Shipwreck Cruise, Kingston Boat Tours

In Partnership with the Great Lakes Museum: set sail on a live-guided Shipwreck Cruise offering a unique perspective on the 1000 Islands’ maritime past. This 90-minute live-guided experience showcases Kingston’s historic waterfront and local scenery along with captivating storytelling, artifacts, and exclusive wreck-diving footage that delves into our region’s intriguing shipwreck history.

*A portion of proceeds supports the Great Lakes Museum.

Experience Maritime History on the Shipwreck Cruise

From the remnants of century-old steamships like the Comet, to more recent wrecks like the Wolfe Islander II, this cruise highlights the haunting beauty of submerged ships in the 1000 Islands, with live-guided commentary on the forces of nature, human error, and treasure hunts that have shaped these underwater sites.

Experience Kingston’s Maritime history through the lens of shipwrecks: lost to time but never forgotten.

Led by an expert tour guide from the Great Lakes Museum, you’ll explore the intriguing stories behind notable wrecks that have become part of the 1000 Islands’ rich nautical history. Handle a special collection of museum artifacts and learn about the vessels that met their untimely end, how they were discovered, the science and beauty of wreck diving, and the secrets our wrecks have revealed to divers and historians.

Highlights

• Live-hosted commentary with a Great Lakes Museum guide
• Scenic views of historic Kingston
• Hands-on artifacts and demonstrations
• Indoor + open-air deck; restroom on board (second deck)
• Great for families & groups
• Licensed bar and canteen (snacks & drinks for purchase with Visa/MC/Interac)

Included:

• 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise
• Live narration (English)
• Restrooms
• Open deck access

Not Included:

• Meals
• Gratuities

Schedule:

May 16 - Oct 11: 4:30pm

Ticket Pickup

All tickets for your reservation must be picked up in person at our ticket counter prior to the boarding time listed on your original confirmation document. Visit us in store at Waterfront Gifts & Apparel located at 248 Ontario St.

Departure Point

Board and depart from Crawford Wharf, 1 Brock St. in the heart of downtown Kingston. Our dock is located across the street (approximately 2 minute walk) from Waterfront Gifts & Apparel.

• Please arrive at least 30 minutes before departure
• No parking on site
• No outside food or drink, no pets
• No passport required

Cancellations

Tickets are non-refundable, unless Ticket Assurance has been purchased/added to your reservation at the time of booking. See our full FAQ page for further details and policies.