School’s out, sunscreen’s on, and the open water is calling!
Whether you’re cruising on a lake, setting sail on a family vacation, or floating along a quiet river, summer is the perfect time for adventure, and not just the kind with waves. The best part?
You can bring your
library with you!
host kids’ or family storytimes, book swaps,
and themed reading activities.
What’s the Deal with Cruise Ducks?
Cruise Ducks are small rubber duckies (or plush ones!) hidden around cruise ships by passengers, usually with a tag that says something like
“You found a Cruise Duck!Keep or hide again!Post a pic to Facebook: #CruiseDucks”
It began in 2018 with a 10-year-old girl named Abby on a Carnival cruise, and it’s since turned into a viral tradition across Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Disney, Princess, and more. There’s even a Facebook group called “Cruising Ducks, Original Group.”
Before the cruise, families prepare ducks with little tags (laminated or in bags) with their name, cruise date, and cruise ship. Ducks are hidden in public spots, but never in stores, pools, or crew-only areas. Other guests can either rehide the duck or keep it as a souvenir. Many people post pictures on social media when they find them.
Fun ideas for kids cruising:
Create a “Cruise Duck Journal.” Encourage kids to write short stories about where they found the duck, where they think the duck has been, and why it is sailing.
Families could also attach a fun book with the cruise duck and add a short description on the back of the tag.
This duck loves:
Reading books
Looking at the ocean
Hiding on cruise ships!
So next time you set sail, don’t forget to pack your curiosity, a good book, and maybe a duck or two. Whether you're flipping pages by a porthole or chasing stories across the ship, adventure starts with a book!
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