Travel on Lake Michigan's Original Car Ferry!

Duration

• The Badger departs daily from Manitowoc at 2:00pm CT. Arrival in Ludington is at 7:00pm ET.
• Each crossing takes 4 hours, and we pass between the Central (CT) and Eastern (ET) Time Zones.
• Limited overnight trips during the summer depart from Manitowoc at 1:30am CT. Arrival in Ludington is at 6:30am ET. These trips run Friday to Monday ONLY.
• We run trips that depart at 5pm CT and arrive at 10pm ET on a few selected dates.

Rates

Passengers

• Adults: $88 (Summer) / $77 (Spring/Fall)
• Seniors: $80 (Summer) / $70 (Spring/Fall)
• Active Military: $80 (Summer) / $72 (Spring/Fall)
• Children (Ages 5-15): $43
• Young Children (Ages 0-4): FREE

Vehicles

• Autos: $96
• SUV & Pickup Truck: $96
• Auto w/ Trailer: Starting at $171. Additional fees based on length may apply.
• Auto w/ Extension: $106
• Motorcycle: $53
• Motorcycle w/ Trailer: $80
• Trike w/ Trailer: $80
• RV/Motorhome: $10/foot
• Pickup Camper or Sprinter Van: $108
• U-Haul or Box Truck: $10/foot
• Bicycle: $7

The Onboard Experience

Onboard Amenities

• Famous Badger Bingo
• Shopping in the "Boutique"
• Staterooms
• Free Movies
• Video Entertainment system available on your own device
• Lounging indoor and out
• Open Deck for Walking and Fresh Air
• Board Games
• Museum
• Quiet Areas

Kids Activities

• Scavenger Hunt
• Coloring Contest
• Movie Theatre
• Game Room
• Kid's Port Play Area

More info

Free Parking Available At Both Locations!

Staterooms $57 Each Way! Staterooms are available and are a great place to catch a nap or have quiet time for young children.

Carry on Coolers/Food/Beverages Water bottles and non-alcoholic beverages may be brought on board. Outside food, snacks and coolers of any size are not permitted. Coolers must be left on the luggage cart or in a vehicle.

Are pets allowed onboard? For no additional charge, animals may be kept in a well-ventilated portable kennel on the car deck or transported in the owner's vehicle. Due to security restrictions, no pets of any kind are allowed in any passenger area. Service dogs trained to work or perform tasks for a passenger with a disability may accompany that individual.

All vehicle reservations require at least one Adult on the reservation.