1000 Islands 2026

Pick Up Locations

5:45 AM - Dubois
6:15 AM - Clearfield
6:45 AM - Philipsburg
7:15 AM - State College
8:00 AM - Lamar

Please arrive at your pickup location 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure.

Day 1

Comfort & Lunch (on own) Stopes en route.
Travel to Alexandria Bay, NY and check into Captain Thomson Resort - Castle View, a family owned resort located in the heart of the 1000 Islands. Each room features a private balcony overlooking the beautiful St. Lawrence River!

Relax and enjoy dinner included at Cavallario’s Steak & Seafood House in Alexandria Bay.
Menu includes bread, salad, entree, dessert, beverage.

Day 2

Breakfast at Blue Anchor.

Depart on Uncle Sam’s boat to Singer Castle and Boldt Castle. This cruise is 3¼ hours long. The cruise to Singer Castle is about one hour each way. Here you will experience the Castle on a 45 minute guided tour, including four floors of the Castle featuring the Great Hall, Library, Dining Room, Breakfast Room, Terrace, Drawing Room, Loggia, Wicker Room, Bedrooms, Guest Rooms and 4th floor Dormitory.
Frederick Bourne, a self-made millionaire, decided to surprise his wife Emma and their children with an island 'hunting' retreat. So he purchased Dark Island and designed and built a castle originally known as "The Towers” for a cost of $500,000 (a fortune in that day). Italian stonecutters were brought over to shape the granite for the 4-story, 28-room castle, 4-story Tower, and elaborate boathouse. See the
massive medieval entranceway with Knights of Armor standing guard beside the enormous marble fireplace, a marble stairway that leads up to large Gothic windows with breathtaking views of the St. Lawrence River. Hear about the grates that are built into the walls for spying on guests!

Dinner buffet at Blue Anchor.

Day 3

Breakfast at Blue Anchor

Uncle Sam's Boat Tours - 2 Nations Tour: Expanding on the route of our Millionaire Row tour, takes a 22-mile journey through the international waters of America and Canada. Giving you the best view of this truly unique geographical area shared by two nations and you don’t even need a passport! This international tour offers close-up enjoyment of historic and scenic wonders in both the American and Canadian sections of the 1000 Islands. Professional guides will share the colorful history of the magnificent homes built during the gilded age as well as biographical information about their owners, point out landmarks such as Devils Oven, Sunken Rock Lighthouse, the Canadian Span of the 1000 Islands Bridge System, and Tom Thumb Island, detail historic events that took place during the War of 1812 and much, much more. Your cruise will take you through narrow passages where it seems you can almost reach out and touch the islands and will expose you to some of the most breathtaking scenery in the country.

Lunch on your own at Alexandria Bay

Visit to Antique Boat Museum: The Museum features the largest and most impressive collection of fresh-water recreational boats in North America, including a St. Lawrence River Skiff and a classic powerboat collection. See the massive McNally Houseboat (of Rand-McNally fame), formerly owned by
George Boldt. As well, the collection includes over 300 unique and beautifully preserved boats. The Museum campus and exhibit buildings are wheelchair-accessible, with paved paths meandering between the buildings across beautifully landscaped lawns and gardens. A limited number of complimentary wheelchairs are available at the Museum.

Dinner on own this evening

Day 4

Breakfast at Blue Anchor

It's a Wonderful Life Museum: The Seneca Falls It’s a Wonderful Life Museum was opened on December 10, 2010. The Museum is located in a portion of what was the first movie theater in town, the Seneca Theater. Over the years, rare items have been added to the display, including original call sheets
containing the doodles of Jack Okey, Art Director for It’s a Wonderful Life, the original program from the premiere of the film at the Globe Theater in New York City, and earrings owned by Gloria Grahame which she wore as Violet Bick in the film.

Lunch at Belhurst Castle: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Belhurst Castle combines the romance of the past with the comforts of the present in an elegant, yet relaxed atmosphere. Rich woodwork, mosaic-tiled fireplaces and beamed cathedral ceilings set the stage for a truly unique
dining experience in Belhurst's restaurant, Edgar's. A stop at the gift shop is in order after your meal.

Watkins Glenn State Park Visit: Watkins Glen State Park is the most famous of the Finger Lakes State Parks, with a reputation for leaving visitors spellbound. Within two miles, the glen's stream descends 400 feet past 200-foot cliffs, generating 19 waterfalls along its course. The gorge path winds over and
under waterfalls and through the spray of Cavern Cascade. Rim trails overlook the gorge.

Dinner Buffett at Hampton Inn Penn Yan
Hampton Inn located on Keuka Lake – Penn Yann.
Luggage handling upon arrival.

Enjoy local art depictions of historical landmarks and beautiful vineyards adorning the walls throughout the hotel. Wine and cheese reception by your tour ambassador.

Property overlooks Keuka Lake but lakefront rooms cannot be guaranteed.
Hampton Inn Penn Yan - Standard Rooms
Hampton Inn located on Keuka Lake – Penn Yann.
Luggage handling upon arrival.
Enjoy local art depictions of historical landmarks and beautiful vineyards adorning the walls throughout the hotel. Wine and cheese reception by your tour ambassador.

Day 5

Sonnenberg Mansion & Gardens Tour and Tram
This morning we enjoy a guided tour of the beautiful Sonnenburg Mansion and Gardens. The estate was named "Sonnenburg," which means "sunny castle" in German. The mansion features 40 rooms, including a grand hall, a music room, a library, a dining room, and several bedrooms. The interior is richly decorated with ornate woodwork, stained glass windows, and other luxurious details.

Lunch on your own at Wegman's
Good options for light fare.

Canandaigua Lady Cruise
Enjoy a cruise and wine tasting on the "Canandaigua Lady". This paddle wheeler is a 19th-century replica steamboat that features a classic design with a wooden hull and a tall, elegant smokestack. The boat is powered by a vintage steam engine that was originally built in 1914 and has been restored to full working order. Sit back and enjoy scenic views of the lake and its surroundings while learning about the history and ecology of the area.

Gourmet Cooking Demo & Dinner
Enjoy a guided tour of the New York Kitchen (formerly the NY State Wine and Culinary Institute), showcasing the Finger Lakes region which is second in the US only to Napa Valley in wine production! Enjoy tasting five wonderful wines followed by a fabulous gourmet dinner and cooking demo in the TV Cooking Show style theater! Our chef instructor will demonstrate our delicious dessert. Free time to shop and browse the gift shop featuring a large array of NY wines, brews, and wine related items.

Day 6

Corning Museum of Glass
The Corning Museum of Glass is certainly a one-of-a-kind experience that includes galleries, glassblowing shows, interactive science exhibits, and a shopping complex all devoted to glass in its most dazzling and unexpected forms.

Lunch on own in Gaffer District

Depart for home

Return Times

Times TBD

Lamar
State College
Philipsburg
Clearfield
Dubois

FB=Full Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, DB=Dinner Buffet