The Hornblower Niagara Falls Boat Ride is located at 5920 Niagara Parkway in Niagara Falls Ontario Canada. Phone: +1 855-264-2427.
2025 Boat Ride Ticket price: Adult $42.95 CDN, Child 3-12 $27.95 CDN – plus taxes. < 3 no charge.
Now open for the 2025 season. Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm during the spring and fall with extended hours during the summer months.
Open seven days a week during the months of May through November.
Visitors average 40-60 minutes here.
Restrooms and gift shop available.
There is no automobile parking available at the entrance.
The WEGO shuttle stops at the boat ride in Queen Victoria Park.
The 20-minute Voyage to the Falls boat tour that gets you as close as possible to the magnificent Niagara Falls. Journey past the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and into the heart of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls aboard Niagara City Cruises. This legendary boat tour takes place aboard a state-of-the-art catamaran. Hornblower Niagara City Cruises is the official supplier to Niagara Parks, providing Canada’s only Niagara Falls boat tour experience.
Opening date is tentatively May 1st 2025. Opening is dependent on when the ice on Lake Erie has melted. Complete 2025 schedule will be posted when it becomes available.
Reservations are not necessary and tickets can be purchased at the attraction ticket window. During a typical season the boat rides below Niagara Falls open in late April or early May and operate until late October.
All guests are issued a disposable plastic poncho to wear during the tour which will keep you reasonably dry. When the boat gets close to the Canadian Falls is where you will encounter the majority of mist. If you wish to stay dry simply move to another location on the boat where there is less mist. The tour lasts 15-20 minutes. For clothing, summer is for shorts and t-shirts. A pair of beach shoes or sneakers work fine but don’t wear anything you wouldn’t want to get damp. For spring and fall weather you need to dress appropriately for the local weather and just expect to get slightly damp. Usually you will have the ability to get great photos right up until you get close to the base of the Canadian Falls. Remember that even a slight mist on your camera lens will ruin any photo!
The entrance for the boat ride is in Queen Victoria Park less than a minute walk from the base of Clifton Hill. Parking is available at one of three very large parking lots near Queen Victoria Park.
This video displays the old Maid of the Mist boat passing in front of the American Falls.
It can get quite wet, but you can also hide indoors if you do not want to be out in the mist.
We were with a very small toddlers and she got quite scared from the falls, so wouldn’t recommend for little humans that already kind of understand what’s going on. We also had to leave our stroller at the dock.
Apart from that totally worth it!
Taking the Niagara Falls Cruise was hands down one of the most incredible experiences I've ever had! From the moment we boarded, everything was well organized and professionally run. The staff were friendly, helpful, and clearly passionate about making the trip enjoyable for everyone.
The cruise itself was breathtaking — getting up close to the thundering falls is something you simply have to feel to believe. The mist, the roar of the water, and the sheer power of nature all around you create a once-in-a-lifetime kind of moment. The ponchos provided did a great job keeping us mostly dry, but getting a little wet just adds to the fun!
Whether you're visiting for the first time or coming back again, this cruise is an absolute must. It's the best way to experience the beauty and power of Niagara Falls. Highly recommend to anyone — worth every penny!
