Cap'n Paul was very friendly and nice even though there was only 4 in our party. I liked the celebrity stories in big bear.

Our family made our first trip up to Big Bear in late July, and the heat was pretty intense--even for being up in the mountains! Renting a boat from Big Bear Marina turned out to be the absolute highlight of our trip and far exceeded our expectations. We rented for an hour and a half to cruise around the lake, and the cool breeze out on the water was an instant relief from the hot weather. Even our two teenagers didn't complain once--which is a major win! They thoroughly enjoyed the ride and loved connecting to the Bluetooth speaker the marina provided so they could play their own music. It set such a fun vibe that I even found myself trying to dance on the boat (much to everyone's amusement). The heat eventually drove us home a day early, but this boat ride made the trip worthwhile. It's the one thing we'll definitely do again the next time we visit Big Bear! read more

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super boating experience on pontoon boat 130.00 for 1 hour super day Issues: Need pennents, flag on pier to ID port Color hanger warehouse from Grey to other color Add helipad for MedEvac use if needed Add diner on site away from main dock Host Jetski rental area Boost bouy size to be visible IE 5 ft min. & color code, white blends into wave action & hides bouy Hoist huge flag etc visible from the Solar Observatory alone can Help To all structures Facing Lakeside only have color/s Compete with other marinas for Biz Poll vendors, staffers, guests read more

Great Staff, but Disappointing "Preferred" Pontoon Rental The staff at Big Bear Marina was great. Everyone was very friendly, patient, and took the time to explain everything before we headed out. No complaints at all about the service. Where I was disappointed was the pontoon itself. I paid extra for the "Large Preferred Pontoon w/ Bluetooth Radio," so I expected the boat to be a step above the standard rentals. When we got on board, I was surprised by how worn and dated it was. One section of the upholstery had a large rip, probably 18 inches long, and the rest of the seating showed quite a bit of wear. It also had basic vinyl flooring rather than something like SeaDek. The Bluetooth appeared to simply be an adapter that had been added to the existing stereo. For something being marketed and priced as a "Preferred" pontoon, I expected a noticeably nicer and better-maintained boat. The price was also fairly high -- four hours here cost about what we've paid for eight hours at the river for a much newer and nicer tri-toon. We still enjoyed our time on the lake, and again, the staff was excellent. I just think that at this price point, especially when paying extra for the Preferred option, the condition of the rental fleet should be better. read more

My family and I took a marina tour with Paul. We had a wonderful time. Paul was very informative, fun, knowledgeable and friendly. We learned a lot about Big Bear on the tour and took away some fun facts. In addition to this, the views were gorgeous and we enjoyed visiting many of the bays that are in lake Big Bear. Furthermore, the ticket prices were great value. I thought the 22-25 dollars per person for 2 hours was perfect. Thanks for a great tour, Paul! read more

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We booked a tour on the Big Bear Cruzer and would highly recommend it! After booking with two other tour companies in town and having both cancel 30 minutes beforehand because they didn't meet their minimum capacity, we landed here by happenstance -- and honestly, I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. Captain Paul was absolutely the best! He shared so much history about Big Bear and the lake, and he was incredibly personable and kind. You can tell that he loves his work. He will also give you amazing recommendations on things to do, where to eat, etc. The boat is a pontoon that seats about 20-30 people, and they don't have a minimum, so you don't have to worry about your tour being canceled last minute. They even had blankets available when the wind picked up and it got a little chilly. Take this tour -- you won't regret it! read more

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If I could give a higher rating I would. Thank you for supporting our veterans with the discount. All of the staff were so professional, kind, helpful and supportive. This was my first time with the wife to Big Bear. Thank you again for a great experience. I would recommend this marina to everyone. read more

We had a blast! Took handicap grandpa, 8 year old child and myself. Captain Paul had us laughing and we learned so much about the Lake. We will definitely be back! read more

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Well worth every penny, captain Paul was incredibly knowledgeable about big bear lakes history and famous residents. What a surprise to us all to see mel blancs son noel blanc coming out of his house with a bullhorn doing porky pig and bugs bunny impressions, what a treat! Thanks for a wonderful memories. read more

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On August 26, 2026, my husband and I were out fishing on Big Bear Lake. We saw The Big Bear Cruzer coming the opposite direction. The "captain" of this tour boat kept inching closer and closer to our boat. My husband kept having to move closer to the shore. The tour boat then made a sharp turn and came at us crossing right across our bow, almost hitting us. My husband yelled at him, and he said we were pointed right at him, but it was he who kept coming toward us. My husband did call him a derogatory name, which he returned at my husband in front of his passengers. There was no reason for this person to put these passengers and my husband and me in a dangerous position. If he tries it again, we will be sure to video him. read more

The staff was great and the boat was amazing. My son and I with my husband had such a great time out on the water. read more

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We had great customer service and the pontoons were very nice. The young man that showed us how to operate the pontoon did a great job.

