1000 Islands and Seaway Cruises

Last reviewed: August 8, 2026. Business status: Active.

1000 Islands & Seaway Cruises offers weddings and private event charters from Brockville’s waterfront on the St. Lawrence River. Couples considering a Brockville wedding cruise can enquire about hosting a ceremony, dinner, reception or the complete celebration aboard one of the company’s vessels, with the Brockville skyline and Thousand Islands scenery forming the changing backdrop.

The official site confirms that the operator assists with several wedding-related services and accommodates small to medium-sized gatherings. Its current fleet information ranges from 12-passenger tiki boats to sightseeing vessels with stated passenger capacities of 50 and 100. Those figures describe vessel capacity, not necessarily a wedding seating plan, so couples should obtain a layout-specific guest limit. Last reviewed: August 8, 2026.

Services and specialization

The company specializes in boat-based weddings and private charters rather than a conventional fixed event room. Its Weddings Afloat page says events may cover the ceremony, dinner, reception or the entire wedding. Couples may handle their own planning or ask the operator to assist with catering, entertainment, decorating and officiating.

The broader private-charter service also covers wedding celebrations, rehearsal parties and bachelor or bachelorette events. Charter enquiries can address the route, catering, bar service and entertainment, giving couples a defined starting point for discussing how the cruise should be structured. The official material does not present these elements as one standard all-inclusive package, so inclusions need to be established in a written proposal.

• Ceremonies, dinners, receptions and full wedding events
• Private wedding and rehearsal-party charters
• Assistance with catering, entertainment, decorating and officiating
• Route, bar service and entertainment discussed through a custom charter enquiry

Vessels and event formats

Two 12-passenger tiki boats are promoted for small weddings, engagements and bachelorette events. The private tiki-charter page says one boat can take up to 12 passengers and two boats can accommodate 24 combined. These are open-air, casual vessels with a licensed captain and crew, onboard music, an AGCO-licensed beverage service and available catering.

For larger groups, an April 2026 article on the official site identifies the General Brock as a 50-passenger vessel and Sea Fox II as a 100-passenger vessel. These are passenger figures only. Couples should not treat them as confirmed seated-dinner or ceremony capacities because furniture, service areas, entertainment equipment and the chosen deck configuration may reduce usable event space.

• One 12-passenger tiki boat or two boats for up to 24 passengers combined
• Officially stated larger-vessel capacities of 50 and 100 passengers
• Small, medium and full-event cruise formats
• Final wedding capacity and layout require confirmation

Service area and who it may suit

Cruises depart from Block House Island in historic downtown Brockville and operate on the St. Lawrence River in the Thousand Islands region. This makes the service most relevant to couples planning in Brockville or considering an Eastern Ontario waterfront celebration built around the river experience.

The format may suit an intimate ceremony, a small or medium-sized reception, an engagement event, a rehearsal gathering or a wedding-related charter. It may be especially practical when couples want the venue and guest activity combined in one moving setting. The company states that its main season runs from early May through the end of October, with June through September being busiest; exact wedding dates still depend on vessel availability.

• Brockville waterfront departure point
• St. Lawrence River and Thousand Islands setting
• Options for intimate through medium-sized groups
• Seasonal operation, with peak demand identified from June through September

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented strength is the range of event scales: the official fleet information spans intimate tiki boats and larger vessels with capacity for up to 100 passengers. The company also confirms that couples can discuss several planning components through one charter contact, including catering, bar service, entertainment, decorating and officiating. The scenery changes during the cruise, with the official wedding page identifying city, island and river views.

The same format creates practical questions that are not answered in detail on the public wedding page. It does not publish wedding-specific floor plans, accessibility information, weather contingencies, docking schedules, décor rules or minimum booking commitments. A boat also has fixed boarding and sailing requirements, so couples should confirm arrival timing, mobility needs and what happens if conditions affect the planned route.

• Documented range of vessel sizes
• Multiple wedding-support services available for discussion
• River, island and Brockville skyline settings
• Public wedding information omits several operational and contingency details

Pricing

Current wedding pricing is not explicitly published. The official wedding and private-charter pages direct couples to make contact for a customized event rather than showing a venue fee, per-person wedding rate or package total.

