{"id":1702,"date":"2025-07-21T04:56:51","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T04:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/?p=1702"},"modified":"2026-02-09T03:24:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T03:24:55","slug":"cruising-ducks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/cruising-ducks\/","title":{"rendered":"Cruising Ducks: Catch the Quack!\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How exciting it was to hear about Pirates and travelers of the sea who found treasures, right? Most of us have wanted to find treasure while traveling in the ocean like pirates in our childhood. Guess what, \u2018Cruising Ducks\u2019 are making your dream come true. Well, maybe not all of it, but most of it comes true. Get ready for a fun adventure with cruising ducks on this voyage. Read and know who these ducks are and how you can begin your treasure hunt.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cruiseparking.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-166 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Save-up-to-60-on-your-Cruise-parking-spot.png\" alt=\"Save up to 60% on your Cruise parking spot\" width=\"970\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">What you&#039;ll read about<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #203656;color:#203656\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #203656;color:#203656\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/cruising-ducks\/#What_Are_Cruising_Ducks\" >What Are Cruising Ducks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/cruising-ducks\/#The_Quirky_Origin\" >The Quirky Origin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/cruising-ducks\/#Why_Hunt_and_Hide\" >Why Hunt and Hide?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/cruising-ducks\/#Rules_of_the_Waddle\" >Rules of the Waddle\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/cruising-ducks\/#Is_Your_Ship_Duck-Friendly\" >Is Your Ship Duck-Friendly?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/cruising-ducks\/#Ready_to_Quack_In\" >Ready to Quack In?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Cruising_Ducks\"><\/span>What Are Cruising Ducks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Well, cruising ducks are generally ducks on cruises. And no, not literally a live duck. This is a tradition seen on most cruise lines, where rubber ducks are hidden by passengers all around the ship for fellow passengers to find. These ducks have a tag, which is sometimes called a passport, around their necks. The passport provides information like ship name, hider\u2019s info, sailing date, and the classic motto \u2013 \u201cKeep or hide, you decide!\u201d.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1707\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1707\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Duck-in-Little-Ship.jpg\" alt=\"Duck in Little Ship\" width=\"750\" height=\"491\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1707\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image by &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/cute-cool-duckling-ship-captain-duck-1971153236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Richard Peterson<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">So don\u2019t be surprised if you see ducks lurking around inside your ship. Know that someone has kept it out there for you to find or hide. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Quirky_Origin\"><\/span>The Quirky Origin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To be exact, no one knows when the tradition started, but it was popularized in 2018 by a child named Abby. It was on one of her voyages with her family on Carnival Breeze that she asked her father to bring in 50 ducks with them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As an act of kindness and to spread joy, she kept these 50 ducks hidden with tags all around the ship. This gesture later became a global tradition, seen not just on Carnival cruises<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0but on many more. The Cruising Ducks even have a Facebook group with more than 275,000 members sharing their experiences and stories. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Hunt_and_Hide\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why Hunt and Hide?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Someone who is new to this concept might wonder: Why hunt and hide ducks at all? Well, the aim of the tradition was to have a fun activity to look forward to while sailing. As a fun and whimsical tradition, one thing is for sure: this lil hide and seek game brings joy to the voyage.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1709\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1709\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1709\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ducks-near-Bay.jpg\" alt=\"Ducks near Bay\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1709\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image by &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/yellow-rubber-ducks-on-nong-prajuk-2630873575\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ngorkapong<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not only smiles, but the game also brought travelers together and made connections through this exchange. It also helped all the travelers enjoy the voyage regardless of their age, be it 7 or 70. From day one, the hunt\u00a0for your quack-buddies starts. \u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rules_of_the_Waddle\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rules of the Waddle<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not everything comes with no rules and regulations, and the same goes for \u2018Cruising Ducks\u2019 as well. Rules are never to disrupt the fun, but are here to make it more safe and friendlier. Before you start hiding, make sure you know and play by the rules.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Pool and Hot Tubs<\/strong> \u2013 It is a no-no for pools and hot tubs, since placing your ducks over here\u00a0can lead to accidents. There is a high possibility for anyone to trip and fall, causing injuries or accidents. So, it is better not to place your quackers near the pools or the water surface.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Shops and Private Crew Area<\/strong> \u2013 Some might consider it a clever hiding spot, but refrain from hiding your ducks at or near the shops and private crew area. The trouble hiding over here is that one might intend to take the \u2018cruising duck\u2019 from the shop, but it might seem like they\u2019re stealing. This can be a terrible mistake. Likewise, it is better to avoid private crew areas to avoid confusion and mishaps. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Above Railings<\/strong> \u2013 Again, ensure that you keep the hiding spot public and attainable. Do not place your ducks above the railings or other elevated spaces that are out of reach; again, this might cause serious injuries to other travelers while hunting. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Discarding Overboard <\/strong>\u2013 The last but one important rule is not to litter the ocean. The last thing we want to see is\u00a0floating duck litter. \u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1716\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1716\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1716\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Duck-near-Lilttle-Ship.jpg\" alt=\"Duck near Lilttle Ship\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1716\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image by &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/summer-vacation-concept-toy-boat-deck-1171060147\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Birgit Reitz-Hofmann<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Bonus Tip: <\/strong>According to participants, they typically choose to hide early in the morning or late at night. Keep a watch during this time, and don\u2019t forget to check near the elevators for your duckies. If you are lucky enough, you might just find three or four hidden buddies here. \u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Your_Ship_Duck-Friendly\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Is Your Ship Duck-Friendly?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now, don\u2019t think you can enjoy the tradition on all cruise lines. Some cruise lines, like Norwegian and Disney, have placed new restrictions on this tradition due to complaints received and environmental and operational concerns. So, before you pack all your duckies for the new voyage, make sure your cruise line will take them in as well. Because after all, we don\u2019t want any squabble on the cruise. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/disney-cruise-fish-extenders-all-about-the-tradition\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Disney Cruise Fish Extenders: All About the Tradition<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ready_to_Quack_In\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ready to Quack In?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After reading all this, if you are looking forward to a \u2018quack quest\u2019, here are a few tips on what you should do. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Types of Ducks<\/strong> \u2013 You do not have to stick to the traditional yellow rubber ducks. There are various types of ducks that you can bring in, from themed ducks to origami ducks; all of them are equally welcome. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Pack Your Ducks!<\/strong> &#8211; Pack however many you want, and maybe start with a dozen.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Give Them Passports<\/strong> \u2013 Tag your quack-buddies with your name, ship, dates, and the classic tagline. You can also have an optional note and write something sweet.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Hide with Care<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Be mindful while hiding and avoid hazards.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Respect the Rules<\/strong> \u2013 Ensure that while you have fun, you also stick to the rules and etiquette of the ship.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These are steps you should follow while and before hiding. Now, what happens if you find a cruise duck hidden somewhere? Well, it\u2019s quite simple. According to the game rules, you can either re-hide it somewhere else or you can\u00a0keep it to yourself. However, do not forget to share your photo online with other duck hunters. Happy hunting!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\" data-contrast=\"none\">Sources<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Ducks, C. (n.d.). <i>Cruising Ducks \u00ae<\/i>. Cruising Ducks \u00ae. <span class=\"url\">https:\/\/cruisingducks.com\/<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How exciting it was to hear about Pirates and travelers of the sea who found treasures, right? Most of us have wanted to find treasure while traveling in the ocean like pirates in our childhood. Guess what, \u2018Cruising Ducks\u2019 are making your dream come true. 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