One of the best ways to tour Lake Grapevine is on the back of a duck. No, not the fluffy yellow kind — a DUKW military amphibious transport vehicle dating from World War II. Duck Riders vehicles travel up to 55 miles per hour on land — and five miles per hour on water. That’s right, Duck Riders boats switch from land to water and back again. Standard tours run daily from the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center and Grapevine Mills mall (call for reservations), or you can take advantage of dinner tours, nightclub parties, field trips, movie packages, and fishing contests. Call (817) 432-3825 or visit www.duckriders.com for more information.

Rides Open to all Ages
Kids of all ages will get a history lesson all aboard an authentic WWII duck boat. The renovated amphibious military vehicle will give kids of all ages a unique look into our world's past and present.

For most, the experience of being transported from land to water in the same vehicle makes a lifetime impression. We will educate you on the history of amphibious vehicles and we will throw in a whole lot of fun and excitement on every ride.

Group Packages
If you are looking for a fun group activity, Duck Riders of Grapevine has the solution. A ride on a WWII amphibious vehicle is the perfect activity for your bus charters, corporate retreats, camps, scouts, school outings, senior gatherings and educational field trips.
Convention Duck Tours
Take a break from the convention and reward your staff for all the work they put in. Group gift cards are available at your convention or trade show. Gift cards can be handed out and redeemed for any amphibious duck tour that departs the Gaylord Texan Resort.
A duck ride is a great way to share with staff, customers, clients or potential customers. Ducks tours are both educational and entertaining way to take a break and enjoy a little time on Grapevine Lake
Duck History
Grapevine Excursions Duck Riders Tours entertains guests while touring Lake Grapevine in an amphibious "duck." The "duck" name is a spinoff of the vehicle's official name, DUKW, a military vehicle used to transport cargo during World War II.
About 20,000 of the vehicles were manufactured between 1943 and 1945 and were used as landing craft in Europe and the Pacific during the war. Grapevine Excursions has renovated two of only 2000 vehicles that exist today.
School Field Trips
Students will get a history lesson all aboard an authentic WWII duck boat. The renovated amphibious military vehicle will give students a unique look into our world's past and present. For most, the experience of being transported from land to water in the same vehicle will make a lifetime impression. However, we will not only educate, we mix in a whole lot of fun and excitement on every ride.

Pick Up at the Spectacular Gaylord Texan Resort
Amphibious duck tours pick up at the Gaylord Texan Tour Bus Lobby. Take time out to marvel at the spectacular Gaylord Texan Resort. Combine your duck ride with one of the many fine dining options or just meet some friends at the Tour Bus Lobby. The duck boat parks next to the Gaylord trolleys and departs daily to Lake Grapevine.

Sunset Cruise
The duck goes on the lake in the evening for a relaxing sunset cruise. The evening skies will open up aboard the amphibious duck.
See the stars twinkle in the Texas sky; actually the large moving red and green stars come out after the sun sets. As the planes approach Grapevine, you’ll get spectacular views of the north Texas sky alongside the Glass Cactus patio lights.