Niagara City Cruises

Niagara City Cruises is Niagara Falls’ only boat tour that takes you right up to the mighty plummeting waterfalls. Complimentary ponchos are available for guests to keep dry on board, as the boat travels right into the mist so you’re bound to get a little wet. The Voyage to the Falls tour takes approximately 20 minutes and features an audio commentary sharing fun facts about the natural wonder. Other cruise options include the popular evening Falls Fireworks Cruise, a 40 minute trip to the base of the falls with great view of the city skyline, the summer fall fireworks display and the Falls Illumination.

Purchase tickets in advance online or in person at any of Niagara Parks ticketing windows. Start your tour at the Niagara City Cruises Funicular at the intersection of Niagara Parkway and River Road, located at the bottom of Clifton Hill. Tickets requiring wheelchair access must be purchased on-site at the Main Ticket Plaza on the Niagara Parkway.

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair accessible

Unobstructed path through public hallways that are wide enough to allow people using wheelchairs and other mobility devices to move easily through the building.

Universal washroom

Separate, individual washroom with adequate manoeuvring room for mobility devices. Includes grab bars, transfer space, accessible door latch, accessible sink with knee clearance, easy-to-use faucets and adult change table.

Support persons welcome

Support persons are welcome to provide services or assistance with communication, mobility, personal care, medical needs or access to facilities. Please check with the organization about entry fees, if applicable.

Service animals welcome

Service animal can be identified by visual indicators (guide dog or other animal wearing a vest/harness); or documentation available from a regulated health professional to confirm the animal is required due to a disability.

Information available in alternative format

Accessible formats (e.g. for menus, brochures, etc) and communication supports are provided in a timely manner upon request at no extra charge in consultation with the person making the request.

Elevator access

Elevator access to all public floors with adequate manoeuvring room to enter and exit the elevator.

Accessible washroom

An accessible washroom stall has adequate manoeuvring room for mobility devices. Includes grab bars, transfer space, accessible door latch, sink with knee clearance, and lever handles or automatic sensor faucets.

Accessible drop-off location

Passenger drop-off is available by an accessible entrance.

Accessible transportation

Accessible public transportation and/or accessible shuttle buses serve the site.

Accessible seating

Reserved space with a clear view of the event/activity for someone who is seated, good sound quality, and adequate manoeuvring room for a mobility device.

Accessible entrances/exits

A sufficiently wide, hard surfaced, unobstructed path, no steps or equipped with ramp connecting to a public entrance or exit and identified by signage. Automatic door openers, adequate manoeuvring room in front of door.

More about Niagara City Cruises

The Niagara City Cruises tour actually begins on land at the Niagara Funicular. Originally opened in 1984 under the name Clifton Incline Railway, the funicular had been non-operational for almost 30 years until Niagara City Cruises brought it back to life in 2019. The new, stat- of-the-art funicular was reconstructed and installed along the Great Gorge wall. Visitors access the boarding area via the funicular which drops 56 metres (19 stories) along the rock wall of the Niagara Gorge, offering spectacular views of the falls.

Located in the boarding and disembarking area, Riverside Patio is a full service, seasonal restaurant and patio bar operated by Niagara City Cruises. It’s a great spot to start or end your Niagara City Cruise excursion.

Niagara Falls is made up of three waterfalls, with the Horseshoe Falls located on the Canadian side and the American and Bridal Veil Falls located across the border. Both of the Niagara City Cruises signature tours offer exceptional views of the Horseshoe and American Falls as well as the Niagara Gorge.

You can experience the thunderous beauty of this natural wonder of the world up close and personal via the tiered decks or opt for viewing behind the glass walls for a waterproof experience. The bright red and biodegradable ponchos help keep you dry while also doubling as an easy to pack and reusable raincoat.

Niagara City Cruises staff and crew are fully trained on safety protocols and each watercraft is certified by Transport Canada. Additionally, the full fleet of watercraft is ADA compliant and fully accessible. Private charters, functions, or events aboard the Niagara Guardian 145 passenger capacity watercraft can be arranged.

Gain access to boarding at the Niagara City Cruises Ticket Plaza (5920 Niagara Parkway) or via the Funicular booth (intersection of Niagara Parkway and Clifton Hill). Ample parking is available next to the WEGO Transit stop.

Last updated: August 18, 2023