S.S. Badger Lake Michigan Car Ferry to Return to Manitowoc May 16

The S.S. Badger Lake Michigan Car Ferry will make its return from Ludington, Michigan to Manitowoc, officially kicking off the 2025 sailing season, on Friday, May 16^th. The public is invited to attend the maiden voyage celebratory event to welcome the ship back to its western port.

The festivities will take place at the Car Ferry dock located at 900 S. Lakeview Drive beginning at 11:30 a.m. There will be special guests and entertainment, including the Lincoln High School marching band, alpacas from LondonDairy Alpacas, the Red Hatters, and local elementary school students. Lunch is available for purchase from area food trucks, including China Wok Bubble Tea, Nina’s Pita Hut and Vue’s Thai Street Food. Event attendees can also enjoy free Hartman’s Bakery treats courtesy of Visit Manitowoc while supplies last.

The S.S. Badger will continue to operate daily from May 16^th through October 12^th. Regular overnight crossings begin June 20^th and end September 1^st. In addition to the sailings between Ludington and Manitowoc, there are four Manitowoc shoreline cruise dates scheduled along our lakefront – in the afternoon on Saturday June 14^th, July 19^th, August 2^nd, and August 16^th. For more information, schedules and to purchase tickets, visit www.ssbadger.com.