremendous - so knowledgeable and energetic! So glad we got to see this. Read more Written August 3, 2021
  • LindaMargaret 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles A Historic Site The drive down the river-road from Clayton was lovely. Many state (pay to enter) river-side parks along the way. Cape Vincent charming. Beautiful houses along the last two miles leading up to the site. The lighthouse itself is historic. View from small elevated deck nice of river, lake and Canadian side. No restrooms. Isolated. It is operational so no climbing to the top, but you can look inside the at the tiny ground floor. If you like "collecting" lighthouse photos, then go. If not, then enjoy the ride and stop at Cape Vincent for a coffee and snack as you return north. Read more Written July 24, 2021
  • 878dianez 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles A actual NYS Park We stopped here on the Clayton Ultimate 1000 Islands Sightseeing Tour. Mike, our boat tour guide, told us that it was beautiful and very informative. He wasn't wrong. Besides being in Boldt Castle, we were on an actual island in the 1000 islands. You could also climb the beautiful lighthouse which they still use. The island was small but so clean and peaceful. It's a NYS Park - very different from other state parks. Take the boat tour and it's part of the package! Read more Written July 17, 2021
  • MKA1268 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fascinating glimpse into history We had a wonderful tour of the lighthouse and island. You can climb to the top (about 4.5 stories). Our guide had great stories about the light keepers (including the Civil War veteran who had lost an arm in the war!) and the lighthouse itself. Evidently no one knows how the original lighthouse was lifted onto the additional 2-story base. A true mystery because no records have emerged of how they did it. Fascinating! Read more Written July 12, 2021
  • Yana B 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Lighthouse story The island is tiny and only has the lighthouse and the keeper's quarters. The view from atop is wonderful, the current keeper super informative, and otherwise a really nice stopover on a tour of the river. Read more Written May 31, 2021
  • rlatourette 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Nice park. We were there on a Clayton boat tour. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable, even took our picture for us! Great place for a picnic lunch. Read more Written August 22, 2020
  • EllieV1234 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Beautiful Beautiful Island. Handicapped accessable. Carry in, carry out island. Beautiful lighthouse, but you can not go inside. Small gift shop. Beautiful views from anywhere in the island. Great place for pictures. Clean island, no garbage, beautifully manicured grounds.. Read more Written August 12, 2020
  • NYNorthcoasters 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles The best small State Park Don’t miss this. We used Clayton Island Tours for our visit. The help welcomed us at the dock and were right there to answer our questions. Take lots of pics!! Read more Written July 24, 2020
  • 466darrellb 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A must see lighthouse This is to my understanding the only lighthouse on the 1000 islands you are allowed to go up inside. It is very unique in that the bottom half is brick and the upper half steel. The light keepers house is very interesting and the staff are very knowledgeable and friendly Read more Written August 17, 2019
  • Eunice M 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Interesting I like light houses so this was a treat. They were even growing a few vegetables in the flower beds - cute. The people were friendly and accommodating. Good time. Read more Written August 9, 2019

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St Lawrence River - Rock Island Lighthouse on a Glass Bottom Boat Tour provided by Rock Island Lighthouse State Park

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Cruising the St. Lawrence River on a Glass-Bottom Boat with Clayton Island Tours

The Night Heron glass-bottom boat with Clayton Island Tours

For 150 years, tourists have been flocking to Clayton, New York to explore the beauty of the St. Lawrence River and its over 1,800 islands. Today, Clayton Island Tours continues this great tradition with regular boat tours leaving from just north of town.

During my travels around the region, I’ve previously done a trip with Uncle Sam Boat Tours out of Alexandria Bay which covers the area a bit further north. However, I wanted to see even more of the river, so my family and I decided to take a trip with Clayton Island Tours.

While Clayton Island Tours offers several different tour options, we opted to try their most unique excursion, which is done on a glass-bottom boat and visits one of the lighthouses on the St. Lawrence River: Rock Island Lighthouse . They are both the only tour operator that stops at this particular lighthouse and the only one in the region that operates a glass-bottom boat.

Rock Island Lighthouse with the lighthouse keepers quarters in the foreground as seen on a Clayton Island Tour

Their glass-bottom boat is named the Night Heron and operates 2.75-hour tours throughout the season. This tour includes approximately an hour stop at Rock Island Lighthouse State Park with the rest of the time spent exploring the islands around the river and some of the most unique sites in the area.

