SS Badger chief engineer Kevin Diedrich, a Manitowoc native, is retiring after 24 years, having worked every position in the engine department.

The SS Badger car and passenger ferry has announced its 2026 season, featuring an '80s-themed murder mystery, shoreline cruises and new guided tours.

The S.S. Badger car ferry continues its 72nd season on Lake Michigan, offering trips between Ludington, Michigan, and Manitowoc, Wisconsin, until Oct. 12. The ferry offers special events, such as a ...

LUDINGTON, Mich. — Instead of driving through Chicago traffic, some Lions fans chose a different route to Green Bay: Lake Michigan. The SS Badger ferry set sail from Ludington this weekend, carrying ...

LUDINGTON, MI – This historic Lake Michigan carferry docks for the winter, but it can still be on your Christmas list. The S.S. Badger offers a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable experience sailing between ...

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, ...

Detroit Lions football fans heading to Lambeau Field this September can swap hours of highway driving for a trip steeped in maritime history and a floating pre-game party aboard the legendary SS ...

MASON COUNTY, MI – The S.S. Badger, the historic Lake Michigan car ferry, sustained damage to a stern sea gate in a collision with a sister ship, the S.S. Spartan, in the Ludington Harbor, officials ...

S.S. Badger arrives in Manitowoc safely following a dock incident in Ludington, Michigan The S.S. Badger ferry arrived Thursday following a dock incident Wednesday in Ludington, Mich. The Badger was ...

MANITOWOC – If you were too busy with camping, cookouts or days at the beach this summer to book a trip on the S.S. Badger, don’t worry — there’s still time. The ferry, owned and operated by Lake ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MANITOWOC – Before we know it, spring will be here and boats will once again be gliding through the waves of Lake Michigan. The ...