Hornblower Niagara Cruises Reviews

Amazing view of the falls with cool water splashing on you on a hot day :) make sure you arent wearing your favorite shoes because they will get wet

A great trip for the family. The winds get pretty strong on top of the boat, so hang on. The view is stunning. There's a nice spot to hangout and listen to music when you're done.

You have to do this if you go to Niagara falls. It is by far the best way to experience them. Stay inside the boat if you don't wanna get soaked but getting soaked is part of the fun of it

So much fun on this iconic Niagara experience. Although personally I liked journey behind the falls even better.

A MUST do when visiting the region! Hear the tremble of the falls as the Hornblower vessel powers its ways agianst the current of the falls! Get up close and personal while you get soaked from the mist and constant showering from the most powerful waterfall!
Prepare the get wet! Even with the poncho on! I left my DSLR in my bag for this one! And used my cellphone to capture the experience! Worth the soak!

Should try this, if you are visiting Niagra falls. Awesome experience

Great view of the falls, quite a memorable experience. Process for getting on and off the boat was quick and easy. If you don't want to wait in line, try to buy your tickets online.

Very well organized. On time. Various bevarages option on the cruise.

So funny , well organized even carrying your new born baby

I would rate this 5 apart from the price. The high number of people they are pushing through is massive attraction tourism and they must be making a lot of profit.

Awesome experience of being so close to the falls and seeing complete rainbow created by the mist from the falls. Must do while visiting Niaggara falls.

What an amazing experience. Have a lot of patience during busy times.

Amazing experience and views of the Fall's. A "must " if visiting the Niagara Falls.

Amazing and worth every penny, I'd recommend buying tickets in advance and arriving early. Be sure not to miss this one and don't discount the view from the lower deck!

View from horn lower is amazing. Ticket price is fine.

The falls illumination cruise after dark was well worth the few extra bucks!

Was an amazing experience with great photos opportunities for my kids. Lines moved very quick and the boat was clean and staff was nice and informative.

Awesome experience getting right down in the falls.

Awesome tour! I stood at the very front and the view was amazing. Obviously, you'll get wet unless you sit in the enclosed area. I'd recommend it to anybody in the area.

I could not believe how close they get to the Falls. You are literally right in the middle of it all. Your covered with spray from it and it is an absolutely AWESOME experience. It really puts our tiny lives in perspective.

Hornblower took over for maiden of the mist on the Canadian side. Same experience but in a much modern boat.

Did the night cruise. Beautiful colors on the falls.

Great views of the falls. Wait can be long a times. Be prepared to get a little wet. Overall a must do at the falls.

Great Experience! Line looked a little intimidating at first but it moves so fast & walk down to the cruise is nice. Quick & efficient for loading and we were on the water in no time which was ideal with 3year old. There is a place to park stroller before loading on to the boat. The view of the Falls is spectacular! Be prepared to get wet! (There are spots where you can hide inside from the spray) but best view is on the deck! Bring an extra change of shoes & socks or wear flip flops. After the boat we enjoyed a snack and live music at the restaurant just by the water when you off load. Great experience & awesome value!

Did the night firework cruise and it was excellent. It wasn't too crowded on the boat and it was a great way to see the falls.

Happiest place to go friends and family very informative

Coolest mini cruise ever! Tons of pictures and if it weren't for The Office, we may not have done it -- it turned out to be an amazing experience

So much fun!!! No better way to experience the Niagara falls...

Short but worth it anyway. The waiting line seems long but advances quickly.

Don't miss the opportunity to go on the Hornblower cruise, you won't regret it!

Awesome, what a beauty
The covenant that God made is formed
With the man . The Rainbow.
Very impressive

Great place to visit awesome history. Canadian side.

This was so fun! We weren't sure if it would be worth the price, but it was worth every penny!! If you have a chance to do this while visiting Niagara Falls, put it at the top of the list!

So much fun! Prepared to get wet! My boyfriend and his friend was drenched as they chose not to wear their poncho lol

Get as close to the stream of water as possible. You will never forget this experience!

Enjoyed both of the Hornblower Niagara morning and evening cruise; the beauty of the Niagara is breathtaking and to be so close to them is a great experience.

The evening cruise offered a fireworks show that we enjoyed a lot.

One has the option to be on the upper or lower deck of the cruise, I recommend the upper deck because of the view.

A must visit of the falls for an unforgettable moment in the center of the horseshoe. You will be soaked from where the color ponchos de rigueur. To do without any hesitation. Good reception, it's a little labyrinth and there are a lot of people soon. Passes make it possible to do without queues in cash.

Such a great experience! I definitely recommend getting on the boat.

Great way to experience the power, size and wetness of the Niagara falls. The falls of interest include the American falls (pictured) and the horseshoe (Canadian) falls. I haven't included photos of the horseshoe falls coz my phone would've drowned; that's how close you get. You are given ponchos which surprisingly actually keep you quite dry but be prepared for your hair still to get wet.

