Duck Bundle
Rubber ducks that arrive with QR tags and neck tags already on, ready to hide the moment you board. 10, 20, or 40 ducks. The easiest way to start.
Cruise ducks
Your cruise needs more ducks.
Hide ducks around the ship, make a stranger's whole vacation when they find one, and follow each duck long after you sail home. DuckTracks gives every duck a name, a story, and a QR code.
The tradition
If you haven't hidden a duck on a cruise yet, you're missing out
Bring rubber ducks on your cruise, hide them around the ship, and let other guests find them. They keep it, re-hide it, and the fun keeps going. DuckTracks takes it further: every duck gets a QR tag, so each finder reads your message, sees where the duck has been, and adds their own stop.
- Fun for every ageKids, grandparents, and everyone in between love the hunt.
- Hides anywherePool deck, hallways, restaurants, elevators, the theater, your cabin steward's towel animal.
- Lives beyond your sailingTrack your duck across future sailings and wherever finders take it next.
- Unforgettable for the finderA message from a stranger and a duck with a story make someone's day.
Make it count
Don't just grab any duck
A plain rubber duck is forgettable. A DuckTracks duck has a story that follows it wherever it goes.
- Its own QR identityEvery duck gets a unique code and a page of its own.
- A name and a personalityName your duck and write its bio before you hide it.
- Your message travels with itLeave a personal note that the next finder reads first.
- The whole story in one scanFinders see every stop, photo, and message from everyone who has held it.
- A neck tag that explains itselfFinders know right away it's a DuckTracks duck and what to do next.
How it works
It's not just a duck. It's a story.
- 1Name your duckScan its QR tag in the app and give it a name, a bio, and a photo. This is its origin story.
- 2Leave a message and hide itWrite a personal note for whoever finds it, then hide it somewhere clever on the ship: the pool deck, a hallway, a restaurant, an elevator.
- 3Someone finds and scans itThey read your message and see the duck's story: where it started, who hid it, and every stop since.
- 4They add their stopThey log where they found it, leave a message and a photo for the next finder, and set it free again.
- 5You watch from homeLong after your cruise, you get a notification each time your duck reaches somewhere new.
Get ready to sail
Everything you need to sail with ducks
Whether you want ducks ready to hide or tags for ducks you already own.
Complete Tag Kit
Already have ducks? QR tags for the bottom plus matching neck tags, in packs of 10 or 20.
QR Tag Pack
Just the trackable QR tags, to turn any rubber duck into a DuckTracks duck.
Neck Tag Pack
Neck tags that tell finders what they've found and what to do next.
The community
You're part of something bigger
Duck hiding has become one of the most-loved cruise traditions, with Facebook groups, Reddit threads, and Instagram posts full of finds and hides. DuckTracks plugs you right into that culture and gives your duck a real, trackable identity instead of being just a plain rubber bird.
Hide smart. Hide with a QR code. Hide with DuckTracks.
FAQ
Cruise duck questions
Does the person who finds my duck need the app?
They need the free DuckTracks app (iPhone or Android) to claim the duck, read the message you left them, and see its whole journey. Scanning the QR code with any phone camera tells them exactly what to do, and the app takes about a minute to download.
What if there's no Wi-Fi on the ship?
Finders can scan in port or once they're home. Anyone who already has the app can scan without a signal: DuckTracks saves the scan and sends it when the phone is back online.
What's the difference between the QR tag and the neck tag?
The QR tag is a small sticker on the bottom of the duck. It's what gets scanned and what tracks the journey. The neck tag hangs around the duck's neck so finders know it's a DuckTracks duck and what to do next.
What if I already have rubber ducks?
Get a Complete Tag Kit. It has QR tags for the bottom of your ducks and neck tags to go with them. If you just need one or the other, the QR Tag Pack and Neck Tag Pack are sold separately.
How early should I order before my sailing?
We recommend ordering at least 1 to 2 weeks before your sail date.
How many ducks should I bring?
Most cruisers bring 10 to 30 for a week-long sailing. The more you hide, the more fun it gets. Duck Bundles come in 10, 20, and 40 duck sizes.
Your next cruise is about to get a lot more fun
Stock up before you sail. Your fellow guests will thank you.
