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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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Joseph Holly 
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5 years ago

Much more fun than dealing with Chicago traffic. 🙂 

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Alan Morris 
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5 years ago

It was a very pleasant trip and a real time saver 

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John Clemo 
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5 years ago

The Badger is the best part of a long drive from Bismarck, ND, to my native heath in Clare County, MI; the staff is friendly and efficient, even in the wee hours of the morning. The environment is peaceful; and though I have indulged in a stateroom from time to time, the best way to travel is laying on a deck chair at the bow, staring up at the stars. I look forward to the next time. 

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William Ross 
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5 years ago

Great time saving, good accommodations, professional staff and I am on the water again 

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Paul Nelson 
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5 years ago

I like riding across on the lake, which saves hours of driving time. 

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Michael Miller 
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5 years ago

Nostalgia, great trip across the lake. No Chicago. 

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William Orosco 
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5 years ago

A chance to ride a historical large ship on open water relaxing as you cross Lake Michigan to Wisconsin without having to deal with the Chicago traffic. 

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Joan M. Buttigieg 
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5 years ago

We had the best time. Badger Bingo is fun and the event of the crossing. The staff was very helpful all round. 

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Jon Fry 
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5 years ago

The ease of hauling oversized loads to Wisconsin from Michigan and back 

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How is S.s. Badger rated?

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

When is S.s. Badger open?

S.s. Badger is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.  

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