The Vessel
Lake Express is the first high speed auto/passenger ferry to operate on a route on both the Great Lakes and within the Continental United States.  The aluminum hulled catamaran was built at Austal USA, LLC's  aluminum shipbuilding facility in Mobile, Alabama and was launched on March 20, 2004.  The ship began service on the route between Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Muskegon, Michigan on June 1, 2004.

Lake Express...

• Reaches speeds of up to 34 knots (40mph).
• Is equipped with a self actuating computerized ride control system, providing a smoother ride and fewer cancellations due to lake conditions.
• Uses state-of-the-art radar, fire suppressant systems, Global Positioning Systems and engine room monitoring systems.
• Is powered by four diesel engines producing 3000hp each which drive four independent water jets.