5 Things to Know About Waiting for the Boat Ride

Expect to wait 90 minutes to two hours Late August Saturdays are peak season, and you are competing with every tourist within 300 miles.

The line forms before the ticket booth opens It snakes through the pavilion, down the ramp, and onto the dock.

The actual boat ride is only 20 minutes The wait is the main event, not the float.

Arrive at opening or late afternoon to save time Showing up at 9am or after 4pm can shave 30–45 minutes off the wait.

You will spend more time waiting than floating That is just how it goes on peak days.