Niagara Falls, Canada, has many tourist attractions – both natural and man-made. The most popular attraction is the Hornblower Niagara Cruise – a boat ride to the Falls. This seasonal attraction opens on March 28, 2024 and comes to an end until December (Last day of season – TBC.)
During peak hours of operation, there is a boat every 15 minutes.
Please click here to know the schedule of Hornblower Niagara Cruises for 2024.
How to Get to Hornblower Niagara Falls Boat Ride?
Hornblower Niagara Cruises is located on Niagara Parkway, at the bottom of Clifton Hill where it intersects with Niagara Parkway (address: 5920 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X8).
Your Hornblower ticket gives you access to the Hornblower Niagara Funicular, a unique cable car system that takes you to the foot of the Niagara Gorge where the boarding area is located.
Tickets can be bought online. You can check schedule here.
Voyage to the Falls Boat Tour – Daytime Tour
The Hornblower Voyage to the Falls Boat Tour is a 20-minute boat ride that takes you to the foot of the American, Bridal Veil, and Horseshoe Falls.
Boat rides start at 8:30 AM. The closing time is 8:30 PM May to mid October and 4:00-5:30 PM October to November.
Experience heavy mist from the Falls. Passengers will be given souvenir rain ponchos for protection from the Falls’ spray.
Falls Fireworks Cruise – Nighttime Tour
Watch a spectacular fireworks show from the deck of the Hornblower boat. The Falls Fireworks Cruise is a 40-minute nighttime cruise on the Niagara River.
Enjoy the magical looking illuminated Niagara Falls, the city lights, the starlit sky, and the fireworks that light up the night sky at 10:00 PM.
This boat ride is a light mist experience that is available only when fireworks are scheduled. There is music and a bar on-board for passengers to enjoy. You can enjoy fine Niagara wine or beer while watching the light show and fireworks!
Book Niagara Tours with Hornblower Niagara Cruise
If you are interested in tours from Toronto to Niagara Falls that include the Hornblower boat ride, check out the Toronto to Niagara Falls Day Tour and Toronto to Niagara Falls Evening Tour.
Do not miss the adventure into the heart of Niagara Falls when you visit!
Mississauga To Niagara Falls Day Tour (Small Group. Includes Boat Cruise & Wine Tasting)
Mississauga To Niagara Falls Day and Evening Tour (Small Group. Includes Boat Cruise & Wine Tasting)
Toronto To Niagara Falls Day Tour (Small Group. Includes Boat Cruise & Wine Tasting)
Toronto To Niagara Falls Day and Evening Tour (Small Group. Includes Boat Cruise & Wine Tasting)
Oakville To Niagara Falls Day Tour (Small Group. Includes Boat Cruise & Wine Tasting)
Oakville To Niagara Falls Day and Evening Tour (Small Group. Includes Boat Cruise & Wine Tasting)
