Niagara City Cruises

Hours of Operation

Monday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM

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Niagara City Cruises is an unforgettable experience of the Falls you won't want to miss. The boat tour is located at the base of Clifton Hill and is Canada’s only Falls boat tour. Formerly known as Hornblower Niagara, the state-of-the-art 700-passenger catamaran, cruises past the American and Bridal Veil Falls and right into the mist of the wonderous Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Hold onto your heart and keep your eyes wide open because you’re in for the thrill of a lifetime!

Niagara City Cruises will take you on the ride of a lifetime! An intimate tour that gets you as close as possible to the breathtaking flow of water, power and mist that is the magnificent Niagara Falls. Within the Niagara Great Gorge you'll journey past the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and into the very heart of the famous Horseshoe Falls.

You will get to climb aboard a state-of-the-art 700-passenger catamaran or a 150-passenger jet-boat available for private functions called the Niagara Guardian. Get up close and personal with the American Falls, Canadian Horseshoe Falls, and breathtaking Great Gorge. Feel the thunder, hear the roar, and embrace the mist with a complimentary recyclable poncho provided.

Hop aboard and make your way to an experience no one ever forgets – the thundering roar, awesome power and amazing mist that come along with these natural wonders. Ride after sunset for a light-mist experience - that’s still heavy on the magic - with the illumination of the Falls. Make your Niagara getaway even more spectacular and ride Niagara City Cruises during the fireworks show nightly at 10 PM.

All boarding is located at the Niagara City Cruise Lower Landing in the Great Gorge. Entrance is at 5920 River Road (Niagara Parkway). There is plenty of parking nearby in the Clifton Hill parking lot. Niagara City Cruises is located on the Niagara Parkway at the north end of Queen Victoria Park, close to the Rainbow Bridge and Oakes Garden Theatre at the foot of the Clifton Hill tourist area.

Niagara City Cruise **season start date is weather permitting**

Niagara City Cruises passing the American Falls right below Goat Island with a rainbow in the image and the Seneca Casino in the background

Niagara City Cruises making its way towards the Horeshoe Falls while giving a better view of the brink of the American Falls

Niagara City Cruises female passenger with female child wearing red rain coats and leaning on the railing of the boat

Niagara City Cruises appearing in the background while three individuals are ziplining and the sun is setting giving the sky various colours

Niagara City Cruises heading away from the Horseshoe Falls during the day with a view of Table Rock in the upper right hand corner

A close up of a man and woman laughing aboard Niagara City Cruises. Both are dressed in red rain coats

Niagara City Cruises passenger dressed in a red rain coat wearing sunglasses with her hair in a pony tail. Imagine focuses on the spray of the mist

Frequently Asked Questions

Niagara City Cruises will begin full boat tour schedule starting May 1st, 2026.

Yes, Niagara City Cruises is AODA compliant. Accessible entrance, boarding ramps, and washrooms; as well as, designated accessible seating is available. Service Animals are welcome, identification card may be required.

Yes, when a guest with a disability is accompanied by a Support Person, the Support Person will recieve a complimentary ticket for admission. Complimentary admission is limited to one Support Person per guest.

Yes, there are washrooms located onboard each catamaran boat; as well as, on land at Hornblower Landing.

Yes, there is a paid parking lot located at 4960 Clifton Hill. It has a flat fee for the day and over 700 parking spots; as well as, accessible parking. There is no overnight parking or in and out privileges.

Yes, the GREEN LINE will bring you to the base of Clifton Hill and Niagara River Parkway.

Yes, Niagara City Cruises is located near the base of Clifton Hill next to many family friendly attractions; including, but not limited to: Niagara SkyWheel, Niagara Speedway, Wizards' Golf and Dinosaur Adventure Golf.

Yes, Boston Pizza, Kelseys, and Wendy's are just a few of the casual dine in and quick service restaurants nearby.