Lake boat tour · Big Bear Lake
Time Bandit Pirate Ship review
Time Bandit Pirate Ship is a narrated sightseeing cruise aboard a one-third-scale replica Spanish galleon departing from Holloway's Marina. It suits families and groups seeking a relaxed lake activity and is about 2.9 miles from Snow Summit's main address.
- Best for: Families on the lake
- 2.9 mi from Snow Summit
- Season: Check the operator's dates
- Our score 8/10
At a glance
- Narrated lake boat tour
- 398 Edgemoor Road, Big Bear Lake
- Approximately 90-minute cruise
- Advance booking advised
- Best for: families on the lake
- Official website: bigbearhollowaysmarina.com
Our score
8 /10
The crew, narration and lake scenery make it a strong family outing, with minor drawbacks in vessel upkeep and audio quality.
- The experience itself 9
- Value 7
- Crowds and wait 7
- Setting and access 8
What it is known for
Holloway's Marina describes Time Bandit as a one-third-scale Spanish galleon replica offering narrated sightseeing cruises from its marina.
Visitors repeatedly praise the costumed crew, stories and lake views. A smaller group mentions the boat's aging appearance and difficulty hearing parts of the narration.
Strengths and limits
Pros
- Entertaining crew and narration
- Relaxed lake scenery
- Suitable for families and groups
Cons
- Published season information conflicts
- Child-age wording differs across operator pages
- Some visitors report weak audio
Before you go
Should visitors book ahead?
Yes. Booking is the operator's standard process, and private charters require reservations, per Holloway's Marina's own Pirate Ship page.
When does the Pirate Ship operate?
Published seasonal information conflicts across related pages, so check Holloway's Marina's current booking calendar before going, per the operator.
Is the tour suitable for young children?
The operator's pages use inconsistent wording for the youngest age category, so families should confirm the current policy through the booking page, per Holloway's Marina.
Where it is
Nearby alternatives
Who reviewed this
Jenna Whitcomb
Local guide editor
Jenna Whitcomb edits Near Big Bear. Every place on this page was checked against the business's own website and OpenStreetMap on the date below.
- Updated
- September 22, 2026