jeanlyon Posted June 28 #1 Share Posted June 28 Does anybody else feel like I do about these flaming ducks. What is the point of hiding yellow plastic ducks around the ship for others to find. What do they do with them. Why is it fun? I just don't get it at all. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark36 Posted June 28 #2 Share Posted June 28 I dont either, Maybe it is replacing the plastic PO are trying to save. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted June 28 Author #3 Share Posted June 28 I can vaguely understand on the big ships with kids on board, but not on the adult only ships and I am reading on FB that people are hiding ducks on Arcadia. I know what I will do if I find any! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincslady Posted June 28 #4 Share Posted June 28 They will only block up the sewage system, sadly. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curious G. Posted June 28 #5 Share Posted June 28 It's for amusement! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted June 28 Author #6 Share Posted June 28 1 minute ago, Curious G. said: It's for amusement! And people can't find amusement on a cruise without looking for plastic ducks? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curious G. Posted June 28 #7 Share Posted June 28 They can, but there are a lot of ways to enjoy a cruise. 😀 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snaefell Posted June 28 #8 Share Posted June 28 I thought this was a young/American thing,my Wife found 3 on a recent Transatlantic with RCI,she had no idea why they were there but thought it was fun finding 'cute' things!😙😙 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWILSON2 Posted June 28 #9 Share Posted June 28 I would like to find one. Looking for one on Arcadia soon. 🥸 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted June 28 Author #10 Share Posted June 28 I give up. Cannot believe grown people actually like looking for plastic ducks. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshirephil Posted June 28 #11 Share Posted June 28 3 minutes ago, jeanlyon said: Cannot believe grown people actually like looking for plastic ducks. I don't think it is compulsory yet😁 2 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted June 28 Author #12 Share Posted June 28 7 minutes ago, yorkshirephil said: I don't think it is compulsory yet😁 That;s a relief! 🤣 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Hill Posted June 28 #13 Share Posted June 28 I am sure most ports have recycling bins for plastic. 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Kat Posted June 28 #14 Share Posted June 28 4 hours ago, jeanlyon said: @jeanlyon Here is a recent Cruise Critic article that may be helpful to all reading this thread: Cruise Ducks: Cruising's Strange Obsession 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted June 28 #15 Share Posted June 28 (edited) 4 hours ago, jeanlyon said: Does anybody else feel like I do about these flaming ducks. What is the point of hiding yellow plastic ducks around the ship for others to find. What do they do with them. Why is it fun? I just don't get it at all. Sorry I think it's really good natured fun. We found one and left it for others to take home. Plenty worse things can happen on a ship and this isn't one of them surely. Edited June 28 by Presto2 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted June 28 #16 Share Posted June 28 16 minutes ago, Host Kat said: @jeanlyon Here is a recent Cruise Critic article that may be helpful to all reading this thread: Cruise Ducks: Cruising's Strange Obsession We have stayed at Darwins Escape lodges a few times and we always brought home a plastic duck as a gift from the company. This one is from Ilfracombe. He now lives in Wales with his 3 friends from Cumbria !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted June 28 #17 Share Posted June 28 Ps they are great fun in a hot tub !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Sharon Posted June 28 #18 Share Posted June 28 They are a bit of harmless fun, especially for children, although it would be nice if they were not made from plastic. No one forces you to search for them. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Megabear2 Posted June 29 #19 Share Posted June 29 It's official... Carnival supports ducks! https://www.thestreet.com/travel/carnival-cruise-line-makes-a-bold-ruling-on-cruise-ship-ducks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshirephil Posted June 29 #20 Share Posted June 29 5 hours ago, Megabear2 said: It's official... Carnival supports ducks! Me too, they are great on pancakes with hoisin sauce and spring onion. 8 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LadyL1 Posted June 29 #21 Share Posted June 29 Same thing on adult only Virgin ships! I would not participate, and as for more plastic waste? I hope none end up in the ocean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Meer Posted June 29 #22 Share Posted June 29 They are not all plastic - we’ve seen some knitted and crocheted! One lady makes items relevant to the ports of the cruise - sharks, apples, lighthouses, penguins, etc! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted June 29 Author #23 Share Posted June 29 9 hours ago, Host Kat said: @jeanlyon Here is a recent Cruise Critic article that may be helpful to all reading this thread: Cruise Ducks: Cruising's Strange Obsession Just needs the cruise lines to say "no ducks to be brought onboard". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted June 29 #24 Share Posted June 29 I am feeling upset and depressed because I have never, knowingly, seen one of these hidden ducks. Mind you thats not surprising, my wife tells me I never see when anything is out of place! 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Sharon Posted June 29 #25 Share Posted June 29 1 hour ago, jeanlyon said: Just needs the cruise lines to say "no ducks to be brought onboard". Why? How does it impact on your cruise? Can I ask for no football to be shown in public rooms? 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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