“big ship, more fun”
The S.S. Badger offers the largest cross-lake passenger service on the Great Lakes and an authentic steamship experience. The relaxing four-hour, 60-mile cruise takes passengers, autos, RVs, tour buses, motorcycles, bicycles, and commercial trucks across Lake Michigan between Ludington, Michigan and Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
THE BEST! This enormous car ferry has been crossing Lake Michigan between Ludinton, MI and Manitowoc, WI from June through mid-October since 1953. Expect a 4-hour, no-data respite from the real world. Read a book, take in the salt-free sea air on deck, or catch a movie in the lounge. Feeling social? Hang out in the cafe and play trivia or Bingo for prizes, or check out the on-board SS Badger museum. State rooms are available if you just want to be alone - also great if you have unpredictable young children who might need a quiet minute. Pets are free and kept (supervised) below-decks during passage.
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S.S. Badger - Historic Lake Michigan Carferry
Hours
- Sun - Sat: 5:00 am - 9:00 pm
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