Hornblower Niagara Cruises {Review}
Post Last Modified – November 17, 2023 ¦ gr8traveltips.com
Reviewing Hornblower Niagara Cruises in Niagara Falls – Canada
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If your plans have you visiting world famous 🌊 Niagara Falls in Ontario – 🍁 Canada, then you simply must experience a thrilling boat ride with …
A wonderful way to experience 🌎 World Renowned Niagara Falls!
Voyage To The Falls Boat Tour
Without a doubt, this exciting 🚢 cruise will be like no other you have ever experienced!
Your scenic voyage with {Hornblower Niagara Cruises}, will bring you right alongside these spectacular ⛴ Falls.
Experience and view the; American Falls, Canadian Horseshoe Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and the awe inspiring – Great Gorge!
After checking in up top at the 🎟 ticket counter, you have the choice of adding their latest addition to your cruise experience; 🚃 The Funicular Ride.
The Hornblower Niagara Funicular
One other very unique and fun feature to added to the entire Hornblower experience, is their 🚋 Funicular tram. Now you can take a scenic ride up and down to their very own {Riverside Patio} and boat dock area from above.
On the way down and on your return trip, it’s an opportunity to take in and 📸 photograph some excellent views of the; Falls and Gorge.
Once you reach the bottom and after receiving your fully recyclable and biodegradable rain poncho, you get straight in line for your exciting – ⛴ Falls Cruise Adventure.
After your exciting cruise and viewing the Falls completes, its time to enjoy their very own unique – Riverside Patio.
The Riverside Patio
Once Inside Hornblower’s gates, make your way down to the dock area. This is where their very own and private Riverside Patio is located. It’s just steps from their boat launching dock.
With stunning views of the Niagara Gorge, this is an excellent spot to sit back, relax and enjoy the patio and scenery!
Throughout their operating season, there’s; live entertainment, 🍔 food, local 🍷 vineyard wines and cold 🍺 beer for you to enjoy. No need to go elsewhere after your cruise for a beverage or something to eat!
This a great addition to Hornblower’s attraction and something not to be missed for your complete Niagara Falls experience. 🙂
About Hornblower Niagara Cruises
In operation since 2014, Hornblower Niagara Cruises opened as the official boat tour operator on the 🍁 Canadian side of the Niagara River.
Their amazing Voyage To The Falls Boat Tour is now a major world renowned attraction. Visitors from all over the world come each season to experience spectacular Niagara Falls!
For decades, from the California on the west coast to New York on the east coast, this company has been operating more than 70 modern vessels in over 10 United States cities.
“For over a decade, Hornblower has been operating Statue Cruises in New York City and Alcatraz Cruises in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Hornblower Niagara Cruises joined the trifecta of companies in 2014 with a 30-year contract with the Niagara Parks.
This is an Operational Enterprise Agency of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport.”
Rest assured, safety is priority one and you can be confident {Hornblower} has the most professional of vessel operators, staff and equipment to keep you and your family safe at all times.
Hornblower Niagara Cruises Experience
This is where the fun begins and be prepared to get wet, unless you stay inside the boat under protection. Your cruise will have you so close to the Falls, you’re going to get soaked just from the spray.
Helpful Tip:
If you’ve got some flip flops to wear on your feet, bring them along. Otherwise your feet may get soaked! 🙂
You simply must take in the full cruise experience, because it’s something that you just don’t come across any other place than at Niagara Falls. It’s exhilarating and a lot of fun as well. 🙂
Great for 📸 photos and lasting memories of your visit to one of the most spectacular … “Wonders of the World!”
We loved the outdoor experience, where you really get a feel for the power of the Falls and the enormous thunderous noise of the water as it crashes below.
From the traditional; Falls Cruise, Riverside Patio, and Funicular Ride, you’re sure to have a special and most memorable experience with Hornblower Niagara Cruises.
They also offer special cruises like their; Falls Fireworks Cruise, VIP Brews & Cruise events throughout the season.
We did this cruise years ago with our children when they were very young. Returning many years later, we found this cruise even more exciting!
For more detailed information on all the cruises they offer, online booking and more, I have included a link below to their official website for your convenience. 🗺 Be sure to check out the {Google Map} box at the bottom of this post for their exact location. 🗺
As well, I’ve included a link to the Official Niagara Falls Tourism website. The site has everything you need to start planning your travels to Niagara Falls, Canada!
Although our cruise was in collaboration with Hornblower Niagara Cruises, rest assured all content and opinions are that of the author and reflect my personal experience only.
All personal 📸 photographs on this post are the property of gr8traveltips.com and are copyright protected. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. 🚫
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