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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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Carlos Ricardo Santana 
7 years ago
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Pearl Caprice 
7 years ago

The S.S. Badger is a vacation in itself! For years, I've wondered how it would be and the opportunity finally arised to take the ship to Wisconsin to avoid Chicago traffic! What a wonderful experience! It's not a cruise ship. I was a little bummed to see some of the original areas were modernized but I totally understand. I personally like the original look :) Regardless, the buffet breakfast was ample, the outdoor sights could not be beat, & the staff seemed happy and cheerful. We opted for adding on a stateroom for the fir... read more

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Cecil Argue 
7 years ago

We've been sailing the Badger for many years, round trip every summer. The ship is amazing and so is the staff! As long as it's running, I'll continue to use it every year. It beats the heck out of driving around the lake. We get a cocktail, watch the sun go down over the lake, play some bingo and retire to our state room. Best way to travel! 

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Susie Stoltzman 
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Cassie Overman 
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Scott Stangeland 
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Kris Albert-Burke 
7 years ago

We loved it! Weather was nice and the ride was so smooth! Great day! 

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

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