Genuinely unique and unforgettable experience. You will get soaked even with the poncho on so prepare for wet shoes and trousers ! I lost a hearing aid whilst putting on the poncho. The staff were so kind looking for it on the day. They found it when finding another hearing aid several days later - bit of a theme here :). The staff were lovely in sorting out its prompt return to UK. Couldn't speak more highly of them all.

Visiting Niagara Falls was a lifelong dream of mine, and I finally got to fulfill it in September 2026. The experience was nothing short of breathtaking and left me completely speechless. The lines weren't long, everything moved quite fast, and it was fascinating to see such a wide variety of tourists from all over the world. We boarded the Maid of the Mist on the American side and received those iconic blue ponchos to protect our clothes. Fortunately, I had extra protection underneath, which was great because the poncho alone might not have been fully sufficient given the sheer power of the falls.The boat tour itself was incredible. I loved feeling the raw force of the water, seeing the stunning colors, and learning so much along the way—especially discovering fascinating historical details about Nikola Tesla and what he achieved there. The weather on the day of our visit was absolutely gorgeous, allowing me to take extraordinary photographs. Just the day before, it had been so cold that I worried the experience wouldn't even be open, but everything turned out perfectly.I did have a brief moment of panic when I received a Welcome to Canada SMS because my roaming plan was only for the United States, causing my mobile data to cut out and temporarily losing touch with my group. Aside from that minor scare, the whole journey was flawless. While being part of a group tour made the road trip quite long and exhausting, I would love to return on my own terms in the future to stay longer and soak it all in at my own pace. The weather was on my side, the atmosphere was superb, and I truly have nothing negative to say. Highly recommended.

We enjoyed our Maid of the Mist sightseeing boat tour of Niagara Falls US side. Access to the boats is via the bottom of the Observation Tower between the American Falls and the Rainbow Bridge. Tickets are purchased at the State Park entrance to the Tower and provide duel access to both the observation tower and the boats. Free Kagools are provided for all passengers as without you would get soaked from the huge amounts of spray created by the Falls. The boats sail up the Niagara river with the American and Bridal Veil Falls on the left and then onto the Horseshoe Falls where the craft stops for a while before turning around and setting off back down the river past the American and Bridal Veil Falls now on the right side of the boat before landing at the Observation Tower base. Views of the falls, despite being so close, are limited by the spray. Tickets are priced at $56.95 for adults.

A definite must-do! The power of nature up and close. The experience is breathtaking. October is not peak season, the wait to board the boat was 25-30 minutes. ADVICE: (1) definitely waterproof shoes: everything dripping from the souvenir poncho drips onto shoes. (2) don’t bother with makeup, the mist will wash your face several times. (3) your sleeves will be wet, your hair will be wet. But so much awe and fun!!

Fantastic from start to finish. Exactly what you would expect. Inside a waterfall. You will get wet. Just note: The ponchos are thin and you should definitely bring your own to put under the company’s logo filled plastic.