Since their glass-bottom boat is quite shallow, it can go into many areas of the river that bigger tour boats can’t sail through. This means that a lot of the scenery you’ll see on this tour is unique to Clayton Island Tours.

The exact route that your tour takes will depend largely on the time that it leaves during the day as they try and make sure that only one of their boats is docked at Rock Island Lighthouse at a time. Because of this, on the afternoon tour that my family and I took, we headed straight to the lighthouse and then did all of our sightseeing around the river on the way back.

Pine tree covered island in the St. Lawrence River as seen from a Clayton Island Boat Tour in New York

However your tour is structured, the guides on the boat do a great job keeping the tour fun, and they offer a ton of information about the river and the region as you’re sightseeing.

The glass-bottom boat is divided into two rows of two seats, each with a table, that is perfect for eating food if you bring some on board with you. There is also a bathroom in the back of the boat.

Running down the middle of the Night Heron is the glass bottom area. This sits several feet below the floor level and is separated from the main body of the boat by railings.

Child looking down a the water through the glass bottom of the Clayton Island Tour in Clayton NY

For most of the trip, little can be seen through the glass. However, at a few select spots, the boat is slowed down in shallow water and objects come into view such as the remains of an old pier and the rocky bottom of the river.

The highlight of this part of the tour was an old shipwreck which is amazingly well preserved and can be seen very well through the boat’s glass bottom. This is one of several shipwrecks that are near the tour route and which are discussed by guides, but only one of them can actually be seen.

In addition to seeing things through the glass bottom, the tour includes a lot of great information about the many small and large islands that the boat passes near. I really enjoyed not only seeing these amazing pieces of land in the river but also learning more about the area’s ecology and the stories of the homes on many of the islands.

A house on an island in the middle of the St. Lawrence River in New York

Another highlight of the sightseeing portion of the tour is the chance to see other ships plying the river.

During my tour, I saw several other tour boats (primarily from Canada), speed boats from the Antique Boat Museum in Clayton , and other privately owned boats. The best part, though, was seeing one of the giant cargo ships heading down the river towards Lake Ontario.

While seeing these large ships is never guaranteed, the tour does spend a good portion of its time in or near the shipping lane, and every boat going into and out of the Great Lakes must pass through this section of the St. Lawrence River. That means that seeing a giant boat is not uncommon.

Giant cargo shipping passing behind the Rock Island Lighthouse near Clayton New York

Unlike many boat tours I’ve taken around New York and beyond, the glass-bottom boat with Clayton Island Tours makes a stop. In this case, at Rock Island Lighthouse State Park a few miles north of Clayton.

While this is a publicly accessible state park, a boat is required to reach it, and Clayton Island Tours is the only company in the area offering trips to the island. (So the only way to get there if you don’t have your own boat with you.)

People relaxing on the rocks at Rock Island Lighthouse in the St. Lawrence River

Tours stop on the island for about an hour, which is enough time to climb the lighthouse, tour the lighthouse keeper’s residence, and explore the island a bit. There is even a scavenger hunt for kids!

I highly recommend going straight to the lighthouse as the capacity for tours of the top is limited, and the view is outstanding. On the tours, a guide goes with you up to the top and offers a wealth of information about the lighthouse and its role in the region.

Even if you don’t climb the lighthouse, I found it to be a really neat experience simply spending time on one of the small islands in the St. Lawrence River.  After passing by so many private islands, it was interesting to get a small glimpse of that lifestyle for a few minutes.

A small island post office as seen from the Clayton Island Tours in New York

It’s worth noting that in addition to the glass-bottom boat tour covered in this article, Clayton Island Tours also offers several other tour options for visitors. These include a boat tour up to the fantastic Boldt Castle in Alexandria Bay , as well as a five-hour tour that visits both Boldt Castle and the Rock Island Lighthouse.

Overall, I had a fantastic time doing the glass-bottom boat tour with Clayton Island Tours, as did my wife and two young kids. The chance to explore the islands of the St. Lawrence River and to spend time on an island (while touring a lighthouse) was a really neat way to spend a beautiful summer day.

