Ludington is Eastern Time (ET) while Manitowoc is Central Time (CT).
The entire crossing time takes four hours. (NO CROSSING ON JULY 4th except for Shoreline Cruise in Ludington).
Parking is free for both locations!
Full Season - May 17th-October 6th, 2024
Depart Ludington | Arrive Manitowoc |
9:00 AM (ET) | 12:00 PM (CT) |
Depart Manitowoc | Arrive Ludington |
2:00 PM (CT) | 7:00 PM (ET) |
Doubles/Overnight Schedule - June 6th- September 1st
Depart Ludington | Arrive Manitowoc |
9:00 AM (ET) | 12:00 PM (CT) |
8:45 PM (ET)**(Thursday to Sunday ONLY) | 11:45 PM (CT) |
Depart Manitowoc | Arrive Ludington |
2:00 PM (CT) | 7:00 PM (ET) |
1:30 AM (CT)***(Friday to Monday ONLY) | 6:30 AM (ET) |
Additional Information
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- Changes to reserved tickets may be made and are subject to the payment of a change fee of $10.00 per Child or Adult fare (1-way or roundtrip) covered by the reservation and $5.00 per Vehicle fare (1-way or roundtrip) covered by the reservation.
- Reserved tickets cancelled prior to the reserved departure time are refundable minus the following cancellation fees:
- $10.00 cancellation fee per Child fare (1-way or roundtrip) covered by the reservation.
- $20.00 cancellation fee per Adult fare (1-way or roundtrip) covered by the reservation.
- $30.00 cancellation fee per Adult fare with Vehicle (1-way or roundtrip) covered by the reservation
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Staterooms are available and are a great place to catch a nap or have quiet time for young children. Ask for details while making your reservation.
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Travel round trip without a vehicle returning within 48 hours and pay just $106 per adult and $60 per child ages 5-15. This offer cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. (Must call to receive this discount)
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Special rates for all groups of 10 or more; Call 800-841-4243 for additional information or click here to see our Group Travel page.
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S.S. Badger Gift Cards can be purchased in any dollar amount and can be used anywhere onboard. Call 800-841-4243 for details or purchase online here.
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Water bottles and non-alcoholic beverages may be brought on board. Outside food, snacks and coolers of any size are not permitted. Coolers must be left on the luggage cart or in a vehicle.