Whirlpool Aerocar

This is an easy attraction to get on. It is interesting when you get out and get to look around. You will probably NOT see an actual whirlpool with the open vortex. It is a little on the pricy side given it is about a 10 minutes ride. But, if you need to complete the trifecta, it is not bad.
As a side note, I think if you buy one of the passes, which we did not, this is part of the deal. So with that in mind, it may be a little more enjoyable. :-)

I went here as part of the pass offered through the Niagara Parks sightseeing — if you’re going to check out the AeroCar, I recommend this method of payment as it’s kind of expensive on its own.
Having been to the falls a number of times over the years I never went on the AeroCar until this past weekend. It seems each time I’ve been up to Niagara I either ran out of time or the car wasn’t operating. They will close this attraction for weather, power issues, or if they’re dredging a body out of the Niagara River. Gruesome, but it unfortunately happens.
It’s a short ride as others have mentioned. From the car’s position when docked, it looks sort of daunting, but the ride itself is smooth and allows you to get some good photos of the Niagara River Gorge. If you time it right you can see the rapids jet boat tour zooming around below.
Recommended as part of the sightseeing required as a Niagara Falls tourist!

I saw this attraction with the Niagara Parks Adventure Pass Plus ($ 80 per person). I am not sure if I would want to pay full price for this but the scenes were awesome!
Unfortunately we got there at 9 o’clock when they opened at 10 so call to confirm hours! Luckily we spent that hour talking to some locals and taking photos of the scenery. It was a pretty chilly, but beautiful day.
The car itself is a bit intimidating because you are so high in the air above the whirlpool. It doesn’t matter which side you get in because when the car makes it to the end of the other side, everyone walks counter clockwise and gets a chance to stand on the other side. I would do this attraction again with the adventure pass — in fact this is why I got the more expensive, inclusive pass.

Unfortunately the ride is a bit short, and the view is nice but hard to say that it’s worth the price/​time. But there’s not much else to do after you see the falls, so… It’s nice, but if you skip it, you’re not missing out on anything. Naming this place a whirlpool is very generous.

This was only $ 13 and get it a $ 2 cheaper with a voucher in the adventure pass.
Only takes 20 mins or so but I thought it was worth it.

Like most of the Niagara tourist attractions, this cable car ride is overpriced and only if you purchased the attractions package is it worth stopping to take it. it is a 15 minute ride over the whirlpool and has some great photo ops but it is not very exciting nor is it educational about the area and what you are looking at.
Save your money for the falls or a helicopter ride.

WARNING:
The aerocar looks more exciting from a distance… not in it.
Although the tickets range from $ 8 – 12.00, it’s not a total waste.
Go if you must but there’s really no difference.
But hey…
It looks like a little island :)
Feels like you’ve found a hidden gem tucked away from the main road.

I took my daughters on this and it was amazing. The views are spectacular and the car is fast and efficient. I was able to take pictures and video of some amazing views. The car itself is a red metal wonder as it flies along its cable and back. I recommend to all who want an amazing view to try this.
Visited July 2012

worth once maybe. not much fun.

Fun. Felt very safe on the 95-​year-​old car. The operator rotated the passengers so everyone could view both sides. Like everything else at Niagara Falls, it was a little overpriced.

The only problem I had was that they would not let me bring my wife’s barrel on the Aerocar… just kidding. Great view and open air experience as you ride the cable car over the river!

We only did Maid of the Mist and the Aerocar when we were at the falls, and the Aerocar was just ok for me. I waver between 2 and 3 stars. When we went to buy tickets, the lady said she wasn’t selling because it was windy and she wanted to wait to see what the operator thought about continuing. Ok, fine. We hung out and watched the rapids below. I went and stood by the ticket window to wait to see if there was going to be another ride or not. I waited and waited, and finally went to ask her. She said we were good to go. I was a little peeved because she was sitting there staring out and saw me sitting there, so why didn’t she call me over when she found out that it was going to be ok? She wasn’t working — she was just sitting there — so it would’ve been easy.
We were lucky enough to be on a car with only 1 other couple, so we were allowed to move around and see from different angles. Honestly, the viewing deck here gets you pretty much the same view. The operator didn’t even tell us anything about the history of the whirlpool below, how it was formed, etc. I was disappointed at this and asked him, and he told me. Paying over $ 10 for this experience, I expect to get some kind of narration. In any case, I wouldn’t pay for it if I were you — being suspended is cool but it’s short and you can get a good view and photo of the whirlpool from the observation deck.

I think we were expecting a little more excitement. The only thing exciting about this is wondering what would happen if the cable broke. I mean the view it kinda nice, but you aren’t really that close to the water. And it’s fun watching the speed boats, but not really worth standing in the hot sun waiting your turn.

If you plan on taking pictures, dont stand in the middle section of the car!

Looked pretty cool for the view