Key Aspects:
- A large, inflatable duck has been spotted sailing aboard Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas.
- Many cruise guests eagerly hunt for bigger and more unique ducks on different cruise lines.
- Inflatable objects are not permitted to be stored on stateroom balconies. It is unknown if the guests faced any consequences for their feathered cabin-mate.
The cruise duck phenomenon continues to get bigger and better than ever as guests spread their wings with gleeful fun. Now, one of the largest ducks ever to set sail has been spotted on Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas.
Photos being shared online are proof positive of the duck’s oceangoing voyages. A large, inflatable yellow duck is just enjoying his cruise on one of the ship’s balconies.
The duck appears to be 3-4 feet tall, with classic yellow coloring and a red-orange bill. While he doesn’t have a cruise duck tag attached, it’s quite clear he’s enjoying a fun sailing.
“At least we can safely say that everyone has found a duck on this cruise,” one commenter quipped.
Similar photos shared on Facebook identify the ship as Quantum of the Seas, as the ship’s name can be seen on a lifeboat two decks below the duck’s balcony.
It is important to note that personal items are not permitted to be stored on stateroom balconies on any Royal Caribbean ship. While the photos do show the ship in port, if the ship were at sea the wind could easily send even the largest duck on a lengthy flight rather than a relaxing cruise.
It is not known if the guests who brought the oversized duck onboard faced any consequences for the balcony antics, or if the duck was simply removed and brought indoors to continue his fun.
Quantum of the Seas is currently homeported from Seattle, offering 7-night Alaskan itineraries through the end of September. On the ducky day in question, the ship was visiting Icy Strait Point as the first port of call on her August 25 departure.
The 169,000-gross-ton ship will also visit Skagway, Juneau, and Victoria during the cruise, along with a scenic day at sea in Tracy Arm Fjord. Quantum of the Seas will return to Seattle on Monday, August 1.
Following her season in Alaska, the ship will reposition to Los Angeles for 3-7-night Mexican Riviera itineraries for the next year. In late September 2026, she will head down under to be homeported from Brisbane, Australia.
Will the large duck be along for so many exciting itineraries? Duck-hunting cruisers will have to keep watch!
More Unique Ducks Found Onboard
This super-sized, balcony-loving duck isn’t the only unique duck guests are finding on cruises.
With the fun, guest-led game sailing all over the high seas, it can be exciting to find new and different ducks.
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The best I’ve found was actually on Carnival Celebration. An extra-large (a bit bigger than a softball) glittery pink duck was a special find behind the “big blue chair” near the ship’s casino. I did re-hide the duck and hope it was found by someone else who smiled just as much at the discovery as I did.
For guests who love finding or hiding ducks or both, it can be a point of pride to seek out unusual feathered friends. Some of the more unique birds found onboard include:
- Blinged-out ducks coated in glittery gems
- Casino-themed mini-ducks mounted on poker chips
- Crocheted or knitted ducks of any size
- 3-D printed ducks with unique features, like a Carnival whale tail
- Holiday ducks with Santa hats or reindeer antlers
- Well-traveled ducks from other cruises (with tags to prove it!)
Exclusively on Carnival ships, another fun duck to find is the life-size character Ducky, who was first spotted as an unofficial crew member in late 2024. His photo-ready appearances are rare, but he might fly along with any Carnival sailing.
On Oasis- and Icon-class Royal Caribbean ships, just don’t be looking for or hiding ducks in Central Park. The cruise line has recently banned ducks in those natural spaces to keep plants from getting damaged or trampled.
