November 5, 2009 - The NYC Duck Tour is a fun and educational way for classes to see New York City. Our tour guides know lots of facts about Manahattan buildings and the Hudson River. Recently a group of students took a Duck Tour with Bonnie Young (tour guide) and Captain Ted. They were shown Manhattan by land and sea. Bonnie gave them a lot of new facts to learn about the Empire State Building, the Intrepid and the planes that are on it and even the New Years Eve Ball. These children were so overwhelmed by their experience that they wrote Bonnie and Captain Ted letters about their tour. Here are some snippets from those letters in the kids words about their experience on a N.Y.C Duck Tour:
"I am writing this letter to thank you for you outrageous tour of the beautiful sights you showed us. My class really enjoyed it. I loved the ramp. I think Captain Ted did a good job. I enjoyed the facts about the wonderful features that are in Manhattan like that the new years eve ball changes in to many shapes and I really want to thank you for how nice you were and to captain Ted your great!" - Alana
"You guys gave me the trip of a lifetime. I had never been in a boat before and I was so scared that something would go wrong. But, I had forgot that I was on water. I have never been on a Manhattan tour bus. It was so awesome. Thank you for teaching me about the Empire State Building, and the russian restarant "Fire Bird". Captain Ted, have you ever been scared about the river? Bonnie, do you ever forget things about the tour you have to say?" - Jilaunne
"I enjoyed the ride around Manhattan. I enjoyed seeing Times Square and all the stoes. Especially the fashion clothes store. I also really liked going on the boat tour!!! Thank you sooo much!!!" - Angelina
"My favorite part was when we went from the land to river. I also loved learning all those facts you told us. I will not forget how tall the empire state building was. How did you know there was a hidden library under that park you showed us? Is there a under water tour of the Manhattan river? I will always treasure that trip to the N.Y.C. Ducks." - Kimberly
"Thank you for a fun filled trip. The best part of the trip was when we went in the water. How does it transform like that? It was really cool I loved the trip and you made it even funner." - Brain
"The tour around Manhattan was amazing. I learned so many things that I didn't know about before. Like Empire State building has 73 elevators." - Guley
"I loved how the wheels were down, but the bus used a propeller to move. Thanks for teaching me stuff about the Intrepid. Its a magnificent river." - Rory
"Thank you for the phenomenal trip! I loved it, especially when we first splashed into the river. The quakers are really fun and noisy." - Nastasia
"Thank you so much for the stupendous tour of Manhattan and the Henry Hudson river." - Lucas
"I learned a lot of new stuff. For example Macy's Thanksgiving day parade took real animals from the zoo. Also it took 6 years to build the 2nd tallest building which is 600 feet, and that the Empire State Building has 72 elevators." - Iman
"I saw and learned so many things in Times Square. I was really surprised when you told us that the New Years Eve ball never stopped changing It's pattern." - Ben
"I really enjoyed having to quack and have a really good time on the bus. I really liked seeing everything in the water. Being on the bus felt like sail in the 7 seas like a pirate. When we were about to go in the water I felt scared, like what happened if we got stranded still it was an amazing TRIP!" - Kevin
"I hope everybody that goes on that fascinating trip has a marvelous time." - Heleni
"I liked your emotions and your funny jokes. captain Ted you did a great job steering the boat, especially on the ramp. And man, the Empire State Biulding was really big!" - Karen
"My favorite part was when we could see the Statue of Liberty from the river! Now, that was cool!" - Ciara
"Thank you for giving us that spectacular journey. I enjoyed every single bit of it. You taught me extraordinary facts." - Nidiera
"My favorite part was when we saw the New Year's Ball and when we first get in the water. It was a fun day!" - William
"Thank you for a phenomenal trip. You and Captain Ted are experts around Time Square and the sea." - Angeliko
"Thank you for such a fun day filled with learning. The trip was educational and fun. I learned so many things about New York City." - Natalia
"I enjoyed the trip very much! It was educational and FUN at the same time." - Kateleen
"I liked how we quaked and waved when we saw a double layered bus. Seeing the New Years Eve ball was fantastic!" - Claire
"I thought that the Duck tour was going to be a on-land tour, but we went in water too! I really loved going in the water, and that ride into the water was bumpy! I hope I can go on the Duck again soon, and when I do, I'll bring my sister too." - Clara
"Thank you so much for showing us around town. Every thing was so interesting and wonderful." - Ashley
"You're ride was the best ride i've ever been on! I loved when the big wave splashed over us when we hit the water. You were realy nice on the duck trip. I learned a lot of new things on the trip. I hope next time I go on a duck trip i'm on your boat. You showed me so many new things on that boat. I never saw the green building on New York. I never saw the Empire State Building. Your duck ride should get 5 stars, no joke. It was the best time I had!" - Mac
"Thank you so much for being such a super captain and such a phenomenal tour guide! This has been so fun and educational!" - Veronika
"I learned that the black jet (on the Intrepid) is called Black Bird, even though we weren't inside I felt like we were inside. You guys are awesome!" - K.C.
"Thank you for the cool ride and nice true facts." - Daniel
"Thank you for a great tour and boat plus car navigator. Bonnie Thank you for telling us about Manhattan, I learned a lot of interesting facts. Captain Ted, I thought it was cool how you changed a car into a boat." - Lucas
"Thank you for taking us through the adventure in Times Square. I have learned many new things!!" - Amber
Take your kids on a trip they will never forget and learn a lot from. Just call us at 1-888-8-DUCKS-0 (888-838-2570) to set up your next class trip and watch how your kids will be thrilled by our water and land Duck trip.
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