Niagara Falls

15 Best Niagara Falls Boat Tours

The boat rides into the spray compared: Maid of the Mist from the US side, the Canadian city cruises and early-access slots that beat the poncho crowds. The boats have run since 1846; the drenching is original equipment.

1.Best Niagara Falls US Tour W/Boat Ride, Cave & More Wonders!

Discover Niagara Falls from multiple angles with this 4-hour US tour featuring boat rides, Cave of the Winds, and iconic viewpoints. Perfect for families and first-timers.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“When they tell you you will lose your stuff believe them! Haha! Hang on tight, this was awesome!!! Loved it!”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

2.Niagara Falls USA: Maid of the Mist & Cave Adventure

Experience Niagara Falls up close with this guided tour featuring Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds, and panoramic views—all for $125.

★ 5.0

“Everything special and beautiful, our tour lady April she’s extremely special and very pleasant with bunch of turistas from all over the world she made the trip extremely memorable”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

3.Niagara Falls Canadian Side Tour and Maid of the Mist Boat Ride Option

Experience the beauty of Niagara Falls from both US and Canadian sides, with iconic boat rides, observation decks, and expert guides for a full day of adventure.

★ 5.0

“This was the best tour ever! Our tour guide Dayna, was fantastic, showing us all the best sites on our ride to Niagara Falls. She guided our group to the best locations to see the Falls, and also when we visited other sites. I would…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

6.Niagara Falls Tour with Boat Ride & Journey Behind the Falls

Experience Niagara Falls up close with this 3-hour tour including a boat ride, Journey Behind the Falls, and expert-guided walking tour for memorable views and details.

★ 4.5

“Read the details section. Parking is far down the road on the R, not near the boarding dock. You meet your tour guide at the Police station down from the dock. Look for the yellow vest.”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

7.Niagara Falls Tour: Skylon, Journey Behind Falls & Boat Ride

Discover Niagara Falls with this comprehensive tour including Skylon Tower, Journey Behind the Falls, and a boat cruise—perfect for getting close to the action.

“The tour overall was awesome! The instructor Jake, the amazing views and experience was all amazing! Jake is great, such a wonderful, funny and truly someone who loves what he do! :)”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

8.The iconic Boat Ride- Maid of the Mist ticket- Best selling Tour! Get Tickets

Experience Niagara Falls up close with the Maid of the Mist boat ride and a scenic walking tour. Perfect for families and first-time visitors seeking authentic views.

★ 4.5

“The Maid of the Mist tour is iconic. Everybody should do it but keep in mind there is walking. If you can’t walk too far, bring yourself a little camping stool so you can sit when you can.”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

9.Best of Niagara Falls USA: Cave of the Winds & Maid of the Mist

Discover Niagara Falls from multiple stunning angles on this small-group tour, including Cave of the Winds, Maid of the Mist, Goat Island, and more.

★ 4.5

“The combination of activities was a great way to see the key points of the Niagara Falls area. The weather was really hot, but we had a blast.”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

11.Daredevil Walking Tour with Maid of the Mist & Cave of the Winds

Experience Niagara Falls up close with this 4-hour guided tour including Maid of the Mist, Cave of Winds, and scenic viewpoints — perfect for first-timers.

★ 4.5

“Billy did an outstanding job of providing lots of facts about the area while keeping us laughing! He was organized, on time and it’s obvious he loves his job.”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

12.Niagara Falls Boat Ride VIP Boarding & Journey Behind the Falls

Experience Niagara Falls from land and water with VIP boat boarding, Journey Behind the Falls, and expert-guided tours—all in about 3 hours for around $118.

★ 4.5

“Our guide, Rick, was knowledgeable and helpful. Appreciated his pro trips on getting the most out of the boat and tunnel tours. He also made suggestions about other activities in the area ( wineries, other tours).”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

More Niagara Falls Boat Tours

4.5Maid of the Mist and Cave of the Winds guided tour with shuttle3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$87.00 4.5Daredevil Walking Tour with Maid of the Mist Boat Ride$84.99 4.5Best of Niagara Falls USA Tour with Cave & Maid of the Mist Boat3 hours (approx.)$149.00 5.0Guided Maid of the Mist and Cave of the Winds Tour3 hours (approx.)$129.00 5.0Complete Niagara Falls Tour: Boat Ride & Journey Behind the Falls3 hours (approx.)$89.37 4.8Niagara Falls: Day & Night Tour with Boat Ride and Dinner7 hours$267 4.5Niagara Falls Tour Includes Maid of the Mist & Cave of the Winds4 hours (approx.)$159.00 4.5Niagara Falls Barrel Bundle Boat Ride, Cave, Trolley Ride & More5 hours (approx.)$99.00 4.5Niagara Falls: Maid of the Mist Boat Ride Walking Tour USA Side1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$59.40 4.5Niagara Falls USA Small Group Tour + Helicopter +Maid of the Mist5 hours (approx.)$299.00 5.0Maid of the Mist Boat and Cave of the Winds with Hotel pickup USA4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$95.75 4.5Niagara Falls USA Walking Tour with Cave and Maid of the Mist3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$129.69 4.5USA Side Maid of the Mist Boat and Cave of the Winds combo tour4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$117.72 5.0Niagara Falls: USA + Canada Tour with Cave, Boat Ride and Lunch6 hours (approx.)$321.76 4.0American Made Tour – Iconic Boat Ride, Cave of the Winds and More4 hours (approx.)$99.00 5.0Niagara Falls Evening Illumination Tour with Maid Boat Ride4 hours (approx.)$134.95 4.5Niagara Falls Small Group Tour w/Helicopter and Maid of the Mist5 hours (approx.)$405.00 4.5American 5pm Tour with Maid of the Mist Ticket and Guide2 hours (approx.)$57.00 4.0Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds made in the USA Tour$99.00 4.5Maid of the Mist Walking History Tour & Boat Ride.2 hours (approx.)$35.00 5.0Walking Tour + Boat Ride + Skylon Tower Observation Deck (Canada)2 hours (approx.)$79.99 5.0USA Side Maid of the Mist Boat and Cave of the Winds express tour2 to 3 hours (approx.)$107.99 3.7Niagara Falls: Tower, Boat Ride, & Journey Behind the Falls45 minutes - 1 hour$36 5.0NF USA – Luxury Helicopter Tour with Maid of the Mist & Lunch$429.00

Explore Niagara Falls

Boats into the spray, tunnels behind the curtain and jets down the gorge.