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Maid of the Mist Boat ride Tour (Seasonal) or Cave of the Winds Winter Tour

Maid of the Mist Boat ride Tour (Seasonal) or Cave of the Winds Winter Tour

Overview

Embark on a breathtaking tour that includes the iconic Maid of the Mist boat cruise.

Venture into the heart of the awe-inspiring Horseshoe Falls see the power of 700 thousand Gallons of water barreling over the falls. Experience the adventure walk and learn about Niagara Falls and her history as well as learn about the Dare Devils who tried to defy her.

City: Niagara Falls

Sat 20 Dec

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Starting at $52.00

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Sat 20 Dec

Starting at $52.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Maid of the Mist and park access (May through November)

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Niagara Falls State Park

Crows Nest Walkway up to the base of the store Observation Deck (viewing all three Falls) Maid of the Mist Gift Shop Walk to Prospect Point and by the raging Rapids to the State Trolley Hennepin Rock  Professional Guide You will have a professional guide for this entire adventure and learn the history of Niagara Falls, the legends of those who lived there and the Daredevils who have challenged the Mighty Niagara!!!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (361)

Kathleen D

Aug 2019

My family had a great time with our tour guide George. He was very knowledgeable and the experience was fantastic. He even spent extra time with us showing us Goat Island.

jmercoleza

Aug 2019

George was such a great guide! This tour operator kept the group small (less than 12) so he was able to keep track of everyone. He was friendly, provided us with nice bits of historical trivia, gave us some good ideas for sightseeing in the park and getting lunch afterward. George met us promptly at 9:00am (don’t be late!) outside the front door of the Hard Rock Cafe (AMERICAN side). It’s called a “Walking tour”, however, don’t be afraid to wear sandals. There is very little walking (.25 mile maybe), but you can walk much more if you choose to AFTER the boat ride. The Hard Rock is, literally, across the street from the entrance of Niagara Falls Park. From there you walk into a small museum, then to the ticket booth and onto the boat. There is no opportunity to use the bathroom after you go through the ticket booth, so ‘go’ beforehand. Initially I was ‘put off’ by the early 9:00am tour time, especially as I was coming from Toronto that day, but 9:00am was the best! The park gets crowded by 11:00am and the museum and observation areas are wall-to-wall people. Now the boat ride...it got WAAAAY closer to the Horseshoe Falls than my husband and I were comfortable with. That said, they sail a boat into the Falls every 15 minutes 7/365, so I’m sure they know just how close they can get. They give you a long and large souvenir rain poncho with a drawstring hood that does a fairly good job at keeping you dry. Your face and hair will get wet from the heavy mist, but not enough to soak your sneakers/socks. However, they DO NOT give you a life vest. They are on the boat in about a half dozen white painted chests throughout, but you’d have to be standing next to it and ready to unlatch it quickly should an emergency occur. I imagine they don’t distribute them for the sake of expediency. What takes 10-15 mins to load passengers would then take 20-30 mins if they gave you a vest. And they know that less than half the people would want to wear it. There are only 2 companies running boats into the bottom of the Falls: Maid of the Mist, blue poncho, American side AND Horn Blower, red poncho, Canadian side. That’s it. The American side is nice in that the State Park has a museum, concessions, and stairwells/footbridges at the top of the falls and to the islands above. It’s a nice 2-3 hours in the park. But the town is a dump and feels unsafe with children. The Canadian side feels safer and has hotels, restaurants, and touristy things to do. All in all I would recommend this tour to everyone. It’s a wholesome and memorable experience and my teenage boys really liked it. We would do it again!

DonnaT60_13

Aug 2019

We had a great tour with David. He told us about the history of the area & the falls. He got our tickets, timed it perfectly before it got too crowded, and told us where to stand to get the best view & pictures on Maid of the Mist. He had a very comfortable van, had water for everyone too. He has a great tour and is very knowledgeable, professional and pleasant. I highly recommend the all American tour especially if you prefer a small group! Thanks David!!