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Last reviewed: July 31, 2026 | Kingston | Wedding Banquet Halls |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: July 31, 2026. Business status: Active.

For couples searching for a Kingston wedding cruise venue, Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises offers private wedding charters aboard the Island Queen, Island Star and Island Belle. The official wedding page documents options for ceremonies and receptions on the water, with different vessel layouts and guest limits as well as in-house food and beverage service.

The current wedding offering is branded Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises, while the broader operation also includes trolley tours. This profile concentrates only on the documented wedding and private-charter service. Last reviewed: July 31, 2026.

Services and specialization

The company specializes in weddings aboard moving cruise vessels departing from downtown Kingston. Its wedding page presents the ships as settings for both ceremonies and receptions, while the private-charter page says the events team can assist with dining, entertainment and décor.

Food service is handled by an in-house culinary team. Documented formats include passed appetizers, food stations, buffets and plated meals. Gluten-free, dairy-free, Halal and vegan selections are available, although couples should discuss individual requirements during planning. All three vessels are licensed to serve alcohol to guests aged 19 and older.

Private vessel charters for weddings
Onboard ceremonies and receptions
In-house catering in several service formats
Licensed beverage service
Live-music options and event-team assistance

Vessel choices and documented capacities

Each ship has a different layout and stated wedding capacity, so the appropriate choice depends on guest count, meal style, ceremony location and mobility requirements. The figures below are the configurations published on the official wedding page rather than general vessel maximums.

The Island Queen is a triple-deck paddle-wheeler with an open-air upper deck, an interior reception deck and a first-deck dance floor. The Island Star is a glass-canopied catamaran with an open-air second deck. The Island Belle is a smaller replica St. Lawrence steamer presented for more intimate celebrations.

Island Queen: up to 75 guests for an outdoor ceremony and 90 for a plated dinner reception
Island Star: up to 160 guests for an indoor ceremony and plated dinner reception
Island Belle: up to 40 guests for an outdoor ceremony and 60 for a buffet dinner reception

Service area and who it may suit

Cruises depart from Crawford Wharf at 1 Brock St. in downtown Kingston and travel in the Kingston and 1000 Islands setting. This may suit couples who want the ceremony, reception or both to take place on the water rather than in a fixed ballroom.

The private-charter page says charters are best suited to groups of 50 or more. The company directs smaller groups towards reservations on publicly scheduled cruises, but couples should ask whether that alternative can accommodate the formality, privacy and timing of their wedding plans. The Island Belle’s published wedding configurations also indicate that smaller private weddings are part of the company’s offering.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A confirmed strength is the choice of three distinct vessels rather than one standard event room. The company also documents in-house culinary service, licensed bars, live entertainment options and an events team that can help with menus, décor and themes. The downtown departure point is within walking distance of hotels, restaurants and historic sites.

The main practical limitation is that accessibility differs substantially by vessel and deck. The Island Star is the most accessible option and has a main-deck accessible washroom, but the company says it cannot accommodate larger power chairs or mobility scooters. The Island Queen’s first deck is wheelchair accessible, but its washroom is not; second-deck dining requires stairs. The Island Belle can accept certain portable mobility devices with crew assistance, while its washrooms are upstairs. Couples should review every guest’s needs with the events team before selecting a ship.

A cruise wedding also requires more precise coordination than a fixed venue. Boarding, sailing time, route, weather procedures, deliveries and late-arriving guests should all be addressed in the written plan.

Pricing

Current wedding pricing is not explicitly published. The private-charter page states that rates vary according to the season and sailing time and that an event coordinator prepares a combination of charter rate, dining and additional services.

Couples should request an itemized quote for their date, vessel, guest count and meal format. The quote should clarify taxes, gratuities, bar arrangements, entertainment, décor, staffing, boarding time, sailing duration, overtime, deposits and cancellation or rescheduling terms. General sightseeing-cruise prices or surcharges should not be assumed to represent private-wedding costs.

Contact and booking

Wedding enquiries can be sent to events@ktic.ca, and the official wedding page provides a quote-request form. The reservations and general office number is 613-549-5544; a toll-free number, 1-800-848-0011, is also published.

The official site lists 248 Ontario St. as its downtown office and retail location, while cruise ticket pickup and boarding take place at Crawford Wharf, 1 Brock St. Couples arranging a site visit, vendor delivery or wedding-day arrival should confirm which location applies. Published footer hours vary within the site, so verify current office availability before visiting.

What couples should confirm

Before signing, obtain a wedding-specific proposal identifying the chosen vessel and the exact rooms or decks included. Confirm ceremony and dinner capacities for the proposed layout rather than relying only on the headline maximum.

Ask for the embarkation schedule, sailing route, bad-weather and captain-cancellation procedures, and the plan if an outdoor ceremony must move inside. Confirm accessibility guest by guest, including gangway width, washroom access and any stairs between the ceremony, dining and dance areas.

The final agreement should also identify menu choices, dietary-notice deadlines, beverage service, entertainment, décor permissions, vendor access, setup and teardown periods, storage, sound restrictions, payment milestones and cancellation terms.

Exact vessel, decks and guest configuration
Private access and boarding schedule
Weather and indoor-backup arrangements
Mobility and washroom access
Complete food, beverage and fee breakdown
Vendor, décor, music and delivery rules

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Frequently asked questions

Can Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises host both a wedding ceremony and reception?

Yes. The official wedding and private-charter pages describe onboard ceremonies and receptions. The suitable vessel and layout depend on the guest count and service plan.

Which vessel has the largest published wedding capacity?

The Island Star has the largest stated wedding configuration: up to 160 guests for an indoor ceremony and plated dinner reception.

Is wedding catering available onboard?

Yes. The company documents in-house passed appetizers, food stations, buffets and plated dining, plus gluten-free, dairy-free, Halal and vegan selections. Specific dietary needs should be discussed in advance.

Are the wedding vessels wheelchair accessible?

Accessibility varies. The Island Star is described as the most accessible, but it cannot accommodate larger power chairs or mobility scooters. Access to decks and washrooms is more restricted on the Island Queen and Island Belle, so couples should confirm individual requirements directly.

Does Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises publish wedding prices?

Current wedding pricing is not explicitly published. Private-charter rates vary by season and sailing time, and couples must request a tailored quote.