Niagara City Cruises

After visiting Maple Leaf Place for the Zoom Tour I was on, we arrived at Niagara City Cruises on a Friday around 6:30pm for a boat tour of the Niagara Falls!

First, they give everyone a red poncho since we were touring the falls from the Canadian side, while the people who get a blue poncho are touring from the American side, but I didn't see anyone with a blue poncho that day on the other boats.

Ok, so since I was touring from the Canadian side, all of us lined up to get on the cruise boat. The cruise boat has multiple levels so there's a level indoors on the cruise boat and also a level outside at the top of the boat. I think most people chose to stand out at the top deck for the tour since the view is better.

Anyways, once the boat tour of Niagara Falls started, it was ok and not too windy. Later, it got super windy and wet! Luckily, I can prepared and wore waterproof clothes and brought a waterproof phone case with a lanyard which a few other people did too, but most were not prepared for how wet and windy this cruise can get!

I'd recommend this boat tour cruise of Niagara Falls! It was lots of fun where I chose to view the falls from the outside deck even though everyone got super wet there! You also get very up close to the falls and view multiple parts and waterfalls when on the lake. I'm also glad they provided everyone with a poncho since it can get VERY wet during the cruise. If you decide to do this boat tour cruise, I would definitely recommend bringing a waterproof phone case with a lanyard to keep your phone safe while taking pictures or videos AND also wear waterproof clothing.

The horn blower is quite the adventure to the base of the falls. Be prepared to be SOAKED!! This isn't the mild mist or shower that you get when you go to journey of the falls or when you're standing by the observation decks, no this is like a crazy amount of water hitting you. So as long as you go into it realizing that then you'll have fun.

The ship does Rock a bit too so don't hold anything loosely or it may fall from your hands.

So we figured out the hard way that you can't show up last minute and board one of these. The walk alone to get there isn't that close to most of the hotels, and the walk from the point of buying the ticket to actually board the ship is also a bit of a walk. So I suggest allowing 45 minutes to an hour to get on the ship and 20-30 minutes of being on the ship itself.

All in all, we got a fantastic view and experience on the horn blower and it was a nice compliment to our experience at journey behind the falls.

A must do when visiting Canada! You get very close to the falls and very wet!

The ponchos they provide definitely keep you from getting too wet but you do get wet. But the views are truly great taking. I am so glad we did this and we got some wonderful pictures! A must do in Canada!

If you could only do one experience in Niagara Falls this is what you need to do. The poncho they give you doesn't help with how soak you will get. You'll be pack here like sardines but it will be worth it. If you want good photos with no people in it. Try to leave the boat last. You can get good photo with the American falls

So much fun! It is worth the long lines and waiting in the heat. It was the highlight of our Niagara Falls tour day for sure. Tip: water, sunscreen and comfortable shoes are key here.

We went out on the Hornblower boat and it takes you right into the mist up close to the falls on both the US and Canada sides. You hang out in the mist for about 15 minutes. Outdoor decks if you want to get sprayed (you do)! A once in a lifetime experience.

Be prepared to get wet! [Niagara Falls, ON Canada]

Our 4-hour tour package included the expertly guided walking tour with Philip (our tour guide), City Cruises Boat, and the Journey Behind the Falls. Hassle-free! Philip took care of getting all the tickets included in this tour package. The entire tour experience was on the Canada side.

We had exclusive first-on-the-boat experience on the Hornblower Niagara City Cruise. Philip showed us where to go on the boat to get the best experience (second level, left side of the front part of the boat). This classic tour took us on a journey through the rapids, first on the American side then up close to the base of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls where we felt the power and majesty of the falls. Wheee! what an amazing experience I will forever remember. The boat tour lasted about 20-30 mins.

We were given ponchos before boarding the Hornblower City Cruise Boat. You will get close to the waterfall so be prepared to get wet. Water shoes are highly recommended.

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Niagara City Cruises is a tourist spot that provide tours to the Niagara falls on Canadian and American side. Booking a ticket was fast and easy. Getting into the docking area takes a while but worth the walk. Ship staff were competent and professional.

I have been a few times visiting Niagara falls but never booked the cruise line. I did the Tunnel view but it's not the same as getting up close and personal in the cruise ship. Be prepared to get soaked even with a red plastic poncho. It's a very short tour but worth it. Price was $35. Overall, I'm glad we get to experience it. I recommend you take the tour at least once in your life.

Canada side and I was astonished how quick the experience was . Got our tickets outside on an automated terminal. And off we went ... there were 5 elevators to take passengers down . And in the next 10 minutes we were in the boat ! Unbelievable when u compare it with US side .

Boat experience was awesome . Even with rain coats , u will get wet . Amazing view of Niagara Falls ... really loved it . Only issue we had is - the cruise doesn't have restrooms (atleast when we went) .. kids were struggling for the boat ride to get over , so they can go out for restrooms . Also , wish they sold some refreshments / water/ drinks on board . If not for these 2 negatives , it's always a 5/5 experience ... thumbs up..

We got into Niagara Falls around 6pm and decided to go ahead and do the cruise that evening so that we could head back to our hotel afterwards. We decided to wait just a little bit in hopes of having fewer people on our boat and possibly being on the boat when the falls lights turned on. We ended up on the second to last boat prior to the fireworks cruise. It was definitely less crowded than the people boats. If we would have waited until the last cruise, it would have been practically empty. But we had no issues moving around the boat to different sides to get different views.

The ride goes get a little rocky while under the falls. The ponchos kept most of my clothes dry except for the bottom part of my sleeves. We all got pretty wet but it was a blast. Thankfully, it was nice and warm outside, so we were never cold. This was the highlight of our trip and must do.

Tour was so worth it plus more. To visit such an iconic and beautiful spot up close and personal was awesome. It's about a 20 min ride and they explain everything as you are approaching the falls. After even just seeing the falls from the top and taking photos and then having the opportunity to come into a boat for a closer look is soooooo different. You are litérally showering in the water, it's very wet but can be a great and fun experience if your out with a little water lol.
They do provide you with pretty cool ponchos with drawstrings to keep you dry for the most part but be prepared to get wet if your on the outside of the boat because the speed of the water coming down creates a huge gust of wind and next thing you know it your poncho is half way up blowing in the wind and