History of DUKW or DUCK Mobile:

DUKW was an amphibious vehicle, mounted with .50-cal machine gun, with speed of 60 mph on land and 6.4 mph in the water. At first, 1,500 DUKW vehicles were manufactured by GMC.

DUKW was actually used by the Marines in WWII from 1943 to 1945. It was said that DUKW proved its value through invasions and captures of Japanese strongholds in the Pacific like Marianas, Guam, Saipan, Iwojima and Okinawa and contributed to build immovable base for B-29 and delivery of the A-bombs. The ability of the DUKW had Russians made the “BAV”, copy of DUKW. Once a hero of the wartime, DUKW is now reincarnated in Hawaii in peacetime. DUKW became DUCK and are carrying tourists instead of soldiers. Each DUCK can carry maximum of 30 passeners besides 1 driver (or captain).

What Service Is Provided by Duck Tour?

Duck Tour has finally arrived in Honolulu, and it is one of the best ways to see the sights of Honolulu! Come and experience the once-in-a-lifetime thrill of a ride in a fully-restored, amphibious WWII DUKW or "Duck" as they are dubbed. It's fun for the whole family, educational, and an adventure for all ages to enjoy.

The Duck Tour begins at 1:30pm from Koko Marina. Step on board, take a ride back in time, and splash down in Maunalua Bay! Make brief cruising for about 20 minutes in the Maunalua Bay where marine sports like Jet-ski, Parasailing and Scuba-Diving can be challenged and 5 minutes away from world famous beach Hanauma Bay. Duck goes back to the Highway called Kalanianaole Hwy., and go through the fashionable and expensive Kahala residential area and passes Diamond Head look-out and go back to Waikiki. This is a fully guided and enjoyable tour which last about 1 hour.