Cruising Ducks: A Fun-Filled Tradition On The High Seas + Free Printable Duck Tags!

Cruising Ducks: A Fun-Filled Tradition on the High Seas!

If you’ve ever taken a cruise, you might have stumbled upon something delightful—rubber ducks hidden in unexpected places, waiting to be discovered! This fun and heartwarming tradition is called Cruising Ducks, and it has become a favorite pastime for many cruisers. The idea is simple: passengers hide ducks around the ship to surprise and delight fellow travelers. Some even add personal touches with customized tags, making the experience even more memorable.

The History of Cruising Ducks

The Cruising Ducks tradition is believed to have started in 2018 when a young girl named Abby, with her family, began hiding rubber ducks on a cruise ship for others to find. What started as a small act of kindness quickly spread, and now, thousands of cruisers participate in this joyful activity on ships around the world!

Cruising Ducks Rules: Keep, Gift, or Trade—You Decide!

Finding a duck is always a fun surprise, but what should you do next? That’s up to you! You can:

• Keep it as a souvenir of your cruise adventure.
• Gift it to another cruiser or a friend.
• Trade it by hiding it again for someone else to find.

However, there are a few important rules to follow:

• Only hide ducks in public places. Never place them in pools, hot tubs, food areas, or stores.
• Respect the ship and crew. Avoid hiding ducks in locations that could cause disruption or create extra work for the crew.

Customize Your Cruising Ducks with Special Tags!

To make your Cruising Ducks even more special, add a custom tag! These tags help the finder learn more about the tradition and where their duck came from. A tag should include:

• Hidden by: (Your name or family name)
• Cruise Line: (The cruise line you’re sailing with)
• Ship Name: (The name of your cruise ship)
• Date: (The date you hid the duck)

Once a duck is found and shared on social media, there’s no telling how far it will travel!

FREE Printable Cruising Duck Tags

Subscribe to download and print your Duck Duck Surprise! Cruising Duck tags at home.For an added bonus subscribers will receive a coupon for 15% off your next Duck Duck Surprise! order.

Bringing Magic to the Seas with Duck Duck Surprise!

At Duck Duck Surprise, we love adding a touch of magic to the Cruising Ducks tradition! Our collectible duck series, including Magical Ducks, Dessert Ducks, and more, are perfect for cruising fun. Whether you choose to hide Waffle Wyatt, Gideon the Wizard, or Finn the Dragon, your ducks are sure to make someone’s day!

Get ready to make waves on your next cruise—happy ducking!

Don’t forget to share your adventure online using #CruisingDucks and tag us—we’d love to see where your ducks travel!