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S.S. Badger Lake Michigan Carferry Season Opens

May 15, 2026

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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. To purchase tickets, click the website link.

The Badger will receive a police & fire department escort as it leaves the harbor at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 15. The public is invited to line the harbor to wave to passengers on the ship’s maiden voyage. When the Badger returns to Ludington at 7 p.m., police and fire will again escort the ship as it re-enters the harbor. Grabbing an ice cream cone and watching the Badger is a favorite Pure Ludington activity!

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9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Lake Michigan Carferry

701 Maritime Drive
Ludington, MI 49431

(800) 841-4243

info@ssbadger.com

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