MANITOWOC – The S.S. Badger Lake Michigan car ferry is planning four afternoon shoreline cruises in Manitowoc, will launch overnight crossings June 20-Sept. 1 and will offer mini cruises this summer.

When you think of travel on Lake Michigan, you likely think of the S.S. Badger. It has been an iconic mode of transportation connecting communities and enhancing travel experiences for decades. As the ...

LUDINGTON, MI – The 72nd season of the historic S.S. Badger kicks off this Friday. Carrying passengers and vehicles, the 410-foot, coal-powered car ferry with shove off at 9 a.m. Friday from its home ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The S.S. Badger is back in business. Lake Michigan Carferry has announced that the iconic boat will make its first trek of the season on Friday. Previously, LMC had ...

The S.S. Badger car ferry struck a parked ship while docking in Ludington, Michigan. No injuries were reported to passengers or crew on the Badger. The other ship involved, the S.S. Spartan, was ...

LUDINGTON, MI – This historic railcar ferry will soon motor to Wisconsin dry dock repairs that are expected to “reduce interruptions” to the Lake Michigan sailing season. The S.S. Badger will begin ...

The Badger will be in Sturgeon Bay about two weeks, starting April 30, for work. The car ferry's 2025 season is expected to start May 16, with crossings through June 19 for the spring season. The ...

MANITOWOC – If taking a trip on the S.S. Badger is on your bucket list, there’s still time to book one this season. Lake Michigan Carferry, operator of the car and passenger ferry, is offering up to ...