Oahu Hawaii Duck Tours in Honolulu Hawaii

See World Famous Hanauma Bay or Historic Pearl Harbor!

Hawaii Duck Tours are the most enjoyable in Hawaii! They're the absolute best ways to see the sights of Honolulu, Pearl Harbor, Waikiki, Hanauma Bay, and so much more!

Come visit and experience the once-in-a-lifetime thrill of riding in a fully restored, amphibious WWII DUKW - what the military calls a "Duck." It's fun for the whole family, it's educational, and it's an adventure that all ages can enjoy.

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Hanauma Bay-Diamond Head-Manalua Bay Duck Tour

Your Duck adventure begins when a minibus picks you up at your hotel and takes you to Koko Marina, where you'll receive snorkel equipment before heading out to Hanauma Bay, one of the most beautiful aquatic spots on the island. You'll spend a few relaxing hours there before hopping back on the bus to go back to Koko Marina, where you'll catch the brightly-painted Duck for a return trip to Waikiki. Along the way, you'll experience a fully-narrated, 30-minute ocean cruise in Maunalua Bay before the Duck climbs up out of the sea to cruise along the shoreline on Diamond Head Road and through the luxurious Kahala district, before returning you to your starting point.

 

Oahu Waikiki: 6.5 Hour Duck Tour to Hanauma Bay, Diamond Head & Manalua Bay

Duration:
Approximately 6.5 Hours

January - Demember: Daily at 8:00am
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day

Product Code: HDT-1918   

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USS Arizona-Keehi Lagoon-Honolulu City Duck Tour

Cruise on the fabulous Duck to historic Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center, where you'll see historical exhibits and a brief film of the actual bombing. A shuttle boat will then take you out to the USS Arizona Memorial, which stands directly above the ruins of the sunken battleship, on which 2,400 servicemen lost their lives on the day of the attack in 1941.

After your return to shore, it's time to take the Duck swimming! You'll board the Duck, your tour "bus" which will then drive straight into the water, only to turn into a perfectly effective boat. You'll cruise across Keehi Lagoon before heading back to shore to view some landlocked treasures: Diamond Head, Waikiki and downtown Honolulu. You'll get plenty of photo opportunities at Iolani Palace, the state capitol and other great buildings.

 

Oahu Waikiki: 6.5 Hour Duck Tour to USS Arizona-Keehi Lagoon-Honolulu City

Duration:
Approximately 6.5 Hours

January - Demember: Daily at 8:00am
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day

Product Code: HDT-1917   

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FAQ's

1.) Do passengers have to climb steps? Yes, you'll have to climb six regular steps (not a ladder) with handrails, to board the Duck.

2.) Do you have a place to store wheelchairs? Yes, the back four seats in the vehicle are not sold; therefore, there is room for one or two wheelchairs to be stored, if necessary.

3.) Are there restrooms on the Duck? Sorry, we don't have restrooms.

4.) How many passengers can the Duck handle? The Duck can accommodate 30 passengers; however, the operator recommends keeping the count at 25 per tour.

5.) What ages does the children's rate cover? Child rates are from ages 2-9.

6.) How old do you have to be to ride the Duck? All ages are fine. We've had them all, and they all had a great time.

7.) How long is the tour? The tour goes from 8:00 AM to approximately 2:30 PM.

8.) Does the Duck have air-conditioning? No, the Duck is an open-air vehicle that lets in the cool Hawaiian breezes.

9.) Will I get sick? No, the DUCK is very stable so seasickness is not a problem.

10.) Do passengers have to get out of the Duck when it goes into the water? No, Ducks are amphibious. Passengers stay in, and when it splashes down they won't get wet!

11.) Is any food available on the tour? A No-Host lunch is available on both tours.

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About The Tour:

You�ve never seen Pearl Harbor and Honolulu like this! Just imagine yourself cruising around in a fully restored, 100% authentic World War II amphibious vehicle. Can�t picture the Duck? Just think of 32 feet of land and "military specified" seaworthy steel, like some monster combination of boat and Humvee. It drives on the road, and floats in the ocean. It even has a propeller that's driven by the same engine that moves the tires when on land. Is the image getting clearer?

Your adventure starts the minute we pick you up at the Hotel. That�s where you'll meet your captain and narrator for this fun and exciting tour. Book your seat today!

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About The Ducks:

Originally manufactured by General Motors Corporation, the DUKW is a 2.5-ton, amphibious six-wheel truck that was used in World War II by the U.S. Army and Marine Corps.

It was used primarily to ferry ammunition, supplies, and equipment from supply ships in transport areas offshore to supply dumps and fighting units at the beach.

The DUKW (an acronym based on D-model year 1942, U-amphibian, K-all wheel drive, W-dual rear axles), pronounced "Duck," is shaped like a boat. It has a hollow airtight body for buoyancy and uses a single propeller for forward momentum while in the water. It was designed according to Army criteria and was based on the Army's 2.5-ton truck. As designed, the vehicle was capable of carrying 25 soldiers and their equipment, an artillery piece, or 5,000 pounds of general cargo. At sea, the vehicle can maintain a speed of 5 knots, and on land it can go 50 miles (80 kilometers) per hour.

 

The United States produced 20,000 DUKWs during World War II. Through lend-lease the British were provided 2,000 of the vehicles. The vehicle was first used in "Operation Husky," the invasion of Sicily in 1943.

In the Normandy Invasion of 1944, DUKWs were used by the infantry, engineers, rangers, artillery, and service support units. By ferrying weapons, troops, ammunition, and supplies to the beaches, they played a vital role in the overall success of the landing. Due to the high seas and to the overloading of vehicles, however, a number of accidents occurred.

At Omaha Beach, for instance, the 1st Infantry Division attempted to deploy its 105-millimeter howitzers, gun crews, ammunition, and sand bags in DUKWs; 12 of the 13 DUKWs of the 111th Field Artillery Battalion sank. Six howitzers from the 7th Field Artillery and five howitzers belonging to the 16th Infantry Cannon Company also went to the bottom of the English Channel. These accidents caused a considerable loss of life. Still, overall the DUKW was a successful amphibious vehicle.

The Engineer Special Brigades at Normandy used the DUKWs to great effect in the race to build up forces and material. In the Pacific, both the Marine Corps and the Army also successfully employed the DUKW.

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