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Shoreline Cruises Aboard the S.S. Badger Carferry

Celebrate on the S.S. Badger Carferry by taking one or all of the shoreline cruises offered during the summer months. 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. 

Here's the Shoreline Cruise Schedule for 2025:

Manitowoc, WI

Saturday, June 14th, 2025 from 2-4pm
Entertainment: Zinnia Dungjen

Saturday, July 19th, 2024 from 2-4pm
Entertainment: Bobby Gleason

Saturday, August 2nd, 2024 from 2-4pm
Entertainment: Kevin Johnson

Saturday, August 16th. 2025 from 2-4pm
Entertainment: Henry Herig

Ludington, MI

Wednesday, June 18th, 2025 from 9-11pm
Entertainment: Joe Stickney

Friday, July 4th, 2025 from 9-11pm
​Entertainment: Joey Mankus & Henry Herig

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025 from 9-11pm
Entertainment: Sundown Productions

Wednesday, August 20th, 2025 from 9-11pm
Entertainment: Don Kimenker

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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