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Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours

61 Melville St, Niagara-on-the-Lake · Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Why you should go…

Strap in for an hour of pure adrenaline as jet boats charge upriver from Niagara-on-the-Lake into the Devil's Hole rapids, spinning through some of North America's wildest whitewater. Choose the open Wet Jet if you want a total drenching, or the domed boat to stay dry. It's the region's biggest thrill outside the falls themselves.

  • #jet boat
  • #whitewater
  • #thrill ride
  • #Niagara Gorge

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General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

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