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SEASON OPENS MAY 7
It wasn't easy, but Milwaukee's Lake Express high-speed ferry kept
its unique bridge from Wisconsin to Michigan open last year and is
prepared for a rebound in the 2021 season that begins May 7.
"We faced all of the pandemic-related problems of the travel
industry, from staffing to scheduling and safety procedures, and
remained committed to making the Lake Express a first-class
program," says Lake Express president Ryan Griebel. "As we pre-
pare for the 2021 sailing season, we're already seeing signs of a
travel rebound."
SAFE AND FAST
"Advanced bookings this year are similar to 2019, the 15th and
most successful year for the Lake Express," notes Aaron Schultz,
vice president and marketing director. "We're continuing health
initiatives begun last year to ensure that we will be the safest, as
well as fastest way to travel to Michigan and back."
Launched in 2004, the Lake Express is the only high-speed
ferry operating on the Great Lakes and one of only a handful of
services available in the U.S. A true 21st century ship, the Lake
Express travels at 34 knots (39 mph) as it takes passengers and
vehicles across Lake Michigan from terminals in Milwaukee and
Muskegon, Mich. The two and a half hour crossing compares to a
driving time from Milwaukee to Muskegon of more than five hours.
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2021 DETAILS
Travelers this year will see some
changes in scheduling, but the ser-
vice will be basically the same as it
has been from inception:
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The spring schedule from May
7-June 16 and the fall schedule from
Sept. 7-Oct. 25 are unchanged, with
two departures daily from Milwau-
kee and Muskegon.
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The popular summer season
from June 16-Sept. 6 offers three
round trips every day except on Sat-
urdays and Tuesdays when there
will be no late-night round trips.
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Special rates continue this year.
Children under five always ride free
and kids from 5-17 ride free during
the busy summer season, when
accompanied by an adult. Motorcy-
cles ride free in the spring and fall
seasons.
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