Take the Manitowoc, Wisconsin Car Ferry to Ludington, Michigan
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Cross Lake Michigan in cruise-ship style from Manitowoc, Wisconsin to Ludington, Michigan.
THE S.S. BADGER CAR FERRY IS LAKE MICHIGAN'S FAVORITE CRUISE SHIP
Blending tradition with innovation, the S.S. Badger is the fun and relaxing shortcut across Lake Michigan--a spring, summer and fall treat for the entire family. The four-hour, 60-mile cruise between Manitowoc, Wisconsin and Ludington, Michigan has all the comforts of home and more. The 410' S.S. Badger carries up to 620 passengers and 180 cars, tour buses, RVs, and semi-trucks.
AMENITIES ON MANITOWOC'S S.S. BADGER CAR FERRY
Passengers will find spacious outside decks for walking or lounging, free movies and satellite TV, live entertainment, two restaurants, full cocktail service, shopping and staterooms for relaxing or sleeping during the cruise. Activities for kids include a video arcade, coloring contests, and kids' playroom. During the fall, passengers can sleep on the Badger in a stateroom while the ship is at the dock in Ludington, Michigan.
A trip on the S.S. Badger carferry is a vacation within itself! No matter which way you are crossing the lake there are restaurants and shops within walking distance of the dock. Remember when you're on board the Badger, there's plenty to keep you busy, and staterooms are available. Many lodging facilities in both Manitowoc and Ludington offer free shuttle service to and from the carferry docks for those who choose to spend the night. It's a fun and very affordable mini-vacation for your entire family.
2012 SAILING TIMES
Spring & Fall (May 24-June 9 & September 4-October 14)
Leave Ludington 9am (ET)
Arrive Manitowoc Noon (CT)
Leave Manitowoc 2pm (CT)
Arrive Ludington 7pm (ET)
Summer (June 10-September 3)
Leave Ludington 9am (ET)
Arrive Manitowoc 12pm (CT)
Leave Manitowoc 2pm (CT)
Arrive Ludington 7pm (ET)
Leave Ludington 8:30pm (ET)
Arrive Manitowoc 11:30pm (CT)
Leave Manitowc 1am (CT)
Arrive Ludington 6am (ET)
Crossing Time is 4 hours. No 8:30pm trip on July 4. No 12:30am trip on July 5. Manitowoc Shoreline Cruise is June 9; Ludington Shoreline Cruise is July 4.
