Boatnerd News – August 17, 2024

August 17, 2024

Badger Cancels Crossing

8/15/2024
[S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry]

 Due to deteriorating weather conditions on Lake Michigan, Lake Michigan Carferry has cancelled the overnight crossing (August 15, 8:45 pm EST) from Ludington, MI. This will also impact passengers scheduled to depart from Manitowoc , WI (August 16, 1:30 am CST).

We understand the disappointment and inconvenience this may cause and want to apologize for the impact this decision has on your travel plans. While we are always committed to delivering an exceptional cross-lake travel experience, the unexpected weather conditions have made it impossible for us to do so in this instance.

Rest assured , our customer service and reservation team are actively working to on alternatives designed to ensure your satisfaction and minimize any disruption to your travel plans.

Those options are we can reschedule you to a different crossing this season or we can issue you a full refund.

Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact of customer support team at 1-800-841-4243 or email us at info@ssbadger.com . We are here to support you throughout this process and would be more than happy to address any concerns you may have.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to welcoming aboard the SS Badger for a future Lake Michigan crossing

Detroit’s Detroit River Cruise tickets now on sale to public

Ticket sales for the annual Marine Historical Society of Detroit’s Detroit River Cruise, scheduled for Saturday, September 7, from 1-4 p.m. aboard the the Diamond Jack River Tours boat DIAMOND QUEEN, are now open to the public.

Passengers will have the opportunity to photograph vessels and historic sites along the Detroit River and enjoy a narration by local history expert Ken Borg. The number of passengers will be limited to 100 so there will be lots of room to move about the boat. Tickets are now on sale at MHSD.org. Or pay by check to the Marine Historical Society of Detroit for $28.50 and mailed to MHSD Cruise,1020 Iroquois, Detroit, MI, 48214. If there are any tickets left the day of sailing, they will be sold at the dock for $30.

Marine Historical Society of Detroit