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S.s. Badger

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The S.S. Badger is the largest car ferry to ever sail Lake Michigan and has provided a safe, fun, and reliable shortcut across the inland sea for more than fifty years. The ferry takes passengers, autos, RVs, tour buses, motorcycles, bicycles, and commercial trucks across Lake Michigan between Ludington, Michigan and Manitowoc, Wisconsin from mid-May through mid-October. 

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701 Maritime Dr, Ludington, MI, 49431, United States

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Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
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Joan Williams Wright 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Our daughters loved the Badger when they were growing up and now their children love waving to the Badger twice a day when they are visiting from Pittsburgh! And riding on board when they can. #creatingmemories #ChoochooBoat) #bigshipmorefun. #parkedinmyfrontyard 

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Amy Steffen 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Took the extended round trip package on Friday, July 19, 2019. Two adults, no car, Manitowoc to Ludington then back again. Thoroughly enjoyed the ride. Definitely beat the heat wave and experienced the derecho on the way back. Holy smokes! Very impressive storm, non-stop lightening, incredible winds, lashing rain. I thought we might become the Edmund Fitzbadger, but no. The boat just chugged it’s way through the chaos with no discernible trouble, seemingly unconcerned. If you were in a stateroom you probably never noticed it... read more

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Chester Katnipski 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Having traveled across Lake Michigan the first time in 1966 under C&O Railroad ownership, I have always had pleasant experiences every time I have traveled on these ships. Hopefully the Badger will continues for many more years. I plan to cross again next month. 🙂 

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Dave Rochon 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

great trip....relaxing and much better than driving. 

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Carol Williams 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Awesome 👏🏻 very curtesy crew ! 

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Dorothy Plath 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

It was awesome. I would do again. Yes I would recommend it to everyone. 

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Michelle Lynn 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

So fun! highly recommend! kids love it. re commend a state room so you can really relax 

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Stacey Strobl 
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5 years ago

Beautiful views, patient workers, and they waited for us when we were going to be 5 minutes late! 

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Nathan Conoley 
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5 years ago

Simply put...A MUST DO! Don’t skip this AMAZING experience! 

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S.s. Badger has a 4.7 star rating with 3,637 reviews. 

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