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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 but does include appetizers and desserts. Kids under five are always free. No passes will be accepted for the shoreline cruises, and they go on rain or shine. 

2026 Shoreline Cruise Schedule:

Ludington Shoreline Cruise Dates

Passengers will board the ship at 8:30pm EST. The SS Badger will cruise along the Ludington shoreline from 9-11pm EST.

Saturday, June 6th, 2026
Entertainment: Henry Herig

Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Entertainment: Cheryl Wolfram

Saturday, July 25th, 2026
Entertainment: Meg Gunia

Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
Entertainment: Eric Engblade

Manitowoc Shoreline Cruise Dates

Passengers will board the ship at 1:30pm EST. The SS Badger will cruise along the Ludington shoreline from 2-4pm EST.

Saturday, June 13th, 2026
Entertainment: Joe Stickney

Saturday, July 18th, 2026
Entertainment: Henry Herig

Saturday, August 1st, 2026
Entertainment: Cheryl Wolfram

Saturday, August 15th, 2026
Entertainment: Eric Engblade

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

View Daily Cruise Schedule Here

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