Kingston 1000 Islands - Cruises & Trolleys

Picture exchanging vows on the water, with the historic scenery of Royal Military College and Fort Henry drifting by and the 1000 Islands opening up ahead.

Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises is a Canadian-owned family business that departs from Crawford Wharf in downtown Kingston, and its vessels are available for private charter, including weddings.

The Island Queen is a triple deck Mississippi paddlewheeler with oak panelling and antique tin on the interior. It carries up to approximately 250 passengers, has an open-air upper deck and can host a wedding ceremony for 100 or more.

The Island Star is a Bateaux-Mouche style catamaran with a translucent glass and lexan canopy offering 360 degree views. It carries up to around 180 passengers, has an air conditioned cabin, an open-air upper deck and a full galley kitchen where meals are cooked to order, and can host a ceremony for 125 or more.

The Island Belle, a replica St. Lawrence steamer, is popular for smaller weddings. It carries up to about 125 passengers and can host a ceremony for 40 or more.

Both the ceremony and reception can take place on board, with dining, dancing and celebrating in the open evening air.

The in-house culinary team can cater anything from a casual barbecue to a three course meal, and an events team helps with menus, décor, themes and entertainment for traditional or contemporary weddings.

Private charters are best suited to groups of 30 or more, and an event coordinator works with each couple on a combination of charter time, dining and services.

For couples who dream of a wedding on the water, surrounded by history and island views, Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises offers a celebration that truly sets sail.