5 Tips for Choosing the Best Side on a Niagara Falls Boat Tour

Stand on the left (port) side for the best view of Horseshoe Falls The boats approach Horseshoe Falls first, and the left side puts you right up to the curtain of water—the main event.

The right (starboard) side gives you a better view of American Falls You’ll see the American Falls clearly from the right during the same approach, but they are less dramatic than Horseshoe.

Pick the left side if you can only choose one spot Horseshoe Falls is the massive, thundering wall you came for; the American Falls are impressive but secondary.

Both sides get their moment when the boat turns around Once the boat rotates, the view flips, so you won’t miss everything if you stay put.

Keep your camera in a dry bag A poncho won’t protect your camera—you will get wet regardless of where you stand.