Pine Knot Marina Parasail

PET FRIENDLY & 15% MILITARY DISCOUNT! We had an amazing time here in Big Bear Lake! We 1^st started off renting a Pontoon Boat for 3 – 4 hours. They were very experienced and even let our two Bulldogs come enjoy the sun with us. The next day we loved it so much we rented the jet-​skis from them and that was even more fun! Our pets were able to come to the pier with us and enjoy the day with us which made our trip so much better. Did I mention we even got a Military discount, 15% off! Happy customers!

A pontoon rental is an ultimate adventure that you can experience when you go to Big Bear in the summer.
I didn’t know what a pontoon was before this trip but it’s a motorized little covered raft that goes pretty fast and it has cup holders.
You get to go out on your own without an employee and play captain.
Just be sure to listen to everything they say, or the lake guard will HONK their horn at you and stay away from the edges so you won’t have to pay the deposit for a broken prop.
The waters aren’t very still because it’s full of jet skiiers, parasailers, and other pontooners so the best way to not get seasick is to keep the boat at a low speed rather than turning it off completely.

We had an excellent experience today at the marina! Ivy was fantastic and helped make our day great by getting us the right boat and giving us some good fishing advise that worked! I recommend Ivy and the others at the Marina as they were friendly, helpful and nice!
Thanks for a great experience and hope to see you next time we’re in town!

Worse experience I’ve ever had I went there with my family super excited we had been planing this trip for months rented a cabin an all. We all wanted to do a couple of activities at this location we couldn’t make any recreations but were told what time it open we got there 30 min early being that we were a party of 10 and wanted to make sure that we all got yet sky’s our plan was to do all the activities they offer like parasailing, sky’s, jet boat and the banana. Yet when they open and we were signing our paper work and payed they have the old school debit readers the girl helping us broke my card and handed it to me in between all the paperwork I notice that when I was going to put it in my purse that it was broken I told her hey you broke my card and she with out a care in the world said ohh yeah sorry with a smile on her face this made me very up set I understand that accidents happen but she made it seem like nothing happened at first it wasn’t even going to let me know that my car was broken. When I told her that I was there and a vacation she didn’t really seem to care she said oh you should get another card with your bank I told her that there was no bank America in big bear and it was my only form of payment in this vacation. She could care less I asked to speak with a manager and the manager the owner was actually next to her and it was no difference she told me oh well there was nothing they can do. She stated in a rude manner are you going to want to rent them or not. Since it was already paid for and my family was already excited to go on the jet sky’s. We were only there for 30 minutes just kidding every five minutes we kept being pulled aside because they were seeing their breaking the speed limit or we were too close to each other yet when we showed them the speed on the jet skis they’re like oh okay. We were there 30 minutes and were asked to leave yet they told us that they would give us our half money when asked to see why they said this because we had broken the rules to me it was because they had a lline and we had taken all the jet sky’s that they had for rental. We were so upset on the way that we were treated that it ruined our whole trip we decided not to do any of the activities that they still had been that my heart was not reading because the lady broke it and couldn’t use it all. I will never use them again and will never recommend them we go to big bear twice a year they can forget about my and all of my family’s business and recommendations

We went an the new zealand jet boat ride it was worth it or captain brian was the best. Loved it loved. Very fun

I went here on tuesday. 6÷21÷2011… My husband and i decided to go parasailing and jet skiing… but i think they call it the wave runner. Anywho. The Lady that worked there was nice. All the workers were nice and helpful. I thought the jetski’s were a bit pricy when i compared it to the other marinas. but that’s because this place doesn’t have a jetski for a single person. they start off with 2 person ride. We went for 30 mins and had a blast. It was my husbands first time and he enjoyed it.
Our parasailing was next. I’m a bit scared of heights, but a had a great time. We went up 7000 feet. The guy said that we went straight up which is not so safe, but it was because there were 4 different winds blowing in different direction… well… that’s what the driver of the boat said i think… i’m not quoting him on that. The view was beautiful.
I recommend the parasailing hands down… It was my first time, and i had a blast. It’s a little scary, but it’s safe. If I come back up to big bear in the summer, this is something I would go back doing.

