"This was SO much better than a long car ride!"
- Peggy M, Missouri
 
Two adults and one auto for less than $199 one way!  That’s 32% less than our competitor’s rate of over $290!  Call 1-800-841-4243 or click BOOK NOW to take advantage of this special offer! (Security fee not included.)

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2010 Schedule

SPRING & FALL 2010 
May 28 — June 10 & August 30 — October 3
LEAVE
LUDINGTON		 ARRIVE
MANITOWOC		 LEAVE
MANITOWOC		 ARRIVE
LUDINGTON
9:00 AM (ET) 12:00 NOON (CT) 1:55 PM (CT) 6:55 PM (ET)
SUMMER 2010
June 11 — August 29 
LEAVE
LUDINGTON		 ARRIVE
MANITOWOC		 LEAVE
MANITOWOC		 ARRIVE
LUDINGTON
9:00 AM (ET) 12:00 NOON (CT) 1:55 PM (CT) 6:55 PM (ET)
8:30 PM (ET)* 11:30 PM (CT) 12:55 AM(CT)** 5:55 AM (ET)
Crossing time 4 hours. Ludington is Eastern time(ET); Manitowoc is Central(CT).  *No 8:30PM trip on 7/4  **No 12:55AM trip on 7/5

2010 Fares

Passengers (Vehicle fares not included) Printable version

 

ONE WAY

ROUND TRIP
Adult
$69
$109
Seniors (65+)
$63
$99
Child (5-15)
$24
$39
Child under 5
FREE
FREE
*Undecided about your return date? Save your one-way receipt and we will gladly give you the round trip discount anytime during the 2010 sailing season.
Autos, Vans & Pickups (Passenger fares not included)
 
EACH WAY
Autos, Vans, SUVs, Pickups

$59

Vehicle Extensions

$4.50/ft.

Trailers
    Up to 7' wide and 10' long

$45

          Over 10' long

$4.50/ft.

    7' - 8'6" wide & 10' long

$55

          Over 10' long

$5.50/ft.

RVs & Motorhomes (Passenger fares not included)
 

EACH WAY

RVs, Motorhomes (per foot)

$5.50

Pickup Campers

$86

Motorcycles & Bicycles (Passenger fares not included)
 

EACH WAY

Motorcycles

$38

    With sidecar or trailer

$54

Please bring two tie-downs per bike. Michigan law requires motorcycle riders to wear helmets.
Bicycles

$6
PLEASE ENJOY OUR SMOKE FREE SHIP AND FACILITIES.

FREE PARKING AT BOTH DOCK LOCATIONS!

STATEROOMS - Staterooms are available and are a great place to catch a nap or have quiet time for young children, ask for details when making your reservation; $48 each way.
 
SECURITY FEE - A $9 security and processing fee will be charged to each reservation (if your reservation has 2 people and 1 auto the fee is $9 total, it is not assesed to each item on the reservation).

10% DISCOUNT ON 12:55AM DEPARTURE Applies to passenger and vehicle fares traveling one way or round trip using the "red-eye" departure from Manitowoc (cannot be combined with any other discount program)
 
NO CARRY-ON COOLERS ALLOWED!  You are permitted to bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages on-board, but coolers are not permitted.  (Coolers may be left on the car deck, in a vehicle or in the luggage cart.)

ROUND TRIP MINI-CRUISES, KIDS GO FREE! - Travel round trip without a vehicle returning within 48 hours, $74 adults, kids age 15 and under go free with paying adults! (Limit of 2 free childrens fares per paying adult fare, excess children will be charged $39 round trip.  Free children must travel on the same dates and times as the paying adult, this offer cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion)
 
GROUP DISCOUNTS - Special rates for all groups of 15 or more; call for additional information or click here.

FREQUENT SAILOR DISCOUNTS - Save up to 20%, call for details.

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 from August 30 - October 2 for only $75, including breakfast! Call for details.