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ow in its 20th season of sailing,
the high-speed ferry, its terminal
located at 2330 S. Lincoln Memorial Dr.,
travels at 34 knots, or 39 miles per
hour, and crosses Lake Michigan in 2 ½
hours, arriving in Muskegon, Michigan.
The ferry's spring schedule begins
May 5 through June 29, followed by the
summer schedule, June 30 to Aug. 20,
and the fall schedule, Aug. 21 to Oct. 22.
The Lake Express auto deck
can accommodate vehicles
up to 8 feet 6 inches in height,
8 feet in width and 18 feet in
length, including cars, bicycles,
and motorcycles. Passengers
can choose from classic and
premier cabin options.
Ferry features and ameni-
ties include spacious seating,
accessible outdoor decks, wi-
fi, complimentary headsets,
an onboard café, and movies.
Aaron Schultz, vice
president of Lake Express,
has noticed an increase
in younger passengers
interested in eco-tourism,
along with outdoor
recreation enthusiasts. "The
lure of it is still there," he said.
"We are seeing an uptick in
bicycle tourism."
Complimentary pet
kennels for cats and dogs
are available on a first come,
first serve basis, and kennels
must be selected with
reservations.
The ferry offers discounted
rates for students, seniors,
military personnel, and
groups of 15 or more. Visit
lake-express.com or call
(414) 727-7881 for more
information.
Interested in a hassle-free,
scenic way to travel to Michigan?
Consider the Lake Express Ferry!
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