Just as Canada prepares to celebrate its 150th birthday this summer, Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours will mark a significant milestone of its own, its 25th season taking passengers on action-packed rides through the whitewater of the Niagara River.
Whirlpool kicked off the season on Saturday, April 22. Offering jet boat rides a couple of weeks earlier than usual from its dock in Old Towne Niagara-on-the-Lake. Departures began on the U.S. side of the river in Lewiston, N. Y. on Saturday, April 29 and are set to begin from Niagara Falls on Sunday, June 25.
“This is a really big year for us,” said Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours president John Kinney. “With Canada’s 150th coming up, Niagara is expecting a very strong summer for tourism. We’re really excited to help thousands of visitors celebrate Canada’s big day with a splash.”
Over the past 25 years, Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours has grown steadily. They invested heavily in innovative technology as well as amenities to help adventure lovers experience the power of the Niagara River.
The company officially opened its doors to the public in 1992 with a single boat, taking passengers for thrilling white water rides from the mouth of the Niagara River in Niagara-on-the-Lake, through the Class 5 Devil’s Hole Rapids and to just below the incredibly powerful Niagara Whirlpool.
Twenty five seasons later, Whirlpool has a fleet of eight 50-passenger jet boats. They take passengers on adrenaline-filled trips from three departure locations. In the process, Whirlpool has earned a reputation as one of the top tourism attractions in the region. Last year, the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation named Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours one of seven must-do tourism attractions as part of the Ontario Signature Experience Series.
Passengers can choose between two types of trips, wet or dry. Guests in open-topped jet boats are guaranteed to return to the dock soaking wet. Doused with gallons of water while their boat pilot powers them through the rapids at high speed and expertly spins them through the chop in a complete 360-degree turn. Passengers in the covered Jet Dome get the same thrill ride, minus the splash, and return as dry as they were at the outset.
Tours last approximately one hour. Along the way, tour leaders on the boats also give passengers highlights about the river’s geology and fascinating history. For more information, visit Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours
Whirlpool Jet Boat Tickets Giveaway
Win a family pack of 4 tickets for the dry jet or wet jet tour. Valued at over $250.
Please Note:
Transportation to and from the venue is not included. All guests have to be at least 40 inches tall. The wet jet leaves guests quite wet, so you would need to bring an extra change of clothes.
I would probably choose the Niagara Falls tour that opens June 24!
Tough choice between Niagara on the Lake and Niagara Falls. I live minutes away from the falls 🙂
I would choose the Niagara Falls tour that starts on June 24. Thank you for the giveaway.
I would pick the Niagara Falls tour.
I am torn between the Niagara on the Lake or the Niagara Falls adventure. I would love to get up and close with the falls.
I would pick the Niagara Falls tour.
I would choose The JET DOME Tour.
I WOULD LOVE TO CHOOSE THE NIAGARA FALLS TOUR…SO MUCH FUN.
Niagara on the lake tour please
I’d choose Niagara Falls.
I would choose the Niagara Falls tour! I think my kids would love it!
I would choose the Wet Jet Tour.
I would choose the Niagara Falls tour!
Got to be Niagara on the Lake.
I would choose the Niagara Falls tour!
I would choose the Niagara Falls tour. Thanks for the chance!
Wet tour for sure. Life must be lived on the edge.
I would pick the Niagara Falls tour
I would choose the Niagara on the Lake location. My family would love to try the Wet Jet Boat Tour! My kids are 8 and 10 years old. They are amazing kids who love a fun adventure. I think they would have a blast! Thanks for the chance! The Moore’s.
I would choice the Niagara on the Lake location. We have wanted to do this for a long time
I love adventure! I’d like to experience the Niagara-on-the-Lake side and go shopping in the town, make a full day of it. Thanks for the chance!
The Niagara Falls tour! 🙂
I would be interested in the Niagara on the Lake location and my family would love to try the Wet Jet Boat Tour! Half the excitement I’m sure is getting soaked!!! Thanks for the chance to win.
they all look like fun but i’d pick the Niagara on the Lake adventure
I would chose the Niagara Falls Jet Dome Tour.
I would choose the Niagara Falls adventure
I would pick the Niagara Falls Wet Jet adventure.
I would love to try the Lewiston one in hopes it gets me closest to the falls
I would pick the Niagara on the Lake tour. Thank you for the chance
If I was close enough to go I’d chose the Niagara Falls tour.
I would choose the Niagara Falls tour!!
I would pick the wet jet tour in Niagara ! I have seen this but never been on it looks so fun !
I’d choose Niagara on the Lake.
Yep, Niagara Fall Canada!
I would choose this location:
Niagara Falls
14004 Niagara Parkway (The Floral Clock) Niagara Falls, ON L0S 1L0 | Opens on June 24th
I would choose Niagara On the Lake tour as this would be so fun to do. I didn’t know these type of adventures were available. So exciting!
I would chose the Niagara Falls tour, and I want the boat that gets me soaked! 🙂
The Niagara Falls wet jet tour
I’d pick the Niagara Falls tour hands down!
I would choose the Niagara Falls Wet Jet tour
I would love to try the Niagara on the Lake tour!