The Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour is an adventure-filled, thrilling ride for the dare-devils headed to Niagara Falls!

Often described as part roller coaster and part refreshing splash park- the Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour’s exhilarating experience will leave you breathless, soaked and absolutely thrilled!

If you love adventure sports or water sports like rafting, wakeboarding, kiteboarding…the call of the thundering rapids, will be impossible to ignore!

The Whirlpool Jet Tour, offers an unforgettable adventure on the churning waters of the Niagara river. You will be taken on a heart-pounding journey through Class V whitewater rapids on the Niagara Gorge. The 1600- horsepower engines propel the boat through waves that can reach up to 15 ft. high!

Interesting fact: Did you know, that the Whirlpool on the Niagara River is often referred to as the “Mount Everest ” of white water?!

A Soaking Wet Adventure Begins!

Your Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour adventure, begins at its launch site at Niagara-on-the-lake. The calm, picturesque setting of Niagara-on-the-lake, is a stark contrast to the wild hurtling ride awaiting you at the heart of nature’s washing machine!

Just like with the Hornblower Boat Cruise, you are handed your waterproof gear for the ride. However, you will soon realize that when it comes to the Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour, there is no such thing as enough waterproofing. Get ready for the ponchos to fail miserably short, at keeping you dry! Trust us, when we tell you- you are going to get soaking wet! And we promise, that it is all going to be worth it!

A Dance with The Rapids!

Your Whirlpool Jet Boat tour begins its thrilling ride when your captain deliberately steers the Jet boat, into the churning white waters!

At first, the speed is going to feel fine. The light bouncing of the Jet boat over the smaller waves is even fun! And the first major wave feels like a gentle “Hello” from the rapids!

Did you know the jet boats pilots are total experts at maximizing the splash factor!? All throughout the ride they are deliberately positioning the vessel so that the waves hit at the most optimum angles- making sure everyone aboard gets soaking wet!

When you arrive at the point where the Niagara River makes a sharp 90 degree turn- that’s when you have reached the famous swirling vortex of water!

While the boat itself doesn’t really enter the whirlpool (too dangerous!), it circles its perimeter. From the boat you will get a clear view of nature’s powerful hydraulic feature!

The Unique People Experience!

One of the most unexpected highlights of the Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour is the fabulous camaraderie that develops amongst the people on the boat! The shared experience of braving the crashing waves, getting soaked together and sharing spontaneous squeals and laughter- breaks down social walls faster than any ice-breaking activity!

By the end of the ride- you will find yourself laughing, hi-fiving and comparing the wetness levels with your fellow riders!

We had to mention this phenomena here! According to our observation- this, is an experience unique to the Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour riders!

Not to mention the amazing staff– who keep the enthusiasm and spirit high, while keeping everyone safe!

A few pointers- for would be riders!

Here are some helpful tips for your consideration as future riders of the Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour:

• Book during the summer months! The Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour is available from May (Spring Season) to October ( Fall Season). We recommend that you take the tour during the Summer months! It makes the head to toe soak, much more manageable and even FUN!
• And make sure you book in advance! Especially during the summer months, the Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour tends to sell out fast!
• Get ready to get soaked! Have we mentioned it enough times, that you are going to get soaked head to toe? Make sure you wear quick drying clothes and also bring a change of clothes along!

• Keep your essentials safe! At the Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour loading dock, you get access to lockers to place your things that you want to protect from the water. Also make sure your phone is inside a waterproof case, in case you want to bring it along for pictures!
• Did you know that there is another Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour option? It allows you to enjoy the same thrill, without getting wet! Called the Freedom Jet Boat tour, it is ideal for those that want the thrill, minus the soaking wetness!

While the other Fall related activities and tours, are about witnessing the Falls grandeur… the Whirlpool Jet Boat tour is about experiencing the raw power of the Niagara river.

We recommend that you combine the Whirlpool Jet Boat with the Hornblower Boat Tour and the Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour!  Together, they create a complete Niagara experience that will engage all your senses! They show both, the serene and wild sides of this natural wonder!

We truly believe that your Niagara Falls experience will be incomplete, without hopping on the Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour!