The S.S. Badger carferry sustained damage to a stern sea gate after the ship struck its out-of-service sister ship the S.S. Spartan in Ludington Harbor on Wednesday Sept. 17. The incident occurred ...

Passengers arriving in Ludington can explore Waterfront Park, dine at various restaurants, relax at Sterns Park, visit the North Breakwater Light and explore the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. In ...

2026 marks the 73rd anniversary of the S.S. Badger. It is the last operating coal-fired passenger steamer in the United ...

Lake Michigan Carferry is offering a discount on S.S. Badger passenger fares through the end of its season. The "Great Lake Getaway Special" reduces round-trip adult fares from $150 to $108. The S.S.

The S.S. Badger announced on Saturday, Oct. 3, that it is canceling its Sunday trip across Lake Michigan because of predicted high waves and gale-force winds on the lake. The National Weather Service ...

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, ...