When Ilene Meckley packs for a cruise, she lays out the essentials: the changes of clothes, shoes, makeup, playing cards, electronics. And the ducks. Dozens and dozens of rubber ducks.

Although the scavenger-hunt-style cruise tradition of hiding and hunting for small rubber ducks around the ship is not an official cruise line-sponsored onboard activity, it’s a trend that’s been ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. As you wander around the pristine decks of a brand-new cruise ...

Cruise ship duck hiding has generally been an unofficial activity. Passengers have really embraced the idea of hiding ducks on ships. Many get really into it, buying plastic ducks and, in some cases, ...

Hiding ducks has become a huge thing on cruise ships, at least on the family-friendly lines. Some passengers are really into it: Before they cruise, they buy rubber ducks of various sizes, decorate ...

Travelers onboard cruise ships around the world are taking a new approach to souvenirs by bringing — and leaving — rubber ducks around boats. The trend has people purchasing rubber ducks and hiding ...

Don’t take it too far. There is a point of exceeding boundaries and ruining a good time. Such is the case with the rubber ducky on cruise ships phenomenon. This is where passengers hide a rubber duck ...

Hiding rubber ducks on cruise ships has become a popular activity for some cruisers on Carnival and other lines. Every brand has a personality. Sophisticated. Playful. Smart. If there’s a personality ...

Rubber ducks are cute, whimsical little characters, whether made as toys for children or as more elaborate models for adult collectors. It's a timeless concept that has been adapted in all sorts of ...

One of the highlights of cruising is experiencing all that your ship has to offer, and for many people, that includes basking in the sun and taking in the views near the pool. For thrill-seekers, it ...