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?
The coronavirus pandemic accelerated the company's decision to close. Ride the Ducks of Seattle closed and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in April 2020. Legal issues stemming from the deadly crash were "too much for the company to overcome," according to a statement on the company's website.
Do duck tours go in water?
The DUKWs travel along a tight twisty track through the forest before entering a small lake where their amphibious capabilities are demonstrated. A heavily modified DUKW called "Normandie" has been in use at the Koksijde seaside (Belgium) for a number of decades, as a tourist sea excursion vehicle.
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!