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.

The historic Lake Michigan auto and passenger ferry SS Badger, the last steamship operating on the Great Lakes, is back for from repairs in Wisconsin and is set to open its season Friday, May 16. The ...

LUDINGTON, MI - Crowds cheered and passengers waved as this historic car ferry embarked on its first voyage of the 2025 season Friday morning. A crowd began to gather along the Ludington Harbor ...

LUDINGTON — After repairs were completed, the SS Badger’s official 2025 sailing season began May 16 when it departed Ludington, Michigan, for Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The S.S. Badger, a historic car ...

Patrick and Nicole Nelson met while working summer jobs on the S.S. Badger car ferry. The couple married in 2020 and now have a daughter. Patrick works as a mate on the Badger during the summer and as ...

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 ...

The S.S. Badger car ferry will offer shoreline cruises, overnight crossings and mini cruises this summer. Shoreline cruises depart from both Manitowoc and Ludington, offering entertainment and ...