3 Things to Know About Niagara Falls Boat Tour Schedules

Both boat tours shut down from early November to mid-April The Maid of the Mist (U.S. side) and Hornblower Niagara Cruises (Canadian side) stop operating during this period due to ice on the river.

Winter visits mean no boat tours If you plan to visit between November and April, do not expect to take a boat tour—it simply won’t be running.

Plan for spring or summer instead The tours resume in mid-April and run through early November, so schedule your trip accordingly if seeing the falls from the water is a priority.