Maid of the Mist Reviews

Classic, touristy Niagara adventure! It is everything you hoped it would be. The line is quite long. Go as early as you can because everyone thinks if they go early, they will beat the rush. You won't. Everyone goes early and even more people go late, so expect the line. Absolutely beautiful! Do it!

The experience could be rated with 4, maybe with 5 stars. Personally, I was bothered by assembly line processing, where I had to hand in my ticket again to get on the ship. Certainly a topic of sustainability and cost savings - I would still have liked to keep the card as a reminder.

Expensive but fun, dont take the poncho, get wet its a waterfall!

2hr queue to get on the boat followed by 2hr queue to get it off. The 15min on the boat was great but the service was just so bad I'd recommend just staying at the viewing platforms up top!

You're going to get wet, so wear the rain suit they give you. But, it's the best way to see the Falls.

False advertising! We bought our tickets on line to skip the line . We get their and 3 times were unable to get on. We were told that these are not tickets, just vouchers!! We stood in line twice to get shut down both times.

On a busy day expect upto 3.5 hours wait. Get there early in the morning to beat the queue.

Definitely worth the money! We really enjoyed the ride and would probably go again if we're ever at Niagara Falls again.

This was an amazing experience! One thing that you should definitely spend the money for!

This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience it's a must-see thing to do

Had an awesome time on the Maid of the Mist boat tour! Super friendly staff, breath taking views, very affordable prices, and great food at the cafe! Make sure to buy a day pass for the trolley, and stop at the Cave of the winds.

Wasn't open, purchase the package tour missed out on most important thing. Save your money don't bother

Liked this attraction... no social distancing possible for the amount of people on the boat... beautiful sights! Would do again and again!

Must try. If you are from america side and you cannot go to canada, from maid of the mist you will have best view of the fall.

Visiting for Australia and we were amazed at the value of water, we went everywhere and had so much fun on the cruise even though we were drench at the end we laughed so hard.Highly recommend.

it is a good ride and it is improved from last year

We waited 2 1/2 hours in the rain for a 20 minute ride. Very inefficient ticket process. They should sell timed entry tickets so people don't have to snake through their endless line. On Saturday one worker said they would open at 8 am. Website said 10 am, phone recording was out of date. No one answers the phone on weekends! In pouring rain they handed out rain ponchos not when we purchased tickets, but an hour later, before we got on the boat. Only one boat running and huge crowds September 12-13.

Yes, you get up close to the bottom of the falls. But it's a cold, wet ride. If you can't see without your glasses, skip it. They get so covered in mist you can't see anything.

A must do when visiting Niagara falls expect a long wait in warm weather

To be on the top deck while the boat approaches the horse shoe is an amazing experience. The immense size of the waterfall, right there in front of you, feels so awesome.

This is a must if your visiting the US side. You will get wet! My family had a blast. Worth every penny.

Really nice, they give you a rain coat so you don't get wet at all, and the sight is amazing. Really worth the price.

It was wet! The view from inside the horseshoe falls is awe inspiring.

We had a great time on the Maid of the Mist! We went early in the day and there was no wait!! We rode the elevator down and got our ponchos. There was no line so we walked right on the boat. We got a great railing spot! The ride is about 20 minutes and it s super fun. You get a great view of all the falls and go almost up into horseshoe falls. The ponchos help but it is windy so you will get a little damp regardless. The ponchos say Maid of the Mist and you can take them home! Super fun and a must do in Niagara!

This was a ton of fun! If you go to the American side it is definitely a must because you get the best view of the falls this way.

Being so close to a great force of nature is an amazing experience and Maid of the Mist gets you exactly that experience.

The queue and wait time to get the tickets and then get to the elevator can get quite daunting but being on board is worth it.

The boat takes you quite close to the main fall and stays there for a bit so that you may soak in that feeling. The wiff of cool breeze and the mist from the falls makes up for it all.

It is a once in a lifetime experience. Not to be missed.

Great up close view of Horseshoe Falls and best view of American Falls. Expect to spend about two to three hours there.

Most exhilarating and amazing boat ride. Must experience.

People drive across the country for this boat ride for a reason.

Not what I expected. Too fast and overcrowded boat. Fair price

This was the most amazing and majestic thing we have done!

Excellent..handicap accessible, so my husband could enjoy the ride, with the rest of his family..our grandchildren were in awe as headed toward Horseshoe Falls..
I loved it, the myst hitting our faces, the rainbow..
Crazy busy, but only waited about 15mins for boat to load..
It was worth it..

Fun, exciting and wet! Had a blast and got our money's worth for sure! Great crew

Amazing experience. Well worth the wait in line i recommend being in the front of the boat

Boat ride one should definitely take to experience Niagara falls

Most favorite experience at the falls. I'd been here once when I was very young but the memory does not do.justice to how awesome it felt and the falls sprayed over our heads.

The boat tour was very misty. We were given ponchos and a post card. It was about $19 for adults and $11 for children under 13 (2 and under free). There's an observation deck as well ($1.25), t ok y get a better view of the falls heading to the boat.

Don't get on a boat full of a tour group only because they all have a camera and they want to take pictures more than you and will block your view. Try to get a ride when it's slow. Beautiful experience with rainbow. Prepare to get wet.

A must tour for those coming for Niagara falls. Gives an excellent view & experience of 60000 gallons falling per second.

Great ride, you are given blue raincoats that you can keep if you want. On the ride I was on there was not as much mist as I expected.

Don t bother buying your ticket online to try and save time by not having to wait in line to purchase one. You still have to wait in a mile long line to exchange your electronic ticket for a paper one. Completely ridiculous!

It took us near to the down falls ,it's 20 minutes awesome experience I wish it could give us more time to spend on boat

They have you stand in line 6 feet apart when waiting for tickets and to board the boat (you can no longer buy a set time slot, just the next one that leaves). Then they cram everyone into the boat, no social distancing. They don't even bother to wipe down the hand rails on the boat before the next group boards. Great views on the boat, but not worth the price or stress. Only a 15 minute boat ride.

Great experience. You are gonna get wet! (Though rain ponchos are provided)

Had a blast on the boat ride to the falls. The new observation tower that takes you down to the boat is amazing.

Good experience. Very crowd. It was a full boat which made it even better, seeing so many people of different nationalities just having a good time

The boat tour is better on the American side, because there is an added attraction (must see: View of the falls from the side) after the boat tour.

This is the only way to experience the horseshoe falls from USA side. Must do for all. Easy access with minimum waiting. Tour ends in approx 15 minutes.

Niagara falls is not an experience untill you do this.

Amazing close view of Niagara both American and Canada side close view. You Must ride when in Niagara

Gets unbelievably close to the falls. Be warned: you'll get competently drenched, and thoroughly enjoy it!

One of the most important rides in America. Get soaking wet and enjoy the falls..

Great! It's the one of the very few good thing in Niagara NY.