{"id":58922,"date":"2025-05-03T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-04T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/?p=58922"},"modified":"2025-05-05T10:04:01","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T14:04:01","slug":"maid-of-the-mist-season-sets-sail-may-1st-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/maid-of-the-mist-season-sets-sail-may-1st-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Maid of the Mist Season Has Official Set Sail"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Niagara Falls, NY<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 One of North America&#8217;s most iconic boat tours is back for its\u00a0<strong>140th season<\/strong>, continuing its legacy of adventure with an eco-conscious twist. The\u00a0<strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maidofthemist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maid of the Mist<\/a><\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0officially launched its\u00a0<strong>2025 season on May 1<\/strong>st, offering visitors an unforgettable journey into the heart of Niagara Falls aboard its\u00a0<strong>fully electric fleet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Travelers check Maid of the Mist off their bucket list during opening day\" width=\"1240\" height=\"698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KCJ7WDI7E-k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-legacy-of-innovation\"><strong>A Legacy of Innovation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 1885, the Maid of the Mist has carried millions of passengers into the thunderous mist of Niagara Falls. In&nbsp;<strong>2020<\/strong>, the attraction made history by transitioning to an&nbsp;<strong>all-electric fleet<\/strong>, becoming the first zero-emission vessel operation of its kind in North America. Powered by clean hydroelectric energy harnessed from the falls themselves, these quiet, emission-free boats deliver the same awe-inspiring experience while protecting the natural wonder they showcase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;Our electric fleet has been a game-changer, blending sustainability with the power of Niagara,&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp;says spokesperson Kevin Keenan.&nbsp;<em>&#8220;Five years in, we&#8217;re proud to offer an experience that&#8217;s as kind to the environment as it is thrilling for visitors.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/maidofthemistniagarafalls.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/maidofthemistniagarafalls-1366x683.jpg\" alt=\"Maid of the Mist Niagara Falls\" class=\"wp-image-54153\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Planning Your Visit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to winter ice conditions on the Niagara River, the season&#8217;s start was carefully timed to ensure safe navigation. Operations will run&nbsp;<strong>daily through November 3<\/strong>, with varying hours by month:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>May 1\u201418<\/strong>: Weekdays 10 AM\u20145 PM | Weekends 9 AM\u20146 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 19\u2014June 20<\/strong>: Extended hours, including 9 AM\u20148 PM on Saturdays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Peak Summer (June 21\u2014August 5)<\/strong>: Daily 9 AM\u20147:30 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fall (September\u2014October)<\/strong>: 9 AM\u20145 PM, with weekend extensions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>&nbsp;The last boarding is&nbsp;<strong>15 minutes before closing<\/strong>, and tickets can sell out quickly&#8221;\u201d<strong>advance online booking<\/strong>&nbsp;is recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ticket Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Adults (12+):<\/strong>&nbsp;$30.25<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Children (5\u201411):<\/strong>&nbsp;$19.75<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Under 5:<\/strong>&nbsp;Free (with paid adult)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/maid-electric.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/maid-electric-1366x707.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69256\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why It&#8217;s a Must-Do Experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s no better way to witness the raw power of Niagara Falls than aboard the Maid of the Mist. The&nbsp;<strong>20-minute tour<\/strong>&nbsp;takes passengers past the American and Bridal Veil Falls before venturing into the basin of Horseshoe Falls, where 600,000 gallons of water crash down each second. Ponchos are provided (you&#8217;ll need them!), but the memories&#8221;\u201dand photos&#8221;\u201dlast a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/maid-river.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1366\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cliftonhill.com\/falls_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/maid-river-1366x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69259\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Final Note:<\/strong>&nbsp;With its historic legacy and sustainable operation, the Maid of the Mist remains a&nbsp;<strong>must-visit attraction<\/strong>&nbsp;for travelers seeking adventure, innovation, and a deep connection to nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready to set sail?<\/strong>&nbsp;Check&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maidofthemist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maid of the Mist&#8217;s official website<\/a>&nbsp;for real-time updates and ticket availability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Niagara Falls, NY\u00a0\u2014 One of North America&#8217;s most iconic boat tours is back for its\u00a0140th season, continuing its legacy of adventure with an eco-conscious twist. 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