Visit the Maid of the Mist Boat ride in Niagara Falls NY USA.
The Maid of the Mist is located at 1 Prospect Street in Niagara Falls NY USA. Phone: 1-(716) 284-8897
2023 Boat Ride Ticket price: Adult $25.25 USD, Child $14.75 – 6-12, USD – taxes included. >5 no charge.
Hours are from 10am to 5pm during spring and fall with extended hours during the summer. View current hours Closed until May 2023
Open seven days a week during the months of May through October.
Visitors average 40-60 minutes here.
Restrooms and gift shop are available.
Parking fees range from $10.00 to $20.00. parking information
The Niagara Scenic Trolley stops at Prospect Point.
The iconic Maid of the Mist is every bit exciting as you could possibly imagine! 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).
Method of payment — Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover.
Rates and schedule are subject to change without notice.
2023 Schedule has not been released. We are providing the 2022 schedule for reference.
2022 Maid of the Mist Schedule
Opened Friday April 29th 2022
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (weekdays)
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (weekends)
May 23 – May 27 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (daily)
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Saturday, May 28 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. , Sunday, May 29 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday, May 30 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
May 31 – June 17 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Sun. – Fri.) 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Sat.)
June 18 – 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 4 9:00 a.m. – 7:15 p.m. (daily)
Labor Day Only Monday, September 5 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
September 6 – 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)
November 1 – November 6 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (daily)
Ticket office closes 15 minutes before last scheduled departure.
Last day of operation for the 2022 season is November 6th, 2022.
This video displays the old Maid of the Mist boat passing in front of the American Falls.
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