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Relax aboard a historic steamship car ferry. Over 2.5 million passengers served, connecting Manitowoc WI to Ludington MI. Explore the SS Badger today.
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SS Badger is a passenger and vehicle ferry in the United States that has been in service on Lake Michigan since 1953. Currently, the ship shuttles between Ludington, Michigan, and Manitowoc, Wisconsin, a distance of 62 miles (100 km), connecting U.S. Highway 10 (US 10) between those two cities.
In Manitowoc, you can experience Lake Michigan by taking a one-of-a-kind cruise across the waters aboard the S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry! Sailing from mid-May to mid-October, the 410-foot S.S. Badger is one of the last coal-fired steam engine car ferries.
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.
View the latest schedule for Lake Michigan Carferry Service. Plan your trip conveniently and embark on an unforgettable journey across Lake Michigan.
The S.S. Badger carferry travels across Lake Michigan between Manitowoc, Wisconsin and Ludington, Michigan once daily during the spring and fall seasons. Once summer is underway, the Badger makes two round-trip crossings daily. There are also Shoreline Cruises that take place each summer in both Manitowoc and Ludington.
The S.S. Badger car ferry travels across Lake Michigan between Manitowoc, Wisconsin and Ludington, Michigan once daily during the spring and fall seasons. Once summer is underway, the Badger makes two round-trip crossings daily.
