Can you go on the Maid of the Mist without a passport?
Do I need a passport or other forms of identification to ride the boat? We do not require any identification to ride the boat. The trip will depart from the landing in Niagara Falls, New York, and return to the same location.
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If you are an American citizen and wish to cross over to the Canadian bank of the Niagara River, you are required to show your passport at the border crossing.
For U.S. citizens, a passport or visa is not required. Instead, a birth certificate and one photo identification card may be used; however, a photo identification card by itself is not enough. For permanent residents of the United States, “Green Cards” may be used in lieu of their passports.
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.
We receive many inquires about crossing the Rainbow Bridge on foot to Canada. You must have your passport or required identification. If you plan on being dropped off at the bridge the best location is the corner of Prospect Street and Niagara Street in Niagara Falls NY.
Niagara Falls State Park is open 365 days a year, and it's always free to walk into the Park and experience the Falls! Today, the park's signature attraction, the majestic Niagara Falls, is the dramatic apex of the free-flowing waters of four of the Great Lakes into the Niagara River Gorge.
suggest you wear shorts & flip flops, weather permitting. When we went on the MOM, we had wet jeans from just below the knees down. You won't be standing knee high in water, but the rain slickers only go so far down, and everything exposed below will be wet! Whatever shoes you wear normally are fine.
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.
All U.S. citizens, Canadians, Australians, New Zealanders, and South Africans must have a passport with at least 2 months' validity remaining. No visa is required. A passport will allow you to stay in the country for up to 6 months.