As a last minute birthday present, my friend and I wanted to ride the New Zealand style jet boat. We were amazed at how friendly all of the staff was when we arrived. The seemed just as excited for us as we were!
Although their policy is that there must be at least 5 people on board to take the boat out, I explained it was my birthday and I had to work the next day, so they allowed just the two of us to go. Wally the owner took us out on an amazing ride! We had so much fun I had perma-​grin and was laughing the whole time. It was $ 29 per person to go but I found that it was worth the money. The staff took pictures for us and helped us in and out of the boat too.
I was so thankful that they took us out, and it made my birthday all that more special: D
A big thanks to Wally and the whole deck crew!

I almost did not use them based on the previous report. But the kids were restless for something a little more exciting than swimming in the lake, so I thought I would chance it. To begin with, I called around a few other places for comparison and it looks like they all charge for gasoline and their rates are even higher. I did not have to pay for parking (it was midweek) and everyone was super friendly and helpful. We were interested in their new jet boat, which seats 12 and they only guarantee with fewer than 5 at noon and 2 pm. We arrived at 2:30, but they decided to take us out at 3 pm anyway. A working phone # would be helpful, since I tried to call but the listed # puts you through to a fax. They list the ride as being 30 minutes long and the length felt more than enough, although the kids were up for more spins, bumps, etc. A family of 2 adults and 2 kids cost $ 116, including gas. Captain Brian was extremely friendly and gave a nice tour of the lake, although the kids wanted him to talk less and splash them more with sharp spins. I think it was worth it. Then the kids wanted to parasail. Price for tandem was $ 125 plus $ 10 for gas. Again, the captain was really accommodating and, since there was a wind, he came close to shore so we could take pictures. The kids were floated high up in the air and low enough to dip their feet in the water. They went fast; they went slow; close to shore and out in the middle of the lake. They returned so thrilled that I was ready to hop on myself! They said it was the best ever, like flying, and preferred parasailing to the speed boat. Even though 30 and 10 minutes sound short, you have to think of a roller coaster ride that only lasts a couple of minutes for comparison. I think it was worth it to try at least once.

My Family’s Big Bear vacation, Day 6.
Having already treated the kids to a water park, bowling, a parade and bluegrass festival, renting a pontoon boat and going fishing, I have run out of ways to keep them entertained. Except they still love playing with their Wii’s and Playstations, but I just cannot take it anymore!
So we venture over to Big Bear Parasail and Watersports, to check out how much an hour’s worth of outdoor fun is going to empty out my wallet. At least I can charge it to a credit card, and not void my checking account out just yet.
Upon arriving, am greeted by a lot attendant who requests $ 10 for the pleasure of parking my wife’s minivan. This before I even get to inquire about the availability — or desirability — of renting their pleasure craft.
Parasailing runs $ 75/​person, or $ 125 for a tandem 10 minute flight a few hundred feet in the sky. With four kids in tow, I quickly calculate that at best it will cost me $ 250 for ten minutes of delight and/​or terror, depending upon how each child experiences the miracle of flight.
I look into renting Jet Skis — at least they are rented by the hour.
A two seater jet ski runs $ 85/​hr, a three man is $ 95hr., and a four man jet ski is $ 125 hour.
I tell the 16 yo behind the counter that since I have four kids, the four seater is the preferred vehicle.
She chomps on her gum and slaps down a clipboard, with about four pages of forms to sign alleviating them of all claims, and myself of any rights, should some mishap occur to my children or their pleasure craft.
After signing my rights away, I am informed that there is, in addition to the fees stated in their brochure, a $ 25 fuel fee (what, an hour’s ride is going to use $ 25 in fuel?) which I voice objection to but am suckered in at this point and don’t have time or inclination to price shop the other marinas.
She states that there is a $ 700 deposit required for a damage deposit, and when I give her my credit card, she announces there’s a 5% fee for using my credit card, or $ 7.50. Which is illegal and against their merchant agreement, BYW, and I intend to squeak them out to Mastercard for being so slimy.
Anyway, I sign, and then I’m told that someone over the age of 18 must be aboard the craft at all times, so either my wife or I have to accompany the kids, with one left off until it’s «their turn.» Oh isn’t life grand.
Not much else to say, except that if you go over your time allotment, they charge you another hour — even if it’s five minutes. Please be sure to wear your waterproof watch.