Newport , KY — The Ducks from Newport are back in the water.

Ride the Ducks Newport utilizes customized amphibious vehicles crafted from models used during World War II to travel on the Ohio River and city streets in and around Downtown Cincinnati and Newport telling the history of the region. Sites on the tour include Great American Ballpark, Paul Brown Stadium, the World Peace Bell, Newport Aquarium, Covington’s Historic Riverside Drive and much more.

Every guest is given a “Wacky Quacker” noisemaker and encouraged to use it vigorously when passing boats on the river or large groups of people on the city streets. The Duck captain will entertain through stories and jokes or by playing just the right song for the moment. Hang on to your seat when the Duck drives right into the river for the giant “splashdown.” It’s a one-of-a-kind tour and designed to be fun for the whole family.

The Newport attraction opened to the public in July 2008 and is the sixth ‘Duck’ service operated by Herschend Family Entertainment (HFE) which also owns Newport Aquarium.  Ride the Ducks International, as the parent company is known, also supports similar operations in Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Atlanta, San Francisco, Seattle and Branson, Missouri.

Tickets for adults are $15 and $11 for children. Tour times vary by day. Call or visit www.newportducks.com for up-to-date information. Discounts are available for groups of ten or more.

Winter conditions prevent the Ducks from operating year-round. However, the attraction will stay open as long as weather conditions are favorable and safe.