What a great way to see the fireworks. The boat doesn't get as close to the falls at night, for…read moresafety reasons, but seeing the fireworks from the water is just an awesome site. I didn't really get that wet, just damp, but again the true appeal to the night cruise is seeing the fireworks, there's just no topping it.

I'm going to get the bad news out of the way: do not, I must repeat, do not order a hot dog on…read moresite. It was one of the saddest, most repulsive things I've been served. Kid you not. Tasted like it had been boiled for hours then sprayed with grill marks. Simply awful. The one and only bite I took was already half way down my throat when I realized I wanted to get as far away from it as possible. That out of the way... Everything else was a charm! I boarded Niagara City Cruises with the confidence of someone who had never seen Niagara Falls and assumed the complimentary red poncho would keep me dry. Wrong. We got absolutely blasted by the falls! It was spectacular fun! The experience began innocently enough. The falls looked beautiful from a distance. People were smiling. Birds were flying. Families were taking photos. Then the boat moved closer and nature abruptly decided that everyone on board needed a shower. Literally thousands of gallons of water a second are crashing from the sky. The poncho performed admirably if its job was protecting approximately 60 percent of my body. My hair and face were soaked. My pant legs and shoes were drenched. My poncho kept bellowing in the wind. I looked around at one point and I saw that this was everyone's story. The closer we got to the falls, the less we could see. The magnificent view slowly transformed into a white wall of mist, wind and life choices. Conversations became impossible. Communication was reduced to pointing, yelling and laughing. The power is overwhelming. The noise is deafening. The mist is relentless. The memory is unforgettable. Yes, it was incredible and I wish to have this experience -- without the hot dog -- all over again!

100% WORTH IT!!! If…read moreyou want to get up close to the falls and enjoy a nice view and feel the sun, mist and water from the beautiful Niagara Falls then I highly recommend Maid of the Mist! Tickets are very affordable and they provide ponchos for everyone.

I've experienced many boat rides on the maid of the Mist over the years. But taking my niece and…read morenephew for their first time was the best! Departing from Niagara Falls state park, I recommend coming early to get a parking spot in the first lot... only a few minutes walk. Also, order tickets ahead of time... bypass the line! After security check, there's a short film of the history... first maid of the mist was in 1846! Then you walk down to the boats, getting your souvenir rain poncho. Boats have two levels, grab a spot anywhere near a rail... all great views and be prepared to get soaked! All part of the fun. Boat rides go past the American falls than Thales passages to the base of the horseshoe falls. Spectacular views and amazing photo opportunities. Tickets Adults $30.25 6-12 $19.75 Under 5 free Everyone should experience this adventure at least once!

We did a Father's Day Brunch Cruise for the first time and it was phenomenal! From the 2 hour…read morecruise, to the live music, and the food! I highly recommend them!

I attended 2 different charters on this boat and both have been fantastic. I did a murder mystery…read moretour years ago and just did a Buffalo River History Cruise which I would highly recommend! The narrator, I think his name was Mike, was truly fantastic. I learned so many things about my own city and it was nice to do something fun on a beautiful summer day. They have a full bar on site with snacks if you're interested. The drinks were cold and delicious and the staff were nice. Overall 5/5 for the boat rides. My only comment would be to be flexible. If they don't have enough guests registered for the ride they may have to cancel, so just be aware of that.

Oh my goodness, I don't know why this is not highly rated on yelp - this is probably one of my…read morefavorite parts of Niagara Falls. It was beautiful, and I was so in shock how nicely maintained this place is! If you are planning to go to a bunch of attractions, I cannot recommend having the Plus pass. Because not only you get to have most of the attractions, transportation is also included. So yes, please do not skip this! It is worth it to go.

Located in Table Rock, this was my first major stop among my Niagara Falls travels, and it was an…read moreabsolute blast. The crowd was light when I got there (around 5 pm on a Sunday), so I didn't have to wait long going down or up, or to get views. Anyway, it's a great time. You don't really get that wet, just misted on, and if you go during the daytime, you should dry right off in a few minutes in the sun. Self guided was you go at your own pace, and take as long or as short as you want. There are a couple of small viewing areas at the end of tunnels, and a larger open area where most of the view is. It's a brief interlude if there are no crowds, like 20-30 minutes. Obviously, crowds will make it longer, but most of that is because of waiting for the elevator going up and down, and not so much the viewing areas themselves. If you do it, consider pairing it with Niagara Takes Flight; it's in the same building, and although I didn't like it, if you want to experience it or do it, it makes sense to knock them both out while you're right there.

I was at a meeting and one guy asked "have any of you done the Buffalo River History Tour?" We all…read moreshrugged no and he proceeded to tell us what an enjoyable cruise he went on while discovering facts about Buffalo he didn't know. Since that moment I have been out on the river twice and absolutely enjoyed myself while learning new information on each trip up the river (I am still waiting for my stale donuts Tom ... haha). This is a well done tour whether you are a tourist or someone like me with a lifelong connection to the City of Good Neighbors. The river is beautiful and the history lessons interesting. If you find yourself downtown on a beautiful day with time on your hands take to the river!!

What a fantastic day out on the Buffalo River. The tour was very informative and the ride was…read morelovely. This was a work team event for us and they had another team to sign up as well. I would definitely do the 1.5 hour tour. It was beautiful seeing all the old architecture. The guides were very good.