Friendly, knowledgeable staff; clean, well functioning boats, great value, above and beyond kind of attitude.

The tour was absolutely amazing. Our tour captain was knowledgeable about the Big Bear area and share some interesting information. Local history makes the tour more enjoyable and informative. read more

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We rented for 4 hours, we were able to extend for another 4 hours and had a great time. The staff was very friendly and helpful checking in and then extending. My only complaint is the boat was extremely hard to steer left. We brought this up and they didn't have any good response. We rented the preferred Pontoon small boat, and it was not what I would consider preferred. We chose Big Bear over the others in the area knowing it was more expensive... and expected a preferred to be a little nicer. I would have liked to have them offer to do something regarding the issue, which made it difficult for anyone else in my family to captain, but they did not. It will not prevent us from renting here again. But I will be specific to check before for this concern. read more

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My family rented a Pontoon boat during my camping trip in Big Bear. Everyone had a blast. The staff was very friendly, check-in was easy and straightforward. The boats are dog friendly which worked out great since we were camping with our two large dogs. . read more

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Capt Paul made a conventional resort lake cruise into a deep dive narrative of history, culture and mountain life and left us with a sense of discovery and appreciation of a place we didn't really know until Capt. Paul enlightened and entertained us for a 90 minute cruise we were a bit sad when it ended. You could feel his love of Big Bear Lake and his job! read more

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Our go to spot to get a kayak or pontoon boat out for a cruise around the lake - always very simple to rent and get everything situated - boats are easy to use and some have some nice sound systems with Bluetooth for the vibes. Good value especially weekdays and multiple hours. Boats are decent shape - not fancy or brand new but good! Check them out and enjoy some on the lake time. read more

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Great experience! Very helpful crew! We had a wonderful time as a family!! Highly recommend!

Great people working there and very polite. Boat was not the most beautiful but that is all we asked for. Great day on the lake.

We had a great day out. From the moment we checked in to the review of how to use to pontoon, the experience was great. Mike went over everything in detail with us and made it fun with his sense of humor. We will be back again today as Friday was so much fun! read more

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We have rented pontoon boats from Big Bear Marina but we hadn't taken a tour. It was educational and humorous. Highly recommend if you want to learn some history. read more

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Amazing boat tour here!! We come annually to do the boat tour & it's amazing every time. I booked online in advance a day before & I was able to book for 5 people. It is a group tour I think about 30 people max. $22 for adults and $20 for seniors. Anyone under 13 yo needs to put a life jacket on, which they provide. Great quality staff as they just let us through with waivers done online beforehand for everyone in the group. Make sure you go before departure time to get the best seats in the boat! The front seats get splashed hard so if you wanna be in the splash zone then make sure u secure a seat in the front :) Captain Paul was our guy the last two times we were there & he is simply the best. Lots of knowledge and history explained with so much enthusiasm and passion for big bear. He used to be staff at the pirate ship apparently, super cool. I highly recommend the boat tour here, & they also have private smaller boats for rental, but those go for $180 an hour for a group of 8. Absolutely love big bear marina and we will be back next year :) read more

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Our family of 18 booked the 90 min tour around the lake and it was the highlight of our trip. Captain Tracy (?) was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about Big Bear's history. She even put on a birthday song once she knew we were celebrating a birthday in our party. The tour was a mix of history, beauty, and fun. We looked at other tours and this was a great value compared to the others. We highly recommend this! read more

The lake tour on the boat led by captain Paul was the best! We learned a lot of history and cool facts about big bear. My wife gets sea sick on boats but had no problem what so ever during the ride as he drives at a comfortable pace. They even allowed our dog to come on board and enjoy! Thank you for the best experience! read more

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! My family spent the weekend in Big Bear and we wanted to be on the water. We rented a Lux Medium pontoon for 2 hrs and a couple of jet skis for an hour. We had a blast!! Fairly expensive but worth every penny. Kids both had a great time touring the lake and seeing the dam from the water. We saw lots of birds and more than a few fish as well. Once we turned in the pontoon it was time for speed. Lake speed limit 35mph which was fast enough. I've gone much faster on larger lakes but for the size, 35 is sufficient to have a great time. The marina staff was great. From the office staff to the dock manager, everyone was helpful, progressional, and fun. They clearly enjoyed being on the water even though they were working. It was a great day! read more

