Dells Army Ducks

Wisconsin Dells, United States

3.8

20 reviews

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www.dellsducks.com
Address:
1550 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy, Wisconsin Dells, WI, 53965
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Take a guided tour of the Lower Dells Glacial Park aboard a World War II-​era Army Duck! Discover sandstone rock formations that are over 14,000 years old such as Grotto Island, the Twin Ink Stands, Sugar Bowl Island, and the Wedding Bell. Cruise through beautiful Lake Delton and use the Duck’s six-​wheel drive capabilities to traverse Dell Creek. Our one-​hour, land-​and-​water excursion has been the most unique way to experience the Dells for over 70 years.

The Dells were created toward the end of the last glacial period from the flood waters of the Wisconsin River ripping through the Dells’ soft sandstone. The raging river managed to carve gorges and caves, rocky islands and towering cliffs, which would come to be admired for centuries.

H.H. Bennett was one of the first explorers on the Wisconsin River to document the grandeur of the Dells in the 1860’s, and our tours allow you a glimpse of the same landscape he first fell in love with over 150 years ago.

During the summer months, Dells Army Ducks depart every 15 – 20 minutes daily for a one-​hour boat tour. All tours are guided through Lake Delton and Dells Glacial Park exposing you up close to one-​of-​a-​kind rock formations. It’s fun, entertaining and a must-​do when visiting Wisconsin Dells!

History

Established in 1946.

For over 50 years amphibious DUCKS have been the most unique means of touring Wisconsin Dells’ famous rock formations. The DUCKS got their start from a Milwaukee man named Melvin H. Flath. Prior to starting the Duck tour in Wisconsin Dells, Melvin owned a trucking business on 2nd St. in Milwaukee. Right after WWII, Melvin read about some surplus trucks for auction in California. He wanted one, so he journeyed the 2,000 miles at great financial risk to buy some needed trucks for his business. Upon arriving in California, Melvin saw that the trucks being auctioned were the amphibious trucks (DUCKS) and not anything he had envisioned. His disappointment turned to adventure and against all common sense he bought a DUCK.

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20 reviews of Dells Army Ducks

