Lake Express Ferry

This spring and summer, avoid traffic congestion and driving fatigue, sit back and relax on a scenic journey across Lake Michigan aboard the Lake Express Ferry. The Lake Express shortcut takes you to beautiful Muskegon, Michigan in only two and a half hours.

The spring schedule runs May 1 through June 25, with two daily departures from Milwaukee: 6am and 12:30pm. The ferry departs from Muskegon twice daily: 10:15am arriving in Milwaukee at 11:45am and 4:45pm with a 6:15pm Milwaukee arrival. The summer schedule runs June 26 through Aug. 16, with night departures added Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Guests can choose from Classic or Premier Cabin options. The Classic Cabin includes spacious seating, wide aisles and several seating configurations. 

The Premier Cabin features steward service with complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, table seating with power outlet access, and complimentary wifi. Premier cabin occupants must be aged 12 and over. Kick back comfortably in a climate-controlled space and purchase food and drinks from the ferry’s cafe.

The Lake Express, an impressive catamaran vessel which travels at 34 knots, or 39 miles per hour, seats up to 250 passengers, with space for 46 vehicles and 12 motorcycles. 

You can easily bring your car, bicycle, motorcycle, and even trikes on the ferry for an extra charge. 

Visit lake-express.com for more information about the Lake Express Ferry and for ticket prices and schedules. 

Muskegon
From lighthouses to regattas and historic homes to a farmer’s market, plenty of restaurants, a distillery, and unforgettable views of shipwrecks, port city Muskegon offers a wonderful day or overnight trip for the whole family. 

Grand Haven
Grand Haven’s numerous hiking trails, beaches and sand dunes make the city an ideal getaway for those who love the great outdoors. Be sure to take a stroll along the city’s two-and-a-half-mile-long boardwalk, lined with restaurants, shops, marinas and charter fishing boats, and visit its charming downtown area.

Grand Rapids
With more than 80 breweries, it’s no wonder that Grand Rapids was voted Best Beer City by USA Today. One of the fastest-growing major cities in the Midwest, Grand Rapids, with its dynamic arts scene, which includes the 158-acre Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, and diverse restaurants, buzzes with energy.

Saugatuck  
Nature meets art, culture, and wine in scenic Saugatuck, which lies in the middle of the Michigan wine trail and is home to a variety of restaurants and boutiques. Located near tranquil beaches, the city has a lake with a sizeable walleye and trout population, the perfect spot for fishing enthusiasts. 

Silver Lake Sand Dunes
Be sure to snap photos of the 2,000 acres of windswept sand dunes that form for miles along Lake Michigan’s shoreline and the 690-acre Silver Lake.