Maid of the Mist

Tour of beauty

Looking for an unforgettable way to explore the roar? The iconic Maid of the Mist boat tour in Niagara Falls, N.Y., has been described by generations of visitors as one of the highlights of their trip.

Experience the Falls Up Close

A popular Niagara Falls State Park attraction for more than 150 years, the Maid of the Mist journey begins at the Observation Tower, where guests are given a souvenir rain poncho to wear and board the double-deck Maid of the Mist tour boat. From there, the boat ferries past the base of the American Falls, and onto the basin of Horseshoe Falls — the dramatic passage leading you through the roiling waterfall whitewater and massive rock formations. The Maid of the Mist returns guests to shore with newfound appreciation of the power and grandeur of Niagara Falls.

For more information on the Maid of the Mist, or to purchase tickets online, please visit the Maid of the Mist website.

The Maid of the Mist in Niagara Falls State Park

2026 Schedule

Please note the schedule is subject to change without notice. Please check our website regularly for schedule changes. Spring opening date depends on lake ice in Lake Erie.

Plan at your own pace and see wait times here.

Dates	Times
May 19 – May 21	9am – 6pm
May 22 – May 24 (Memorial Day Weekend)	9am – 6pm (Friday) 9am – 8pm (Saturday-Sunday)
May 25 – June 21	9am – 6pm (Sunday-Friday) 9am – 8pm (Saturday)
June 22 – August 9	9am – 8pm
August 10 – August 30	9am – 7:30pm
August 31 – September 27 (including Labor Day)	9am – 5pm (weekdays) 9am – 6pm (weekends)
September 28 – November 8	9am – 5pm
November 9 – Opening Day 2027	Closed

2026 Rates

*Please note: rates are subject to change without notice. Please check our website regularly for rate changes.

Standard Rates

*Please note: rates are subject to change without notice. Please check our website regularly for rate changes.

Adult: $30.25
Youth (Ages 6-12): $19.75
Ages 5 and under: Free – with accompanying adult

Tickets purchased online are valid any day we are open during the season, but reservations for a specific date or time are not accepted. All passengers, including those with online tickets, will be boarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets purchased in person at our ticket office are only valid on the day they are purchased.

Prices are in U.S. dollars and include the cost of the elevator, which is necessary to reach our landing.

Method of payment – Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express. Personal checks are not accepted.

Ticket office closes 15 minutes before the last scheduled departure.

The Maid of the Mist in Horseshoe Falls under a partly cloudy sky, surrounded by lush greenery.

Group Rates

All prices are for groups of 20 or more.

Adult Net Rate: $24.25 (valid for authorized travel agents and tour operators only)
Adult Group Rate: $27.25
F.I.T.: $24.25
Educational Rate: $18.00 (Grades 1-8)
Educational Rate: $19.75 (Grades 9-12)

Educational rates are valid from opening day through June 30, and September 7 through November 8. Adults will be charged the Adult Net Rate.

There is no group rate for children. Children 5 years of age and under ride free. Groups of children 5 years of age and under must be accompanied by one adult for every four children.

Unfortunately due to program changes, Connect Kids does not cover the attractions at Niagara Falls State Park. For additional assistance, please contact the Connect Kids program at https://parks.ny.gov/environment/connect-kids/grant-program.aspx.

Niagara Falls with misty waters and the Maid of the Mist below, with city buildings in the background.

Complimentary Policy

Adult Groups: One complimentary ticket per 20 adults
Educational Groups: One complimentary chaperone per 15 students