Top 15 Boat Tours in Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls: Premium Tour, Boat & Journey Behind the Falls - Your 4-hour time plan, and where it usually feels long or short

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,207 reviews · 4 hours · from $152Our pick

Premium Canadian-side Niagara Falls tour with Hornblower boat ride, Journey Behind the Falls tunnels, and Skylon Tower views. Small group.

“Fantastic experience! We lucked out with the weather—‘Behind the Falls’ was a great warm-up to the boat tour, which delivered awe and spray in equal measure. Skylon offered stunning panoramic views, and thanks to clear skies, we even spotted the CN Tower. Carlos, our guide, was friendly, punctual, and safe, adding a few bonus stops. While views of the Old Scow and Dufferin Islands were brief, his cheerful guidance made up for it. Mid-week in mid-Sept meant minimal crowds, and with everything walkable (if you're fit), you could DIY for £50–£60. Still, having someone like Carlos to steer you with a smile was a plus. Best part? Meeting Larry and…”

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Best of Niagara Falls Canada Premium Tour: Behind Falls and Boat

2.Best of Niagara Falls Canada Premium Tour: Behind Falls and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,139 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $147Top rated

See Niagara from above, behind, and by boat on a small-group tour with skip-the-line tickets, plus Skylon Tower views and local stories.

“Vinnie did a great job of giving us the best of Niagara Falls. Just a really nice man giving a first rate tour.”

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Niagara Falls, Canada: Evening Fireworks Cruise

3.Evening Fireworks Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,335 reviews · 40 min · from $35Best value

See Niagara Falls lit up at night and fireworks from a 40-minute catamaran cruise with mist poncho and riverside patio access.

“Highly recommend this activity, best experience I’ve ever had in my life”

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Niagara Falls: Boat Trip & Journey Behind the Falls Tour

4.Boat Trip & Journey Behind the Falls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,516 reviews · 3 hours · from $123

Get up close to Niagara Falls on a guided boat cruise, then walk the boardwalk and visit Journey Behind the Falls caves for thunder views.

“It was great! Lots of info and our guide, Sarah, was so much fun!”

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Niagara Falls: Early Access Boat & Journey Behind the Falls

5.Early Access Boat & Journey Behind the Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,420 reviews · from $114

Beat the crowds with early access to Niagara’s first boat cruise and a guided trip behind the Falls, with ponchos included.

“Really glad I booked this, the guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic, the event was truly awesome and great to have all the information passed in by the guide, thoroughly recommend.”

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Niagara Falls Tour with Boat Ride & Journey Behind the Falls

6.Niagara Falls Tour with Boat Ride & Journey Behind the Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,336 reviews · from $88

Niagara Falls boat ride with reserved entry to Journey Behind the Falls, plus a small-group walking tour and photo time in 3 hours.

“This is an interesting, active and fun tour. We were lucky enough to have John M. as our guide, as his passion, attention to detail and outgoing personality enabled a bunch of strangers to learn, have fun and bond over a few hours. Would recommend having John M. As your tour guide for any excursion. He helped create a memory we'll always remember.”

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Niagara Falls Tour: Skylon, Journey Behind Falls & Boat Ride

7.Niagara Falls Tour: Skylon, Journey Behind Falls & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,331 reviews · 3h 30m · from $108

Glass views from Skylon, tunnels behind Niagara, then a misty Hornblower cruise. Best Canadian-side walking tour in about 3.5 hours.

“The tour gave a great overall view of the falls, first a spectacular view from the Tower, a closer look from Behind The Falls, the finally up close and personal on the boat trip - a memory that will stay with me forever.”

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Niagara Falls, ON: Jet Boat Tour on Niagara River

8.Jet Boat Tour on Niagara River

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,128 reviews · 45 min · from $69

Thrill a jet boat on the lower Niagara River, hit Class 5 rapids, and learn the river’s history, wet or dry, in 45 minutes.

“chris and charlie were amazing. i won’t ever forget this boat ride!”

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Niagara Falls Canada Open-Top (Wet) Jet Boat Tour

9.Niagara Falls Canada Open-Top (Wet) Jet Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,000 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Soaked-in-the-best-way open-top jet boat ride on the Niagara River. Live guide commentary, fast rapids near Niagara Whirlpool, no falls view.

“Lots of fun and perfectly safe! The scenery and water were beautiful and riding the rapids was lots of fun. I would have liked more rapids, but my friend who was scared to death thought it was perfect. We got really soaked and the folks working there are terrific! I would love to go again!”

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Niagara Falls, ON: Helicopter Ride with Boat & Skylon Lunch

10.Helicopter Ride with Boat & Skylon Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 968 reviews · 5h 30m · from $305

Small-group Niagara Falls day with hotel pickup, Journey Behind the Falls, Voyage boat ride, Skylon lunch, and a 12-minute helicopter flight.

“Joe was very friendly and the whole experience was extremly well organized.”

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Niagara Falls Canada 3-Hour Tour w/Boat & Behind the Falls

11.Niagara Falls Canada 3-Hour Tour w/Boat & Behind the Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 887 reviews · from $147

Niagara Falls Canada 3-hour tour with hotel pickup, Niagara City Cruises boat ride, Journey Behind the Falls tunnel, and Whirlpool deck.

“The perfect experience for a family looking to see all the highlights. Get to go to the tourist spots all in one tour”

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Niagara Falls Canada Tour: Helicopter, Boat, Behind Falls & Lunch

12.Niagara Falls Canada Tour: Helicopter, Boat, Behind Falls & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 550 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $352

Small-group Niagara Falls day with helicopter views, Hornblower cruise, Journey Behind the Falls tunnels, and Skylon lunch with pickup.

“This was a fun tour but we were very disappointed that, due to rain, the helicopter didn't fly. We did get a partial refund but we could probably have done the other parts of the tour for less money had we known the helicopter wouldn't be able to fly 😞 The tour group was small and our guide was great. We learned alot and had fun! The lunch was delicious and lots to choose from!”

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Niagara Falls Tour: Boat Ride, Journey Behind The Falls and more

13.Niagara Falls Tour: Boat Ride, Journey Behind The Falls and more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 533 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Skip-the-line Niagara sights with a guided walk, Tunnel Behind the Falls, and a misty Hornblower boat ride, plus big discount savings.

“Great tour! Really enjoyed the information on the falls, the walk, and the boat. Our guide, Sean, was great.”

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Niagara Falls: Boat, Journey Behind the Falls, & Tower Tour

14.Boat, Journey Behind the Falls, & Tower Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 528 reviews · 4 hours · from $130

Guided Niagara Falls Canadian-side tour with Hornblower cruise, Skylon Tower views, Journey Behind the Falls tunnels, and seasonal swaps.

“We had a very nice experience. Our tour guide was great, would highly recommend this tour to others.”

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Niagara Falls Tour: Boat Cruise, Journey Behind Falls and Skylon

15.Niagara Falls Tour: Boat Cruise, Journey Behind Falls and Skylon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 465 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Niagara Falls in 3 big ways with a small-group guide, Skylon Tower views, behind-the-falls tunnels, and a seasonal boat cruise.

“Emery was very knowledgeable but also made the tour fun! The skylon is your first stop and provides the best views of the falls and surrounding areas. Then you take the incline down to journey behind the falls which provides close up views of behind the falls but also right next to the falls. And then you take a boat to the falls for an unforgettable experience. You will get wet - journey behind the falls and the boat ride. Both attractions provide ponchos. There is a decent amount of walking. There are shops and places to get food and drinks and also restrooms along the way.”

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