The historic S.S. Badger, the last operating coal-fired steamship passenger ferry in the U.S., is hosting a series of 2026 Fall Dockside Events, including Murder Mystery Nights, Pilot House & Engine Room Tours and Open Boat Nights. The events are held at the Ludington port in Michigan after the ship docs at 7pm.
A Hollywood Murder Mystery Night is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, followed by a ‘90s themed Murder Mystery Night on October 3 from 8-11pm. Tickets cost $45 per person and include access to the cash bar.
The popular Pilot House and Engine Room Tours will take place September 16, 19, 23, 30 and October 3 and 7 from 8-10pm and are $50 per person. The public is also invited to join for Open Boat Night on September 18 and October 2, when visitors can take a self-guided tour of the passenger decks, enjoy live music and visit the onboard bar and gift shop. Tickets cost $10 per person.
For those looking to purchase an exclusive S.S. Badger gift or souvenir, a clearance sale will be held on September 4 and 5, from 10am – 5pm, and September 6, from noon – 5pm, in the Maritime Drive corporate office lobby located in the warehouse building, behind the S.S. Spartan. On Friday September 11, a community shopping event will be held aboard the S.S. Badger’s Boatique, from 8 -10pm.
Tickets for all fall events are now available online, visit ssbadger.com/dockside-events to learn more.
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