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, you should expect to get significantly wet on the Maid of the Mist boat tour, particularly if you stand on the outdoor decks. While the tour provides every passenger with a complimentary blue recyclable poncho, the mist generated by the Horseshoe Falls is incredibly powerful and can penetrate small openings or soak exposed areas like your face, hair, arms, and lower legs. The experience is often described as being in a "heavy tropical rainstorm" rather than just a light mist. In 2026, the new electric boats are quieter, allowing you to hear the roar of the water even more clearly as you enter the spray zone. It is highly recommended to wear waterproof footwear or sandals and to keep electronics in a waterproof bag or pocket. For most visitors, "getting drenched" is considered a highlight of the tour and a thrilling way to feel the raw power of the falls.