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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.
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Ann Marie Humphries 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Very relaxing trip. Great way to get across the lake without having to go thru Chicago. All kinds of activities on board and great food in the restaurant/ deli. Crew is very kind and helpful. 

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Stan Cherry 
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6 years ago

Had a great time. Once in a lifetime trip for me. 

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Cindy Frenette Pawley 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

I love traveling on the Badger. It saves time and it’s a lovely way to get across Lake Michigan. 

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Mike Winkler 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

The S.S. Badger is a most relaxing, pleasurable cruise ship - we really enjoyed the voyage last summer and plan to sail on her again this summer!! 

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Larry Stabler 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Hi , We go across every year I love it, it’s just one of those things where it’s the same but on the same token it’s always diff. I look forward to every year 

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Steve Glazier 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

4 hours of relaxation vrs 8 hours of car travel from Michigan. 

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Barbara Stauffer 
6 years ago
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Dianne Ruemmler 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Been on it many times,really enjoyed it each time. 

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Len Treccor 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

I traveled on the S.S. Badger a few years back. I was going to the Milwaukee Irish festival, but I had to work the Friday before. So after work I had a mad dash to Ludington from Wayne Michigan, for the evening crossing. I arrived with a few minutes to spare as the ship was late arriving to Ludington, checked in, and boarded the ship. I had reserved a state room to chill out after a long day of aggravation and traffic, and it was the best thing I could have done. I crashed for about an hour and a half. When I awoke, we were ... read more

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