Niagara River: Domed Jet Boat

Experience the thrill of a dry jet boat tour on the Niagara River with panoramic views and entertaining narration. Book your adventure today!

Duration: 45 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 115 S Water St - Experience the natural awe-inspiring scenery of the Niagara Gorge. Learn about the river’s historical significance and feel the thrill of Devil’s Hole class 5 whitewater and the magnitude of the Whirlpool.

The glass dome offers a panoramic view of the river while keeping you from getting wet, so feel free to bring a camera to record the experience!

We do not see Niagara Falls on any of our tours. Our tours travel upriver into the Niagara Gorge, through the Class V Rapids at Devil’s Hole and up to the Niagara Whirlpool. The Whirlpool and Niagara Falls are separated by a stretch of Class VI rapids that are unnavigable (and illegal) to pass through.

What's Included
  • 45 minute jet boat ride
  • Coast Guard certified captain
  • Live commentary on board
  • Pre-trip briefing and safety orientation
  • Life jacket
  • 6% fuel surcharge
What's Not Included
  • Souvenir photographs (available to purchase at end of trip)
Additional Information

Bring a camera as this boat features a glass dome with panoramic views of the Niagara river. All trips include a river guide who entertains and narrates during your time on board.

All the thrills of a jet boat ride without getting wet! The dome jet boat speeds down the Niagara River and past 12 miles (19 km) of exhilarating scenery to the churning white waters of the famous Niagara Whirlpool. The covered boat keeps you dry as waves crash and splash around the domed jet boat!

Please note that we do not see Niagara Falls from our tour

  • Arrive promptly 45 minutes prior to departure time to register, sign participation agreement and hear pre-trip safety orientation. If you miss the safety orientation, we will move you to the next available trip time without notice (which could be the next day) so it is important to arrive on time.
  • The participation agreement thoroughly explains all pertinent aspects of jet-boating including personal health requirements. Refusal to sign the agreement will not merit a credit or refund.
  • Wheelchair accessibility - guests are able to use wheel chair onto the dock up to the boat, but cannot bring the chair on the boat. If assistance is required, passenger must provide their own carer. Guests must be able to sit on a bench seat and support themselves by holding on to a bar in-front of each seat without assistance.
  • Participants must meet the minimum height requirement of 40” tall (1 meter) - your average 4 year old.
  • Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Late or no-show participants will not receive a refund. You have 24 hours prior to your trip to cancel for a full refund. Trips can be rescheduled until day of the departure at no added charge (subject to availability).
  • Guests must arrive on site via their own form of transportation - Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours is not responsible for getting you to the dock.
  • Please note that we do not see Niagara Falls from our tour
Location
115 S Water St
South Water Street
Take Lewiston/ARTPARK exit from 104N or Robert Moses Parkway N and veer right to Centre St. Continue down to waterfront. Parking is at the end of Centre St. Guests are asked to arrive 45 minutes prior to trip for check in and mandatory safety briefing. Refunds will not be given for late arrivals.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Michelle_m
Sep 14, 2024
Excellent tour - Our tour guide Nicole was excellent. Would definitely recommend. Very informative and well as thrill seeking.
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Jerrysj2827fi
Sep 11, 2024
Anniversary boat ride - Awesome trip! Staff was great, Zach was serious and funny, truly made the trip amazing! Highly recommended this, won't be disappointed.
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Skarpiloff
Aug 20, 2024
A must do for a day trip to the Falls - My wife and I had no idea what to expect, and boy were we surprised! 1,800hp engines that speed you on the Niagara River through Class 5 rapids, heck ya! You start AFTER the falls and speed upriver to the Class 6 whirpool, which is awesome to view up close. We sat outside and were drenched. Great and unique experience!
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Elvis_a
Aug 19, 2024
Riding the wave very fast... - Riding the wave very fast and watching everyone get wet next time I'm going to get wet the tour guy was funny and I liked his inside jokes
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C7080fpmissym
Aug 13, 2024
Super fun - Great tour guide Nicole and captain Alex. The kids enjoyed the boat ride and had fun in the rapids. It was smoother then we thought and enjoyed the 360 spins
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Z5500pwsarac
Aug 9, 2024
Jetboat - Awesome time! Would definitely do it again! Great experience when coming to Western New York! Thanks Jordan and Sam!😎
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Daniel_t
Jul 28, 2024
This was an awesome... - This was an awesome adventure. You have the option of being dry inside of outside and get wet. Our guide Ryan did an awesome job. But I highly recommend doing this, you won't be disappointed.
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Toddsq346ck
Jul 19, 2024
fantastic tour & lots of wet fun! - Our family took the dry boat with my wife and sister-in-law in the dry part and my niece and I in the front (wet) part of the boat. What a blast! We all loved it! I highly recommend this tour!
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Camper57291352290
Sep 14, 2024
A complete boring rip off utter wasted time and money. - A complete rip off...made one doughnut at start great we thought...then went 1 mile to one rapid and spent rest of time tip toeing across it...then one doughnut at end. Utter boring rubbish. What happened to Hamiltons? Tannoy system couldn't understand 90% of poor lad. A real disappointment shame on you whirlpool. I feel cheated and robbed. No excuses.
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Matthew_g
Sep 9, 2024
There was nothing about... - There was nothing about this trip that was enjoyable. We were under the impression from your website we were going to tour niagra falls not do tricks on the boat for 45 min. There was little to no communication with the tour group and the verbiage on your website does not explain exactly what the tour actually was. I was under the impression the tour was of the falls not playing on the rapids
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