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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
SunClosed
4.73,546 reviews
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Julie Elsner 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

All around enjoyable ferry across lake mi. 

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Sarah Cast-Cano 
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5 years ago

An awesome and scenic experience with very attentive and friendly staff. Love every trip we take and always look forward to our trips! I recommend to anyone looking to travel between Michigan and Wisconsin!! Affordable and fun!! 

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Robin Ruzicska 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Relaxing , with much more to do than I thought. Beautiful views and a wonderful staff. Great journey. 

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Molly Smith 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

an amazing trip we had!!!!!! we sailed for my birthday in 2019. this year we're sailing for my boyfriend's birthday. we love Badger bingo!!! 

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Lynn Louise Worden 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Wonder nostalgic vessel and fun trip across the lake 

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John Richard Davis 
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5 years ago

It is a great experience to ride upon the Badger and enjoy all that it and the crew have to offer. 

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Brenda Evarts Kellam 
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5 years ago

Wonderful experience! It's the only coal-fired passenger steamship still in operation. Badger Bingo was a hoot. Great memories were made! 

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Joanne Saranen 
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5 years ago

Our trip on the SS Badger was part of our 50th anniversary vacation trip! 

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Joyce Vibber 
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5 years ago

The "driving" time is cut in half for me. 

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S.s. Badger has a 4.7 star rating with 3,546 reviews. 

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