Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist
Hornblower Niagara Cruises is now open for service on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls.
The Maid of the Mist is now open on the US side of Niagara Falls.
There are two separate operators for the boat rides below the Falls.
In Niagara Falls Canada the operator is “Hornblower Niagara Cruises“
In Niagara Falls New York the operator is the “Maid of the Mist Boat Company”
Tickets can be purchased at the ticket window and reservations are not required.
Maid of the Mist
Boats leave every 30 minutes from
the Niagara Reservation State Park.
Docks are located ¼ mile (400M) from the Rainbow Bridge.
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.
Admission to the Maid of the Mist is included with the Niagara Falls Discovery Pass, departing from the Niagara Reservation State Park.
Attraction Facts & Figures
A powerful diesel-engined boat 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 (weather dependent) to October 24 each year, the Maid departs every 15 minutes. Two 600-passenger boats, Maids VI and VII, are each 80-feet (24m) long and have two 350-horsepower engines that carry the vessels against the powerful current. A recyclable souvenir raincoat is provided free with admission to help keep you dry from the mist and spray.
Shopping at Maid of the Mist
At the end of your boat tour, you will enter the Maid of the Mist Plaza, which includes a gift shop.
BOARDING DOCKS
Niagara Falls, U.S.A.
At the entrance to the NY State Falls Observation Tower
Landings are accessible for physically challenged persons.
2019 RATES
Adult $19.25 – taxes not included
Child $11.20 – taxes not included
5 and under (Children accompanying parents only) No charge
2019 SCHEDULE-
Opening – TBD – May 18
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(weekdays)
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(weekends)
Victoria Day Weekend
May 18 – May 19
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
May 20 – May 24
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Memorial Day Weekend
Saturday, May 25
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 26
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monday, May 27
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
May 28 – June 14
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Sun-Fri)
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Sat)
June 15 – August 8
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (daily)
August 9 – August 28
9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (daily)
August 29 – September 1
9:00 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. (daily)
Labor Day Only
Monday, September 2
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
September 3 – October 3
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(weekdays)
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(weekends)
October 4 – October 31
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (daily)
November 1 – November 3
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (daily)
Opening date is dependent on when the last of the Lake Erie ice has melted.
Previous opening dates:
4/12/2006, 5/9/2007, 5/2/2008, 4/23/2009, 4/10/2010, 5/4/2011, 4/12/2012, 4/19/2013, 5/10/2014,5/1/2015, 4/2/2016, 4/1/2017,4/27/2018.