Hornblower Niagara Cruises Reviews

A pleasure to walk. Wet. You can go with Hawaiian sandals.

I have always hoped to experience it for myself! Ha ha

The whole experience was easy and fun! Don't schedule if it's high water they will be closed, but got on the next day and had a great time!

Absolutely amazing! The boats run every 15 minutes. There is a snack bar and toilets on board but as I didn't use them I don't know if they were wheelchair friendly. I asked a crew member how many people the boat held and he said 700. I wouldn't like to do the counting. It was a fabulous experience, and Niagara town is like a mini Las Vegas with plenty to do.

Atop most North American's to-do list is to see the falls, and there's no better way than Hornblower. The trip across the boarder is quite worthwhile, as the decent and ascent are a bit harrowing on the American side (the Maiden of the Mist). Expect long lines, tourists who don't understand our social customs (there's a line FOR A REASON!), and uncharitable Canadians working the various posts. Nothing of the experience will eclipse the splendor of this Wonder of the Natural World.
The gift shop has some gems, too. :-)

Such a fun experience! We went around 9:15 in the morning and didn t have to wait long at all. The staff were very helpful and attentive to getting us where we needed to be. Once we were on the boat we only waited maybe 10 minutes before departing. Such a cool view of both falls and nice that they provide the ponchos! Loved all the videos and would definitely do it again!

Worth it! Despite the long line my family and I had a great time

I loved it. We got near to the falls and got really wet. The boats are really big and stable, but I think next time it'll be Maid of the Mist, smaller boats look like more fun.
That, and Hornblower is just a name. Nothing to do with C.S.Lewis.

Best thing about going to Niagara. Absolutely beautiful getting so close to the falls

A must if you are in Canada or visiting Canada! An experience of a lifetime.

A very fun boat ride. The line goes by fairly quick and the views on the boat are incredible. A real nice close up of the falls with a refreshing hint of mist! Definitely worth going at least once in your life.

A fantastic experience! The boat approaches just below the waterfalls. Great fun!
The downside is the long queues that need to be done.

One of the most amazing experience you can get there. Try it!

What a wonderful experience! The power of the Falls is felt just a tad the closer we got. The process on and off was fast and easy. Definitely a must-do.

Definitely a must do while at the falls! We bought our tickets online so we just had to walk up, scan our tickets, and wait about 15 min to board the boat. Views and sounds of the falls were spectacular! and once on the mainland we took the funicular back to where we started. The cost was a little overpriced but thats to be expected in Niagara falls

A slick operation that really delivers the Falls experience

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.

Excellent crew, incredibly close to falls, amazing experience everyone should do

Excellent. This is THE can't miss Niagara attraction.

Definitely a must-do when you go to Niagara Falls. It's a 20-minute ride and you get really up close and personal with the falls. They give you a poncho that has a hood and drawstring. But would have been nice to have a drawstring at the bottom because it's really windy and the poncho flies all over the place. The staff is really nice and helpful. Only downside is that they don't have their own parking lot. It's difficult to find parking nearby as well. There's some parking across the street but it's $5 dollars for every 30 minutes. Also just keep in mind that for the last boat, you need to be down there at 8:15 PM. They also offer a ride at night at 9:30pm on days when there are fireworks at 10 pm. It's a 40-minute ride with drinks and snacks. However you don't go into the falls and the fireworks only last 5 minutes. Also costs more than their regular ride so just keep that all in mind before choosing which ride to take.

The highlight of our trip. The closest one can get to the horseshoe falls.

Fun, incredible adventure. You can not come to Canada and not do it. Enough place for everyone on board to comfortably see the falls. Extremely safe. They had babies and old people. Access ramps in all areas. The parking area to reach on foot like 5 minutes in Cliffton Hill, can take baby stroller. In Niagara the parking lots that we have seen and paid for, usually have been $ 10 to $ 20 Canadian. For this attraction we park in Cliffton Hill. Excellent place also to visit. If you go with children buy the Fun Pass of 6 attractions. Groupon or Expedia or in the same Cliffton Hill. Activities for the whole family.

Fun, incredible adventure. You can't come to Canada and not do it. Enough place for everyone on board to comfortably see the falls. Extremely safe. There were babies and the elderly. Access ramps in all areas. The parking area to reach on foot about 5 minutes in Cliffton Hill, you can take a baby car. In Niagara the usual parking lots we have seen and paid for have been $ 10 to $ 20 Canadian. For this attraction we parked on Cliffton Hill. Also excellent place to visit. If you go with children, buy 6 attractions pass. Groupon or Expedia or on Cliffton Hill itself. Activities for the whole family.

Expensive for the time spent on the boat. Note: using disposable kway for each person is more than 200 people every 10mins every day ... It makes waste .. it's unfortunate ..
Another surprise: photos taken at the beginning already printed without our agreement and thrown since we did not want to buy them. Mass waste!

This is a must do, even though it's a short ride. Being this close to the falls makes this worth every penny.

Fun but short trip into the heart of Niagara falls. The power and the majesty of the falls is quite breathtaking. The downside? Its friggin freezing even on a hot day. You WILL get wet so dress appropriately. The little plastic rain ponchos they give you are not much of a help.

I a little disappointed by this boat tour. I expected to be blow away by the power and beauty of the falls up close. But I had my 10 month old baby and my husband had our two year old, so I didn t feel I was able to really appreciate the tour as I had to hold on to my daughter so tightly and worry over her getting too wet or slipping on the deck. It was amazing how much you can t see once you re close by the falls and deep in the mist. It s just white and water/mist pelts you like you re in the midst of a hurricane. I think it would be a lovely tour and I would have enjoyed it if I could have taken it in without having to worry about kids. So, I recommend this tour to people without kids or who have grown children. Not good for the little ones!

