Safety First!

At Ride The Ducks guest safety is paramount.

In business for more than 33 years, Ride The Ducks operates over 90 vehicles and carries more than 1,200,000 guests each year. At Ride The Ducks Philly, our guests ride through the most historic square mile in America, down "the hippest street in town" - South Street - before splashing down into the Delaware for a fun cruise.

In Ride The Ducks' 33 year history, no one had ever been injured on the water prior to the July 7, 2010 accident in Philadelphia. At the June 21, 2011 National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) hearing regarding the July 7, 2010 accident of a duck boat and barge being pushed by a tug indicated this tragedy could have been avoided if the mate of the tug had been doing his job. The NTSB determined that the mate operating a tugboat near Philadelphia on July 7, 2010, failed to maintain a proper lookout while towing a barge up the Delaware River. The investigation revealed that the mate was inattentive to his duties while navigating the vessel because he was distracted by his repeated use of a cell phone and lap top computer. Further, rather than being in the upper wheel house as expected, the tugboat mate was navigating from its lower wheel house where visibility of the channel ahead was limited.

Also, according to data from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the commercial passenger vessel industry is the safest transportation industry in the nation and noted Ride The Ducks' commitment to safety, exceeding industry requirements. Since the duck boat accident, RTD has made voluntary improvements including stationing a quick-response boat to immediately assist disabled vessels, plus adding redundant safety equipment on board including a third air horn and second VHF radio. The company also enhanced safety procedures through increased training for RTD personnel.

Enjoy Family Fun on Ride The Ducks

If you're looking for an activity that's unique, fun, engaging and informative then come aboard Ride The Ducks. Adults and seniors will have just as much fun as kids. Our Captains will lead you through the historic and scenic streets and splashdown into the water for a fun cruise.

Founded in 1977 in Branson, MO, Ride The Ducks is the nation's largest amphibious tour operator. With more than 90 vehicles, Ride The Ducks carries over 1,200,000 guests from around the country each year, with locations in Philadelphia, PA, San Francisco, CA, Branson, MO, Stone Mountain, GA, and Newport, KY. All Ride The Ducks vehicles are built from the ground up and meet or exceed United States Coast Guard regulations.

Once you climb on board, your captain will entertain you with stories of past and present. Learn about history, famous personalities and the area’s impact on the state and nation. Find out about the area’s role in film, song and sports too! You will pass by many local attractions and historic sites. And don't worry about the weather because Ride The Ducks is climate controlled, so you can enjoy your ride whether rain or shine.

If your family is looking for a fresh and interactive attraction to experience this summer, then Ride The Ducks Philadelphia is your summer fun tour. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us.