Big Bear Pirate Ship, Big Bear Lake

About Big Bear Pirate Ship

Big Bear Pirate Ship, a 1/3rd-scale Spanish Galleon replica berthed at Holloway's Marina on Big Bear Lake, offers narrated cruises aboard the Time Bandit. The vessel, featured in the 1981 film of the same name and hand-built in the 1960s and 70s, takes passengers on 90-minute tours with rotating captains and crew who narrate with corny jokes, historical details, and lake scenery. The ship includes a full bar on board and a treasure chest surprise for children. Visitors can book standard public tours at published ticket prices, or charter the entire ship for private parties, weddings, birthday celebrations, and other events. Children under 3 receive free admission. Tours depart daily at multiple times, with tickets sold online through the venue's website. Departure times and rates are published at bigbearhollowaysmarina.com.