From the deck of the boat visitors to
Niagara can experience a whole new perspective on the mighty cataracts.
Clad in a hooded raincoat (it's
provided), you'll cruise right to the base of the American and Horseshoe
Falls. Hear the thunder of the falls echo against the rocks and feel
Niagara's cool mist on your face.
Since 1846, millions of visitors, including presidents, kings and movie
stars, have enjoyed the Maid of the Mist boat tours of Niagara. It's one
of the oldest tourist attractions in North America.
Teddy Roosevelt: commenting on the
Maid of the Mist:
"The ride was the only way to fully realize the grandeur of the
Great Falls of Niagara".
The journey was no less impressive for
a recent journalist, when he stated:
"Until you have seen Niagara Falls from the deck of the Maid of the
Mist, you have little idea of the awesome power of that mighty cataract.
As the ship heaves and bucks, approaching closer and closer to the
cascading water, all the passengers are completely enveloped in spray.
The deafening roar, the spray driving against your face, the hammering
of the ship's diesel engines as they force the vessel against the
current, make for an unforgettable experience."
The
Legend of the Maid of the Mist