Lake Michigan Coast Ferries

Lake Express Ferry

Milwaukee/Muskegon

Lake Express is the first high speed auto/passenger ferry to operate on a route on both the Great Lakes and within the Continental United States.  The aluminum hulled catamaran was built at Austal USA, LLC's  aluminum shipbuilding facility in Mobile, Alabama and was launched on March 20, 2004.

Lake Express... Reaches speeds of up to 34 knots (40mph).
Is equipped with a self actuating computerized ride control system, providing a smoother ride and fewer cancellations due to lake conditions. Uses state-of-the-art radar, fire suppressant systems, Global Positioning Systems and engine room monitoring systems.
Is powered by four diesel engines producing 3000hp each which drive four independent water jets.

S.S. Badger

Luddington/Manitowoc


Lake Michigan is big - so is the Badger!

· Largest car ferry operating on the Great Lakes
· Built to handle year 'round conditions on Lake Michigan
· 410' long, with capacity for 620 passengers and 180 vehicles
· Can easily accommodate RVs, buses and large trucks
· Big ship = more to see and do!

- Spacious outside decks , with plenty of room to roam
- 4 lounges with a variety of seating and ample table space
- Movie lounge
- 2 television lounges
- Quiet room/museum
- Upper Deck Café buffet-style dining
- Badger Galley deli-style snacks
- 2 bar service areas
- 40 private staterooms
- Gift shop
- KidsPort playroom and video arcade