Niagara City Cruises Funicular Boarding — Attraction in Niagara Falls

Haven’t been on the Niagara Falls boat in ages. Had a lot or fun today. They’re taking Covid-19 safety very seriously. Temperature check, hand spray, mask reminders and obvious floor stickers to help everyone stay 2m apart. Super friendly staff who gently remind everyone to stand on their sticker (on the funicular when you get on). The funicular down has 5 stickers for family groups to stand on. The boat also has clear markings for where you can stand on the top deck. They give everyone red ponchos but you’re going to get wet anyway. Ponchos are single-use and recycled. They have interpretive panels explaining that. Fun...

A must do if you want to get closer to the falls. Be prepared to get wet! It was a windy cold mist in Horseshoe Falls.

Be prepared to stand awhile. Also, we saw a dog (maybe service dog) who had his tail between his legs and a practically newborn baby. Personally, I would not recommend bringing a baby or animal onto this boat as it was very windy, cold, and wet!

There are some benches inside the boat and standing room if you’re getting too wet. The whole experience was less than an hour and a half.

Also, take a screenshot of your ticket if using your phone. The WiFi and data was weak on my...

Fun is part of the name on purpose. The hornblower puts the fun in funicular.

The Niagara Falls is fantastic to see from the basin below. It was a hot and muggy day so the mist from the falls felt great! The lines were long, and there is a lot of walking just to get down to the boat. The boat goes right past the smaller American falls which are really pretty. They don’t get the glory though. The smaller falls probably have inferiority complex from this. So be nice and...