Hornblower Niagara Cruises Reviews

Awesome experience. Day and night cruise Is a good value

They switched. This used to be the US side company, and the maid of the midst was on the Canadian side, but the switched. We visited in August during the Covid-19 phase 3. The safety rules were well explained. The staff was very nice and friendly. If you buy your tickets online on their website, you automatically get the ride to the falls via the funicular. Kids love it and it is an extra 4$ on the price. They did not put too many people on the ship which made it very easy to keep distance while still enjoying the experience. Everyone who can should at least visit the falls once.

What a great experience! Everyone should do this boat tour at least once. Affordable prices and the wait was not long at all! Expect it to be very windy and wet, for obvious reasons! They will give you a poncho, but it doesn't keep your head or feet that dry. Even if the boat was crowded, you still get a great view. I'd highly recommend the bow of the top floor of the boat, it's the best experience by far.

Both American side and the Canadian side share the same route. You can really choose whichever suites you

The Hornblower Niagara Cruise is situated on the Canadian side of the Niagara Falls. The entrance is in the direction of the big wheel, a good 15 minute walk from the main visitor centre so plan accordingly.
We went on the incredible Illumination tour. You must get there 20 minutes before or you'll miss the boat as you have to walk down the various ramps to access.

Amazing boat ride!! A must do for anyone visiting Nigeria falls. It was tons of fun.

Awesome Have To Experience words just can't describe

This was a fantastic opportunity! we got onto the last boat of the night they let us drink in the line they let us drink on the boat, we got great views of the falls it was really as fantastic as you would think it is. Absolutely worth doing we had minimum lines.

Been a couple of times in the cruise, still every time the excitement never drops down. Enjoyed like a baby.

Great experience, very friendly staff. Even with ponchos you still get wet. But we'll worth it.

Great fun! We loved it. We were put off by the size of the line but we were actually on a boat within 10 minutes or less. Wonderful experience. Highly recommend.

Very enjoyable experience. Staff was organized, temperatures were taken prior to entering and social distancing was enforced. View of the falls from boat breathtaking.

There is a market here for fast food and souvenirs ..... but in winter it is closed.

Did online booking and it was very quick to get in. Best time is in the morning when it is not very busy.

Entry neatly arranged and they also provide a 'free' poncho.
a very nice experience to do this when you are here. I found it breathtaking! (but I thought that was pretty much everything in my wife's homeland)

You just can't visit the Falls without a trip on Hornblower. You WILL get wet, it's all part of the fun. Great staff well organised no waiting. A very damp experience!

Money well spent. You get under the waterfalls to admire the majesty

Had super duper greatest experience of my life it felt like heaven they take you right close to falls feels so awesome.......!!!

Hornblower experience is really mind blowing. It's worth

Worth to experience ! You can order the ticket online to skip the queue in purchasing the cruise ticket.

Crowded and wet but give you a chance to experience the falls in a different way.

Super fun and a great experience. You do get pretty wet even wearing the poncho, however it is worth the money and does not disappoint. Definitely recommend and would do it again

Thank you for reading the Honest Reviews4u! This is a must do event, (tienes que hacer lo) if you are in Niagara Falls do take the time to ride the boat. The Canadian takes you up closer to the Falls compared to the American boats to provides a life long experience. Other than that
I highly recommend this place!

A great service. Buy your ticket, show up when you can on day of purchase, and get on the boat. Takes you deep into the spray. It gets you soaked. We wore an extra jacket under the provided ponchos and it help a little. Great trip for families.

Lots of people but you make it to the boat fairly quickly boat every 15 minutes great views

Awesome to get to see the falls so close. LOTS of people put in each boat. Took the boat after my third time to the falls and felt like I got as good of an experience not taking the boat ride.

Amazing experience definitely worth getting wet, just have back up clothes if it's a bit cold

ON A SUNNY DAY YOU CAN'T BEAT THIS AMAZING RIDE. You will get wet. Worth the money. Can't compare it to the Americans, but the Canadians do it up right.

