Galveston Duck Tours
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Tourist attraction in Galveston, Texas
Address: 2415 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 AM
Phone: (409) 789-5035
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Do Galveston Duck Tours go in the water?
The Galveston Duck Tour is a unique way to see Galveston Island. On the Duck, you'll travel 40 blocks on Seawall Boulevard – overlooking the Gulf of Mexico – to Offats Bayou, where you'll then enter the water for a cruise across the bayou!
Mar 21, 2022
Why did Duck Tours close?
As fleets aged and more duck tours hit the road, accidents increased. Since then, there have been numerous serious and fatal accidents that have resulted in a number of personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits filed against the company alleging negligence.
Do duck tours go in water?
Duck tours (or, more formally, amphibious tours), are tours that take place on purpose-built amphibious tour buses and (modified) surplus amphibious military vehicles, like DUKWs ("Ducks") and LARC-Vs. They are often offered as tourist attractions in harbor, river and lake cities.
Why is it called a duck tour?
What's A Duck Tour? Branson Duck tours have nothing to do with ducks, actually. The name comes from a WWII-era amphibious military vehicle, the DUKW. For a visual reference, think of a cross between a boat and a truck.
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Get the best of both worlds with the Galveston Duck Tours. This amphibious vehicle can not only drive on land, but swim in the water!