Where is the best place to sit on the Maid of the Mist?
Where is the best place to sit on the Maid of the Mist? 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.
Do your clothes get wet on Maid of the Mist?
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.
Do you have to show your passport at Niagara Falls?
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.
Do you cross into Canada on the Maid of the Mist?
The Maid of the Mist is a sightseeing boat tour of Niagara Falls, starting and ending on the American side, crossing briefly into Canada during a portion of the trip.
Are ponchos free on Maid of the Mist?
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.
Can you take pictures on Maid of the Mist?
Yes, visitors are allowed to take pictures and videos on the Maid of the Mist tour, but they should ensure that their cameras are protected from the water spray.
What documents do I need to go to Niagara Falls?
Do American Citizens need a passport to enter Niagara Falls, Canada? Yes. A Passport (or a Passport Card or Enhanced Driver's License if coming by land) is required for crossing the border into Canada unless you are age 15 or younger. Please visit the government website for any further details.
Is Cave of the Winds worth it?
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.
Does Maid of the Mist go behind the Falls?
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.