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That being said, I do think the scenery around Alexandria Bay is more beautiful than the scenery to the south that the tour I took encompassed. So, if the glass-bottom boat doesn’t specifically interest you, you might be better off doing the longer tour options with Clayton Island Tours or doing the Two-Nation Tour with Uncle Sam Boat Tours (which I did a few years ago).

However, for those traveling with young kids or those looking to see the lighthouse, this is definitely a fantastic tour of the Thousand Islands region that you won’t want to miss.

Clayton Island Tours runs boat tours starting in mid-May each year. The glass-bottom tour runs on select days through mid-September. For the 2023 season, glass-bottom tours are $30 for adults and $18 for children and include lighthouse admission.

Looking for more things to do in the area? Check out Tibbetts Point Lighthouse , Zoo New York , and the Frederic Remington Art Museum .

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Clayton Island Tours

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The Ultimate Sightseeing Tour in the 1000 Islands

Designed for guest to experience the most attractions from the St. Lawrence River in an afternoon! Opportunity to walk on and explore 2 of the 1000 Islands - Boldt Castle on Heart Island and Rock Island Lighthouse on Rock Island

Quick Details

  • Hour Glass Duration: 5.0 hours
  • Clock Times: 11:30am

Enjoy a picnic lunch and cash bar as we weave among the islands through US and Canadian waters.  Visit Boldt Castle on Heart Island and Rock Island Lighthouse on Rock Island.  Admissions included.

The Ultimate Sightseeing Tour on the St. Lawrence River

Enjoy a Picnic Lunch  and fully licensed bar as you experience our one of a kind “Heart of the 1000 Islands Tour!”  We stop at Boldt Castle on Heart Island to explore millionaire George Boldt’s Rhineland style castle, cruise “Millionaires Row”   to view magnificent summer homes of the rich and famous of the gilded age,  visit Rock Island Lighthouse on Rock Island to explore the “Keepers Cottage” museum & gift shop, climb to the top of the lighthouse to enjoy the magnificent view of the St. Lawrence Seaway.  You may even spot a “Salty” or “Laker” as the ships cruise the seaway from all over the world and great lakes, pleasure boats of all sizes, or kayakers enjoying the scenery.  Your Boat, Captain and Crew will be with you every nautical mile for this intimate tour as your guide shares history, mystery, legends and lore of the region.  We cruise over 25 Unique miles on the St. Lawrence River, weaving among the islands, getting you closer to more islands than any tour and the only public boat tour to Rock Island Lighthouse State Park.

2024 Schedule

Highlights of this tour include:.

  • St. Lawrence Seaway shipping channel
  • Round Island
  • Rock Island Lighthouse on Rock Island
  • Thousand Island Park
  • Travel under one of the Canadian and American spans of the 1000 Island Bridge System
  • Cherry Island
  • Devil’s Oven – hiding place of Pirate Bill Johnston during the Patriot’s War of 1837
  • Hopewell Hall – summer home of George Boldt’s daughter & granddaughter
  • Boldt Castle
  • Boldt Castle Yacht House
  • Millionaires Row
  • Clayton Waterfront

Meeting Location

  • Boarding takes place 15 minutes prior to departure.
  • Meeting Address: 39611 Chateau Lane, Clayton, NY 13624
  • FREE parking, buses and RVs welcome.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. what is included.

Admission to Boldt Castle Admission to Rock Island Picnic Lunch

2. Are there concessions on-board?

We do not have concessions on our boats. we do offer food and beverages from  kay’s kitchen  , our onsite concessions..

Breakfast in-season Lunch in-season Catering for group/private charters aboard our boats

You may bring your own food and beverages on-board. No Alcohol.

3.Do you travel if it is raining?

Yes, our boats are covered and have windows that roll up or down in inclement weather. We do not travel in severe storms or high winds. If the weather prevents us from departing we will let you know as soon as the decision is made.

4. Are Passports Required?

Passports are not required.

5. Where do I park?

We have ample free parking. Motorhomes are welcome.

6. Are pets allowed?

Only Service Animals are allowed. No pets, Comfort Animals or ESA’s are allowed.

7. Can I smoke on the boat?

Our boats are smoke free.

