The S.S. Badger is coming back to Manitowoc.
Visit Manitowoc Tourism Director Courtney Hansen says they’ve gotten information confirming that the official kick-off for the 2024 season for the Badger will be on Friday, May 17th, in Manitowoc.
The Badger’s season was cut short last season after a counterweight tower fell into Lake Michigan in July, preventing the ability to move the Car ferry’s ramp.
The dock started to get repaired in November after a final permit from the U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers.
More information about the annual Maiden Voyage Party will be coming out later.
The Badger is booking crossings from Manitowoc to Ludington, Michigan, and back beginning on May 24th.
Tickets can be found online at www.ssbadger.com.