| Hours of Operation Tours - 2008 |
Opening for the 2008 Season Saturday, May 17th
Open Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the last tour leaving the South Boathouse at 4:00 p.m.
Open 7 days a week 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the last tour leaving the South Boathouse at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, June 22nd through Labor Day.
Open Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the last tour leaving the South Boathouse at 4:00 p.m. through October 12th.
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Tours
You are invited to join us for a 45-minute guided tour of Singer Castle on Dark Island, including four floors of the Castle featuring the Great Hall, Library, Dining Room, Breakfast Room, Terrace, Drawing Room, Loggia, Wicker Room, Bedrooms, Guest Rooms and 4th floor Dormitory. All tours are Guided Tours and will be provided from 10:00 am on the hour with the last tour leaving the Main Gate at 4:00 p.m. Guided tours of the Castle are open to the public at a cost of US $12 per adult, $11 for Seniors (Age 65+) and US $6 for children aged 4 to 12. Children under four years of age are our guests; however, young children must be carried by adults. (No strollers are allowed within the Castle). Canadian rates are available. Please note: Walking and climbing stairs are required to view the interior of the castle. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
Singer Castle Video Viewing Room
Those who do not wish to participate in the guided tour are welcome to watch a video of Singer Castle in our video viewing room at no charge or may shop in our Gift Shop. However, to stroll the grounds one must pay admission and be accompanied by tour guides.
Gift Shop
Our gift shop, located in the South Boathouse, offers a wide range of items for every member of the family. Items include: Embroidered Singer Castle sweatshirts, hats, t-shirts; Scottish Heather Gems: sterling silver jewelry crafted in Scotland, River Beads, a jewelry collection made by local artisans, unique limited edition castle prints, note cards, and postcards, souvenir glassware, puzzles, toys, stuffed animals, collectibles, medieval giftware; Frederic Remington prints, posters, souvenirs and much more. You are invited to browse.
Please be aware...
Due to the continued Historic Preservation of the Castle, no beverages, food, animals (unless service dogs) or smoking is allowed in the Castle or on the grounds. Smoking is only permitted on the Main Docks. Tours include walking up to the castle and multiple steps. No one is allowed in the Castle unless escorted by a Singer Castle Tour Guide. We ask that small children be supervised by their parents at all times and if they become troublesome and disruptive to the group, children and a parent will be asked to depart the group. Due to the many steps of the castle, no strollers are allowed inside the castle and small children must be carried by adults.
No still or video photography is allowed inside Singer Castle and still photography only is allowed on the castle grounds.
Boat Transportation
Singer Castle is located on Dark Island in the United States and is only accessible by water. Visitors may find transportation on either a tour boat or by personal boat or watercraft. Tours are currently offered by Uncle Sam Boat Tours with U.S. departures from Alexandria Bay, NY and shuttle service from Schermerhorn Harbor. Call 877-253-9229 for reservations and schedule information or visit www.usboattours.com. June through September the Historic tour boat Morrisania will leave the Morristown, NY Town Dock at 10:30 am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Saturday & Sunday's for a 1.5 hour cruise on the St. Lawrence River to Singer Castle. Call 315 375-8213 for information and reservations.
Canadian group departures can be inquired at 1000 Islands Seaway Cruises at 800-353-3157 www.1000islandscruises.com and Heritage 1000 Islands Cruises 800-353-3157 www.1000islandscruises.com with Canadian departures from Brockville and Rockport.
Please call boat lines for departure locations and schedule departure times. Many boat lines offer combination packages with discount Castle admission.
Private Boaters Welcome, over 600 feet of dock available. Dockage is free with tour or while shopping in Gift Shop. A dock attendant will direct you as to where to tie up. If you are coming for a tour plan on arriving at least 15 minutes before the hour to allow time for purchasing your tickets.