The Maid of the Mist is located at 1 Prospect Street in Niagara Falls NY USA. 

Phone: +1 716-284-8897. 

2026 Ticket price: Adult $30.25 USD, Child 6-12 $19.75 USD –  5 < no charge. 

Currently closed until Spring 2026. Opens daily in season at 9:00am. Closing times in season vary from 6:00pm-8:00pm.

Open seven days a week during the months of May through October.

Visitors average 40-60 minutes here. 

Restrooms and gift shop available.

Parking informationHours of operation 

Niagara Falls Scenic Trolley

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.

Open from April or May to November. 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 nearby. For navigation use: 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.

2026 Schedule. *Opening date has not been announced 

Tentative* May 1st – 10:00am – 5:00pm Weekdays and 9:00am – 6:00pm Weekends

May 19 – May 22 – 9:00am – 6:00pm Daily

May 23 – May 24 – Memorial Day Weekend 9:00am – 8:00pm Daily

May 25 – June 21 – 9:00am – 6:00pm Monday – Friday. 9:00am – 8:00pm Saturday & Sunday

June 22 – August 9 – 9:00am – 8:00pm Daily

August 10 – August 30 – 9:00am – 7:30pm Daily

August 31 – September 27 – 9:00am – 7:15pm Mon-Fri & 9:00am 6:00pm Sat & Sun.

September 28 – November 8 – 9:00am – 5:00pm Daily

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Maid of the Mist Reviews
4.8 Over 19314 Reviews
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It's was beautiful and nice to watch.
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My family and I absolutely loved the experience. We were on the Canadian side but I'm sure it was just as nice on the American side. My only issue is that we couldn't go around twice. The falls were stunning, the mist was amazingly refreshing, the ride, though a bit rough and packed, was fun. Though there were a lot of people, lines moved fairly quickly. We accidentally skipped the line but they accommodated us and charged us at a different location.
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It’s been almost 25 years since I took this boat tour to see the falls. I visited here in the summer of 2001. The beautiful view of Niagara Falls from the boat, and the refreshing sensation of the mist splashing against my face... those memories remain truly beautiful.
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This was one of the most notable events in our NY trip! The Maid of the Mist- although expensive- was a bucket list experience that takes you into the falls! It provides an opportunity to take tons of pictures, but be prepared to get soaked as they take you very, very close to the falls.