Maid of the Mist is a separate ticket.

No. You have to buy an additional ticket on top of your park entrance fee.

Maid of the Mist is run by a private company, not the National Park Service. Even if you have an annual park pass or an America the Beautiful pass, you’re still paying extra for the boat ride. The same goes for the Cave of the Winds and the trolley — all separate.

The park entrance gets you access to the trails and overlooks on the U.S. side. The boat is worth doing once, but don’t show up expecting it to be covered. Budget an extra $25 or so per adult.

Make the reservation ahead of time in peak season unless you enjoy standing in line for an hour.