For thrills and wetness, the Jet Boat wins hands down.

The Whirlpool Jet Boat is significantly more thrilling and will get you far wetter than the Maid of the Mist.

Maid of the Mist is a big, stable boat that gets close to the base of the falls. You wear a poncho, and you get a nice, cool mist. It’s a classic experience, but “thrill” isn’t