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.
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 |
| October 1 – October 31 | 9am – 5pm |
| November 1 – November 8 | 9am – 4pm |
| 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.
- 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.
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