The historic S.S. Badger, the last coal-fired steamship on the Great Lakes, is set to begin its 2025 season on May 16. The four-hour trip costs $86 one way per person or $172 round-trip for adults ...

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LUDINGTON, MI – The S.S. Badger was scheduled to set off across Lake Michigan today for propeller work in Wisconsin, but the trip has been delayed due to weather, officials announced.

The Badger will be in Sturgeon Bay about two weeks, starting April 30, for work. The car ferry's 2025 season is expected to start May 16, with crossings through June 19 for the spring season.