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 S.S. Badger car and passenger ferry will close its 2025 season this month. What you need to know.

The National Weather Service is calling for high winds and waves along most of the Lake Michigan shoreline Oct. 5. The S.S. Badger won't sail Sunday.

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 ...

I took the Lake Express ferry across Lake Michigan from Milwaukee to Muskegon, Michigan. I booked the premier cabin tier for $279, but I ended up driving home because I got so seasick. I didn't get to ...

For the second time in a week, the S.S. Badger announced it has canceled a scheduled Lake Michigan crossing because of predicted high waves and gale-force winds on the lake. On Thursday night, Oct. 9, ...

MANITOWOC (WLUK) -- Inclement weather is forcing the cancellation of the SS Badger's trips across Lake Michigan Friday. The popular car ferry was scheduled to depart Ludington, Michigan at 9 a.m. and ...

The ferry has been a significant part of local families' lives, including for a couple who met while working on the boat. This season, the Badger was involved in a minor docking incident and underwent ...