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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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WeekdayScheduleStatus
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
SunClosed
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Alex Engel 
7 years ago
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John Zerfas 
7 years ago

Took my girlfriend on a surprise date night across to Wisconsin on the Badger. We traveled with two friends and had an amazing time. Weather was perfect and crew was great. Nice work and we will be returning! 

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Bob Jones 
7 years ago
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Beverly Siegl Verhage 
7 years ago

We've been on the Badger many times. Always a great experience! 

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Garry Baars 
7 years ago

Excellent service,staff great food! Big Ship More Fun is an understatement. Everyone should make sailing on the SS Badger a priority item on their “bucket list.” 

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Kaylin Michael Vela 
7 years ago

Personally I've taken the boat to and from 25+ times.. I love the car ferry. 😃 

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Doug Hewitt 
7 years ago
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Jody Petterson Scidmore 
7 years ago

The 4 hr ride between Ludington and Manitowoc is relaxing. Lots of seating areas, food choices, movies, tv available. � 

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Cindy Guth 
7 years ago

We did not have a positive experience with this company at all. We had always taken the other ferry but decided this year to try this one. I called and asked if they had openings on the wednesday afternoon ferry, and clearly said I wanted the one from Ludington to Wisconsin. She said yes, booked our request, sent us a confirmation, and we drove 4 hrs accross MI state to be there by 1 to board at 2. But no boat was there to board at the dock. My boyfriend went in and asked what we needed to do for the 2:00 boat, and it was th... read more

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S.s. Badger has a 4.7 star rating with 3,549 reviews. 

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