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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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Stephanie Easley 
6 years ago

What a fantastic way to travel!! The kiddos were so happy to walk around the upper deck, play bingo, and color on the wall in the toddler room. 

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Diane Moorhouse 
6 years ago

We came to Wisconsin for our anniversary. First time Badgers. Will definitely do it again. 

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Dawn Angela 
6 years ago

An amazing experience. Unfortunately it stormed during our trip, but that didn’t take away from a great time. 

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Ruth Fleis Strozeski 
6 years ago

Awesome trip! Highly recommend taking the Badger! 

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Sheri Niewiadomski 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

I would enjoy going on this sometime and my boys would love it too. reasonable prices too 

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Lisa Smith-Merrill 
6 years ago

What an amazing experience, All the staff was very helpful and the Badger was very clean. The view was endless. 

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Pari Bailey 
6 years ago

One of the nicest voyages I have had in a long, long time. Peaceful, historic, beautiful. Thank you. 

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Joseph Johnson 
6 years ago

Great trip. 

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Michelle A. Hofmann Tiles 
6 years ago

First time on the Badger. We went on a family vacation to Wisconsin. I thought the boat was a lot of fun with live music and a Bloody Mary bar ( better than I’ve had in most restaurants). Lots of room to explore but if you want to nap I recommend getting a state room. My daughters boyfriend worked all night prior to the ride and a chair to recline in and nap could not be found. I definitely recommend taking your vehicle over by boat to cut your travel time by car. Looking forward to the ride back across beautiful Lake Michig... read more

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

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