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Rock Island Lighthouse on a Glass Bottom Boat Tour

Glide through the clean waters of the 1000 Islands on our Glass Bottomed Boat, “The Night Heron,” for an unparalleled view of this mighty river we call The St. Lawrence. Bring your camera because this tour offers many unique opportunities to photograph natural settings, many bird species (perhaps even a Great Blue Heron), ships traveling from around the world, and so much more!

  • 2 Hour Narrated Boat Tour
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Islands, Lighthouses, and Castle Tour

Join us for 2 hour narrated tour among many of the islands on the St. Lawrence River, including Rock Island Lighthouse on Rock Island, Sunken Rock Lighthouse on Bush Island, and Boldt Castle on Heart Island

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

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  • Sightseeing cruise by glass-bottom boat
  • Local naturalist guide
  • Admission to Rock Island
  • Restroom on board
  • Entry/Admission - Clayton Island Tours
  • Entry/Admission - Rock Island Lighthouse State Park
  • Picnic Lunch - $12.00 Adult/$8.00 Children - Please call ahead to pre-order
  • 39621 Chateau Ln, Clayton, NY 13624, USA • 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!
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travellers
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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rock island lighthouse glass bottom boat tour

  • You'll start at 39621 Chateau Ln 39621 Chateau Ln, Clayton, NY 13624, USA • 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! See address & details
  • 1 Clayton Island Tours Stop: 3 hours - Admission included See details
  • 2 Rock Island Lighthouse State Park Stop: 60 minutes - Admission included See details Pass by Wellesley Island State Park
  • You'll return to the starting point

rock island lighthouse glass bottom boat tour

  • jillary2018 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Interesting place Enjoyed the tour to the Rock Island Lighthouse. Lot's of interesting facts, tour guid was great. Got some great facts and photos Read more Written 11 July 2023
  • pearlb162 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A must see lighthouse on a beautiful little island! We took a Clayton boat tour here and loved it! Friendly and knowledgeable tour of lighthouse. Beautiful Island! A must see! Read more Written 9 October 2022
  • Michelle D 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Worth the stop We had our own boat with us so stopped to check it out. Loaded with history of the lighthouses on the St. Lawrence River in general and the Rock Island light house in particular. Staff was wonderful and very knowledgeable. Got to climb to the top and learn some interesting facts about the island and the lighthouse and its keepers. After the tour, we were able to scan the dive area nearby with our boat's sonar to see the outline of a three masted schooner that sank in a storm. Note: you cannot enter a dive area if a boat is tied up and there are divers in the water. The area was clear of divers when we went looking for the wreck on sonar Read more Written 20 September 2022
  • wzhou80228 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A must-visit place The gentleman was very friendly and knowledgeable. He accompanied visitors to climb 50+ stairs to the top of the light house and told the story. Read more Written 5 September 2022
  • BrendaL850 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fantastic Views and Info We got to climb to the top of the lighthouse with a guide. He was very knowledgeable, and I learned a lot about the history or the river and the wrecks along this dangerous part of it. Read more Written 2 August 2022
  • mfmc8591 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great stop on our boat tour This was a very informative experience. Our guide was tremendous - so knowledgeable and energetic! So glad we got to see this. Read more Written 3 August 2021
  • LindaMargaret 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles A Historic Site The drive down the river-road from Clayton was lovely. Many state (pay to enter) river-side parks along the way. Cape Vincent charming. Beautiful houses along the last two miles leading up to the site. The lighthouse itself is historic. View from small elevated deck nice of river, lake and Canadian side. No restrooms. Isolated. It is operational so no climbing to the top, but you can look inside the at the tiny ground floor. If you like "collecting" lighthouse photos, then go. If not, then enjoy the ride and stop at Cape Vincent for a coffee and snack as you return north. Read more Written 24 July 2021
  • 878dianez 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles A actual NYS Park We stopped here on the Clayton Ultimate 1000 Islands Sightseeing Tour. Mike, our boat tour guide, told us that it was beautiful and very informative. He wasn't wrong. Besides being in Boldt Castle, we were on an actual island in the 1000 islands. You could also climb the beautiful lighthouse which they still use. The island was small but so clean and peaceful. It's a NYS Park - very different from other state parks. Take the boat tour and it's part of the package! Read more Written 17 July 2021
  • MKA1268 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fascinating glimpse into history We had a wonderful tour of the lighthouse and island. You can climb to the top (about 4.5 stories). Our guide had great stories about the light keepers (including the Civil War veteran who had lost an arm in the war!) and the lighthouse itself. Evidently no one knows how the original lighthouse was lifted onto the additional 2-story base. A true mystery because no records have emerged of how they did it. Fascinating! Read more Written 12 July 2021
  • Yana B 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Lighthouse story The island is tiny and only has the lighthouse and the keeper's quarters. The view from atop is wonderful, the current keeper super informative, and otherwise a really nice stopover on a tour of the river. Read more Written 31 May 2021
  • rlatourette 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Nice park. We were there on a Clayton boat tour. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable, even took our picture for us! Great place for a picnic lunch. Read more Written 22 August 2020
  • EllieV1234 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Beautiful Beautiful Island. Handicapped accessable. Carry in, carry out island. Beautiful lighthouse, but you can not go inside. Small gift shop. Beautiful views from anywhere in the island. Great place for pictures. Clean island, no garbage, beautifully manicured grounds.. Read more Written 12 August 2020
  • NYNorthcoasters 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles The best small State Park Don’t miss this. We used Clayton Island Tours for our visit. The help welcomed us at the dock and were right there to answer our questions. Take lots of pics!! Read more Written 24 July 2020
  • 466darrellb 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A must see lighthouse This is to my understanding the only lighthouse on the 1000 islands you are allowed to go up inside. It is very unique in that the bottom half is brick and the upper half steel. The light keepers house is very interesting and the staff are very knowledgeable and friendly Read more Written 17 August 2019
  • Eunice M 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Interesting I like light houses so this was a treat. They were even growing a few vegetables in the flower beds - cute. The people were friendly and accommodating. Good time. Read more Written 9 August 2019

