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    4-Hour Lake Michigan Ferry Crossing Manitowoc to Ludington

    Cross Lake Michigan by car ferry with onboard activities for all ages

    4.7 stars• 3.1K reviews
    From$94/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    4 hrs

    Includes

    Ferry transport, onboard amenities

    Highlights

    Cross Lake Michigan aboard the Badger from Manitowoc to Ludington as you pass from Central to Eastern Time. Enjoy time indoors or out while traveling with your vehicle, bicycle, or motorcycle.
    • Step onto the open deck for walking and fresh air
    • Browse the onboard Boutique and relax in indoor or outdoor lounge areas
    • Join kids' activities including a scavenger hunt, coloring contest, game room, and play area
    • Park free at either ferry terminal
    • Bring water bottles and non-alcoholic beverages aboard

    What's Included

    • Ferry transportation
    • Badger Bingo
    • Free movies
    • Video entertainment system for your own device
    • Board games
    • Museum access

    Know before you go

    • Leave coolers on the luggage cart or in your vehicle
    • Keep pets in a well-ventilated portable kennel on the car deck or in your vehicle; pets are not allowed in passenger areas
    • Service dogs trained to perform tasks for a passenger with a disability may enter passenger areas
    • Vehicle reservations require at least one adult passenger; an on-arrival charge applies when no passenger is included
    • Hybrid and electric vehicles, including e-bikes, may be refused if the battery is damaged
    • 2017–2021 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrids require proof that the recall repair is complete
    • Large vehicles from 21 to 60 feet have an additional $11-per-foot charge not included in the listed price

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel before the reserved departure time for a refund minus a $10 fee per child fare, $20 per adult fare, or $30 per adult fare with vehicle. Online booking fees are nonrefundable.

    FAQs

    Alcohol is not allowed onboard; leave it in your vehicle or locked in the cabinet on the car deck. Bring water, non-alcoholic drinks, and prepackaged snacks, but leave coolers on the luggage cart or in your vehicle.

    No. Once your vehicle is loaded onto the ship, you cannot access it during the 4-hour crossing. Bring everything you want with you before boarding.

    A chairlift is available for boarding and disembarking and has a 300-pound maximum capacity. If you use a motorized wheelchair, you will ride the lift separately from your chair. Upper-deck access is limited depending on mobility.

    Meeting details

    900 S Lakeview Dr, Manitowoc, WI 54220

    Experience provided by SS Badger
    Experience provided by SS Badger

    How can we help?

    We are here to assist with special requests, large groups, last minute needs, and any questions you may have.

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    Reference #EZD63X

    Adult

    $94.34

    Ages 16+

    0

    Child

    $46.64

    Ages 5-15

    0

    Young Child

    $0

    Ages 4 and under

    0

    Stateroom

    $64.66

    0

    Auto

    $108.12

    Consumer vehicle (no trucks or SUVs)

    0

    SUV/Pickup Truck

    $108.12

    Consumer SUV/Pickup Trucks

    0

    Large Vehicle - 0'- 20' (RV's, Box Truck/UHaul, Auto w/ Trailer)

    $0

    If booking an Auto w/ Trailer we need the length behind the back bumper of the tow vehicle

    0

    Large Vehicle - 21'- 30'

    $244.86

    RV/Motorhome • U-Haul/Box Truck • Auto w/ Trailer

    0

    Large Vehicle - 31'- 40'

    $361.46

    RV/Motorhome • U-Haul/Box Truck • Auto w/ Trailer

    0

    Large Vehicle - 41'- 50'

    $478.06

    RV/Motorhome • U-Haul/Box Truck • Auto w/ Trailer

    0

    Large Vehicle - 51'- 60'

    $594.66

    RV/Motorhome • U-Haul/Box Truck • Auto w/ Trailer

    0

    Autos with Extension

    $119.78

    Vehicle with bike rack, cargo carrier, etc.

    0

    Motorcycle

    $60.42

    0

    Motorcycle with Trailer

    $90.10

    Includes trikes, sidecars and motorcycles with trailer

    0

    Trike

    $90.10

    0

    Trike with Trailer

    $104.94

    0

    Pickup Camper or Sprinter Van

    $120.84

    0

    Bicycle

    $8.48

    0

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      No booking or service fees, ever

    • Concierge Support Included

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    • Free Cancellation Available

      Most experiences can be cancelled for a full refund

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