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Place rating: 5
Woodstock, IL
I have been riding the Ducks since I was a kid so for 30+ years. For me it never gets old, yes the drivers always tell corny jokes, and always hit you up for a tip when your done with the tour but its still a wonderful way to see Lake Delton, the Wi River, and the beautiful rock formations. Went this weekend (their last weekend for the season) The staff were super friendly, and even gave us blankets since it was only in the low 40s. I cant over state how much fun the Ducks are! Also I learned something this trip, you can drink beer on the ducks!!! That alone made this trip thrilling!!!
Place rating: 5
Wisconsin Dells, WI
Our driver, Tom, was great! Told funny jokes and knew what he was talking about. Beautiful tour of land and water. Would do it again.
Place rating: 4
La Crosse, WI
We took a group of nine on this ride. We had six adults and three children (7, 4, 2). It was a very nice time and the kids loved it. We went through Lake Delton and into the Wisconsin River. We were able to get coupons from our hotel which lowered the price. If you look around it’s easy to find coupons. The only suggestion I would make would be that it could have been more geologically informative. Wisconsin Dells is such a unique place due to its geological history it would have been nice to hear about some of this. The jokes they told were corny but it kept the ride fun and laid back. Overall this was a great time and we would definitely do it again. Thanks to Todd and Zach our drivers. They were amazing.
Place rating: 2
Elk Grove Village, IL
mediocre experience… don’t forget to get discount coupons from their website and flyers all over the dells area… the most memorable was the scenery of the dells glacial park and the rock formations that’s over 14.000 years old (but you an also experience this via boat or other tours)…don’t be press into buying photos, take your own pictures instead… at least now, I can say i have been on a World War II era army duck, and the only danger i faced was inhaling the diesel fuel fumes…
Place rating: 1
Redwood City, CA
Pathetic cheesy guide who kept on cracking stupid jokes rather than telling us any informational stuff about the dells and the area. The boat motors are so loud we couldn’t hear a thing anyway what the guide was saying… also had to cover our baby’s ears terrified that the noise might damage her ears. Despite asking twice if the tour was suitable for babies no one mentioned it could be so loud. Pathetic management and yeah in the end to top it all the guide will shamelessly ask you for donation in a postcard scam. Avoid this place!
Place rating: 1
Scarsdale, NY
EAR-​SPLITTING. No one, including the ticket attendant we specifically asked re: our 6 m.o. baby girl, saw fit to inform us that a duck gets as loud as a jet engine. If they had, we would’ve just grabbed the noise protection «headphones» in our car, that we use at sporting events.
Instead, I took off my shirt and fashioned noise protection for the kid. She couldn’t understand why dad was forcing it against her ears, and restraining her head. (It was a bit like at the pediatrician when you have to hold your baby down for shots.) I was livid at being forced to do this. Eventually, she gave up and fell asleep.
The tour’s also…
ASININE. The driver-cum-guide’s schtick was 75% idiotic jokes. Little time was devoted to the geology and history of the Dells, or the WW2 amphibious ducks.
COERCIVE. At the end of the tour, the driver spent 5 – 10 minutes telling us his sob story, made passengers distribute postcards to each other, then urged us to buy. This is America, not a Calcutta slum.
FAKE. Some bozo thought the lake near the company building would be improved with plastic swans. Which of course the driver joked about.
EXPENSIVE. If you still must go, see if the Groupon’s available.
Place rating: 2
Hickory Hill, Memphis, TN
We took our family of 5 (mom/​dad/​9 yr old/​2 yr old/​6 months) on the tour and the kids really enjoyed it. I thought it was a bit overpriced for the experience (but I’ve felt the same way about most the attractions in the Dells). Our tour guide was funny and knowledgeable but the experience for me was ruined by the cheesy no class sales techniques at the end of the tour. Stoping the Duck to Hand out post cards and duck quackers and then asking for donations to pay for college was ridiculous.
Place rating: 4
Las Vegas, NV
It’s no secret that the Dells is a beautiful area but I feel like the duck tours really show it off. The rock formations around the Wisconsin River are beautiful and the time spent in the river was by far the best part of the tour, so I’m glad we spent so much time in it. The tour guide we had, Austin, was very knowledgeable about the area and absolutely hysterical. I greatly enjoyed the tour, but the reason this is only a 4 star review came right at the end and if you’ve read other reviews you know why.
Stopping the tour to ask for tips and to buy souvenirs kind of killed the joy of the tour. Sure, it was awesome to learn more about our tour guide but the fact that the tour guides make a low wage without tips seems more like the company wanting to increase personal profits than ensuring the guides give a good tour.
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
Our guide Austin was awesome! Very funny jokes! Haha
The tour is pretty long, but very enjoyable! The scenery is beautiful and the history is interesting. I recommend it for a family date!
Place rating: 5
Fargo, ND
Had an amazing experience on the WWII duck boat tour with our driver/​guide Carly. Nice, funny and knowledgable! We were in awe of the beauty around us and enjoyed the old-​time nature of the ride. Plan to spend about an hour on the tour. Very fun. We did the package deal ($ 99 for the duck tour, zip line tour and jet boat tour), 100% worth it!
Place rating: 4
Omaha, NE
It was a fun experience for all ages! It gave a nice view of the Wisconsin river which was very pretty! The tour guide was very funny!
Place rating: 5
South Milwaukee, WI
This tour is exciting and relaxing. I enjoyed this tour very much. It is a little pricey and you do get bombarded to purchase photos and post cards at the end of the tour, but they are fine with a simple ‘no thanks’. We did however tip the tour guide Todd, his colorful personality I believed added to the experience. He was funny and personable and very great with the kids. My 10 year old nephew couldn’t stop talking about him.
Place rating: 5
Milton, WI
Had so much fun! The tour was great but the tour guide was so much fun! David G really made the whole experience a lot more fun! Highly recommend these ducks compared to the“original” ducks!
Place rating: 5
Hoffman Estates, IL
Todd & Mason are great hosts!!! Had a great time. Tour is fun. The scenery is gorgeous on lake Dolton. It’s worth it.
Place rating: 1
Saint Paul, MN
It was raining heavily. While my boyfriend and I were taking photos, the duck boat driver came and asked us if we wanna take the last TWO seats or wait for the next duck. I told him that we would like to wait for the next one. Two min later, the driver’s co-​worker came again and asked us again whether we wanted to take the last TWO spots. I said no, we would like to wait for the next one as we needed some time to take pictures. Then he said, people on the boat are waiting for you two… So we walked into the boat and found FOUR seats in the first row. We sat down and realized that we would be wet since there was no cover for the front seats. At that time the driver started the engine and I asked him whether we could jump to the next tour since it was raining heavily and was really cold. He said no you can’t. My boyfriend had a serious fever and headache after the tour and we had to go back to hotel and cancel all our plans for the day.
Place rating: 4
Chicago, IL
Jonathan our guide was great. Made the ride worth while. Our kids were a bit bored… to be expected from young ones. Very informative. Nice boats and not pushy about selling extras.
Place rating: 5
Sugar Grove, IL
A great place to bring family to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors and to get away to have some fun.
Place rating: 5
Prior Lake, MN
There were 2 highlights of our trip and we bought them as a package. The Ducks ride was exceptional. Army Ducks is much better than the other Ducks. It’s a longer ride and the vehicles have the original 91hp motors. Our guide Treyton was especially awesome. I will do this again if I come in town.
Place rating: 3
Detroit, MI
Nice ride, nice tour around the dells. Can’t say I would do it again, it was a bit to slow for me, but it was worth the price.
Place rating: 4
Chicago, IL
Our tour guide, Jordan, was very charming and kept everyone very entertained.