Public sightseeing, dining and tiki-cruise prices shown elsewhere on the website should not be assumed to apply to a private wedding. Request an itemized quote based on the vessel, date, cruise length, route, guest count, catering, beverage service, entertainment, décor assistance and officiant requirements. Couples should also ask about taxes, gratuities, deposits, payment dates, cancellation terms, overtime and any minimum spend.

Current prices are not published on the official pages reviewed.

• No current wedding price list on the official site
• Private event costs require a tailored quote
• Confirm every inclusion and mandatory charge in writing

Contact and booking

The official physical location is 30 Block House Island Parkway in Brockville. The main telephone number is (613) 345-7333, and the contact page also lists 800-353-3157 as a toll-free number. Its contact system provides dedicated enquiry options for weddings and private charters.

The private-charter form asks for the event type, preferred boat, estimated attendance, date and whether catering, entertainment or bar service is required. Providing those details—and a preferred cruise duration—should help the operator prepare a relevant response. The official site advises booking promptly after selecting a date because charters are handled on a first-come, first-served basis and weekends and sunset sailings can fill quickly.

• Use the dedicated Weddings or Private Charters contact option
• Provide the date, guest estimate, vessel preference and service requirements
• Ask for a written proposal before treating the date as secured

What couples should confirm

Before booking, confirm which vessel suits the planned ceremony and reception layout, not simply the total passenger count. Ask whether all guests can be seated together, how much sheltered space is available, where musicians or a DJ would set up, and what décor can be safely installed. Couples should also discuss washrooms, accessibility, boarding assistance and any limitations for children or guests with mobility needs.

Clarify the planned route, cruise duration, boarding deadline, return time and weather policy. Obtain the food and beverage format, alcohol arrangements, dietary-accommodation process and outside-supplier rules in writing. The wedding page also mentions monthly elopement tiki cruises for up to five couples but says further information is forthcoming, so couples interested in that format should verify whether dates and full terms are now available.

• Wedding-specific seated and standing capacity
• Weather, route-change and cancellation procedures
• Accessibility, boarding and sheltered-space details
• Catering, bar, supplier and décor policies
• Status and terms of the advertised elopement tiki cruises

Continue planning

• explore the Canada wedding directory
• browse wedding venues and planning services

Frequently asked questions

Can 1000 Islands & Seaway Cruises host the complete wedding?

Yes. The official Weddings Afloat page says the company hosts ceremonies, dinners, receptions or the entire event. The exact schedule and inclusions must be arranged through a wedding or private-charter enquiry.

How many wedding guests can its boats accommodate?

The official site identifies two 12-passenger tiki boats, a 50-passenger General Brock and a 100-passenger Sea Fox II. These are vessel passenger capacities, not confirmed wedding seating capacities; request a limit based on the chosen layout and services.

Does the company help with catering and wedding planning services?

It says couples may plan independently or seek assistance with catering, entertainment, decorating and officiating. Private charters can also be customized around route and bar service. Ask which services are supplied directly and which involve outside providers.

Does the business publish wedding package prices?

No. Current wedding pricing is not explicitly published. Couples need a customized written quote for their date, vessel, guest count, cruise duration and selected services.

Are small weddings or elopements available?

The company promotes 12-passenger tiki boats for small weddings and says it plans monthly elopement tiki cruises for up to five couples. Because the page notes that more information is forthcoming, confirm current dates, availability, inclusions and legal ceremony arrangements directly.

Sources checked

• Weddings – 1000 Islands and Seaway Cruises
• Charters – 1000 Islands and Seaway Cruises
• Private Boat Charters in the 1000 Islands: A Unique Alternative to Banquet Halls, Wedding Venues & Meeting Spaces – 1000 Islands and Seaway Cruises
• Private Tiki Charters – 1000 Islands and Seaway Cruises
• Contact – 1000 Islands and Seaway Cruises

Phone: (613) 345-7333

Website: https://www.1000islandscruises.com/