Meet the Crew
A Ride The Ducks tour of Philadelphia is fun, educational, entertaining and engaging. So, we need Captains and Adventure Specialists that can do all that. This isn’t your run of the mill “to the right and to the left” tour, it’s a Duck Tour!
The Quackman
Captain Robert was born and raised in Philadelphia. Frequently asked, "Have you lived here all your life?" "Not yet," he replies. "I hope to get a few more years before that happens." He operated DUCK boats on both Pennsylvania coasts - east (Philadelphia) and west (Pittsburgh).
Captain Robert earned his professional name “THE QUACKMAN” for his outspoken advocacy of guest’s rights to Quack responsibly in their pursuit of happiness.
THE QUACKMAN says "Please QUACK responsibly and enjoy the ride."
Captain Betsy Ross
Captain Betsy Ross really is a Quacker, but now she ain’t just a little quacked up, she’s all quacked up. She cries, "THE STREETS ARE UNSAFE! - Horses and carriages all running amuck - it’s safer to ride a Duck!" Betsy still meets with the Free (or Fighting) Quackers every week and is currently working on making a five-pointed Duck to sew on her next flag. Come and let Captain Betsy Ross guide you through a little ‘Twistory’ - that’s her version of Philadelphia’s history.
Captain Crash Course
Captain Crash Course, even with his short-term memory issues, races around Center City Philly eagerly sharing his deeply imbedded knowledge of history, culture and fun facts about the area. If he gets lost, he'll ask YOU for directions, probably sing a song or twelve and maybe even pull some surprises out of his bag of tricks.
Captain Normyweather
Captain Normyweather comes to us from his previous occupation as headline entertainer (aka cruise director) of THE LOVE BOAT! Well, at least that's what he claims on his resume. He promises you a top notch tour through the City of Brotherly Love. He has been known to plan bingo and shuffleboard tournaments, inviting guests to join him for drinks at the Lido Lounge, as well as making reservations at the midnight buffet. One thing we know for sure, he will start every tour with his best impersonation of Jack Jones singing the theme from LOVE BOAT and it can only get better from there.
Miss Teacher
Natalie is Miss Teacher and she will guide you through the historic part of Philadelphia teaching you the obvious and the unknown stories of the people and places. Don't worry; there will not be a test at the end, however, you are required to bring a smile and a laugh on the tour with you! Being unprepared for her tour will result in extra dancing and a quack from Miss Teacher! Remember to pay attention children, young and old, because this wild tour guide will teach you a few things you could never imagine and tell you some amazing stories about this great city of PHILADELPHIA.
La, La, La Lauren
Lauren loves Philadelphia and knows that you will too! She is going to take you on a fun-filled, kooky but informative trip around the wonderful City of Brotherly Love! Lauren is one of the best "bad" jokesters this side of the Delaware and doesn't care if you boo, moan, hiss, or give her the occasional pity laugh. She wants you to have a quack-tastic time here at Ride the Ducks, Philly style!
The Duckinator
The Duckinator (Captain Tom) is here to give you a quacktastically good time and quack you up. He guarantees, you'll be quacked. The Duckinator specializes in historical facts, points of interest and great places to go. Come, ride with the Duckinator!