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Great experience, everything just as advertised and dock & office staff friendly and helpful

Our family rented a large pontoon. The staff at the marina were very friendly and courteous. We enjoyed our time and definitely will go back for our next rental. read more

My mom and I have been coming to Big Bear since I was little and now I'm 60. We never knew the history of Big Bear! We scheduled a tour on the Big Bear Cruzer with Captain Paul! My mom and I laughed tons and our captain was so fun and knew so much history! I believe it was one of our best times on the lake! Thank you Big Bear Marina and a big thank you to our captain! I'm bringing my kids next time to the lake! read more

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What a great time on the water! This is the second year we've rented from Big Bear Marina and we couldn't be happier. Tracy and Cameron took such great care of us again. Friendly, helpful, and seem like they really enjoy what they do. They are great with my little ones, helping to get them in the little life vests. Being out on the water, perfect temperature, cloudless day, and with family, man you just can't beat it. Thanks again Tracy and Cameron. See you next year. read more

Everyone who works at Beg Bear Marina is amazing. Very friendly and professional. They answered all of our questions. They trained us in the operation of the pontoon boat and were there to greet us and guide us to the slip upon return. It was a great day for our family! We will be back! read more

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We had a great time. I had planned to make our reservation much earlier in the week. Life intervened. Nevertheless, I was able to reserve a 12-passenger pontoon boat the day before for our whole family. Everything was perfect. Paperwork was ready and waiting for my signatures. Standard stuff. The boat was clean, ran and handled perfectly. I even managed to dock the boat like a pro. Not bad for a 73-year-old landlubber. Thanks for a memorable birthday! read more

Smooth sailing with easy online booking, quick checkin and checkout and a clean well maintained boat. All the staff were friendly and helpful. Will continue to book with Big Bear Marina read more

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This is our second time renting a pontoon and it was just as amazing. Check in was quick, easy, and friendly and the boat was great. Small pontoon is perfect for 5 people. Must do in Big Bear! read more

Captain Pete was a very nice pleasant entertainer. Easy to book check in and park. Very scenic easy relaxing ride.

Very organized and well maintained Staff is always friendly! Love having our boat there and getting top notch service! read more

My husband and I spent a few nights up in Big Bear with our dog in August. As I typically go to Big Bear to ski, I wasn't sure all what there was to do in the summer. Since we knew about the lake, we decided to take our dog on her first boat ride. We chose Big Bear Marina because we know they were dog friendly. We chose a pontoon boat, as it seemed like something nice and stable for our dog. Anyway, when we arrived, the wait was minimal. It was on a Thursday, so there was no crowd. They did give us a long waiver and agreement that we both reviewed. We were offered a newer more expensive boat, or the standard. We chose the standard, as the only real upgrade was a speaker, but we already had brought our own. We then paid for the boat and they sent us out to the dock. We then were given a brief lesson from a staff member, as neither of us had ever driven a pontoon boat. The lesson was quick, as there was nothing to driving the boat. We then were off for a relaxing drive around the various coves of the lake. They gave us a map that showed us the names of the various areas. For the most part, we had a calm day and just relaxed, enjoyed a picnic lunch and some music. Two hours was the perfect amount of time to explore leisurely. Our dog enjoyed her first boat ride and sniffing the lake breezes. Brining the boat back and docking was just as easy as our departure. We had no troubles at all with the boat. read more

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staff was knowledgable and very nice. rented here two consecutive days. had info on where to fish and also hazards to stay away from. location was nice too. easy to see where they were because they were directly across from the solar observatory. read more

Had never been to big bear before naturally thought it'd be nice to rent a boat to be on the water. Big bear marina was very friendly and helpfully when I inquired about renting a boat for me and my family. After doing some research we decided it'd be a better value to do the big bear lake tour. We had done the waivers online which made check in with Tracey super easy! Our tour was captain Paul which was very informative about big bears rich history. We had our 10 month old baby on the tour which he advised us we'd be getting wet in the front of the boat, we decided to take our changes and stay in front he then offered us some blankets to help keep us and our baby dry and warm which definitely came in handy! If you've never had a big bear lake tour I definitely recommend taking one at big bear Marina definitely learned a lot about big bears history! read more

Great little boat rental. Motor stalled, but gent came out quickly and help. Fishing boat is a bit slow, but I guess you can troll to where you want to fish. read more