Why Ducks Are About to Steal the Show on Legend of the Seas
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Royal Caribbean is introducing a Duckie-Go-Round carousel onboard Legend of the Seas.
The whimsical duck-themed ride is a nod to the popular cruising ducks phenomenon that guests love.
Each duck has a quirky, different theme and personality linked to the onboard fun the ship offers.
The cruising ducks phenomenon continues to fly far and wide on all types of cruise ships and different cruise lines. Royal Caribbean is bringing ducks onboard in a truly legendary way for the third Icon-class ship, Legend of the Seas, when she debuts in July 2026.
The cruise line has announced a rubber duck-inspired carousel for the family-friendly Surfside neighborhood, complete with colorful ducks guests can ride for a bit of whimsical, nostalgic fun.
While the new “Duckie-Go-Round” carousel has not yet been built, concept renderings show several brightly colored ducks wearing quirky vacation gear, from a floral Hawaiian shirt to a snorkel mask and swim trunks to a captain’s uniform.
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The structure of the carousel includes bright yellow, blue, and teal colors and fun patterns reminiscent of waves and splashes, which fits in well with the boldly colored neighborhood.
While Surfside is geared toward families with young children, there is no indication whether or not guests of all ages will be welcome to ride the carousel. Onboard the cruise line’s Oasis-class ships, everyone is welcome to enjoy a spin on the classic carousel in the Boardwalk neighborhood.
Similarly, everyone can ride the whimsical carousels onboard Icon of the Seas and Star of the Seas, so it is likely that everyone can enjoy a duck-themed ride as well.
There is no cost to enjoy a carousel ride, but hours of operation may vary depending on other onboard events, staffing needs, and maintenance.
Naming the Legend of the Seas Ducks
In recent days, Royal Caribbean has given eager guests the opportunity to begin naming the carousel’s ducks through social media fun.
For example, one special quacker of a gal was recently up for naming with emoji-based votes.
The pink rubber duckie, sporting a broad-brimmed hat and pink bandana with the signature Crown and Anchor logo was introduced on Facebook, with guests able to vote on her name: Dolly, Sally, Polly, or Lulu.
With just over 50% of the votes, Dolly is now the official name of the fun-lovin’ gal, who Royal Caribbean describes as “a rootin’-tootin’ cowgirl who loves to wrangle up the fun and turns every adventure into a wild ride.”
Several other ducks have also been named over the past few weeks, including:
Captain Quack with his great putting golf game at the Lost Dunes mini golf course
Bella, the unicorn-themed duck with a sweet tooth for over-the-top milkshakes at Desserted
The costumed Roo, who thinks he’s a chicken and is always up for a thrill at Thrill Island
Puddle,s who wants to make a splash at the Royal Bay pool and loves the FlowRider surf simulator
Rosi,e with her flamingo attire who loves to play all day in the Surfside neighborhood
Coco, who loves sunshine and sea days to chill out poolside at Chill Island
Marco and his pineapple hat and snorkel gear to get drenched at Splashaway Bay
At least one more duck may yet be named, and guests should stay tuned to discover that feathered friend’s unique personality and onboard faves.
Of course, Dolly is sure to be a fan favorite when Legend of the Seas sails into Fort Lauderdale in November 2027, following her debut season in the Mediterranean.
Legend of the Seas is currently under construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Turku, Finland. The ship was floated out at the end of August and progress on her construction has been so smooth that three additional early sailings have been added to her debut season.