--- title: Niagara Falls 1 Day Tour from NYC with Maid of the Mist Boat Ride lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 63 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.58 reviews: 1246 duration_minutes: 1140 languages: [cmn, en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 35 of 37 (Sightseeing & Sunset Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/niagara-falls-1-day-tour-from-nyc-with-maid-of-the-mist-boat-ride/ --- # Niagara Falls 1 Day Tour from NYC with Maid of the Mist Boat Ride In our comparison: #35 of 37 in Sightseeing & Sunset Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview On your visit to New York, don’t miss the opportunity to visit one of the most important and impressive natural wonders in the world, Niagara Falls! If you want to increase this amazing experience, choose the option which includes an audio guide and get more information about the park during the bus trip. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Only Boat and Audio - Maid of the Mist, - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 04:00, 11:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Age rule: New York State law requires that all children be… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €63 per person for the Only Boat + Self-Guided Audio option; other options up to €269 - Duration: 19h - Rating: 4.58/5 from 1246 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Amigo Tours USA - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 04:00, 11:00 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.58 from 1246 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1118 of 1246. - 5 stars: 972 (78%) - 4 stars: 146 (12%) - 3 stars: 48 (4%) - 2 stars: 33 (3%) - 1 star: 47 (4%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Only Boat + Self-Guided Audio | €63 / person | English, Spanish, Chinese | Duration: 2 hours No Transport included from NYC: Only includes Maid of the Mist entry ticket and interactive audioguide to download to your own smartphones. No live guide Starting point: Prospect Street, Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, USA | | Guided Tour | €244 / person | English, Spanish, Chinese | Tour without Boat: This option does not include tickets for Maid of the Mist boat Duration: 19 hours: 4am departure from NYC, estimated return between 11pm and midnight Starting point: 714 7th Ave, New York, NY 10036, USA | | Guided Tour + AudioGuide | €253 / person | English, Spanish, Chinese | Maid of the Mist not included Duration: 19 hours: 4am departure from NYC, estimated return between 11pm and midnight Tour +Audio Guide: Includes transfer from NYC, live guide at Niagara, and audio guide. Maid of the mist not included Starting point: 714 7th Ave, New York, NY 10036, USA | | Guided Tour + Maid of the Mist | €269 / person | English, Spanish, Chinese | Maid of the Mist Included Duration: 19 hours: 4am departure from NYC, estimated return between 11pm and midnight To the heart of Niagara Falls: This option includes: transfer from NYC meeting point, live guide and Maid of the Mist boat tickets. Starting point: 714 7th Ave, New York, NY 10036, USA | ## What's included - Access to the Observation Tower - Interactive audio guide on your mobile (if selected option) - Tickets to Maid of the Mist (May–Oct) only with options that include the boat ride - Bilingual professional guide (only with Guided Tour options) - Round-trip from New York City on motor coach (only if this option is selected) ## Not included - Hotel pick up and drop off - Food & Drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Niagara Falls State Park** (3h) - You will travel on a comfortable motor coach, with your bilingual tour guide, enjoying the scenic landscape of upstate New York (travel time is approximately 7-8 hours, each way, with one rest stop) on your journey north. Upon arrival at your destination, you will begin... 2. **If you have selected the tour that includes this option, you will board the h...** (30m; admission included) - If you have selected the tour that includes this option, you will board the historic the Maid of the Mist boat to go on a ride through the waters of Niaga Falls. For sure, an experience you cannot miss! 3. **Niagara Falls Observation Tower** (20m) - Once the boat ride is over, your guide will head to the Observation Tower, as it is the unique way of exiting, from which you will be able to admire beautiful view of the falls. 4. **This is the nearest lookout from which the American Falls can be seen, from w...** (15m) - This is the nearest lookout from which the American Falls can be seen, from which you will have the opportunity to be amazed by the beauty of the landscape as well as to take some pictures. 5. **Then you will visit this small island, which is located in between The Americ...** (15m) - Then you will visit this small island, which is located in between The American and Bridal Falls. 6. **Bridal Veil Falls** (pass by, no stop) - It is the smallest of the three waterfalls that make up Niagara Falls and can be perfectly seen from Luna Island. 7. **Goat Island** (pass by, no stop) - This island is considered the natural border between Canada and the United States, and here we can find a terrasse built to comfortably see Horseshoe Fall. 8. **From here you can clearly see the Horseshoe Falls from the USA side of Niagar...** (15m) - From here you can clearly see the Horseshoe Falls from the USA side of Niagara Falls 9. **Horseshoe Falls** (pass by, no stop) - is considered the most impressive of the three falls, and the Terrapin Point offers astonishing views of them. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 04:00, 11:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Only Boat and Audio - Maid of the Mist, Niagara Falls 11am Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Please note: The Maid of the Mist boat cruise operates seasonally, usually between end of May and October (exact dates are subject to ice conditions) and is replaced in the off-season, depending on accessibility, by views from other observation points such as Gorge walk, Terrapin Point or others (access is subject to ice and weather conditions).The day’s itinerary is subject to traffic conditions and may be modified due to time constraints. When necessary in the spring and summer, ponchos are provided (you may get a little wet!). - Guide will explain in both languages English & Spanish - New York State law requires that all children be restrained in an appropriate child restraint system while riding in a motor vehicle until they are 8 years old. Starting November 1, 2019, all children under 8 years old must ride in a rear-facing car seat. - If you prefer to enjoy your tour without Maid of the Mist boat, you can complete your experience by choosing our interactive audioguide, available in English, Spanish and Chinese - In case you choose the option with audioguide, you will receive the instructions to download it before the day of your tour. - Bus drivers are not required to provide seats for children under 8 and the activity provider will not be responsible if you are unable to access the bus. To ensure that your child has a seat, you must bring your own, or inform the activity provider well in advance - Departure is at 4:00am from Times Square in New York City. Travel time to Niagara Falls is approximately 7-8 hrs, with a stop for rest. Arrival time at Niagara Falls is around 11:00am. If you have chosen the option that includes Maid of the Mist, available only from May to October, you will enjoy a boat ride to the falls aboard the Maid of the Mist. After admiring the Falls up close, you will have free time to have lunch on your own, before beginning the journey back to New York, where, after 7-8 hrs of travel, arrival is estimated between 11:00pm and midnight. - Guests under the age of 18 may not be admitted at check-in unless accompanied by an adult. ## Compared with other Sightseeing & Sunset Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #35 of 37** | €63 | 19h | 4.58 (1246) | shared | | [Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers](/usa/new-york/tours/manhattan-adventure-sightseeing-boat-tour-from-chelsea-piers/?format=md) | €90 | 1h | 4.99 (727) | shared | | [50-Minute NYC Statue of Liberty Scenic Cruise](/usa/new-york/tours/50-minute-nyc-statue-of-liberty-scenic-cruise/?format=md) | €23 | 50 min | 4.99 (417) | shared | | [80-Minute NYC Must-See Essentials Cruise](/usa/new-york/tours/80-minute-nyc-must-see-essentials-cruise/?format=md) | €27 | 1h 20m | 4.98 (275) | shared | Ranked #35 of 37 in Sightseeing & Sunset Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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