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St Lawrence River - Rock Island Lighthouse on a Glass Bottom Boat Tour provided by Rock Island Lighthouse State Park

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Climb aboard the Miss Clayton, Island Girl and the Glass Bottom Boat Night Heron to enjoy the spectacular scenery of the 1000 Islands Region. The Rock Island Lighthouse tour is one of a kind, see local islands visit Rock Island climb to the top of the Lighthouse, walk the Island and visit the Light Keepers Home. The glass bottom boat tours at Clayton Island Tours will give folks of all ages an "in depth" look at the timeless beauty of the St. Lawrence River. Glass Bottom Boats offer passengers an unparalleled view of underwater life in the clean waters of the St. Lawrence River. Join us for the most unique and complete Boldt Castle Tour, let our experienced local guides provide a live narrative of the sites on both the American and Canadian sides of the St. Lawrence River. Tours departing from Chateau Lane off Route 12  and Wellesley Island State Park daily May-Sept. Private charters available for groups, weddings and special events. Receptive/Tour Planner service available. Plenty of free parking.

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

rock island lighthouse glass bottom boat tour

  • Sightseeing cruise by glass-bottom boat
  • Local naturalist guide
  • Admission to Rock Island
  • Restroom on board
  • Entry/Admission - Clayton Island Tours
  • Entry/Admission - Rock Island Lighthouse State Park
  • Picnic Lunch - $12.00 Adult/$8.00 Children - Please call ahead to pre-order
  • 39621 Chateau Ln, Clayton, NY 13624, USA • 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!
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travellers
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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rock island lighthouse glass bottom boat tour

  • You'll start at 39621 Chateau Ln 39621 Chateau Ln, Clayton, NY 13624, USA • 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! See address & details
  • 1 Clayton Island Tours Stop: 3 hours - Admission included See details
  • 2 Rock Island Lighthouse State Park Stop: 60 minutes - Admission included See details Pass by Wellesley Island State Park
  • You'll return to the starting point

