Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist
The Maid of the Mist operates the boat ride on the US side of the Niagara River in Niagara Falls New York USA. 
The Maid of the Mist is now closed for the season and will resume service in May 2022.
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Ride into the Mist! Water rushes all around as you “soak” in the excitement and explore the roar of the Falls. A historical ride aboard the world-famous Maid of the Mist is a half hour thrill of a lifetime! North America’s oldest tourist attraction, millions of visitors have enjoyed the boat tours since 1846.
Maid of the Mist boats will take you from the docks past the base of the American Falls, then into the basin of the magnificent Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Operating from late April/early May to early November each year. Maid of the Mist boats depart every 15 minutes. A recyclable souvenir raincoat is provided free with admission to help keep you dry from the mist and spray. At the end of your boat tour you can visit the Maid of the Mist gift shop.
Reservations are not necessary and tickets can be purchased at the entrance to the NY State Observation Tower within Niagara Falls State Park. After purchasing your ticket you will then take an elevator ride to our boarding docks at the river. The Maid of the Mist is accessible for physically challenged persons.
Automobile parking is available. For navigation to the parking lot use the following address: Niagara Falls Visitor Center Parking Lot 1 Niagara Falls NY USA
The parking area is a 4 minute walk to the ticket window (.2 mile /300 meters).
note: 2022 pricing information is currently unavailable. We are displaying 2021 prices for reference purposes only.
2021 RATES
Adult $25.25 – per adult, taxes included, US dollars
Child $14.75 – per child, taxes included, US dollars
5 and under (Children accompanying parents only) No charge
2021 SCHEDULE
The Maid of the Mist is now closed for the season and will resume in May 2022.
Hours of operation 2021
April 29 – May 21
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (weekdays)
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (weekends)
VICTORIA DAY WEEKEND
May 22 – May 23
9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (daily)
May 24 – May 28
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (daily)
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Saturday, May 29
9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 30
9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday, May 31
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
June 1 – June 18
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Sun. – Fri.)
9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Sat.)
June 19 – August 8
9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (daily)
August 9 – August 28
9:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. (daily)
August 29 – September 5
9:00 a.m. – 7:15 p.m. (daily)
Labor Day Only
Monday, September 6
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
September 7 – October 3
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (weekdays)
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (weekends)
October 4 – October 31
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (daily)
Ticket sales close 15 minutes before last scheduled departure.
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