NIAGARA FALLS BOAT TOUR PRICE

NIAGARA FALLS BOAT TOUR PRICE

The most popular and thrilling attraction in Niagara Falls USA and Niagara Falls Canada is the boat tour that takes tourists on an exciting ride to view the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and Horseshoe Falls – the three waterfalls that form Niagara Falls.

The Niagara Falls boat tour is called the Maid of the Mist on the US side and Hornblower Niagara Cruises on the Canadian side. You can click on the hyperlinked words and book either of those tours with us!

They both follow a similar route, going upstream on the Niagara River, passing American and Bridal Veil Falls and then heading onto the Horseshoe Falls before returning to their respective docks.

Oftentimes, the only thing that differentiates the two boats is the ponchos that tourists wear. Red ponchos are worn by passengers of the Hornblower Niagara boats while passengers of the Maid of the Mist wear blue ponchos.

Maid of the Mist Niagara Falls Boat Tour Price – Niagara Falls USA

Maid of the Mist Niagara Falls
Tickets for Maid of the Mist can be bought online. Tickets purchased will be valid for any departure during the 2019 season. Boarding site for Maid of the Mist is in Niagara Falls State Park, USA. Elevators at Prospect Point Observation Tower take passengers to the river shore where the Maid of the Mist dock is located.

After all passengers are aboard, the iconic Maid of the Mist starts its journey into the Niagara River. The boat first passes the American and Bridal Veil Falls, which are separated from Horseshoe Falls by Goat Island. The sight of the upper Niagara River crashing into the Niagara Gorge and the rocks along the shore of the Niagara River is gorgeous. You will see a great deal of spray and mist generated by the Falls.

As the Maid of the Mist sails ahead, you will hear the Horseshoe Falls before you see it, the immense speed at which the river falls into the gorge creates a thunderous noise. As the Maid of the Mist nears the basin of the Horseshoe Falls, the ride becomes rocky due to the strong currents of the Falls. The spray from the Falls will drench you, so wear shoes that you do not mind getting wet. After a few minutes at the Falls, the boat returns to the docks.

For the 2022 season, ticket prices are as follows:
Adults (13 years and above): $25.41 USD.
Children (3-12 years): $17.65 USD.
Children aged 3 and under: Free, but they have to be accompanied by an adult.

Ticket price includes $1.25 USD per person cost of the elevator ride to the boat landing.

Please click here to know more about Maid of the Mist schedule and pricing for 2022.

Hornblower Cruises Niagara Falls Boat Tour Price – Niagara Falls Canada

Hornblower Cruises Niagara Falls Boat Tour Price
If you are touring Niagara Falls in Canada, you will need to take the Hornblower Niagara Cruise for a view of the Falls from the Niagara River.

Hornblower Niagara Cruises offer day and night tours of Niagara Falls.

The daytime cruise is a 20-minute exhilarating boat ride where passengers are taken past the American and Bridal Veil Falls and into the basin of the Horseshoe Falls. The sight of the American and Bridal Veil Falls as they crash into the bed of rocks on the shores of the Niagara River is pretty amazing. You can see the Prospect Point Observation Tower and Terrapin Point on Goat Island in Niagara Falls, NY from the Hornblower Boat.

As the boat passes the American Falls, you will notice that the water current gets stronger and the boat ride becomes rather bumpy. The Horseshoe Falls can be heard before it comes into view. The roar of the Horseshoe Falls is deafening and sort of draws you to the Falls. When the Hornblower catamaran enters into the choppy waters near the Horseshoe Falls, you will be awestruck by the sheet of water dropping over the cliff and the horseshoe shape of the Falls. The spray from the Falls will drench you; your complimentary poncho will keep you somewhat dry.

Hornblower Niagara Cruises offer nighttime tours where you can see the illuminated Falls reflecting a colourful display from LED lights across the river. There is also a nighttime cruise to view the fireworks show put up on select days between May and September.

Hornblower Niagara Cruises offers four types of boat tours (day and night). The Niagara Falls Boat Tour Price (from Niagara Falls, Ontario) and features are given below:

I. Voyage to the Falls Boat Tour

Price of tickets:
Adults (13 years and above): $32.75 CAD
Children (3-12 years): $22.75 CAD
Children 3 years and under: Free

Duration: 20 minutes
Timings: 8:30 a.m. – dusk

Included in the ticket price is:

  • One Voyage to the Falls Boat Tour
  • Complimentary mist poncho
  • Complimentary elevator to boat landing
  • Access to Hornblower Landing and Riverside Patio
  • Ride on the Funicular railway


II. Falls Fireworks Cruise

Price of tickets:
Adults (13 years and over): $45.25 CAD
Children (12 years and under): $28.25 CAD

Duration: 40 minutes
Timings: 9:30 p.m. – 10:10 p.m.

Included in the ticket price is:

  • One Falls Fireworks Cruise
  • Complimentary mist poncho
  • Complimentary elevator to boat landing
  • Access to Hornblower Landing and Riverside Patio

This cruise too features an onboard licensed bar, complimentary snack and music.

For more details on Hornblower Niagara Falls Boat Tour Price, please click here.

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