It's a great experience! Definitely would recommend and come again to enjoy!

First time for The Hornblower Niagara could have done the maid of the mist but NO wanted to see the fireworks but got sucked in paid $90 , the let off a pre firework and canceled the show due to poor weather conditions WHATEVER no real explanation NOT Happy At all and would never recommend to anyone , The maid of the mist will get my money next time.

Excellent place, and live the experience of approaching the falls is incredible, as it generates a lot of adrenaline and you get completely wet, incredible experience

If you're going to visit Niagara Falls, you have to go on the boat ride to get a closer look. If you don't mind getting a little wet, view it from the top deck.

The cruise is very nice, but the wait is too long. Waited more than an hour for the elevator down to the pier.

Had a great time! I wish I could have done the day cruise also but the evening cruise was wonderful. Amazing to see and feel the size and power of the Falls from below on the river. Highly recommend this to anyone visiting the area. I had an enjoyable day in the area and this was the highlight for me.

No better way to understand the massive force of the falls than to be under them. Prepare to get soaked. Lots of people brought flip flops to wear so their shoes didn't get wet.

Great experience taking you right up to the falls enabling you feel its awesome power.

The waterfall can be viewed from multiple angles of water, land and air. The boat view waterfall is the best choice for both economy and spectacular shock.

A must-do activity when visiting the falls (Canadian side). We bought our tickets online the night before, avoiding the ticket line. We arrived at 1130am on a summer Friday. Line was always moving, so my 8 & 12 yr old didn't complain, though we waited 45 minutes or so. Very good considering how long it could've been. Got a good spot on the rail on the upper deck, but the lower deck is supposed to be better for photos, since it gets pretty wet as you get close to the falls. Ponchos provided keep you dry and our feet stayed dry thankfully. Great experience!

Simply awesome! Should be on everyone's to do list.

It's worth taking a ride with Niagara Falls! Free for children under 5 years of age. I don't have to worry about taking a stroller before cruise boarding. I recommend you go to the shorts.

It offers one of the best experiences in the whole world. It's absolutely astounding.

Very worthwhile experience, if the weather is good, I am more fortunate, you can see the rainbow. Appreciate the waterfall at a close distance, even more magnificent!

Amazing experience! Well worth the price. If you come to Niagara Falls this is one tourist attraction you have to do!

Wonderful boat tour! On the other hand, be careful because you have to go when it hasn't snowed enough yet, I had the chance to go there a few days before the boats move it any more. In summer there can be waiting (a lot of waiting) but also not in winter there is NO ONE! The only expectation you will have is that the boat faces the road but be prepared to get wet even in winter. But clearly it's worth it!

Great tour! Don't let the short duration fool you. Get up close and personal with the falls! Well worth the price! Pro tip: Look for a Groupon to save!

Very nice staging area before boarding, complete with refreshments and live DJ, very nice !

Great experience!
Do not miss . Book in advance on the website.

When ever you visit Nigara fall on either side, do not forget to take a trip on the cruise towards Nigara fall...

Can't even put in words how incredible this tour was and how much better it was than maid of the most. Great service amazing views gets super close to the falls

Used to work here, was an amazing experience, thank you to HR

I cannot recommend this enough. If you're going to Niagara Falls (on the Canadian side) be sure to hit up Hornblower Cruises. They have tons of sailings so you're never waiting long, they get you extremely close to the falls, and the experience is one of a kind. I would have happily paid twice as much and still been happy with the trip!

An appetizer for the great waterfall, the water fall on USA soil is visualized. With the boat you approach the waterfall a lot and I recommend it for not being expensive and without delay to get the ticket and board the ship.

Had an awesome time with my husband and 3 kids. Great way to cool off on a super hot day. Amazing view and super fun. My kids laughed so hard while going through the mist.

Must enjoy. Nice cruse ride with mist of Niagara Fall. Going very near to hours shoe Fall. Check cruse schedule before planning your trip. Everyone will get rain coat so that mist won t make clothes wet. It s very difficult to take pictures due to mist. Its better to enjoy view and mist instead of taking pictures. It s usually crowded, and wait too.

An absolute blast. That's about all I need to say. The photo was taken from the lineup and I didn't get one on the boat because I was having too much fun!

Excellent experience, third time.
First time with hubby, second with my mom and this time I decided to spontaneously go buy the ticket there, just by myself while my hubby was doing his meditation . Everyone so efficient , fast , boat every 15 minutes. So yes they are operating during this time , there are less people , basically you don t wait .

Exactly like you remember! Except the name - the name is ridiculous. Bring back Maid of the Mist to Canada!

Highly recommend this experience at least once in your life! To go under these powerful falls is amazing! Do it!!

Purchased tickets online. service was fine ..... Once we were not able to reach Niagara area before closing time. They refunded the full amount with just a phone call!

Generally a good professional crew, but I would recommend during this pandemic that you empower your staff to keep people in line. We had two groups on our cruise who were clearly deniers and moving about the boat freely while taking off their masks. I could tell this bothered the staff but they didn't say anything, and I was therefore forced to confront someone who came very close to me with no mask. I enjoyed the experience and it was worth the cost, but other clients were allowed to make my experience less than five stars. It might be smart to direct people to stay on their "sticker".

Very interresting cruise (and pregnant friendly too)

If you are on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, it is THE must do activity.

A very beautiful journey and a feeling you will never forget as if you were in a storm in the middle of the ocean