Our Niagara Falls boat tours start daily at 9:00 a.m. and depart every 15 minutes throughout the day. Please check our Schedule&Pricing for updates, as the schedule is subject to change based on weather and other factors.
Maid of the Mist boat tours are 20 minutes long.
We do not accept reservations. Tours depart every 15 minutes during the day, and we strive to keep wait times to a minimum.
Yes—tickets purchased online can be used any day we are open this season. Online tickets do not guarantee a specific trip departure time.
The entrance to the closest Niagara Falls State Park lot is at the intersection of Prospect Street and Mayor Michael O’Laughlin Drive, Niagara Falls, New York 14303.
We do not require any identification to ride the boat. The trip will depart from the landing in Niagara Falls, New York, and return to the same location.
There are no age restrictions. Everyone in your group can enjoy the tour.
Of course. Maid of the Mist facilities, including our boats, are fully accessible.
Even while wearing the complimentary hooded rain poncho we provide you with, you may still get wet on the tour. It’s part of truly experiencing Niagara Falls. Please dress accordingly.
We do not recommend bringing strollers on board the boat. We have space available to store your stroller before getting on. You can pick it up upon returning from the tour.
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout our facility, including on board our boats.
Pets, including emotional comfort animals, are not permitted within the Maid of the Mist Facility, including on board the boats. The only exceptions are for service dogs. A service dog is a working animal not a pet
Maid of the Mist is located on the American side of Niagara Falls. If you’re planning on crossing the border as part of your journey, be sure to read this first.
Border infoGetting to the Maid of the Mist is easy. Learn where to park and use our online map to find directions from virtually anywhere in the U.S. or Canada.
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