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Shoreline Cruises Aboard the S.S. Badger Carferry

June, July, and August, 2023

Celebrate on the S.S. Badger Carferry by taking one or all of the shoreline cruises offered this year. It’s a guaranteed fun time for all!

If you’ve never taken a trip across Lake Michigan aboard the S.S. Badger, start small and take a Shoreline Cruise! Each summer cruise lasts approximately two hours. It’s time to join in the festivities and celebrate this grand ship. For all cruises, tickets are non-refundable but are transferable. The ticket price does not include the security fee. Kids under five are always free. No passes will be accepted for the shoreline cruises, and they go on rain or shine. Tickets must be purchased in advance by stopping in at the Manitowoc or Ludington ticket offices or by calling (800) 841-4243.

2023 Themed Shoreline Cruises in Manitowoc:

June 17th, 2023

July 22nd, 2023

August 12th, 2023

*Themes and Entertainment To Be Announced

2023 Themed Shoreline Cruises in Ludington:

July 4th, 2023 – Patriotic Theme

July 29th, 2023

August 19th, 2023

*Additional Themes and Entertainment To Be Announced

For more information on the S.S. Badger Shoreline Cruises, please contact the Lake Michigan Carferry:

Ludington: 701 Maritime Drive, Ludington, Michigan 49431
Manitowoc: 900 South Lakeview Drive, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220

(800) 841-4243

ssbadger.com

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