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Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours

61 Melville St, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario L0S 1J0, Canada
905 468 4800
4.5 of 5 stars 118 Reviews
Type: Tours
Description: One-hour whitewater adventure that combines the magnificent scenery and historic highlights of Niagara Falls.
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Miami
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107 reviews 107 reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

The staff at Jet Boats is outstanding and really makes this experience. From the time I made the reservation on the phone they were professional and kind. My husband did the wet jet and they allowed me to change to the boat that is covered when we got there. I think the boat that doesn't allow you to get wet... More

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Long Beach, CA
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012
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We accidently found this when touring outside of the Falls area. Jet boats going up the river to the Whirlpool and then flying back down. Plan to get wet, everyone onboard will to some extent. What a blast for all ages! More

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Armada, Michigan, United States
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

So much fun. Be sure to take this trip in the summer when the boat is open. Not as exciting when you sit in the enclosed boat. Be ready to get wet and really experience Niagara on the Lake. More

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Calgary
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119 reviews 119 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
85 helpful votes 85 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

This was an incredible experience! Not anything I was expecting. I chose this along with the Helicopter ride over the falls. I highly recommend this combo. This is definitely one of the best ways to experience the falls and surrounding area. It was just fun and educational. The ride seemed to fly by so quickly. Getting wet was all part... More

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Marengo, Ohio
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

If you get a chance you have to do this.. we have done it twice, and are thinking about doing it again this August when we return to Niagara Falls.. The staff is outstanding.. they make it a very fun experience.. More

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Markham, Canada
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

Wear a bathing suit! because you will be soaked. Forget trying to stay dry - and that also means forget trying to take pictures (unless maybe you have an underwater camera though you have to hold on to the bar while shooting rapids.) First time we got placed near the back - and got soaked... The second time ( you... More

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Toronto Canada
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012

Not cheap but really worth it. You can choose a closed or open cabin boat, go for the open cabin but bring spare change of clothes cause you will get wet More

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Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012
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You start with a slow cruise and the guide tells you all about the history and geological formations. You learn a lot about the river. Then they gun those airplane engines and then the boat hits the rapids. One of the most fun, thrilling and wet thing I have ever done! More

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St. Catharines, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2011

I had the time of my life during the jet boats!! It was a blast you get to go under the waves and in the whirlpool! I went there with a class so it was a blast going with everyone I knew! If you go to niagara falls you have to go on the jet boats! You will have the... More

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Oakville, Canada
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2011
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We took our daughter and her friends out to celebrate her 18th birthday. She wanted Niagara Falls and we had suggested to her to do something different to celebrate this birthday. I came across the Jet Boat tours. She showed her friends and they all agreed to try it. Getting dressed into the wet sweaters/shoes and raincoats didnt' appear too... More

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