Hornblower Niagara Cruises Reviews

Great experience and a must do while in Niagara Falls!!! We stayed on the lower deck so the area wasn't overly crowded and we had room to move and take pictures (not that you want your phone or camera out too close to the falls). You are given ponchos which are definitely needed as the spray from the falls is crazy! The boat ride was about 20 minutes which is a good length to see all that you need to, there were no seats on our boat but if you'd rather sit down there are ones that do have seating. All in an an amazing time and absolutely worth it!!!

Cruise itself is amazing. Buy tickets ahead of time to avoid LONG lines that are poorly managed.

Amazing experience.. this was much better than the experience from the buffalo side

Great experience. Beautiful up close views of the falls.

Was great!!!! They also accomodated our service dog. Great staff. Thx for the wonderful adventure : )

Great way top experience the falls! We chose this instead of ziplining cause you get up close to the falls. The line wasn't so bad and it moved pretty fast. We stayed on the top of the boat so we got a little wet. The poncho did help to keep us drier since we tied it so it wasn't blowing all over the place. For the ladies, remember not to wear any eyeliner or mascara (even waterproof ones), cause I looked like a raccoon afterwards, hahahha!

Cruise with the experience of being a few minutes under the niagara falls

Mind relaxing trip in Niagra cruise. It was really an awesome view. Everyone should experience it. Absolutely love this trip. Be ready to get wet.

A must do while in Niagara Falls. Would love to have gotten closer to the American Falls. There was information about the falls being played over a loud speaker but you can t hear it because of the other people and the noise of the falls.

Not worth the money. The US side maid of the mist is good. Here they don't take you close to the falls.

The maid of the mist tour out to the falls is incredible. Great experience. Do it!

A MUST-DO experience for people visiting Niagra. You have not experienced Niagra unless you have been on the Hornblower!

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

Amazing .. but you have to keep your mask during the whole cruise

An experience I'll never forget! It exceeded my expectations, my mother and I may go again tomorrow

The chance to be that close to the falls is an experience everyone should have!!

This was something I wanted to do for years and so glad I finally got to it was absolutely amazing

Tickets used to be a tough part which has improved alot now. The ride itself is fun. must do it once

Great experience with Hornblower Cruise. Going from Canada border, visit the America Falls then get inside the Bottom of Niagara Falls. Beautiful nature and great sightseeing view point.

Writing a review for this breaktaking, fascinating, adrenaline poping cruise that takes you practically a few yards away from the falls will always be a gross understatement. This is something to experience in reality. Affordable, safe and more than satisfying, this is a journey that complements your visit to Niagara Falls.

This was an incredible experience. We drove in from far away, and were expecting to have some fun but it was beyond that. It was such an exquisite sight to see, we want to come back again to visit more. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a great little adventure.

Well run and well worth the money. It cost us , family of 3, $70. Wait time was a bit long but it was smooth sailing once we got on the boat. Staff were well trained and friendly

So beautiful! This was a once in a lifetime experience and it was super fun. My family and I purchased our tickets, waited in line, (maybe 10-15 minutes?) put on the ponchos, and got onto the boat.

We stood on the second level, at the front of the boat, which was a very nice place to take good photos and see the falls clearly.

We did get wet, took some amazing pictures and got to keep the cute ponchos. Our boat stayed in the mist for a really long time, which was surprising!

Definitely recommend!

As someone who moved to Ontario and has visisted Niagara three times without going on this boat... It's an absolute must see!! The falls from down below are a completely different perspective. Jaw dropping beautiful. You will get wet on the Canadian side at Horseshoe Falls but it's part of the fun and they give you a poncho. All of the railing are cleaned inbewteeen sailings and social distancing and masks are enforced. Such an amazing experience recommended to all!

Well worth the money. They line was about a quarter mile long or even longer maybe. But it went fast. Almost constantly moving. Only waited about 30-45 minutes on labor day weekend. Loved the boat ride. Would do it again and recommend.

Amazing experience! Best attraction in Niagara. Smoothly operated and wine bar and grill next to the dock with a perfect view of the falls!

No need to buy your tickets online, is very easy to buy them there.

Get some Niagara Falls water in your face.. Great way to see the falls up close..!!

Canadians really know how to have a good time. Their setup was way better than the ships out of NY. We did the nighttime, fireworks cruise but it was too windy for fireworks so they gave us an extra light show! The line seemed a little overwhelming but it moved really fast getting everyone on and then off in an orderly manner. Great setup and experience.

Awesome one thing was on my bucket list very nice!!!

Definitely the worst experience we have had. I wouldn't advise taking the night cruise, the boat doesnt even touch the mist .. stays far back .. if you have experienced the normal day cruise then you will not like this one considering the price point which I think was a rip off especially when they cancelled the fire works due to high winds which they could have informed when we were buying the tickets that there may not be fireworks ... So disappointed - coming from far away to get this kind of experience was a waste of time and money.

You must ride to see Niagara up close. In the second waterfall, we get into the white mist and get wet. Tighten your raincoat, but your pants are wet

An awesome way to see the Falls from a new perspective.

Absolutely amazing, stunning and beautiful. I went on maid of mist and it was my best experience ever.Very close and breath taking view of giant niagara fall.#mesmerizing

ABSOLUTELY STELLAR! Of course the way they manage the water to fall just when the boat swings on by is amazing- will never figure that out!!!! Still wringing ourselves out!

2 elevators go down, 3 elevators go up. The line moved very quickly so don't get intimidated.

Very fun ride, a wet and great experience. Also lots of rainbows when I went, like several. You get to see both the American falls and the Horseshoe Falls up close and can wave to the America boat the Maid of the Mist as you pass by them.

Booked online. Hassle free. Definitely recommend doing it.

Beautiful ride through the falls. The ponchos couldn t be better quality as it feels like you re wearing a trash bag but they get the job done. Very organized. Great experience.

Spectacular approaching the falls. It is worth the effort to come although it is very short.

Awesome. That was an extraordinary experience that I will never forget.

Incredible experience - could have lasted a lot longer!

Lots of fun. Great view of the water falls up close and you also get drenched with the falls mist.

The nearby "welcome centre" doesnt mention anything about night time cruises. You have to pay seperately. We were told we could upgrade our pass for night time... but that was incorrect.

It was awesome, i have no words, you have to see it!

Long waiting time. Poor wifi. Vending machines do not work. Not recommended.

We wanted to take this cruise, but i was intimidated by the length of the line. Then we saw that, though long lines, it was moving fast. The falls were incredible.

Being up close to the falls is worth the shower you get. I do not recommend for toddlers though. The fireworks are loud and young children wont like cold water being sprinkled all over them. 5 and over may be fine.

This was an awesome experience! I will definitely do it again!

Absolutely fantastic. Having the opportunity to get so close to the falls and feel all that water power is absolutely mesmerizing.

It is a must to take a boat ride under the Niagara Falls.

One of a Kind experience to see Niagara from so close..

An excellent up close experience of the falls. Line moved fast and managed to score a spot up the front of the boat. Awesome views and some very efficient staff

It is most do stuff when you at Niagara Falls. Our kids enjoyed it very much. The view just can't said in word you have to see it for yourself.

This is a great way to go. You are going to get wet.

OMG this was so much fun, so far the best thing I did in Canada! YOU WILL GET WET! BE PREPARED!

4 and not 5 because long wait times and you have to wear your mask on the boat (although outdoors and all physical distancing) so you can t take nice photos. Also you get pretty wet which can be fun on a hot sunny day but not on a chillier day hehe