CANADA · ISLAND HOPPING TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 island hopping tours in Canada worth the money, each with its per-head price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you pay.
Review of Vancouver’s Victoria and Butchart Gardens day trip, including ferry views, timings, costs, guides, and practical booking advice.
“Are driver was called Mark very knowledgeable on areas in Vancouver been from here all his life, everything was on time and went smoothly.had a lovely day in butchart gardens and then in Victoria,would highly recommend this trip.”
Review of the Vancouver to Victoria and Butchart Gardens tour, with ferry views, garden entry, downtown time, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Very clean, comfortable travel. A lot of travel time but the ferry was very excellent. Accommodations were very clean.”
Review of Gananoque’s 3-hour 1000 Islands cruise, with Boldt Castle views, practical tips, pricing, comfort, food, and what to expect.
“Great tour of the islands, Homes/cottages and waterway. Even had the pleasure of being beside a Great Lake Freighter. Weather couldn't have been better.”
Review of the 5-hour Gananoque cruise to Boldt Castle, with island views, border tips, timing, costs, and practical advice.
“We did not get to participate in this experience. I would not recommend this company. Also expensive”
Cruise Brockville’s waterfront and eastern 1000 Islands for 90 minutes, with narrow passages, mansion views, wildlife spotting, and Seaway ships.
“Better buy directly, don’t use apps. Might be a little boring”
Review of a two-day Montreal tour to Toronto, Niagara Falls, and the 1000 Islands, with cruises, hotel stay, seasonal sights, and practical advice.
“belle expédition. guide Caroline efficace et sympathique. parfait !merci Caroline”
Review of the 1-hour 1000 Islands Cruise from Ivy Lea, with Boldt Castle views, bilingual commentary, practical tips, price, and value advice.
“Very nice family experience. Friendly staff and the explanations are in French and english. Thanks for and explanations are in French and thank you for the welcome and kindness.”
Review of the 1-hour 1000 Islands Cruise from Gananoque, with route details, value advice, onboard tips, family notes, and booking guidance.
“We enjoyed this journey on the river that contains may islands. Some Islands were purchased by $1 or $2”
Review of Kingston’s 3-hour 1000 Islands cruise, with route details, value advice, seating tips, highlights, drawbacks, and booking guidance.
“Very nice views. Small islands with cottages. Too bad they all belong to rich people. One thing though, the confirmation said the cruise is 2 hours and it was 3. Luckily I didn't get the ticket when my parking expired!”
Review of Brockville’s 90-minute 1000 Islands cruise, with Millionaire’s Row, ships, history, practical tips, value, and family advice.
“Took this cruise with my family of 9 even though it was further from the hotel where we went from Kingston. The crews were professional, love the areas where we went around. The sound system was very clear. The cruise ship was clean and very organized. The captain informed us about the safety, washroom locations and where to get the food. All of us enjoyed the cruise trip except for the unruly kids. The only downfall I did not like is that there are a family with 4 kids that are rowdy and they did not control them through the entire tour, that affected the information from the speaker that…”
Review of a 3-day Montreal tour to Toronto, Niagara Falls, and the 1000 Islands, with costs, timing, hotels, extras, and practical tips.
“Luke the tour guide was great. He worked hard to keep his group together and safe. He was well informed and very polite and helpful. Mathew the bus driver was excellent, one of the best drivers I have ever travelled with. Skilled and friendly and helpful.”
Review of Toronto’s 45-minute Harbour and Islands Cruise, with skyline views, live narration, pricing, timing, accessibility, and booking advice.
“A quick 40-minute boat cruise of the harbour and the islands. Go on a sunny day and it's well worth the view of the skyline from the lake.”
Review of the 2-hour Two Castle cruise from Ivy Lea, with Boldt Castle, Singer Castle, practical tips, price value, and what to expect.
“This cruise gives a great view of part of the Thousand Islands highlighted by views of the 2 famous castles. Although very crowded it is a very relaxing tour.”
Review of the Broken Group Islands kayak tour from Ucluelet, with wildlife, beach lunch, practical tips, pricing, and booking advice.
“Even though the fog clung to the Islands, it was a great trip. We had a bit of sun for lunch & it was lovely! The food from Heartwood Kitchen for our lunch was a perfect feast & they dealt with my partner’s food allergies splendidly.”
Review of a private four-hour Gulf Islands boat tour from Sidney, with wildlife, Salt Spring Island, Poets Cove, and Captain Dieter.
“Dieter was an incredible host taking us through our adventure for the day as if we were boating around the Gulf Islands with a brother or uncle. First stop was the Salt Spring Island and market which was fantastic and a lovely little town to walk around in. He then toured us in what was a very smooth riding, clean and bigger than expected, beautiful boat around all the islands, through islets and under bridges to Piets Cove. We shared a drink and dessert together while the kids ran around enjoying the property then back to shore. He got us back to shore on time to head to Buchart Gardens…”
Every kind of island day we have been out on.
