2008-04-09 23:40:43 -
- for Lake Express Doug Bugalski (Agency) 262-754-9550 doug@lrgideas.com or Lake Express Aaron Schultz 414-727-7797 aschultz@lake-express.com With the Harley-Davidson Museum and Downtown Milwaukee serving as a back drop, the Lake Express High Speed Ferry cruised out of winter storage along the Milwaukee River and headed to its Lake Michigan terminal where it's full speed ahead for
the May 1 launch date.
From painting and window washing to the fine tuning of the engines, Lake Express employees will make sure everything is ready for business and pleasure travelers eager to take a spring trip across Lake Michigan from Milwaukee to Muskegon, Mich.
According to Ken Szallai, president of Lake Express, a lot of hard work goes into making sure the vessel is ready for the season, and he said his team is ready for the challenge.
"Everyone from our captains that pilot the ship to the employees that work in our terminal place a high value on customer service, and it shows." said Szallai. "Our surveys reveal that riders place a very high value on the overall Lake Express Ferry experience. Customer service is a big reason and it's an area where we receive high grades. We can't wait for the season to begin."
About Lake Express
Entering its fifth year of service, the Lake Express Ferry transports more than 100,000 pleasure and business travelers across Lake Michigan from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Muskegon, Michigan each year.
Owned and operated in Milwaukee, the high-speed auto ferry is the only one of its kind operating within the continental United States. It is equipped to comfortably transport nearly 250 passengers, 46 vehicles and 12 motorcycles. Conversions may be made to accommodate a total of 114 motorcycles.
Powered by four 3,000 hp diesel engines, the 192-foot-long catamaran crosses Lake Michigan in 2 1/2 hours - a fraction of the time it would take to drive the 300 miles around.
For additional information, or to book reservations, call 866-914-1010 or visit www.lake-express.com
Out of Winter Storage, Preparations for May 1 Launch Are Full
Speed Ahead