rock island lighthouse glass bottom boat tour

  • jillary2018 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Interesting place Enjoyed the tour to the Rock Island Lighthouse. Lot's of interesting facts, tour guid was great. Got some great facts and photos Read more Written 11 July 2023
  • pearlb162 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A must see lighthouse on a beautiful little island! We took a Clayton boat tour here and loved it! Friendly and knowledgeable tour of lighthouse. Beautiful Island! A must see! Read more Written 9 October 2022
  • Michelle D 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Worth the stop We had our own boat with us so stopped to check it out. Loaded with history of the lighthouses on the St. Lawrence River in general and the Rock Island light house in particular. Staff was wonderful and very knowledgeable. Got to climb to the top and learn some interesting facts about the island and the lighthouse and its keepers. After the tour, we were able to scan the dive area nearby with our boat's sonar to see the outline of a three masted schooner that sank in a storm. Note: you cannot enter a dive area if a boat is tied up and there are divers in the water. The area was clear of divers when we went looking for the wreck on sonar Read more Written 20 September 2022
  • wzhou80228 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A must-visit place The gentleman was very friendly and knowledgeable. He accompanied visitors to climb 50+ stairs to the top of the light house and told the story. Read more Written 5 September 2022
  • BrendaL850 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fantastic Views and Info We got to climb to the top of the lighthouse with a guide. He was very knowledgeable, and I learned a lot about the history or the river and the wrecks along this dangerous part of it. Read more Written 2 August 2022
  • mfmc8591 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great stop on our boat tour This was a very informative experience. Our guide was tremendous - so knowledgeable and energetic! So glad we got to see this. Read more Written 3 August 2021
  • LindaMargaret 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles A Historic Site The drive down the river-road from Clayton was lovely. Many state (pay to enter) river-side parks along the way. Cape Vincent charming. Beautiful houses along the last two miles leading up to the site. The lighthouse itself is historic. View from small elevated deck nice of river, lake and Canadian side. No restrooms. Isolated. It is operational so no climbing to the top, but you can look inside the at the tiny ground floor. If you like "collecting" lighthouse photos, then go. If not, then enjoy the ride and stop at Cape Vincent for a coffee and snack as you return north. Read more Written 24 July 2021
  • 878dianez 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles A actual NYS Park We stopped here on the Clayton Ultimate 1000 Islands Sightseeing Tour. Mike, our boat tour guide, told us that it was beautiful and very informative. He wasn't wrong. Besides being in Boldt Castle, we were on an actual island in the 1000 islands. You could also climb the beautiful lighthouse which they still use. The island was small but so clean and peaceful. It's a NYS Park - very different from other state parks. Take the boat tour and it's part of the package! Read more Written 17 July 2021
  • MKA1268 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fascinating glimpse into history We had a wonderful tour of the lighthouse and island. You can climb to the top (about 4.5 stories). Our guide had great stories about the light keepers (including the Civil War veteran who had lost an arm in the war!) and the lighthouse itself. Evidently no one knows how the original lighthouse was lifted onto the additional 2-story base. A true mystery because no records have emerged of how they did it. Fascinating! Read more Written 12 July 2021
  • Yana B 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Lighthouse story The island is tiny and only has the lighthouse and the keeper's quarters. The view from atop is wonderful, the current keeper super informative, and otherwise a really nice stopover on a tour of the river. Read more Written 31 May 2021
  • rlatourette 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Nice park. We were there on a Clayton boat tour. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable, even took our picture for us! Great place for a picnic lunch. Read more Written 22 August 2020
  • EllieV1234 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Beautiful Beautiful Island. Handicapped accessable. Carry in, carry out island. Beautiful lighthouse, but you can not go inside. Small gift shop. Beautiful views from anywhere in the island. Great place for pictures. Clean island, no garbage, beautifully manicured grounds.. Read more Written 12 August 2020
  • NYNorthcoasters 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles The best small State Park Don’t miss this. We used Clayton Island Tours for our visit. The help welcomed us at the dock and were right there to answer our questions. Take lots of pics!! Read more Written 24 July 2020
  • 466darrellb 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A must see lighthouse This is to my understanding the only lighthouse on the 1000 islands you are allowed to go up inside. It is very unique in that the bottom half is brick and the upper half steel. The light keepers house is very interesting and the staff are very knowledgeable and friendly Read more Written 17 August 2019
  • Eunice M 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Interesting I like light houses so this was a treat. They were even growing a few vegetables in the flower beds - cute. The people were friendly and accommodating. Good time. Read more Written 9 August 2019

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