Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours.
45-minute jet boat tours through the Class V Devil's Hole Rapids of the Niagara Gorge, departing Queenston since 1992
The brief.
Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours runs 45-minute powered tours through the Lower Niagara River and the Niagara Gorge from its Canadian base at 55 River Frontage Road in Queenston, Ontario, with a second departure point across the river at Lewiston, NY. The 11 km route navigates the Class V Devil's Hole Rapids at speeds up to 55 mph, with 360-degree Hamilton Turns past the Lewiston/Queenston International Bridge, the Whirlpool Aero Car, the Niagara Whirlpool, Brock's Monument, and the 175-foot stone canyon walls. Three product variants run the same route: an open-topped Wet Jet, a front-row Wet Freedom Jet (13+, 100+ lbs), and an enclosed glass-dome Dry Freedom Jet. Boats are inspected annually by Transport Canada and the US Coast Guard; Niagara operations began in 1992.
4. ways in.
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Wet Jet
For: Families and groups — Adult and Child (12 and under, minimum 44" tall for wet seats). Children under 13 / under 100 lbs cannot sit in the first 3-4 rows.When: 2026 jet boat season (daily schedule varies by weather and demand)The open-topped wet tour: every seat soaks. Capacity 48-54 wet seats per boat, running the same 45-minute round-trip route through the Niagara Gorge as the Freedom Jet variants — Class V Devil's Hole Rapids, 360-degree Hamilton Turns, top speed 55 mph. Departures from 55 River Frontage Road, Queenston, or 115 S Water Street, Lewiston, NY.
Canada — Adult $78.95 / Child $44.95 + taxes & fees (incl. 13% HST and 6% fuel surcharge). USA — Adult $68.95 / Child $39.95 + taxes & fees.
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Wet Freedom Jet
For: Adults and teens 13+ years and 100+ lbs onlyWhen: 2026 jet boat season (daily schedule varies by weather and demand)The front-row premium variant of the wet tour, with 12-14 'Power Row' wet seats per boat guaranteed at the front. Same 45-minute Devil's Hole Rapids route, same 11 km gorge, same 360-degree Hamilton Turns — with the strictest seating gate: 13 years and 100 pounds. Open-topped. Departs Queenston or Lewiston.
Canada — Adult $88.95 + taxes & fees. USA — Adult $78.95 + taxes & fees.
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Dry Freedom Jet
For: Families wanting the ride without the soak — Adult and Child (12 and under, minimum 40" tall). Children under 13 / under 100 lbs cannot sit in the first 4 rows.When: 2026 jet boat season (daily schedule varies by weather and demand)The enclosed glass-dome boat, with 48 dry seats and the same Devil's Hole Rapids route as the wet tours. Lower 40" height minimum (vs. 44" for wet) makes this the family-friendly option for younger kids. Same 45-minute round-trip, same 55 mph runs through the gorge — without the change of clothes afterward.
Canada — Adult $78.95 / Child $44.95 + taxes & fees. USA — Adult $68.95 / Child $39.95 + taxes & fees.
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Pass Packs
For: Repeat riders (passholder must participate in every trip; may bring different guests each outing)When: Valid for the 2026 season only; expires at season endA multi-visit pass for the 2026 season, redeemable on either the wet or dry tour variant depending on the pack purchased. The 10-Visit pack is the operator's flagship volume option. Non-transferable and final sale; passholder must be on every ride. Includes a 15% passholder discount on digital media and retail.
Canada — 3 Visit $179 / 6 Visit $339 / 10 Visit $549 (plus 13% HST and 6% fuel surcharge). USA — 3 Visit $149 / 6 Visit $279 / 10 Visit $459 (plus 6% fuel surcharge).
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Worth knowing.
- 01Operating jet boat tours on Niagara's Devil's Hole Rapids since 1992 — over 30 years and 2.5+ million guests served with no serious injuriesSource ↗
- 02Fleet of 9 custom-built jet boats across the three sister operations; Niagara runs from two departure points (Queenston, ON and Lewiston, NY)Source ↗
- 0345-minute round-trip tours run an 11 km route through the Niagara Gorge, navigating Class V Devil's Hole Rapids at up to 55 mph with 360-degree Hamilton TurnsSource ↗
- 04Route passes the Lewiston/Queenston International Bridge, the Whirlpool Aero Car, the Niagara Whirlpool, Brock's Monument, and the 175-foot stone canyon walls of the Niagara GorgeSource ↗
- 05All boats inspected and certified annually by both Transport Canada and the US Coast GuardSource ↗
- 06Captains hold Masters Limited License (under 60 tonnes) with 680 hours on-water experience, Marine First Aid, and Marine Emergency Duties certification through Transport CanadaSource ↗
- 07Mandatory pre-departure safety briefing 15 minutes before each tour; Transport Canada certified life vests required for all guests on dock and onboard, in Adult, Child, and Plus SizeSource ↗
- 08Wheelchair-accessible docks at both Queenston and Lewiston; boats are not wheelchair accessible (crew assists boarding); support persons ride at 50% offSource ↗
- 09Wet Jet requires 44" minimum height; Dry Freedom Jet requires 40" minimum height; Wet Freedom Jet requires 13+ years and 100+ lbsSource ↗
- 10Group rates start at 10 passengers; standard groups of 10-20 may book online, larger groups via Group Sales (groups@whirlpooljet.com in Canada; groupsusa@whirlpooljet.com in USA)Source ↗
Outside the door.
AQHI 8 — sensitive groups stay indoors.
Get in
touch.
- Website
- whirlpooljet.com
- Email (Group sales (Canada))
- groups@whirlpooljet.com
- Email (Group sales (USA))
- groupsusa@whirlpooljet.com
- Email (General Manager (John Wark))
- johnw@whirlpooljet.com
- Phone
- 1-888-438-4444
- Phone (Group sales)
- 1-888-438-4444 ext. 229
- Phone (Accessibility)
- 1-888-438-4444 ext. 0
- Phone (General Manager)
- 1-888-438-4444 ext. 224
- Address
- 55 River Frontage Road, Queenston, Ontario L0S 1L0 (Canada). 115 South Water Street, Lewiston, NY 14092 (USA).
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