Lake Express Pricing

[ender848]

I just booked my travel for the rally on the Lake Express and was pleasantly surprised. For one way with the BMWMOA discount it was $75, a discount of $44.50 off the standard price.

Thanks to whoever negotiated the price.

Joe

2002 R1150R
1983 VF750F

[Sue]

Sweet! Thanks for the positive feedback. :thumb

We also recieved door prizes from both of the Lake Michigan Ferry Services: The SS Badger AND the Lake Express

[tpr3cats3]

Here's my dilemma:

Do I take the Lake Express across the lake or do I ride up Michigan, around and down Wisconsin to West Bend? I'm estimating the ride would take me an additional day. I have the time, so why not ride........... :thumb

Tim

[SHAG]

I rode the Lake Express in 05 on the way to the Dells. It was a lot of fun. They don't mess around herding you in & out. Take what you want to have with you upstairs. Once you go up, you can't return to vehicles until you get to the other side.

[pat]

When making reservations did they mention cancellation policy? Just wondering if there is a way to cancel for refund if the worst would happen....that is not being able to make the rally. OH.

[ender848]

There is a $30 cancellation fee if done 72 hours before departure. No refund after 72 hours. You can change your reservation for $15. It looks like they want you on the boat.

[PAULBACH]

Here's my dilemma:

Do I take the Lake Express across the lake or do I ride up Michigan, around and down Wisconsin to West Bend? I'm estimating the ride would take me an additional day. I have the time, so why not ride........... :thumb

Tim

If anyone is going to ride around and down please send me an email and I have the itinerary and route in a Word Document.

I plan to take that route out stopping in Port Huron and Traverse City. I'll take ther ferry back - already have reservations.

[lazygoodan]

I realize I'm responding to an old thread here, but I had a different experience.
The Lake Express is only quoting a $7 round trip savings for the bike -- NO savings for the passenger. I called just now.

Also, the ferries back to MI on 12:15 are full.

Anybody else book lately and get the $150 round trip? I am getting quoted $187 total.

[sgtboring]

Departing for Wis at 16:45 on Thru & Returning at 06:00 Sunday cost me $200 for 1 bike and 2 Passengers.

[lazygoodan]

I don't know what kind of fast one they were trying to pull before. I called back and it got $75 one way on the Lake Express w/ the bike. Since all the times were booked for the return to MI, I am going on the SS Badger to Ludington.

That's OK. I usually like to return by a different route.

Thanks.

[LeBoutillier]

Apparently the discount starts on the 11th. If you plan on volunteering for early set-up and are taking the ferry, just tell the reservationist- they will bill you the standard undiscounted amount, then credit back the $44.50 at the same time. Basically, if you ask for the BMWMOA discount for travels earlier than the 11th, you won't get it. You need to "work it" a bit.