Niagara cruises start 2018 season

Another season of Niagara Falls cruises is underway.

Hornblower Niagara Cruises opened for its fifth season on May 5.

Tour groups and private events can experience the all-new Hornblower Niagara Incline, a funicular railway that will bring guests from the top of the falls to the tour boats below.

The $5-million dollar investment will operate along the Niagara Gorge offering unobstructed and panoramic views of the Falls.

Two 56-passenger, fully-glass enclosed cars will ascend and descend along the185-foot rock walls. The cars are designed to optimize the guests’ viewing experience as well as offer comforts and conveniences including exclusive group check-in, express admission to the Hornblower Landing, climate-controlled cars, wheelchair accessible seating and an informative in-car audio.

Hornblower’s Group Check-In also recently underwent major redevelopment at the foot of Clifton Hill with a new 250 square-foot building to sell group tickets.

“We have many new experiences and products we’re excited to be launching this season,” said Mory DiMaurizio, general manager at Hornblower Niagara Cruises. “The Hornblower Niagara Incline has been a major focus and development for the past 1.5 years and we are thrilled to see it come to fruition in the next month. It will add an extra element to group tours and private events booked with us giving a new way to elevate an event experience.”

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit niagaracruises.com or call 1-855-264-2427. Tickets can be purchased at the Hornblower Ticket Plaza.