2013 Schedule
Spring & Fall: May 6 - June 8 | September 3 - October 13
| Depart Ludington | Arrive Manitowoc | Depart Manitowoc | Arrive Ludington |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM (ET) | 12:00 PM (CT) | 2:00 PM (CT)* | 7:00 PM (ET) |
Summer: June 9 - September 2
| Depart Ludington | Arrive Manitowoc | Depart Manitowoc | Arrive Ludington |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM (ET) | 12:00 PM (CT) | 2:00 PM (CT)* | 7:00 PM (ET) |
| 8:30 PM (ET)** | 11:30 PM (CT) | 1:00 AM (CT)** | 6:00 AM (ET) |
Crossing time: 4 Hours
Ludington is Eastern Time (ET) | Manitowoc is Central Time (CT)
* Leaves at 5:00 PM on June 1
** No 8:30 PM trip on July 4. No 1:00 AM trip on July 5.
Call 800-841-4243 for information or to make reservation.
Click here for information about our special 2013 Shoreline Cruises.
2013 Fares
| One Way | Round Trip | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $69.00 | $121.00 |
| Senior (65+) | $62.00 | $109.00 |
| Child (5-15) | $24.00 | $39.00 |
| Child Under 5 | FREE | FREE |
Above prices are passenger only.
Undecided about your return date? Save your one-way receipt and we will gladly give you the round trip discount anytime during the 2013 sailing season.
| One Way | Round Trip | |
|---|---|---|
| Autos, Vans, SUVs, Pickups | $69.00 | $138.00 |
| Vehicle Extensions | $4.95/ft. | $9.90/ft |
| Trailers Up to 7' wide and 10' long | $49.50 | $99.00 |
| Trailers Over 10' long | $4.95/ft. | $9.90/ft |
| Trailers 7'-8'6" wide and 10' long | $59.50 | $119.00 |
| Trailers 7'-8'6" wide and over 10' long | $5.95/ft. | $11.90/ft. |
Above prices do not include passenger fare.
Undecided about your return date? Save your one-way receipt and we will gladly give you the round trip discount anytime during the 2013 sailing season.
| One Way | Round Trip | |
|---|---|---|
| RVs, Motorhomes (per foot) | $5.95/ft. | $11.90/ft. |
| Pickup Campers | $86.00 | $172.00 |
Above prices do not include passenger fare.
Undecided about your return date? Save your one-way receipt and we will gladly give you the round trip discount anytime during the 2013 sailing season.
| One Way | Round Trip | |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcycles | $38.00 | $76.00 |
| Motorcycles With Sidecar or Trailer | $54.00 | $108.00 |
| Bicycles | $6.00 | $12.00 |
Above prices do not include passenger fare.
Undecided about your return date? Save your one-way receipt and we will gladly give you the round trip discount anytime during the 2013 sailing season.
Additional & Booking Information
Free Parking At Both Locations!
Staterooms $49 Each Way!
Staterooms are available and are a great place to catch a nap or have quiet time for young children. Ask for details while making your reservation.
No Hassles, No Change Fees!
You may make changes to your general reservation at any time without penalty. You may change the date, time, number of passengers and/or vehicles on your existing reservation (based on availability) without change fees. If you need to cancel entirely, please call 7 days in advance. If less than 7 days, you only forfeit a $25 deposit.
Security Fee
A $9.95 security and processing fee will be charged to each reservation (if your reservation has 2 people and 1 auto the fee is $9.95 total, it is not added to each item on the reservation).
10% Discount
Applies to passenger and vehicle fares traveling one way or round trip using the 1:00 AM (CT) "red-eye" departure from Manitowoc. (Cannot be combined with any other discount program.)
No Carry-On Coolers
You are permitted to bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages onboard, but coolers are not permitted. (Coolers may be left on the car deck, in a vehicle, or on the luggage cart.)
Round Trip Mini-Cruises
Travel round trip without a vehicle returning within 48 hours, $89 for adults and kids under age 15 go free with paying adults! (Maximum of 2 free children per paying adult, excess children will be charged $39 round-trip. Free children must travel on the same dates and times as the paying adult, and this offer cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.)
Group Discounts
Special rates for all groups of 15 or more; Call 888-227-2628 for additional information or click here to see our Group Travel page.
Frequent Sailor Discounts
Save up to 20%! Call for details: 800-841-4243
Gift Cards
S.S. Badger Gift Cards can be purchased in any dollar amount, and can be used for fares or onboard concessions. (Sorry, cannot be used in the gift shop onboard.) Call 800-841-4243 for details or to purchase.
Badger B&B
Stay overnight on the Badger in Ludington, available September 3 - October 12 for only $75, including a meal! Call 800-841-4243 for details or to book.