Even while wearing the complimentary hooded rain poncho we provide you with, you may still get wet on the tour. It's part of truly experiencing Niagara Falls. Please dress accordingly.
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Ponchos are provided for Maid of the Mist tours. You might want a waterproof bag for any items you bring with you and also a waterproof case for your cellphone/camera, especially if you want to take photos during the tour.
While well-known attractions like the Maid of the Mist and the Journey Behind the Falls on the Canadian side offer incredible perspectives, the Cave of the Winds tour on the American side is a must-do for anyone seeking a unique, up-close encounter with the falls.
My preferred spot on the Maid of the Mist tour is the front of the boat, at the bow. You're closer to the water, so you get a view of the current and the spray. The upper deck fills up faster—and that's nice, too, because you get a good lookout from up there.
Yes, it's quite possible for your shoes to get wet at Niagara Falls, especially if you get close to the falls or take a boat tour like the Maid of the Mist (on the U.S. side) or the Hornblower Niagara Cruises (on the Canadian side).
Does the Maid of the Mist Go Behind Niagara Falls? The Maid of the Mist goes alongside the American Falls before bringing you into the mist of the Horseshoe Falls. It does not go behind Niagara Falls, but the boat travels to the bedrock of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls.
Yes, it is safe to bring your camera on the Maid of the Mist boat. You will get some excellent photographs from that vantage point. When you enter the mist, you can put your camera under the raincoat supplied by the cruise line or you may bring a plastic bag to protect your camera.