This is THE thing to do if you're only paying for one attraction on the Canada side of the falls. We got in line about 11:30am on a busy weekend, and the line was long, about a block outside the park entrance. However, we were pleasantly surprised how fast it moved.

Three tips:

1. On a hot day, do not put on the poncho as soon as they give it to you. Wait until you are very close to or on the boat.

2. There are numerous spots for snacks and drinks after you get off the boat. Get in line about lunch, cool off on the boat, have lunch down near the boat for a lot less crowded area. We didn't know this, but just happened to do it this way.

3. For best pictures, get to the front of the boat when boarding. They will pass the American Falls on the way out and back, so don't worry if you end up on one side more than the other. When the boat goes to Horseshoe Falls, it spends most of (read almost all) of the time facing the falls. Either deck will do. If you're in the back, you'll have a hard time getting good shots. This also allows you to look down and get a feeling of how strong the water movement is in relation to the boat. We were one of the last to board. And found room on front lowere deck.

A must. The only downside is the crowd. Avoid at least crates by buying online.

The American side was closed so we went over to Canada and did this it was amazing it's totally worth it. I however did get a cold from it but what do you expect you're getting what in Canada lol. Very reasonably priced we had a six-year-old with us and he loved it. They get you right in the Falls it is the most amazing view if you're not getting squirted LOL

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

Amazing views. You go right up to the horseshoe falls! This is a very wet ride so bring your water shoes. Can be slippery on surfaces. They give you a poncho but your bottom half still gets wet. Wouldn't wear jeans if I were you.
Suck spectacular views. We had a blast!

Outstanding experience. Lovely company to work with.. Very efficient... Not to be missed

Even if the price is quite expensive it is worth seeing very beautiful

Super nice staff! Prices are okay! The boat trip was fun and you really get very close to the waterfalls!

The only way to experience the falls and appreciate their scale. We both got the audio guide, but if you wanted to save a little you could share, one headphone each. There was some good trivia on the audio guide along with some cheesy music.

very good experience but short. Buy tickets online to avoid long lines

The best place on the boat is the bottom right. This close-up view of the falls is an unforgettable experience!

Took us under the horseshoe falls, was a good family trip.

A wonderful and fun filled journey which take you as close as possible to the niagara falls

It is always a magical moment to take this boat and get close to the falls. They are magnified, powerful and impressive. A must-see attraction!

It's a good deal, get a close up look at the falls at a very reasonable price. Be prepared to be in a long line although it goes pretty fast. Not much wait time.

Great experience, very friendly staff. Even with ponchos you still get wet. But we'll worth it.

Simply spectacular! I invite all people to make the attempt to go see these spectacular and wonderful waterfalls.

Amazing experience, the line moves quickly dont be afraid

Amazing views. Boat was not over crowded. Great family fun.

The line was crazy long but it moved really fast. You get to go right up to the falls and sit there for about 5 minutes. The whole trip went really smooth.

Amazing experience a must do when in Niagara. Lines during summer are long but move quickly. Well organized,great staff

The view from the boat is amazing. Must do when you at Niagara Falls. The poncho is included in the fee but you still got wet knee down when the boat get close to the horseshoe falls.

Fun, breathtaking and wet. Those are my 1-2-3s - all other visitors have said it all. Keep dry, be prepared for the lineup and have fun!

Great experience. Breathtaking and such a great way to see the falls. Moved smoothly and quickly and the funicular was neat.

This is the real deal. Very impressive. Get to the front of the boat. The line, though long, moved pretty fast. Wear flip flops if you have them. Your shoes will get wet.

Great experience. This boat ride takes you right up to the horseshoes falls. Prepare to get very wet!

Fantastic experience at absolutely no cost prohibitive !!!

Experience of a lifetime. This might be the review for amazing wonder of a great land i.e. Niagara falls because the boat takes you through a heavenly experience of joy and satisfaction. You feel god s grace when Niagara falls mist touches your face and One gets really close and personal with it.

It's worth it. Ain't nothing like sailing into a waterfall!

Super cool attraction. If visiting Niagara I suggest you go for a boat ride. An up close view of the falls. They provide a keepsake poncho for you to wear but you will get wet. Worth the $$.