Maid of the Mist ready for earliest launch in history
For the second consecutive season, the Maid of the Mist will launch on the earliest date in the storied history of one of North America’s longest running tourist attractions.
The 2017 season will begin Saturday, Apr. 1, at 9 a.m., from its Niagara Falls, N.Y., landing. The season runs through Nov. 5. In 2016, the season began Apr. 2.
“Maid of the Mist VI and Maid of the Mist VII are ready to navigate the waters of the Lower Niagara River to the Maid of the Mist Pool at the base of the Horseshoe Falls,” said Christopher Glynn, president of Maid of the Mist. “Our captains, crew members and associates are prepared to welcome guests from around the world as we build on last year’s record season, when 1.6 million visitors boarded our iconic vessels.
“Our guests with take with them an experience that will last a lifetime.”
Beginning Apr. 1 through May 19, tours will operate 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (weekdays) and 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (weekends).
Other schedule highlights include:
Victoria Day Weekend
May 20–May 21
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
May 22–May 26
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Memorial Day Weekend
Saturday, May 27
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 28
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monday, May 29
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
May 30–June 16
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Sun-Fri)
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Sat)
June 17–August 8
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (daily)
August 9–August 28
9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (daily)
August 29–September 3
9:00 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. (daily)
Labor Day Only
Monday, September 4
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
September 5–October 3
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(weekdays)
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(weekends)
October 4–October 31
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (daily)
November 1–November 5
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (daily)
Adult tickets are $18.25; tickets for children (6-12 years) are $10.65. Children 5 and under ride free with an accompanying adult.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit maidofthemist.com
