Maid of the Mist

Since 1846, the fleet has run every fifteen minutes, carrying up to 600 passengers on a roughly 20-minute loop into the bend of Horseshoe Falls and past the base of American Falls. The all-electric boats pull close enough that the spray envelops the deck, and the included blue poncho does its best—but you will get soaked. As the roar of the water builds, the experience becomes a drenching sensory overload that photos can't capture; it's crowded, thrilling, and a memorable part of any Niagara visit.