Overall, it is a short cruise but the length of time is well enough. It is quite popular in the summer so the queue took about 15min to complete and get down to the boat, and then another 15 to 20min or so for the cruise. You'll then need another 10min or so to get back up. There is a lift which takes you up and down which is what you're really lining up for.

The cruise is fairly smooth and shirt in length so I imagine very few would get sea sick from this; just the few who have really bad sea legs.

Great experience! It was a windy chilly day but that turned out to be better! Water breeze from the falls becomes more intense and you end up soaked in such fjn way! They are fast and orderly and it lasts the whole. Worth the buck

Amazing breath taking, once in a life time experience

We took the nighttime falls light show cruise and loved it! You will get wet though so that poncho they give you is invaluable! It can get chilly at night so dress accordingly. We highly recommend this cruise.

Niagara falls are best seen and experienced from these cruises.

It's the factory, but it's fun. A bit essential if you want to live the Niagara experience to the end ...

This tour boat agency is great! The prices aren't too high and the tour is great, although it is somewhat short (then again there's not much else to do).

Book online and use your student ID to get a discount!!!!!!

I mean this is the iconic of all Niagara Falls tourists activity s if you re not blown away by this and the views of the falls from the boat you re doing Niagara Falls wrong...oh and prepare to get wet definitely recommend it going early in the am the lines and wait are small

Decently priced, that gets you close to the action. They also are modern and offer free wifi and on phone tickets etc. Of the Niagara cruise options these guys seemed the best and overall was a great experience

Personally I think this is the best way to experience Niagara Falls. Even though its a short ride, its definitely worth the money. You get up close and personal with the falls, and you get to see all of it in its natural glory! Way more exciting than just viewing it from a far! Birds flying everywhere, seeing multiple rainbows, its absolutely stunning. We went in late September and we didn't get soaked or anything with the pancho on. JUST DO IT! Its an experience you really won't wanna miss.

I was lucky enough to go to the falls twice by boat.
Sure, the boat is always very crowded, but the experience is worth all the time. It's just breathtaking to look at the bodies of water as they fall down. I would love to do it again anytime.

Also, I had a little problem during my booking, paying for four rather than two cards. Fortunately, after a short phone call with support, the money was well written again. Again, I was very satisfied.

One of the best experiences, recommended to go with children, as a couple or alone. They make it very easy to access, they look great, the boat is slow so you can see everything and it is very close to the falls so you can get wet !!! hehehe. Great fun and the price is ok. Highly recommended to take it in the Canadian part.

Best experience I ve ever had. You get to see the trillions of gallons of water flowing closer.

Great experience, i bought the niagra parks adventure pass, keep in mind that that online pass will not get you enter the places you want to go , you have to get another pass from the niagra parks welcome center
Which is near the hornblower cruises ticket booth
It is a small white gazebo kind of booth
The ride is smooth there is plenty of space on ship for everyone to stand and enjoy , its a double deck ship you can stand either place

Felt a little short but it was incredible to see the falls so close to them.

It is a short walk but you see the falls up close, and if you end up very wet from them, the red poncho works a lot, and you can have very good shots with the camera

Have done this cruise 4 times and every time enjoyed very much. It is spectacular and mind blowing scenery and great experiences.

Pro tip; go early

The waiting time for these boat tours is pretty extensive, waiting about 30 mins for the tickets and 15 mins to get to the actual boat.

However, it is so worth it!

You get real close to the falls, and man it is dimensional and breathtaking. You get pretty sprayed, there are ponchos on site. If you go near the edges of the boat, then you most definitely will get sprayed.

The boat turns around so people at the back can also see the view, which is awesome.

It is pretty crowded so go early to avoid waiting too long and not having enough space. We went at about 3-4 pm. Get your spot as soon as you board.

The prices aren't too bad, $20 for adult, $12.25 for kids 5-12, free for 0-4 for the regular voyage. I assume it would be "lit" if you went in the evening, when it's dark so the lights go on.

The firework voyage is $10 more, so keep that in kind.

All in all, rate 10/10. Considering going every week this summer.

The ride was great, the wait is long and the boat is very crowded but overall a great experience

You get to go very close to the falls and the wait was only 5 minutes long

Must do experience to see the Niagara Falls face to face. The boat literally takes you into the the center of the Horseshoe Falls. We got blasted with water. Very fun experience!

Amazing! The Hornblower cruise is a once in a lifetime experience. If you go before 4:30 pm you get to experience the falls fully but after you'll experience a lighter mist. You'll get to feel just how small you really are and see the falls from a whole new perspective. If you don't want to get wet, I would not recommend.

Amazing experience getting so close to the waterfalls. One of the most memorable experiences of my life. Definitely worth it!

You have to take this boat to see the falls. My kids thought this was their favorite part of our vacation . The view is spectacular when you get right up to the horseshoe falls.